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Caught this at the Sydney Group Meet – Eerie Is’nt it ?
The doors of the St Michael the Archangel Chapel (commenced in 1886) .
Rookwood Necropolis, at 283 hectares (700 acres), is one of the largest burial grounds in the world and one of Australia’s oldest cemeteries. It has been in continual use since it was established in 1868 and over 800,000 people have been interred within the grounds. The headstones and monuments reflect the history of the colony Of New South Wales and the development of the city of Sydney. The heritage values of the cemetery are protected by an act of Parliament.
The original 81 hectare (200 acre) heritage area, located in the north western corner of the Necropolis, is subject to a Permanent Conservation Order and represents the largest and one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian public cemetery anywhere in the world. Rookwood was originally designed in the grand gardenesque style, fashionable in the mid to late 19th Century. The brick gutters which defined the ornate landscaping can still be seen, together with the highly decorative monuments and other features including the chapel of St Michael the Archangel and the Serpentine Canal with its elegant ponds, bridges and urns. These were set in formal gardens with rest houses to cater for mourners and visitors
This shot was the result of a Sydney group meetup on Saturday 14th June, the site definitely has a feel to it. Ive never seen so many black crows . The site definitely has an atmosphere with graves dating back to the early days of the colony.. In its day there was a rail service with a special funeral train that left from a purpose built station at Sydney’s Central Railway station.
Unfortunately the special platforms at Rookwood being demolished, but the “Mortuary Station” still exists at Central Station.
you can get an idea what these stations looked like at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regents_Street_railway_station,_Sydney
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Tom Broderick IPA
wow spooky but cool at the same time. tom
PERUGINA
I love the colours…but that’a about all…cemetaries really creep me out!
I did hear about the meet that was happening the other day…was tempted to come but not there!
Philip Johnson replied
it was interesting , its our history and its great the area is protected, im a history nut so it was an experience
Floralynne
Spooky. What an amazing effect you got with the light on the rows of identical gravestones.
handprintz
Wow,great effect almost surreal,lovely work Phillip
HELUA
Wonderful image !!!
Kristina K
wonderful lighting. great shot.
PERUGINA
I’m sure it was very interesting…however my flight instinct is stronger!
And the Black Crows… and your say “so many” oooh gives me the shivers… glad you wrote about it though and that it was an interesting experience for you.
Philip Golan
Perfect sky background for this type of subject. Well done.
RMonroe
Superb visual image you have created here-:)
Sean Farragher
well done
NordicBlackbird
wow – am speechless, Phillip :0
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Optimalxpozure
Brilliant Philip!!!
John Wright
Wow, intense color. Well done.
Yuri Lev
absolutely surreal!
kjgordon
now I have to say aside from the beauty of the photo…this is creepy!!!!!!!!!!1
Dave Law
Stunning lighting and great image.
solareclips~Ju...
Wonderful tone!!!! THanks for the info!! =)
Erick67
OMG…the color, comp, timing…I can go on…Brilliant!!!!!!!!
caroler
Thanks for the memories, you have just snapped some of my past.
Carole.
Philip Johnson replied
some of your past?
David Iori
Nice work Philip
Globalphotos
Like a movie set, great shot :)
oiseau
Awesome light
Raquel Bourne
Wonderful and powerful image. I love wandering through old cemeteries
caroler
See your bubble mail Philip. Thank you for your work.
Carole.
~ HEIDI HORVA...
WAY cool.. I am such a fan of you!
FAbulous!
Tom Gomez
An atmospheric shot. Nice one …
Philip Johnson replied
ts interesting looking at this shot that they have not been allowed to put new headstonesinto this heritage area, they have opted for flat name plaques for between the historic headstones.
You can see newer planted grass between the headstones. You can see this clearly in the front three headstones
Lesley Hill
Love this Phil. ;-)
Robyn Carter
The lightinng is fantastic :)
Lam Tran
Excellent capture my friend! Great tone, well done!
Elana Bailey
Lovely golden light captured.
Michelle Whennan
Brilliant
AuntieJ
Holly crap! Really creepy! With the ominous dark clouds & eerie light on the gravestones… feels like the wrath of something is about to explode! Super!
AARDVARK
Moving stuff Philip.
Christopher Bi...
this is a wonderful image Philip
kathy s gillen...
excellent image, the lighting is beyond the wow factor
mjphotos
This is totally amazing
Philip Johnson
the lighting was natural , but hdr emphasises it
Robyn Smith
What incredible warmth you have achieved in this image!
robert murray
beautifully shot Philip well done a great shot
Carol Lewsley
awesome shot never thought i would say that about a cemetary
Michael Rowley...
love the image lighting is brill nice work phil
Philip Johnson
its interesting looking at this shot that they have not been allowed to put new headstonesinto this heritage area, they have opted for flat name plaques for between the historic headstones.
You can see newer planted grass between the headstones. You can see this clearly in the front three headstones
Barbara Morrison
Beautiful colors and light!
Kitsmumma
Hi Philip, congrats on your Top 10 Place in the Cemeteries Comp and thank you for your kind words also. This is a wonderful shot, that golden light is magical.
Leanna Lomanski
Ethereal! Congrats on the top 10!
Laura Cutmore
wow this is fantastic! that lighting :0 so atmospheric. the history was interesting to read too :]
Philip Johnson
angiejones
Great work – and it doesnt freak me out, as this is a part of life – actually the longest bit!! I find such places very peaceful.
Rita H. Ireland
Very awesome capture!
mekea
Cool shot! Love it! Mekea :)
Mark Ramstead
THE LIGHT! : )
Philip Johnson replied
yes mm the light was all natural the effect of sunrise on sydney sandstone
would make a good halloween card lol “Having a Halloween Party We WIll LEave the Lights on “
JoAnnHayden
This is so heavenly, and beautiful. Great capture
EmeraldSun
Very,very cool, Phillip! Love it!—Bea
michael byerley
interesting arrangement of graves.love the treatment.
cougarfan
Awesome Photo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful:)))))))))
misiabe80
i’m so shock…revelation!!(i don’t speak english)
Philip Johnson replied
Dziekuje
misiabe80
Philip, nie ma za co… pozytywnie szokująca fota…przepraszam za polski i kaleczony angielski…dla mnie the best!!!
emolena
Tends to reflect. SUPER WORK !
Dayonda
Wonderful, Philip. Lovely use of light- this is one of the Qualities of Light that can be the most beautiful—as you show us. Thanks.
mago
Congratulations, your artwork has been featured in “Mornings & Evenings—Sunbeams & Storms Group”
Tamara Bobst
Congratulations
Stephen Colquitt
Sensational light
Geni29
I love this image, the light is amazing. Very nice capture :)
skyhorse
Beautiful, stunning shot – you’ve caught the mood very well & the history is fascinating. Instant fav!
gwensgems668
Pretty cool – love the sun setting on the headstones – great work!
kerrie black
cool