Took myself out on a Photo walk this weekend to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.

For those who may not have seen my photo’s taken last year, Hollywood Cemetery was open in 1849 and is the burial place of two Presidents (Tyler and Monroe) as well as over 25 Civil War Generals including Jefferson Davis, George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart.  It is also has over 18,0000 Confederate Army soldiers buried there.  The cemetery is still an active cemetery, meaning burials still take place. As a matter of fact, they were preparing for a funeral while I was there.

Although it sounds weird to take pictures in a cemetery this is one of my favorite places in Richmond.  the grounds are gorgeous, the architecture amazing and the view overlooking the James River is breathtaking.

Here are some of my favorite shots from Saturday, the rest are located on my Flick’r site (link above) if you wish to see them.

Roses…. Post processed in Topaz Adjust

President James Monroe Crypt
LR conversion to B/W and then taken into Topaz adjust

Sleeping Angel

This is the most beautiful solid white memorial. The details on the angel is amazing.
LR preset Houston by A. Smith

Lock on the crypt of President Monroe