All Souls Day... Photo

Photographer’s Note

Village Czarnylas - Cemetery.
Today Zaduszki is a Polish tradition of lighting candles and visiting the graves of the relatives on All Souls Day. Its origins can be traced to the times of Slavic mythology.
The tradition of lighting candles comes from ancient slavic Dziady feast and originally would take place on All Souls' Day. However, due to later common misunderstandings, it is performed nowadays mainly on All Saints Day, but, in that case is not called Zaduszki - the word Zaduszki originates from dzieñ zaduszny which can be translated as the day of the prayer for souls, and thus is more closely related to All Souls' Day.
The first day of November is a holiday in Poland. As many people make journeys to visit the places of burial of their relatives, heavy traffic develops and accident statistics peak. Most commercial activity also ceases.

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leonorkuhn (13981) 2009-11-02 7:02

Witaj Krzysztof,

Fond memories for All Souls' Day. I've been in the cemetery today to pray and pay my respects to the departed. Beautiful image, I like the statue of the angel in this beautiful ancient tomb. Good choice for sepia tones.

Greetings
Leonor

snunney (35436) 2009-11-02 7:16

Hello Krzysztof,
The sepia treatment suits the mood for this poignant image. I like the close framing and the juxtaposition with the gravestone in the background. Good ramge of tones and excellent sharpness bring out the detail in the carving to best advantage.

darek1978 (11491) 2009-11-02 10:14

Czesc Krzysztof,
Ciekawa seria sie zapowiada. Doskonale pamietam jeszcze tamta sprzed roku. Umiesz nastroic czlowieka i zmusic do zadumy ;) Doskonala konwersja oraz wlasciwosci techniczne zdjecia.
Pozdrawiam,
Darek

jhm (83276) 2009-11-02 10:29

Witaj Krzysztof,

These picture is very appropriate on November 1.
The day that a lot people them family commemorate.
Very well composition and good presentation. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

jurek1951 (26110) 2009-11-02 22:59

Witaj Krzysztof,
temat na czasie,i zmuszajacy do refleksi,dobry opis,pozdrawiam
Jurek

ophelcia (5500) 2009-11-03 0:31

Notka uzyteczna również dla polskiej strony oglądających:)
Dobra seria, czekam na rozwój, stare pomniki i grobowce są warte uwagi:)
Sepia dodaje zadumy:)

raszid62 (3469) 2009-11-03 1:30

cze¶æ
Jeszcze jeno zdjêcie zwi±zane z nostalgicznym Dniem Wszystkich Zmar³ych, a zarazem ¶wiadectwo bogatej historii Wielkopolski. Piêkny ten nagrobek w sepii.
Pozdrawiam
Józek

sacimar (7660) 2009-11-03 8:46

Hi Krzysztof,

good picture, I like the B&W option, great details and composition, nice job,

Best regards

Sergio