Apr 26
Round Robin Challenge: Holy
This week’s Round Robin Photo Challenge is “Holy.” I took a trip a few months ago out to Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetary, a cemetary that dates back to the middle of the 19th century.
Many of the monuments feature elaborate designs, which suggest that many of those laid to rest there had lots of money. Indeed, the cemetary is the final resting place of U.S. presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, Civil War General J.E.B. Stuart, and former Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
There are many depictions of angels throughout the park. I think this one, which sits atop a family’s crypt, is one of my favorites.
It’s an incredible place to walk around and reflect on life, death and rebirth. If you’re ever in Virginia’s capital, and you’re interested in historic places, Hollywood cemetary is definitely a destination to consider.
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April 27th, 2006 at 8:42 am
Nice picture! I love cemetery art as well!
April 27th, 2006 at 9:38 am
That definitely sounds like a place I’d enjoy exploring, and pondering. (I like the photo, too!) - Karen
April 27th, 2006 at 9:38 am
Hey Patrick
What interesting choice for an interpretation of the challenge. I am such a history buff, I am sure that would definitely be a place I would be interested in seeing one day.
April 27th, 2006 at 3:52 pm
Your cemetery sounds a lot like the one I walk in, and the statue looks very familiar!
April 28th, 2006 at 10:14 am
YOUR INTERPRETATION OF HOLY IS PERFECT. SHE IS ‘HOLY’-REGAL,WITH AN EVER WATCHFUL EYE OVER HER ALLOTED POST.THANKS FOR SHARING
~CONNIE~
April 28th, 2006 at 6:05 pm
I love angels! Perfect expression of Holy. I love a beautiful cemetery, just don’t want to reside in one. lol