12 Bit Photo
Guadalupe Cemetery: Red
Posted by Twelvebit (Victoria, United States) on 18 March 2009 in Landscape & Rural.
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
I think this may be a childs grave? Which is again sad but a very sweet shot in memory:-)
18 Mar 2009 6:01am
@Linerberry: Pretty sure you're right --given the toys and candy canes, and small size of the plot.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
So bright and funny it looks at first sight, it's so sad to know it's a grave for a child. Splendid colours, they emphasize this feeling even more.
18 Mar 2009 1:05pm
@MadScientist: The only thing I found odd rather than sad, touching, or tragic, is flag nationalism. I just don't get putting a bunch of national flags on a child's grave, unless that child died in military service, which doesn't seem to be the case here given the toys and candy canes.
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
The worst fear and the loss of a child is truly the worst than can happen to a parent, these colours reflect the life of a young one.
18 Mar 2009 1:20pm
@JoeB: The only thing I found odd rather than sad, touching, or tragic, is flag nationalism. I just don't get putting a bunch of national flags on a child's grave, unless that child died in military service, which doesn't seem to be the case here given the toys and candy canes.
grant from kansas city, United States
my immediate thought is how quickly all this bright stuff will fade and tatter. this just seems to emphasize the sadness of losing a child - there's nothing that can undo what has happened.
18 Mar 2009 1:41pm
@grant: While I find cemeteries interesting for historical and sociological reasons, and I often find elements of them like this sad or depressing, the notion of burying a loved one and decorating a grave doesn't resonant for me personally. I hope that if I leave behind anyone who cares they just have my remains cremated. I think I'd so many other painful reminders of a lost child that I wouldn't need to create another one.
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Yes, a child's grave is all the more saddening because of the lost potential . . one thinks of all that might have been. A very touching image.
18 Mar 2009 5:29pm
@Ronnie 2¢: The only thing I found odd rather than sad, touching, or tragic, is flag nationalism. I just don't get putting a bunch of national flags on a child's grave, unless that child died in military service, which doesn't seem to be the case here given the toys and candy canes.
@Amir: The only thing I found odd rather than sad, touching, or tragic, is flag nationalism. I just don't get putting a bunch of national flags on a child's grave, unless that child died in military service, which doesn't seem to be the case here given the toys and candy canes.
Observing from North West, United Kingdom
In line with all the other comments I agree, that this must be a small child's grave, the bright decoration is a nice touch.
18 Mar 2009 10:59pm
@Observing: Yes, it is. The only thing I found odd rather than sad, touching, or tragic, is flag nationalism. I just don't get putting a bunch of national flags on a child's grave, unless that child died in military service, which doesn't seem to be the case here given the toys and candy canes.
lisa v from Gawler, Australia
They certainly believe in bright colours. Seems almost too bright considering the sadness of the event but then all cultures grieve differently.
19 Mar 2009 7:08am
Nikon D40
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