Bonaventure Cemetery

An iconic Savannah "must see" for any tourist coming to Savannah. I live less than a mile from here, so on any given foggy morning, one might find me there. There is a special kind of ambiance, a kind of weltshmerz and mildew patina that appeals to me. In times past, this is the kind of cemetery visited often by Southern families, even to the point of picnics on the grounds. Bonaventure sits on a sandy bluff above the Wilmington River. Live Oaks and Cedar, draped with Spanish Moss and Resurrection Fern, Palm trees, Sago Palm, Azaleas and Camellias all compete for attention with the often grandiose and verbose cemetery sculpture. There are stories and epitaphs aplenty, quirky histories and silent sadness side by side.

Thanks for viewing! Y'all come visit, ya hear!

Camera Info: Nikon D7100, HH
Lens: VR 16-35mm f/4G
Focal Length: 29mm
Focus Mode: AF-C
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic
VR: ON
Aperture: f/5
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400
89% of full frame, cropped for composition
PP in LR 5.7, PScc 2014, Topaz filters