Dandelions like the Guardians of this 12th century old Graveyard

Do you like graveyards ? I know it's not the place most people like to wander or the place they'd think of for a weekend stroll.

As far as I'm concerned, whether it's a photographic exploration or a simple moment of meditation or reading, graveyards have always been the places where I feel the most calm, the greatest inner serenity and, ultimately, a very strong energy of life !

In fact, I've never found death or related subjects morbid. It's true that the death of a loved one is hard and difficult, but it's perhaps all the more so if you tell yourself that death is the opposite of life. In that case, things are certainly more complicated. And don't think I'm saying that because I haven't lost anyone close to me, either family or friends - it's quite the opposite...

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So here we are, facing this little church perched on a small, gently sloping hill, surrounded by huge fields where cereals are the main crop.

That weekend, I was equipped with my Nikon D5500 camera fitted with a Sigma 17-70mm lens, which allows me to take both detailed and wider shots... even if I lose some sharpness compared with a fixed focal length.

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After climbing the gentle slope, here I am in front of the church and let me tell you straight away that, much to my regret, I wasn't able to get inside. St Martin's is only open for mass on the first Sunday of each month, and there's very little chance that I'll be there. But you never know...

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So I opted for the beautiful graveyard, which overlooks the surrounding fields and offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area from its vantage point.

I particularly like the tall cypress trees and the vegetation, which is left somewhat free. In fact, the entrance to the cemetery specifies that chemicals and weedkillers are now banned, which is excellent news!

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A few details of the elements that caught my eye the most...

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This is the side of the church and other details, and the third image shows one of the many tombs of the nuns who lived nearby in a convent.

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In truth, I think I arrived at just the right time to catch the early rays of light, and in particular to intercept them in the fragile pollen balls of the dandelions that seemed to be guarding the cemetery and any souls that might still be there...

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The rest of the time, I'm left to meditate on life, the fate of human beings and nature, and to philosophize as, you'll have understood, I quite often do !

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As I set off again, I was graced with a superb view in front of me and in my direction, and to be honest, I couldn't have asked for more !

That's all for this little exploration of the cemetery of St Martin's church. What's your relationship with these places and with death in general ? I'll be very curious to find out more. Thank you for your time and see you soon,

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@anttn



All these images are mine. Thank you for your understanding.






Aimez-vous les cimetières ? Je sais que ce n'est pas l'endroit où la plupart des gens aiment se balader ou celui auquel elles penseraient pour une promenade du weekend.

De mon côté, qu'il s'agisse d'une exploration photographique ou d'un simple moment de méditation ou de lecture, les cimetières ont toujours été des endroits où je ressentais le plus de calme, la plus grande sérénité intérieure et finalement, une très forte énergie de vie !

En effet, je n'ai jamais trouvé la mort ou les sujets apparentés comme morbide. Certes la disparition d'un proche est rude et difficile, mais cela l'est peut-être d'autant plus si on se dit que la mort est l'opposé de la vie. Dans ce cas-là, c'est certain que les choses sont plus compliquées. Et ne croyez pas que je tiens ce discours comme je n'ai pas perdu de proches, de ma famille ou de mes amis, c'est plutôt tout le contraire...

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Nous voilà donc face à cette petite église juchée sur une petite colline à la pente douce et toute cernée de grands champs immenses où l'on cultive majoritairement des céréales.

Ce weekend-là, j'étais équipé de mon appareil Nikon D5500 muni d'un objectif Sigma 17-70mm qui me permet de faire aussi bien des détails que des vues plus larges... même si je perds en netteté par rapport à une focale fixe.

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Après avoir gravi la pente douce, me voilà face à l'église et laissez moi vous dire tout de suite qu'à mon grand regret, je n'ai pas pu pénétrer à l'intérieur. En effet, l'église St Martin est ouverte seulement le premier dimanche de chaque mois pour une messe et il y a bien peu de chance pour que je sois présent dans ce cas-là. Mais sait-on jamais...

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Je me suis donc rabattu sur le très beau cimetière qui domine les champs alentours et offre depuis son point de vue, un très bel horizon sur les environs.

J'aime tout particulièrement ces hauts cyprès et cette végétation laissée un peu libre. Il est d'ailleurs spécifié à l'entrée du cimetière que les produits chimiques et désherbants sont désormais interdits ce qui est une excellente nouvelle !

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Quelques détails des éléments qui ont le plus attiré mon regard...

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Voilà le côté de l'église et d'autres détails et sur la troisième image, il s'agit d'une des plusieurs tombes des nonnes qui vivaient à proximité dans un couvent.

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En vérité, je crois que je suis arrivé à l'heure parfaite pour capter ce début de lumière rasante et tout particulièrement pour intercepter ces rayons dans les boules fragiles de pollen des pissenlits qui paraissaient vraiment garder le cimetière et les âmes que l'on pouvaient encore y trouver...

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Le reste de temps, je suis rester à méditer sur la vie, le sort des humains, la Nature et à ainsi philosopher comme, vous l'aurez compris, je le fais assez souvent !

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En repartant, j'ai été gratifié d'une superbe vue face à moi et dans ma direction et honnêtement, je n'en demandais pas tant !

Voilà, c'est tout pour cette petite exploration du cimetière de l'église St Martin. Et vous, quelle est votre relation à ces lieux et à la mort en général ? Je serai très curieux d'en savoir plus quant à tout cela. Merci pour le temps de votre visite et à très bientôt,

<3

@anttn



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Truly beautiful photos. Let the dead remind us that we need to make the most of our time.

Wise words ! Thank you for taking the visit :)

I love old cemeteries and this one is beautiful!
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Thank you dear @melinda010100 !

Yeah, I love the rustic vibe in this one, not too much straight or else :)

Have a good weekend ahead ✌️

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Have a good weekend !

This cemetery is really beautiful

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You must be unique finding peace in a graveyard.

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Even though for many people it seems creepy to visit graveyards or call them a touristic attraction, I did visit quite a few and I gotta say that they have their charm too. From architecture to the place where they are located and so on... but it's definitely worth being explored more :)

Yes, I always consider these places for what they are first and foremost, places of meditation. But that doesn't stop me appreciating the place :) and especially the calm energy you can find there!

Thanks for visiting, and I hope you have a lovely weekend !