tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post3563383137889089406..comments2023-11-28T21:48:40.128+00:00Comments on Shortbread & Ginger: A Visit to Greenock CemeteryShortbread and Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356668729131346750noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-71645441633815719372011-09-02T21:02:38.749+01:002011-09-02T21:02:38.749+01:00I find cemeteries serene and beautiful... a lot of...I find cemeteries serene and beautiful... a lot of love congregates there. Lovely photo's Liz xx AvaAvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09293340044763260388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-73663606151517059272011-09-02T21:02:10.718+01:002011-09-02T21:02:10.718+01:00Not odd at all, I like to look around cemeteries, ...Not odd at all, I like to look around cemeteries, especially like the carved angel faces, beautiful photography Linda xxTabbyroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167415683804801341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-52519239680872311462011-09-02T19:13:08.426+01:002011-09-02T19:13:08.426+01:00I don't find anything morbid or spooky about v...I don't find anything morbid or spooky about visiting cemeteries. After all, they are places of remembrance and, these days, often the most peaceful place in the heart of busy towns and villages.<br /><br /> I really enjoyed your pictures of the Victoria Tower. Now that's what I call scary.<br /><br />AnnaAnna at the Doll Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282617177491266907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-7040146216608436842011-09-02T14:18:14.784+01:002011-09-02T14:18:14.784+01:00Wonderful photos and I love cemeteries too, they a...Wonderful photos and I love cemeteries too, they are so peaceful and interesting.<br />KarenKaren S Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024864830370677754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-62657356256466961022011-09-02T10:08:27.024+01:002011-09-02T10:08:27.024+01:00I think the cemeteries here in the UK are amazing,...I think the cemeteries here in the UK are amazing, interesting. If I wasn't so freaked out by cemeteries in general I would go around photographing them too. Your pictures are gorgeous!<br />xxTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621965766127311539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-4901927533941147982011-09-02T07:27:54.422+01:002011-09-02T07:27:54.422+01:00Lovely photos Liz. I'm a cemetery "fan&qu...Lovely photos Liz. I'm a cemetery "fan" too; they're tranquil, fascinating and full of stories about those from a different time. xTrashsparklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015270855678769296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-62186601138182252652011-09-02T07:03:25.653+01:002011-09-02T07:03:25.653+01:00I think old cemetries are fascinating places to po...I think old cemetries are fascinating places to poke around in...sad without a doubt, but always interesting...Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258543009688502584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-4372384681954843682011-09-01T23:33:54.712+01:002011-09-01T23:33:54.712+01:00There is a fascination we have with old gravestone...There is a fascination we have with old gravestones and memorials, but these are beautiful carvings and so well photographed. I thought it said ‘Little Nell’ at first and then I realised it said it was a boy called Neil. Gave me quite a turn!Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-63780073731682724312011-09-01T21:49:11.828+01:002011-09-01T21:49:11.828+01:00Cemeteries offer so much - a glimpse to the past, ...Cemeteries offer so much - a glimpse to the past, simple dates giving such a direct glimpse at the finality of life. Peace and tranquillity, beauty, a renewed sense of appreciation..you're not alone in your fascination!<br />Stunning photography, you've really captured the aura of the cemetery, with a touching respect for the subjects.<br /><br />Lucy xlucy joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863146546863419637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-78891292364779308152011-09-01T21:17:16.259+01:002011-09-01T21:17:16.259+01:00I love looking around old cemeteries, i do find it...I love looking around old cemeteries, i do find it emotional however to see the little one's graves, so very sad, esp the mother and baby stone carving you pictured :o(<br /><br />Great post Liz<br /><br />Scarlett xScarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127736256417833208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-82121267860900320332011-09-01T21:13:26.744+01:002011-09-01T21:13:26.744+01:00Thanks - mother and baby sculpture is so emotional...Thanks - mother and baby sculpture is so emotional. You are right - we are so lucky that we have modern medicine. Makes you wonder how those mother coped. Their hearts must have been broken.<br />LizShortbread and Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356668729131346750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-19126493563569815982011-09-01T20:13:08.631+01:002011-09-01T20:13:08.631+01:00Beautiful photo's. I find cemetery's real...Beautiful photo's. I find cemetery's really calm peaceful places...not at all morbid. a lovely post xx<br />SophieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831452606024076452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773931325239238333.post-75109927572420159472011-09-01T19:48:35.547+01:002011-09-01T19:48:35.547+01:00Hi Liz, I don't think it's morbid.......de...Hi Liz, I don't think it's morbid.......death is a part of life, the sculpture of the mother and baby brought a lump to my throat........so many children died before the age of five back then, thank goodness things are different now.<br /><br />lily xsarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04220714435321638017noreply@blogger.com