Calvary Cemetery, Denison, Texas
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Some
of this is just "art" Much of what follows, however, is here to inspire thought, introspection and to inspire. In many cases I seek to immortalize those who have gone before. I find the graves of children especiallly compelling, knowing what their parents must have endured. While the mrkers may decay and become illegible with time, I hope this digital record may survive. Not everyone appreciates Cemeteries, but for those who do: |
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Calvary Cemetery |
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We specifically made the trek to Denison, Texas to find this cemetery and the spectacular angel monument you see here to the left and below. This Catholic cemetery on the outskirts of the city is set among native old growth trees and open rolling hills. Complete with a pair of Roadrunners who make this site their home, this classic Texas Necropolis was a delight to visit and photograph. |  |
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In a stroke of good fortune, I spotted this mockingbird as he landed on a tombstone. He was half way across the cemetery from me. so I zoomed all the way in with my 200mm telephoto and fired off 2 shots, both of which seemed (hopefully) acceptably sharp. Given that I was not using an Image Stabiized lens, it was a completely overcast day, ISO of 200 and hand-holding the camera, I feared I might have some blur in the images. As I tried to move closer for a better vantage point, he flew away. As it turns out, both shots were perfectly sharp - better than I had hoped for. |  |
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Photographed April 26, 2009 Denison, Texas |
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The monuments depicted to the right and below are parish priests from the 1800s to the early 1900s. The ring of markers around the large monuments are for various nuns of St. Patrick's parish. |  |
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Warren Paul Harris 2009 |
