Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Cimetière Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois



Cimetière Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois


I was determined to visit the grave site of the reknown
dancer, Rudolph Nureyev, at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois.


How lucky we were to arrive just as all the Ginko leaves
were making a carpet of gold to welcome us.



Cimetière Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois
91700, France (only 14.8 miles from the center of Paris)

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9 comments:

  1. JoeNovember 3, 2015 at 3:10 AM

    The carpet of golden leaves bring such a welcome glow to the cemetery Genie.

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahNovember 3, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    There is a certain beauty in it but I am not sure if I will photography inside a grave, at least not in a Chinese cemetery.

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  3. orvokkiNovember 3, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Really beautiful.

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  4. martinealisonNovember 3, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Bonjour chère Génie,

    Il n'est pas triste du tout de visiter les cimetières... Il y règne souvent une sérénité qui fait du bien. Peut-être suis-je bizarre ?!...
    Belle photo.

    Gros bisous ♡

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  5. s.cNovember 3, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Graveyards are the best places to visit in autumn.The peace and quiet enhance the effect of the falling leaves. Great shot.

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  6. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's November 3, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    I love this image, so beautiful. This is a very emotional place I think. x

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  7. William KendallNovember 3, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Those fallen leaves really do have a beautiful effect in a cemetery.

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  8. UnknownNovember 3, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    I would not let pass the yesterday photo, without say it is marvelous. Nothing more beautiful than to see a child discovering new emotions. It is so warm, so fantastic. I love the use of the vertical line to carry the attention to the Princess's face.... that cheek like a little apple... kills me! Wonderful picture, Genie. Thank you so much

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  9. Genie -- Paris and BeyondNovember 3, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    This cemetery is not a designated heritage site and there is not a sign at the train station nor along the road to this remarkable cemetery. It is very quiet in a remote location. There were very few visitors the day we made our trek. I have a fascination with cemeteries and recently visited two in Buenos Aires. A cemetery tells much about the history and the culture of an area and its people.

    Walk quietly and photograph respectfully.

    Bises,
    Genie

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Merci for your comments!