Photo Monument 5/10/12
Photo
Monument: A Grave Photo Essay
a set or series of photographs that are intended to tell a story or
evoke a series of emotions.
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The Maehl, Thoms and Weber obelisk, located in the Elmwood
Cemetery in Jackson County, Missouri, is sheltered by a weeping palm.
As seen in photo 3 the palm is rooted in the firm
foundation of the monument.
The ivy encircles both the obelisk and the palm.
In photos 5 & 6 the fronds appear as fingers clinging
to or perhaps embracing the monument.
This monument is also featured in the book: Soul in the
Stone, Cemetery Art from America’s Heartland, by John Gary Brown.
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Gale
Wall
Hutchinson, KS
Digital Cemetery Walk
Cemetery walks offer an afternoon of
discovery.
Every stone has a story. And they are waiting
to be told.
2 Comments:
Great pictures! Great job!
Is there a meaning to the weeping palm? or is it just design? Its very interesting !!!
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