Historical iron railings at Te Puke Cemetery

It seems I have this obsession over old historical iron railings quite often seen in cemeteries around NZ. These ones were dotted around in Te Puke Cemetery when we visited in mid Autumn recently. I just love the creativeness of them - I wonder who made them and when? What is their story?

Is there anything you love to take photos of inparticular?

Comments

NatureFootstep said…

the fence seem to be painted with rust :) Beautiful in a certain way.

12 June 2016 at 18:33

Rhonda Albom said…

I can see the obsession. Lovely gate.

12 June 2016 at 22:41

Wayne said…

It is a form of art that I find very beautiful, especially the rust. I have a friend who does blacksmithing, so I appreciate the effort it takes to produce some of these items.

14 June 2016 at 01:43

Amypie said…

even Blacksmithing is unique in itself, I think of how smithing was done centuries ago and I realize how clever and artistic some of them were :-)

14 June 2016 at 07:39

Anonymous said…

Beautiful pictures and close ups. Love the rusty crosses, nicely photographed.

19 June 2016 at 19:30

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