tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post7355755881589643124..comments2024-03-25T00:12:49.524-07:00Comments on Oakland Daily Photo: guardian angelOakland Daily Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04352365270299187377noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-87887732040339330402012-01-03T17:11:12.430-08:002012-01-03T17:11:12.430-08:00I wish the cemeteries in my part of the world had ...I wish the cemeteries in my part of the world had such nice sculptures.tapirgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098235462073493603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-24252142891741929122011-12-29T17:01:18.917-08:002011-12-29T17:01:18.917-08:00Andrew pointed out this is actually the Schmidt an...<a href="http://oaklandgeology.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Andrew</a> pointed out this is actually the Schmidt angel. It took me a while of looking at my photos, but you can tell because of the corner visible in the lower left. The two statues are virtually identical, but have very different markers they sit on.Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781731425470579255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-7088471615608091732011-12-28T15:09:33.136-08:002011-12-28T15:09:33.136-08:00You definitely have THE BEST cemetery shots. I...You definitely have THE BEST cemetery shots. I'm in awe!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924547158802290714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-57474655045581815742011-12-28T13:21:59.439-08:002011-12-28T13:21:59.439-08:00The angel looks very beautiful and is sitting comf...The angel looks very beautiful and is sitting comfortable to watch the dead.biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-7170417860646770052011-12-28T11:42:09.979-08:002011-12-28T11:42:09.979-08:00I got side tracked on my way to your ABC Wednesday...I got side tracked on my way to your ABC Wednesday post this week. I love this statue! The detail is amazing. I have mixed feelings about the expression though. Since it's in a cemetery, the angel could be saying, "God, I really tried!" Or thinking, "Now what am I suppose to do?" :-)Lisahttp://www.peripheralperceptions.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-79151768941853422322011-12-28T06:56:54.553-08:002011-12-28T06:56:54.553-08:00She needs a GOOD book, looks bored as heck!She needs a GOOD book, looks bored as heck!Birdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-66467809453637060712011-12-28T04:47:29.275-08:002011-12-28T04:47:29.275-08:00I'm verklempt over your artistic photos lately...I'm verklempt over your artistic photos lately. The murals are fabulous. I see you are making the most of the long nights by getting some good evening shots!Greensboro Daily Photohttp://www.greensborodailyphoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-31127872095955805472011-12-27T23:24:05.629-08:002011-12-27T23:24:05.629-08:00I hope she has time to look after you and your lov...I hope she has time to look after you and your loved ones this new year.Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572824685124656116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-32455659908202572922011-12-27T19:53:48.633-08:002011-12-27T19:53:48.633-08:00Amazing shot!Amazing shot!Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-71955450647685668252011-12-27T19:17:36.819-08:002011-12-27T19:17:36.819-08:00It's in California, of course, but this looks ...It's in California, of course, but this looks <i>so</i> much like Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.Bob Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276510331824603844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-59768358221801110502011-12-27T18:14:14.611-08:002011-12-27T18:14:14.611-08:00Nice image. I like photos of statues. So, a new ...Nice image. I like photos of statues. So, a new meme about cemeteries? Hmmm. I will try to remember.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-19793427401118130822011-12-27T13:35:56.593-08:002011-12-27T13:35:56.593-08:00Great post.
Sydney - City and SuburbsGreat post.<br /><a href="http://sydney-city.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Sydney - City and Suburbs</a>Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361781616939928650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-78426252004092330722011-12-27T09:40:55.114-08:002011-12-27T09:40:55.114-08:00Lovely shot of that statue. I was just there yeste...Lovely shot of that statue. I was just there yesterday for another tour, and someone had left a <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qy32khxgYBWZ3eWxR3mArNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">holiday wreath and flowers</a> on the Crocker angel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08542931247957198888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-27727070464152073472011-12-27T08:41:56.451-08:002011-12-27T08:41:56.451-08:00Lovely image Carolyn, she does look a little vexed...Lovely image Carolyn, she does look a little vexed about something! I love the idea of incorporating more into a cemetery and making it a place where people can walk their dogs or exercise, the cemetery that I take all my kangaroo pictures is like that, it's so beautiful it should be shared.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-56391411575000087762011-12-27T08:21:12.283-08:002011-12-27T08:21:12.283-08:00Beautifully shot!
Regarding your comment: I belie...Beautifully shot!<br /><br />Regarding your comment: I believe the turquoise house must have been built in the early 20th century, so the tiles are not very old.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-22497369873459222322011-12-27T02:54:12.187-08:002011-12-27T02:54:12.187-08:00I like this connection between those who live and ...I like this connection between those who live and those who have lived! It gives a cemetery a more "natural" part of our lives rather than a distant place! Intriguing!Gemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-36326449347989305212011-12-27T02:07:46.797-08:002011-12-27T02:07:46.797-08:00It's a delightful piece of statuary - and inte...It's a delightful piece of statuary - and interesting to read that this Park is used for recreation as well as a resting place.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-61119507810918357222011-12-27T00:12:12.342-08:002011-12-27T00:12:12.342-08:00What a fantastic concept!
I love the idea of those...What a fantastic concept!<br />I love the idea of those who have passed being present in our every day lives.<br />I guess it's a little bit like how some Asian cultures have shrines to their ancestors in their homes.freefallinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863000229609701796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-45059876153590236122011-12-26T22:55:24.897-08:002011-12-26T22:55:24.897-08:00Went searching ... searching ... right back to Dec...Went searching ... searching ... right back to December 2009 ... Carolyn ... your name is Carolyn ... shall commit that to memory.<br /><br />Joan is right. There was an article which she and I discussed. Some of these ideas could be applied there. But there would need to be an injection of money to bring the grounds up to a standard where it would be 'attractive'. It is already attractive to a taphophile, but not necessarily to others within the 'paying' community.<br /><br />Once again, thanks for your support, Carolyn.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-71729324267816258792011-12-26T22:51:50.428-08:002011-12-26T22:51:50.428-08:00Great to hear about your local cemetery. That'...Great to hear about your local cemetery. That's what I like about them, is the way they honour those who have gone before us. There was a recent news article about the cemetery Julie featured to announce the new meme where they are trying to decide what other community purposes can be applied to the cemetery so it can be enjoyed and kept more readily for the longer term.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-26291757663483091022011-12-26T22:50:39.919-08:002011-12-26T22:50:39.919-08:00Yes, like Diane I love the chiselling that has gon...Yes, like Diane I love the chiselling that has gone into this statue. I love the design, the look of exasperation waiting for eternity. The ceaseless drumming of the fingers. And also ... the shadow framing you have applied, adds tremendously to the atmosphere.<br /><br />Thank you so much for contributing to the new meme 'Taphophile Tragics'. Your support means a lot to me.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695780350753151930.post-79151034423669220402011-12-26T22:36:05.246-08:002011-12-26T22:36:05.246-08:00It is good to hear that the cemetery is for the li...It is good to hear that the cemetery is for the living as well as the dead. A well crafted statue and nice angle.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.com