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Shifting shadows
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 12:44AM 
I feel like this post is another cop-out but in reality I've been wanting to show you these pictures for a few weeks.
And I really didn't do a blessed thing last weekend except watch Temple Grandin (good ... but who knew a movie about autism was at least half about cattle?) and I Am Legend (I hated the ending), and go to church and ... that's it.
Not exactly riveting blogging material.
And while I fully realize I'm Having A Thought Here isn't exactly War and Peace, I do have my standards.
But anyway, three or so weeks ago when I cruised the First Presbyterian grounds and cemetery in Columbia for the second time this summer -- on a scorching day, I might add -- I took lots of pictures that contained shadows.
I do so love shadows.
The way leaves leave a shadow on the things that they shade, and the sun's movement cuts sharp lines across buildings here and throws a lace pattern there.
It's enchanting and I wanted to share it with you so without further ado, I give you my shadows.
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Shadows on tombstones are so poignant.
Some cast their own shadow.
As do the fences that surround them.
And sometimes the stones themselves speak of shadows.
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether. ~Song of Solomon 2:17~
Shadows dapple the adventurous roots of a crape myrtle.
Deep shadows on old brick are particularly dramatic.
And eventually I left the cemetery and walked down Main Street, where the shadows persisted.
Take time to marvel at a shadow today!
Reader Comments (6)
Grey skies here, no shadows at all. I think cemeteries in the east have more character than ours in the west. There's not much that is older than a century around here, I suppose that is why.
I didn't like the ending to Legend either. I thought Will Smith movies were supposed to end happily. Go here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_(film) to read an alternate ending. I think you'll like it better.
Temple Grandin is a Legend in her own right.
I didn't like I am Legend ending either NOR when the dog had to die! Great pics! Especially like the cemetary ones!!!!
I like the third one down, the iron work. and also the last one. That chain looks HUGE.
Great job.
Ahhhh! Is that Tom Ferrell's grave on the 4th picture down! Oh my..somebody must have needed a good deal on a double-wide trailer or something. Ole Tom's posessions are someone else's reward now!
This is a great post, I love your photo's. What a great eye.
Hobbit ... agreed on all points! I really did enjoy Claire Danes's performance in Temple Grandin. A tour de force depiction of an extraordinary life. I think I need to read I Am Legend the book.
Crystal ... oh, I nearly cried when that dog died. Thanks for stopping by, luv!
Debbie ... that chain IS huge! It says "Never Bust" on the link in the middle!
Audrey ... you naughty girl, you!
Irene ... thank you my friend!