Visiting a cemetery, my eyes fell on this unusual old grave cross casting a distinct shadow on the ground. I can’t recall having seen this exact shape of sun cross before.
PS. Gemma suggested in a comment I should also link this post to Taphophile Tragics, so why not… (The location is Fristad, Västergötland, Sweden)
I've never seen anything like this in a cemetery before - it's beautiful! Made a great shadow, too.
ReplyDeleteI love it!! The shadow is better than the real thing.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the shadow is better than the real thing! Such an unusual piece for a cemetery! I love it! Hope your weekend is going well! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual grave cross. The grave is unusual too.
ReplyDeleteI too have never seen anything like it in a cemetery.
ReplyDeletevery interesting piece...old cemeteries are great!!
ReplyDeleteIntriguing cross. At first I thought it was some sort of Celtic cross, then I thought no, pagan. But, to be honest, I have no idea. It's great and has a great shadow, whatever it symbolises.
ReplyDeleteA very unusual cross shape but it has a sense of light in the sun shape! Love the detailed shadow it casts! Julie at Taphophile Tragics would love this to be linked to her meme on Monday/Tuesdays! And perhaps mention the location of the cemetery!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion, I might do that if I can hold the thought in mind until then. I never really considered myself a taphophile... Actually I only just recently learned the word! However, in the last few years I've had reason to wander about on a few cemeteries. This one I came across in the village cemetery where my parents and several ancestors of older generations are buried.
DeleteMost unusual grave maker. Also, not many people find shadows in a cemetery.
ReplyDeleteI really like this....I did a cemetery shadow this week also.
ReplyDeleteMy Shadow Link: OLD RUGGED CROSS - do stop by if you have some time.
Have a great Sunday!!
the cross and its shadow are wonderful
ReplyDeletejoyful actually although that might seem wrong for a cemetary I think it's lovely
you find THE MOST interesting shadows. i have never seen a cross like this. very interesting and really beautiful to
ReplyDeleteI am sure there is an interesting history to this unusual cross. it makes for a great shadow.
ReplyDeleteFantastic picture, beautiful cross. I wonder who laids beneath it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cross, tiny grave, wonder if it is for a child? Nice pic.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Gemma suggested you add this to TT. The sun cross is a very unique marker. Makes me wonder who lies there and whether whoever chose this marker anticipated the shadow it would cast.
ReplyDeleteOh, what joy that Gemma suggested you join us. This sun cross is just perfect. I feel sure it has something symbolic to do with shadows and the angle of the sun. Its own little Stonehenge! It certainly appears to be the marker for a small child. And not of recent vintage.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us and I do hope to see your name on our list again in the near future.