Green-Wood

In keeping with my Parent Teacher Conference tradition, I spent the 2 hour gap between the afternoon and evening conferences within Green-Wood Cemetery.  Though most certainly not in walking shoes and pretty darn cold, I was excited to get back in for many reasons.  For one, complete solitude.  Parent Teacher Conferences is extremely taxing on an introvert. For two, it is just wonderful to be so close to one of the most beautiful old cemeteries in the country… everyday. It’s a refuge and a never ending source of photographic inspiration.

Also, the leaves are now down.  This changed the entire feel of the cemetery, revealing so much more of its monuments.  Though my fingers and toes were numb with November’s chill and the sun was about to call it a day, my short visit was well worth it. 

But I am just also full-on obsessed with old cemeteries at this point.  And I still have not seen all of Green-Wood.  Like this lady and her hands eroded in prayer.  

And this sky against her wings at sunset… perfect.

But I suppose I won’t ever get to see her face. Time has worn her down.

Here, a place for secrets and me, a teacher, with no writing utensil.  I stood and gave it one anyway… with my mind. Though I love this idea, I must credit it to one of my favorite movies, In the Mood For Love, a pinnacle in film-making for so many reasons. 

The wintery branches make a pretty backdrop, cuts the sky all up 

I didn’t realize how beautiful her face was until I uploaded my pictures. Now I want to find her again.

With the leaves down, you see more of Manhattan.  Calvary Cemetery really started my love for these kind of layers.

I never take pictures of Green-Wood’s pretty entryway arches.  I think because I am always very eager to enter.  But here they are layered wonderfully. 

Time to head back to school.  I know I’ll return soon and I’ll dress more warmly. Goodbye, Green-Wood.