Cemetery Man


Cemetery Man
Originally uploaded by daryldarko.
I drove out to Martinez last night to take a few self portraits before the mood of this strong and deep depression and it's inspiration left me. This was the best shot that I came up with. Strange but lately my viewership on Flickr has really dropped off. The trend I see is that female photographers have much stronger followings than male photographers do. Women love women photographers and men especially love women photographers.

Taking photographs in this cemetery is always a tenuous experience because to do so one clearly has to trespass. The cemetery is locked and there is no shortage of "Keep Out / No Trespassing" signs. Gaining admittance is pretty simple though as there is a hole in the fence not 10 feet from the road. From most positions inside the grounds you can stay out of site from the street outside. Still, I can't help but have a feeling of dread. A good feeling to have in a cemetery actually...

Comments

Anonymous said…
I love that shot. That's a great pic. I'd love to take a pic in a graveyard. That's going to have to be one of my goals for this year. Sorry to hear that your following on Flickr has gone down some. I honestly don't care what sex the photographer is as long as their good. And you are.
Daryl Darko said…
thanks so much for your votes of confidence Anna! when you get your graveyard pic will you let me see it? that should be a goal for everyone i think as it helps us face our own mortality. anyway, i still argue that female photographers have more fans than male ones do. at least that is the way i am finding it when i survey photographs on Flickr... i appreciate your encouragement.

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