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Friday, October 16, 2009

Ghostly Cemetery Reflection (Weekend Reflections # 4 )

I saw this reflection on a headstone at Newtown Cemetery and I knew that it would be perfect for Weekend Reflections. Then I noticed the bench and now I'm using it for Rune's Bench of the Week too.

"Weekend Reflections" rules are simple:
1)Post a reflection photograph

2)After I post my Weekend Reflections photo, add your name, country and link to MckLinky

3)Be sure that your link goes directly to your Weekend Reflections post.

4)Comment on other Weekend Reflections participant’s blogs.Feel free to be creative. Remember this meme is for any type of reflection.This meme runs through Sunday, so feel free to link your post anytime between now and then.
Join the fun!


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52 comments:

  1. DinaOctober 16, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Someone must have been polishing the headstone! This must be your pre-Halloween post. :)

    I also combined bench and reflection today. A strange bench.

    Shalom to you and all.

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  2. EbieOctober 16, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    A two in one post! Great capture!

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  3. EllieOctober 16, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Ghostly is perfect for cemetery in October :)
    Happy Weekend Reflections from me and my Mom Nadine, Bulgaria

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  4. MarthaOctober 16, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    That's a great shot for this month! I linked up my other Friday post... it's serving many purposes today, since the photo had reflections!

    Have a good weekend!
    Weekend Reflections

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  5. ThérèseOctober 16, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    A good introduction to Halloween!

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  6. TerriOctober 16, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Was it a marble headstone? Great reflection, it definitely has a ghostly look to it.

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  7. Carolyn FordOctober 16, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Love it! You have led me to the "Benches" meme! Thank you!

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  8. Cezar and LéiaOctober 16, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    I hope the "ghostly" part will not "materialize"... :O
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  9. GallowOctober 16, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Perfect for Halloween. That's a fantastic photo. Well done.

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  10. cieldequimperOctober 16, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Thumbs up, this is great!

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  11. Diane AZOctober 16, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Perfect reflection for Halloween-time. I'm wondering what material the headstone was made out of. I'm guessing marble.

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  12. TomOctober 16, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    I would never have thought of doing this James..... but will look out for this in the future... I have a friend who makes gravestones and fits them... we call him 'Tombstone Len;

    Great to see you managed to get a bench in as well...

    Tom

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  13. PatOctober 16, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Nice one. I've been sick...I've got to start looking for reflections and join you....

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  14. pennyOctober 16, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    This is a terrific shot, James. It's perfect for the Halloween season. I hope you didn't hear any moans while you were wandering around... booo :)

    Thanks for hosting Weekend Reflections.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    OMG...how cool is this. Very eerie for this time of year. I would have deleted this one in a heart beat. But you know I'm learning not to because of your blog :) Well done. Love it. Have a great weekend. :) TBK

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  16. dianasfaria.comOctober 16, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    amazing catch James. It just goes to show what you find when you really take notice. I love this idea for a meme.
    I participated last weekend but never got to link in. I am searching for something for tomorrow, wish me luck!

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  17. Icy BCOctober 16, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    That's scary but the reflections are just fantastic..

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  18. CherylOctober 16, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    How neat for a pre-Halloween post. You captured an amazing shot.

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  19. Barbara MartinOctober 16, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    A nice set and a perfect bench for RuneE. Well done.

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  20. PERBSOctober 16, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Glad to see you found a bench too! A cemetray is a great place for benches. I went to an old cemetary in town here because I saw one bench thru the fence and left the cemetary with more than 10 photos of different benches!

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  21. Elaine YimOctober 16, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    This reflection at the cemetary is perfect for the halloween month of October. What a good idea. Happy Weekend Reflection to everyone!

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  22. Gemma WisemanOctober 16, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    This almost seems like a watery reflection! Beautiful atmosphere!

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  23. Regina October 16, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Hello James. Like a shadow. This is awesome!

    Cheers!
    "WeeKend Reflections Post"

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  24. Kilauea PoetryOctober 17, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    I already have a thing for cemeteries and well..this is putting me in a mood. I love this time of year- thanks & cheers-

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  25. KatneyOctober 17, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    That is definitely some shiny headstone. My Weekend Reflectio is still in Alaska, but I've been home for three weeks.

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  26. SunnyOctober 17, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    The reflection has a somewhat eerie look...no reflection on your ability to take great pictures!
    I have got to take some reflection photos so I can join in on the fun!
    Sunny :)

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  27. Rune EideOctober 17, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    This must be one of the most special reflections I have seen. A bit spooky, but the bench makes up for that :-)

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  28. VPOctober 17, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    Otherworldly and disquieting. Hope to join the bunch soon with something new...

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  29. JientjeOctober 17, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    It fits the time of the season well James! I'm playing again this week, love it!

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  30. rumaOctober 17, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    It is a nice reflection such as the illusion.

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  31. Anne-BeritOctober 17, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Wow,this is spooky,and you have a bench there too,nice!

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  32. VioletSkyOctober 17, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Very intriguing.

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  33. DagrunOctober 17, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    I had to look in the dictionnary to know what a headstone is;) Wonderful reflection, James. I love your meme.

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  34. Suburban GirlOctober 17, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Nice keeping it seasonal too! Fun.

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  35. B SQUAREDOctober 17, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Very ghost like.

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  36. CindyOctober 17, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    No "Boo's" from this corner on that shot- perfect for the season. Good eye too!

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  37. MalyssOctober 17, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    I saw the bench before the reflection!
    Glad to be back, and thank you for your nice words while I was away.
    Have a nice week-end!

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  38. quillyOctober 17, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    What an incredible reflection! What an amazing eye to spot and and what talent to capture it and ... I am impressed!

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  39. Kilauea PoetryOctober 17, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Hi there..I got up this morning and noticed my link to your prompt wasn't there. I think I know what happend..it's up- sorry-

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  40. DimpleOctober 17, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    This is a cool photo. At first glance, I though it was very effective soft focus. Then I read your explanation...Good job!

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  41. LowellOctober 17, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Too many themes! Great reflection, though - very unusual!

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  42. Ken MacOctober 17, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    geesh, looks like a ghost to me! I;m outta here.

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  43. maryt/theteachOctober 17, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    I love photographing in cemeteries, James! But I never saw a ghost or maybe he hid from me... LOL!:)

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  44. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    This one would be spooky in B&W. Play with the tones, dim things out a bit.

    Nice shot James.

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  45. José RamónOctober 18, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    You have a very interesting blog.
    Greetings from creativity and imagination photos of Jose Ramon

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  46. HildaOctober 18, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    And I'm intrigued by the mirror itself — I like the design peeking on the upper left-hand corner.

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  47. LoisOctober 18, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Nice post combining the memes James and that reflection is amazing. Like killing two birds with one "stone" as they say!

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  48. AnonymousOctober 18, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    When you say you encourage everyone to enlarge the photo do you mean you write that in the post or should they be big already on the post? If I make it too big it sticks outside the border :( LOL TBK

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  49. cieldequimperOctober 18, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Sorry.... I was sooo disappointed. I should have known better, it's happened to me before too. Sorry.

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  50. JanOctober 18, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    James, what a unique reflection. Thanks for your comments and the heads-up, I did forget to sign on with McKlinky.

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  51. UnknownOctober 18, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Ok James, thanks for the info. This is bookmarked already and will try my first entry next weekend. I don't wanna be late. :) Happy Sunday!

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  52. SistertexOctober 19, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Hi James,
    Sorry I was late, I was out of town from Friday until just a few hours ago - no computer. But figured I would join in with something anyway.

    Yes it was pretty cold in MN, as we were actually out camping, our last trip this season. It was getting down to the mid-twenties for the first couple of nights, but then warmed up on Sunday and Monday. Was actually pretty warm today, of course we were on the way home at that point. Pretty tired right now.

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