For my return to blogging, I have chosen to create a post for Paula’s Thursday prompt, Traces of the Past.
I could have posted old castles, palaces, ruined abbeys, dilapidated buildings…but instead, I decided on remnants of a past, links to the past, even. A very human past.
First up, we have a 17th Century tin sarcophagus of Pomeranian a Duke:
Tin Sarcophagus of a Pomeranian Duke
And secondly, some of the tombs of the Romanov family:
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excellent and poignant choices.
Thank you, Hannah. Thought I would do something different – I can do the usual dilapidation later!
Glad to see you back!
Good to be back!
Interesting choices, Sue. The sarcophagus looks very sturdy. No escaping from there. 😕 Great to see you back again.
Thanks, Sylvia 😀 Good to be back
Nice ones Sue and its lovely to see you back, hope you’re rested ☺
Reasonably rested, Gilly, and it’s good to be back….but I shall take it slowly(??) well, that’s the plan…..
Welcome back, Sue. Great images!
Thank you, Angela!
Nice to see you back. Love the Romanov photo.
Thanks, Jude, good to be back!
Welcome back, Sue. I missed you.
Thanks, Victoria – I’ve missed all the banter!
Welcome back, Sue. Not sure if there’s some deeper symbolism in your choice first post back, but I’ll just enjoy it. 😉
janet
No deeper symbolism, Janet! Just the way my mind works… 😀
Welcome back Sue! Hoping you had a good rest.
Hi Sue! Yes, I’m reasonably rested and shall take it slowly over the next few weeks….well, that’s the plan 😉
Good to hear Sue. Xo
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Not only do I see you in a week or so, but you’re back in the blogosphere. Treats plus. This is a contrasting pairing: the Romanov tombs are different from your usual palette, but they still bear your mark in the fade out of the railings.
Treats plus is a lovely way of putting it, Meg! And glad you liked these…apropos my palette, I presume dark…..you are right there!
The first is exquisite. I had to stop and stare 🙂 🙂 Happy Sunday, Sue!
And Happy Sunday to you, Jo….big hugs!
I would like a tin sarcophagus when I go, Sue. Most impressive!
Best wishes, Pete.
Glad you like this, Pete! I guess a tin sarcophagus would be hard to come by these days….
Welcome Back! Fantastic photos for your return.
Thank you! Glad you like 🙂
Welcome back (with a winning image BTW)
Thanks Robert! Which image? Well, I know which of these two would get your vote!
The lead image – the Duke’s final resting place.
Oh, OK!
wonderful photo, Sue
Thank you, Mitza – there are actually two images in the post…very different!
We must not forget that regardless of their sumptuousness they only contain ashes.
Indeed….
This is brilliant. I would choose the first one for the slideshow. Do you agree?
Fine by me, Paula!
Beautiful choices – welcome back, Sue! Stick to your plan…and take it easy.
I’m trying too. My mother has developed dementia rather fast and right now much is a bit chaotic and depressing. Difficult also that I am an only child.
Oh, Ann-Christine, so sorry to hear about your mother. Dementia is very taxing…..and emotionally draining. You must look after yourself xx
Thank you for your concern. I’m not feeling OK with my bodily sound mother turning into a person I don’t really know. As usual you do not expect this to happen to you…even if you are a rather sound person, “this is not going to happen…”
I know precisely where you are coming from…
…………..I guess so……..
Good to see you back Sue and what a beauty you have started with.
Thank you, Pauline! Good to be back
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I like both photos a lot, Sue
Thank you, Mitza!