Angel Ascending #2
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Angel Ascending #2
Artist
Cheri Randolph
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
"Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep" ~ Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
I discovered this angel at Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans. She seemed to be submitting herself entirely to a higher power as she ascended into heaven. I really appreciated the texture of the wing feathers, which became almost three- dimensional as I was processing the photograph.
This photograph has been processed using a watercolor filter and will be more effective if printed on a matte surface paper such as watercolor or Somerset Velvet paper.
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February 4th, 2012
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Comments (45)
Sandra Phryce-Jones
Wonderful photograph Cheri so gentle so soft like a broken heart Your sensitive words and relating them add a powerful dimension of another realm You have a wonderful site now I have found you I can dive in to get lost in your fantastic work LF
Cheri Randolph
Jose, I am honored to receive a featured position in the Stop Time with Art group for this photograph. Thanks!
Cheri Randolph
Sandra, Many thanks! I appreciate your feature of this photograph in the Memories & Nostalgia Group.
Cheri Randolph
Bruce, many thanks for giving "Angel Ascending" a featured position in the Comfortable Art Group!
Sandi OReilly
Excellent pov and capture, Cheri, f/v.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Sandi, Thanks for the compliment and the F/V. Have to smile about the pov, as it was my only option, since I was shooting by wedging my lens in through the chained cast iron gate of the tomb.
Jack Zulli
I find cemeteries and the aged statuary to be a pleasing subject as in this work, nice capture;) v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Jack, I'm glad that you appreciated this one. Thanks for the compliment & vote.
Ramon Fernandez
Cheri, I too love cemeteries, was so nice to find your gallery of them. I hope to post some of mine soon. This is just gorgeous.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Ramon, I am delighted that you enjoyed viewing my photographs. Since you have recently joined, I look forward to seeing more of your photographs, too.
Cheri Randolph
Joy, thanks very much for your generous compliment. I'm glad that you appreciated this one and appreciate your f/v as well.
Joy McKenzie
Oh so gorgeous, Cheri! I LOVE the tonal quality you gave this photograph. It's perfect for this statuary. I love angels too! f/v
Cheri Randolph
Brenda, I sincerely appreciate your thoughtful compliment, as this is one of my favorites. It was a magical thing as I was processing the image that this strength seemed to appear before me because the actual sculpture gives very little of this impression. If you are interested I will send you a copy of the unprocessed version.
Brenda Owen
Cheri, many thanks for visiting my site...I wanted to tell you how gorgeous this image is....You captured it is such a sensitive and beautiful way. I have always had a " thing" for cemetary angels and statues....( I've actually painted a few) . This image evokes a true artictic expression of submission.