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The guardians

In the 1400 year old cemetery of Noraduz, in Armenia, with its extraordinary carved standing headstones, these two ladies keep a sharp watch on intruders in this rural and quiet site. It has withstood invasions and genocides. Armenia and its neighbour Georgia were both Christian countries from around 400AD. They still are, although surrounded totally by Muslim countries. The ancient churches, monasteries and religious sites in both countries are breathtakingly attractive.
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18 comments

Malik Raoulda said:

Un superbe rendu bien informé et excellemment partagé.
Bonne et agréable fin de nuit.
3 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding sepia! Stay well!

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3 years ago

©UdoSm said:

The sepia processing fits perfectly here... ⭐
2 years ago

m̌ ḫ said:

Great photo with feeling, no matter about technicalities. And I always appreciate the first hand comments that add dimensions to the simple picture
2 years ago

tiabunna said:

A lovely image of these ladies in their traditional clothing. The sepia toning suits this image perfectly, giving a timeless quality. Big huggss.
2 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Outstanding double portrait; great use of sepia here.
2 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

Nice work my friend.
Have a great Wednesday, take care ;-)
2 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

Great to have another look at these two ladies, as your previous image showed them from the rear. They're certainly full of character and probably have some amazing stories to tell.

I like the treatment you've given this one Diana.
2 years ago

Amelia said:

I thought I'd seen these two guardians before, Diane.
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2 years ago

Diana Australis replied to Amelia:

They are facing slightly differently, but yes…the Babushkas!
Big hugs, Amelia
2 years ago

Ulrich John said:

Super, Diana !
2 years ago ( translate )

Leo W said:

sehr gut beobachtet
2 years ago ( translate )

J. Gafarot said:

Superb portrait of humanity.
Thank you for the note.
Abraço Diana.
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

A wonderful and interesting shot Diana.
2 years ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

GREAT SHOT*******************
2 years ago ( translate )