Tol(l) Free

I took a photo walk today in the cemetery. Since I'm leading a photo hike on a retreat this weekend,  I thought that I would try to get some pictures which follow the basic rules of photography. I managed to find examples of two of them.

Framing:

I love this tree. It reminds me of an ancient lyre and it frames the encroaching development of high rises in the area perfectly.

Lines:

There are lots of lines here to lead the viewer into and out of the picture. The patterns of light and shadow could also form the basis of a design in knitting.

This last shot doesn't actually follow any rules, but I couldn't pass it by because of the name. It's one of those ironical "things" that you see from time to time. Is the marker making a statement on life or on death? Is death toll free? Life certainly isn't. We must all pay our dues. And do we ever "cash in" at the end?

As I have said many times before, "Never cease to know for whom the bell tolls." John Donne.

Have an awesome day!!