One of my favorite places in Paris is the Pere Lachaise cemetery. I’ve always loved old graveyards and I’ve visited them all over the world from Istanbul to Hawaii and everywhere in between. I find them only a tiny bit eerie, but mostly just beautiful. The Pere Lachaise is such a fascinating place to get lost…its calm and quiet and the perfect place for exploring with your camera in creative solitude…which is really what I needed last Saturday to calm my mind after a long work week. It’s such a joy to take the time with my camera and be creative, patiently waiting to get just the right shots and trying new things with out worrying about holding up friends or others in my company. Autumn in the Pere Lachaise at the golden hour is a photographers heaven. Good thing the graves don’t spook me out…I stayed till closing when the guards had to kick me out…
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I’m off to Madrid tomorrow on a last minute trip to celebrate Halloween there with the ZOMBIE KIDS so I think things are bound to be crazy and fun…haha! If your not already…follow me on facebook, twitter, and tumblr to keep up with the adventures! Happy Halloween little zombies…I’ll be back in a day or two to the blog to show you my Halloween costume!
I also like cemeteries, it is so quiet and peaceful. Very beautiful images that convey just that.
omg you catch those beautiful photos!
gorgeous imagery.
Wow. The light you capture in these photos is amazing!
The light in some of these photos is wonderful! xo
Amazing amazing pics!!!
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These are simply wonderful. Great spooks for Hallow’s weekend, eh?
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Hi Haleigh!
You really got some beautiful pictures there!!!! I don’t blame you for wanting to stay for that light!!!!!!!!!! Have a fun Halloween! Maryanne xo
booooeautiful…. I do love a cemetery, so serene, so symbolic. Wonderful shots, you really captured some great details. xo ebh
Hi Miss Silly American!
Your blog has been one of my absolute favorite ever since I moved to Paris!
Keep your childis creativity and mind, that will never make you turn old;-)
With Love from Stockholm
/S
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Wow the light is just amazing, I love this post.. you’re really a talented photographer!
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I love cemetaries..and this one is my favourite, I love wanderin through it’s twists and turns!! Gorgeous captures! xx
gorgeous photos! Pere Lachaise is just about the most beautiful cemetary there is! You may have this on the site somewhere else but would you mind sharing what camera/lens you use? I have just begun dabbling in photography and would love to hear some tips and see what you’re working with! Thanks
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susannah
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Truly beautiful Haleigh. You are a little wizard with that camera!! I love the last, it is my favourite. Have a wonderful time in Madrid. N.xoxox
I can’t believe I am saying this, but what a beautiful cemetery.
A great light, nice shadows, beautiful black and white… Nice pictures!
absolutely stunning! love love love my little pumpkin munchkin! my last one is my favorite!
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