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All of the above were seen at Whakatane Cemetery about 7 years ago.

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local alien said…
What an interesting cemetery!
21 September 2025 at 19:20
Iris Flavia said…
Beautiful love-finds...
21 September 2025 at 22:10
DawnTreader said…
Lovely captures of various graveyard ornaments. I go walking in a cemetery close to where I live most days and there are always little things to catch my interest... Also depending on how the light falls at different times during the day!
21 September 2025 at 22:29
s.c said…
There is indeed a lot to be found in cemeteries. Well done.
22 September 2025 at 00:00
Tom said…
...I wish you many butterflies this year!
22 September 2025 at 02:33
Bill said…
Beautiful finds in the cemetery.
22 September 2025 at 07:48
DB Stewart said…
Isn't it civilized and touching how we humans commemorate those we loved and lost?
22 September 2025 at 08:32
Alana said…
Very touching, these artistic reminders of our loved ones. The MUM really tugged at my heart.
22 September 2025 at 09:52
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Some treasures you have for us today.
22 September 2025 at 11:05
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
Nice fragments of the cemetry.
22 September 2025 at 21:21
Sharon said…
Lovely little tributes found in this place.
23 September 2025 at 01:58
Jackie said…
Great photos! So sweet to see the momentos people leave for their loved ones.
23 September 2025 at 05:45
Tigger's Mum said…
I don't usually much like grave decorations (each to their own - I prefer plants), but that butterfly looks charming.
23 September 2025 at 15:03
EricaSta said…
Love butterflies too! Thank you so much for sharing at MosaicMonday
25 September 2025 at 01:02
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