I have always been fascinated by how we deal with death, particularly in the western world. It does seem that sometimes we pay more attention to our families and friends in death than we do in life. This is particularly evident when looking at cemeteries and graveyards. The amount of care, or the lack of it, seems strange and interesting to me and in my eyes is worthy of documentation. I also find cemeteries to be incredibly peaceful places, which are great for spending an afternoon alone with your camera.
Please bear in mind that I am very much an amateur photographer and that the things which I find interesting may not appeal to you. I will hopefully be adding some contributors to the site as time progresses, but for now it is just me.
The photo that sits at the top of this page is from the Isandlwana Battlefield in KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. This was the scene of one of the greatest military defeats suffered by the British Empire in history. The piles of stones represent the places where the bodies of the slaughtered British soldiers were buried. This battle was portrayed in the film "Zulu Dawn"
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