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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Empty Cemetery Skywatch

The statue seems to be juggling three clouds of of them has a jet inside.




The statue has a few wasp nests under her arm. (click to enlarge if needed)






Around the base of the statue is the biblical verse "Luke 1:45" was written in a translation that I'm not familiar with.
While taking a drive on Sunday I spotted a huge gated entryway with a road that wound up a hill. There was beautiful green grass on both sides, and at the top of the hill was a statue of either Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, or Mary the mother of Jesus. The gate was open so I went in. There was a house on the other side of the hill but I seemed to be the only person in this expansive green area. I took a few pictures and as I left I noticed that it was the spot for a future cemetery. Which made perfect sense.
There was plenty of beautiful blue sky all around.
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56 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    I wish I could juggle thy well. Wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. EbieOctober 8, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    You have a great eye. Beautiful shots, James.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 1:47 AM

    Your logic for the cemetary made perfect sense by the way :)

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  4. OlivierOctober 8, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    magnifique cette statue, j'adore l'angle de ta première photo

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  5. PatOctober 8, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    Excellent shots! I can understand why Mary is keeping her arms up...

    When I was in NYC (thinking of this because I saw what I'm about to say while being driven to Pa. by my cousin), I saw several signs that read, "Active cemetery." I thought that was amusing; never seen that before. I imagine (hope) it means that the cemetery is still being used, not that everyone is up and about...!

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  6. AnyaOctober 8, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    You have a very special humor for action shots ^__^
    First that iron bird up the statue and a wasp nests under her arm
    REALLY amazing shots :)))))

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  7. Cezar and LéiaOctober 8, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Hello James!
    You took different angles of this statue, it's amazing and beautiful!
    Adorable blue sky!
    Léia

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  8. MalyssOctober 8, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Your first shot is funny and beautyful at the same time. The place will be perfect for a cemetery, so peaceful..

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  9. VPOctober 8, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    I do non wish to be disrespectful but this lady, especially in the last view from behind, seems a little crazy standing on that sphere...
    The first shot with the plane and the clouds is even better and the malicious detail of the wasp nests enhance greatly the status of the middle one. Great catch!

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  10. SistertexOctober 8, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Certain aspects of the far shot where you can see her on the sphere stuck me in a more bedraggled way than uplifting. I think it is a fantastic statue and love the inscription, but to me it could mean either happiness, or sadness. Might even just be the fact that I know she has to keep her arms up in order to keep from being stung!;)

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  11. SunnyOctober 8, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Terrific pictures, James. The first one is really cool.
    Sunny :)

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  12. LoisOctober 8, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    It certainly is a beautiful place. The sky is gorgeous!

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  13. Regina October 8, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Hello James. another fantastic skies and captures. The first one is awesome with the plane above it.

    Have nice day!

    Regina

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  14. chrome3dOctober 8, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    The prayer for the aeroplane was funny. Some airlines could use some prayers these days.

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  15. Sylvia KOctober 8, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    This is fantastic, James! You do indeed have an eye for composition! I love the juggling of clouds and airplane. Chrome3d is right some-- maybe all airlines could use some intervention like this. And I'm glad that wasp nest is in and angel's armpit and not mine! Great start for my day! Thank you!

    Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  16. MarthaOctober 8, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Great shots and great eye for detail I am wondering where this is????

    I'm glad I don't have wasps in my armpit!

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  17. WoodyOctober 8, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    I like the first photo James. Great Shots!

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  18. Photo CacheOctober 8, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    it does seem like she's juggling the clouds. great shots.

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  19. LowellOctober 8, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    This is a triple play, James! All winners...the first is fantastic with the clouds and the plane...

    ...the second with the wasps nests...ouch, she said, stonily!

    And the third puts the whole business into perspective!

    Great job!

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  20. Carolyn HOctober 8, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    So how is Bucky doing??

    Carolyn H.

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  21. TomOctober 8, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Fantastic captures, I love the shot of the jet... perfect timing... and what a gen to find the wasps nest..... ha!.
    I've got 3 Sky Watch posts up this week... take your pick if you have time
    Wiggers World

    Paintbox Pictures

    Picture & Words

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  22. EllieOctober 8, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Beautiful stature - hope it is not on federal land, because they have a campaign of removing Christian's symbols from there - very sad! Great picture!

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  23. cieldequimperOctober 8, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Did you wait for that plane? Amazing first shot, absolutely great!

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  24. NaturegirlOctober 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Holy ground..beautiful serene spot..lovely blue sky..good eye in seeing those nasty wasps! OUCH!!
    P.s. my word verification was
    "a nest"!!

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  25. CarlettaOctober 8, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    What a beautiful sky! I love all the shots but that first one is wonderfully framed and picture postcard perfect!
    Great shot of this statue!

    Carletta’s Captures.

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  26. jabblogOctober 8, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Great captures - nice to think that the dead can nurture the living, even though it be through their statuary ;-)

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  27. ArtloverOctober 8, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Wonderful photos, Great captures. You´ve load the images with a content something that I like.

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  28. Martha ZOctober 8, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    A saint that can juggle! A beautiful statue standing majestic against the sky.

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  29. My name is RietOctober 8, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Wonderful photo's. Very special too

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  30. Bill S.October 8, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful pictures - I love the first juggling one. Thanks.

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  31. ElisabethOctober 8, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Fantastic! Love the images and your sense of humor. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. MagdalenaOctober 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    The prayer for the aeroplane was amazing and full of humor.

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  33. HildaOctober 8, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    That first shot is a perfect capture! And the wasp nests are funny and Eek!

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  34. Diane AZOctober 8, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I like the way you framed the plane in the first one. The wasps nests are a great observation. Beautiful sky images!

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  35. Light and VoicesOctober 8, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    I like your idea of juggling the clouds. Wonderful SkyWatch Photo entry.
    Joyce M

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  36. pennyOctober 8, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Here is another one of your amazing captures. The plane is in the right spot at the right time.
    Simply awesome, James

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  37. eileeninmdOctober 8, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Wonderful sky photo and great capture with the statue and the sky.

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  38. ChinOctober 8, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    the first shot is cool.

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  39. LewOctober 8, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    First shot is exquisite! The wasps have a condominium and a small apartment.

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  40. storyteller at Sacred RuminationsOctober 8, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    You're quite observant and very clever with your perspectives. Nifty Sky Watch post ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  41. PaceyOctober 8, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Amazing how she looked like juggling the clouds and the skies are just so blue. Excellent shot as always James.

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  42. SandyCarlsonOctober 8, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Your photo is gorgeous.

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  43. dianasfaria.comOctober 8, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    this is wonderful James. I love the first one,what a catch! but they are all equally interesting.

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  44. Carolyn FordOctober 9, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    A majestic statue against a majestic sky! Gorgeous James!

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  45. Carolyn FordOctober 9, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    One more thing...those wasp nests make my skin crawl! Yikes!

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  46. JientjeOctober 9, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    All great shots James, proving you have the eye of a great photographer.

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  47. IceOctober 9, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    Ah! You're very creative, James. I like the part on juggling 3 clouds with a jet inside :)

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  48. magiceyeOctober 9, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    superb series

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  49. KcalpeshOctober 9, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Brilliant shot! I was gonna say statue was juggling the plane! Then noticed you were already one step ahead by mentioning a juggle of the clouds! Great shot!

    I've updated the blog with a new shot taken with mobile camera :-)

    - Pixellicious Photos

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  50. B SQUAREDOctober 9, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    If I had a wasp's nest under my arm, I don't think I would lower it either.

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  51. ArijaOctober 9, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Not a bad effort juggling clouds while standing on a polished granite ball! Really nice shot.

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  52. Joe ToddOctober 9, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Always fun to be able to capture a photo like that.

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  53. SunnyOctober 9, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    AWESOME SHOT!

    What an eye you have for the most perfect of perfect photography!

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  54. Tammie LeeOctober 9, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    I can see the juggling of the 3 clouds, also it looks like she is going to squash the little airplane like a mosquito. Wasps nests in her armpits, that seems wrong. Lovely photos of a lovely statue.

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  55. annalarssonphotographyOctober 9, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    James!!!
    You know your stuff..
    You are awesome!!

    These shots rocks!
    I love them LOAD :)

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  56. maryt/theteachOctober 9, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    These are beautiful shots James. I'm pretty sure that this is Mary, Mother of Jesus. The full quote is: "Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!" NIV. :)

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