Veronica McLaren
Sunset Over Salem
Photography, 24.02 x 42.91 inches, 8/23/2013.
The Burying Point
Photography, 42.91 x 24.02 inches, 8/23/2013.
STATEMENT
In these images, I explore the profound interplay of light and shadow within the quiet serenity of a historic burial ground. The ancient trees, steadfast witnesses to centuries, are bathed in the golden embrace of the setting sun.
In «The Burying Point», the sunlight illuminates the gnarled branches and textured bark of a large
tree, revealing its enduring strength and the intricate beauty of its form. The graves beneath stand as silent observers, softened by the gentle light.
«Sunset Over Salem» captures the sun’s dramatic descent, a vibrant burst of light piercing through the dense landscape. The silhouettes of trees and headstones create a poignant sense of depth and mystery, highlighting the passage of time and the cyclical nature of day and night.
In «The Burying Point», the sunlight illuminates the gnarled branches and textured bark of a large
tree, revealing its enduring strength and the intricate beauty of its form. The graves beneath stand as silent observers, softened by the gentle light.
«Sunset Over Salem» captures the sun’s dramatic descent, a vibrant burst of light piercing through the dense landscape. The silhouettes of trees and headstones create a poignant sense of depth and mystery, highlighting the passage of time and the cyclical nature of day and night.