“Forests may be gorgeous but there is nothing more alive than a tree that learns to grow in a cemetery.” Andrea Gibson*
On Tuesday afternoon Exhibit A and I headed to Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park to tick off another location in my mission to shoot nudes in each of the Magnificent Seven. Only one more to do now!
I really loved this cemetery. A short stroll from Mile End tube, almost as soon as you’re through the gates from the busy streets you’re into woodland that’s grown up around the old headstones. It’s not as wild as Nunhead but it’s certainly more rambling than some I’ve been to. I’ll definitely return to this one to explore more of its nooks and crannies.
We got a few different shots, more of which I’m sure will appear on one of our sites at some point, but this was my favourite. I love the contrast between the dusty path snaking out of the shot and the hard lines of the headstone and how the two elements perfectly frame his body.
*I found this quote through Google and I don’t know Andrea’s work (yet) but I think they may interest some of you. A poet and activist, their poetry focuses on gender norms, politics, social reform and the struggles LGBTQ people face in today’s society.
lovely photo nice body
This is such a wonderful image. Stunning in so many ways. I love your cemetery pictures.
It’s almost like a composite of 2 images – great picture.
Wonderful photo. And the quote is just perfect too.
Wonderful composition and tonal matching between his body and the background. Love it.
Missy x
I love the vibrancy of naked lust against the faded, darkness of tombstones. Very poetic.
I love this! It almost looks like he is in a room, ready to step into a fantasy dimension!
What an amazing place, I need to tell G about it. What a fabulous photo of EA and his surroundings.
This is amazing… I keep looking down the path to see if their some maiden rushing away drawing her knickers. It is a shame Masturbation Monday is not around anymore as I think this would make a brilliant prompt for stories
Molly
I love your cemetery shots, there’s something beautiful about all the contrasts.
What a wonderful picture. The soft muted colours give it a really dreamlike quality
Fab image ! x
This is very beautiful image! I love old cemeteries, naturally. So I like the feel of this a lot.