Out behind our usual paths through old Magnolia Cemetery is a newer section, right near the Charleston harbor salt marshes. Some of the Victorian sites are along the edge, these more recent head stones have their own treasures.
This walk I did not do much wide photography since there were details I wanted to catch up close.
I found a plaster cast cross leaning on a headstone. All the dead leaves from the nearby Oaks and Azaleas were blown against the stones base. It almost looked like the cross was buried in the dried leaves. I think the monochrome finish made the shot much more interesting.
A small moss covered Angel statue stood between some older 1800’s grave sites and the newer black marble markers. I’m not sure where it belonged, it worked nice just standing alone.
Who would have thought an old rusted Russian Icon would be here. The names on the stones were Slavic sounding, so how perfect was this!
Finally a tiny white plaster Angel sat in the corner of a large black family monument. She was dwarfed by the urn no less the tall markers.
Charleston, South Carolina, grave sites.
Love these old cemeteries Ted.
I would love to shoot there after dark, use a flashlight. The older ones all have high rock walls and gates locked at night. This spot does have a ghost tour during tourist season and with the right guide it might work.
There is a historic cemetery across the street from me. I’ve always wanted to photograph in there at night, but they lock it down due to Santeria.
I once wanted to shoot at night on the beach in Rio, same reason it’s closed 😂