seeker Loc: Rhode Island

Hopkington, RI

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I like the composition and pp very much. An interesting perspective with a strong feeling of history and a bit of spooky.

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

I like what you're doing compositionally. No clue whether or not you consciously intended to do so, but you've 'placed' elements such that each heightens --and in ways, defines-- the others. Its not common to see an image that displays all the elements that define the concept of story. Setting, character, plot, conflict, theme; point-of view, tone and style. I'd like to see more of your work.

seeker Loc: Rhode Island

Thank you for your comments. This is the Spicer family buriel ground. I researched their background and here is what I found in the RI historical archives: "In the village of Hopkington City was an inn kept by Captain Joseph Spicer, a man of the most unbending honesty, whos full fare for man and beast, and his ready and urbane attention to the wants of the weary traveler, gave him as far as he was known, the reputation of a good host. The sign in front of the inn suspended from the limb of a noble sycamore displayed a beautiful eagle, the emblem of our independence, over which was a cluster of stars. Directly underneath was seen the anchor, emblem of hope. At the base of the sign, in rich gold letters were the words, "In God We Hope", the only sure guarantee of individual or national safety. With such a hope was America once made free and with it shall always remain so."