North Lawn Cemetery, Rolla, Missouri
I took a trip through southern Missouri months ago.
Angel in a box, Rolla, Missouri
I had a lovely day, enjoying the blood-pressure-lowering tranquility I usually experience in cemeteries.
North Lawn Cemetery, rolla, Missouri
North Lawn Cemetery
But as I looked over these shots this morning, a decidedly creepy vibe came through.
If you squint, it kind of looks like it’s floating.
I don’t try for spooky when I aim my camera. I just look for interesting angles, beautiful stones.
It’s the shadow in this one. There’s a weight to it that I don’t remember feeling when I was there.
But look at this ominous shadow! I totally missed it while I was there.
Interesting bright blue orb.
Let’s see now. You hang out in cemeteries for a relaxing afternoon. And you’re surprised to find that it’s creepy? Hmmmm… My sister, Mooretisha. 🙂
You’ll have to come with me sometime. You’ll see. It’s usually not creepy at all.
The broken cross is nicely observed and the angel in the box just seems a bit strange…
I understand the practicality of the box. The monument is lovely. But the effort to preserve it in its newest state denies the “living,” progressive beauty of aging stone. Kind of a metaphor on the grieving process, don’t you think?