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Posted by Michael Rawluk (Prince George, Canada) on 26 January 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual.

No disrespect but this is the question. How much do we spend on the dead before it becomes to ostentatious? My plan is, since I am not permitted to be composted, is a simple burn job.
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Julia Margaret Cameron died January 26, 1879. This British photographer was known for her portraits of celebrities of the time.

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Comments (12)

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

I want a grave marker. As a genealogy researcher, I love walking through cemeteries reading the markers. That was my 2 cents:-)

26 Jan 2008 12:07am

@sherri: Okay, I can be cremated and and the ashes spread on a flower garden and the flowers can decorate a grave yard.

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

I love the sharp detail and interesting composition in your shot, Michael. Grave markers are intersting and allow relatives to remember better. I'm for that.

26 Jan 2008 2:12am

Steven from Montreal, Canada

Very sharp, well exposed shot!

26 Jan 2008 6:32am

Roger from Denton, United States

I am with you. Cool shot as well.

26 Jan 2008 8:53am

John Maslowski from Dallas,PA, United States

Very unique, not your typical shot. I understand what you're saying. But the burn isn't for me. You captured the image very well, great DOF and composition.

26 Jan 2008 1:22pm

Wolfgang Prigge from Canada

By coincidence we have a cemetary photo too today! Nice one...

26 Jan 2008 2:09pm

Kevin at OrganicPIX.com from Dallas, TX, United States

This is a beautiful scene. It would be wonderful if all cemeteries were kept up, but I am in your camp and want to be cremated. Remember me by photography and not by a weathered headstone.

26 Jan 2008 3:18pm

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Very nicely captured. I like the soft DOF here

26 Jan 2008 4:31pm

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Great contrast in colors, well captured!

26 Jan 2008 6:24pm

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

OMG!! You absolutely slay me!!!

... and just for the record... cremation....

26 Jan 2008 11:30pm

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

For me it's cremation, always has been, ashes scattered in the ocean where I love the be whenever I can!
The photographer in me loves cemetary shots, the different headstones and sculptures, so I guess I hope not everyone feels cremation is the way to go ; )

27 Jan 2008 9:54am

Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United States

Composted? Michael, you are so funny. Don't burn. Burning scares me.

28 Jan 2008 10:57pm

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