Sainte Geneviève des Bois
The Russian Orthodox Cemetery is not highly regarded by the locals of this small town and many do not even know of its existence. I made the trip to see the tombstone of Rudolph Nureuev and found the carpet of fallen ginko leaves as a bonus.
Wherever I have traveled in the world, I visit and photograph the cemeteries. Although this cemetery is not well-maintained, there was a quiet beauty of the season, silent and colorful with autumn leaves.
Russian Orthodox Cemetery
Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois
It feels quite tranquil. A lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteThe brilliant yellows of the ginko leaves plays ever so nicely against the evergreens.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photograph. There's something very special about cemeteries that just makes you want to take photographs.
ReplyDeleteLiz
I love photographing cemeteries. And just being there. Preferably above ground...
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
ReplyDeleteThe tranquility of this photo is breath-taking. There is a huge gingko tree outside of my church, and the day the leaves all fall looks just like this! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
p.s. On my way to San Antonio this past summer, I met Jean for dinner in New Orleans. :-)
Hard to beat the beauty of yellow ginko leaves, whether still on the tree or on the ground. Thanks for finding this "golden" treasure and sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour photo is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA golden path. It's beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shot.
ReplyDeleteIt does have a forgotten feel to it, but it seems like part of the charm. It's very inviting.
ReplyDeleteI have always admired Nureyev's dancing but didn't know his final resting place. What a peaceful place and photo.
ReplyDeleteThis would be really boring without the leaves.
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