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Fenced In (or out)

I guess it would be accurate to describe the land out here as being “as flat as the top of a gate.” Or at least as flat as the top of THIS gate…

Pearce Cemetery
Hale County, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020

Life as an open book

I guess it felt a little bit like I was standing at a pulpit, about to deliver a sermon. Sure, the potential listeners were all dead, but I didn’t have that much of importance to say, so it didn’t really matter.

Pearce Cemetery
Hale County, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020

Unsustainable

This was one of the more spectacular trees I have ever photographed. And the next strong storm will probably topple it over.

Hale County, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020

Two Cemetery Cisterns

These two crumbly concrete cisterns were the most fascinating part of this little country cemetery – I’d say one third of the photos I made here featured them. Obviously, since I was shooting late in the afternoon, I need to get back over there early in the morning, and when there’s a storm, and maybe even on a cold, clear night to get some stars. I guess my quest for a new obsession has ended….good thing it’s only a 30 minute drive from home.

Pearce Cemetery
Hale County, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020

Continuation

Well, really, who wouldn’t be enchanted by the repetition of the patterns in the plowed field, the metal walls, and the roof?

Pearce Cemetery
Hale County, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020