Cemeteries

Ever since I started taking pictures back in high school (and maybe even earlier than that), I have like cemeteries.  I love how quiet and peaceful they are.  I love the history, the stories, and the mysteries you can learn about by looking at the grave stones.  On the way to the midwife's appointment last week, I stopped at a couple of cemeteries to get some pictures. 

(I also learned a valuable lesson about shooting in manual mode.  Never assume that your settings are right.  I took a bunch of pictures in the shade, then walked out into a sunny area and kept taking pictures.  I didn't check my light meter, so most of those pictures are completely overexposed!  The picture I was most looking forward to seeing was mostly blown out.  I guess that will teach me!)