Mr. Capone Rests by LovelyPoetess
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Description
Was at Mt. Carmel cemetery today, where I visited one of their more famous guests.
The photo is a composite of the large monument and then his headstone (which is the 3rd one from the left in the upper row)
Was an interesting day. I noted that some visitors placed coins on his headstone. I have no idea what the significance of that means.
Thanks for looing and your comments.
Comments (11)
Cool shots! I actually thought that this was all one scene! Excellent
Maybe because coins say in God we trust or American coins do.. I have been to a cemetery where small pebbles were placed on most of the graves there and I had not seen that before. Nice capture.
Rest in pieces Al!
Great capture You got my curiousity stirred up now LOL It's not like they reach up out of the ground and grab it........LOL Maybe they made a wish...Lordy who knows..... Hugs Susan~
Wow i love looking at old graves and u found this one amazing love it girl.
superb find
great capture!! Usually here in Italy we put money in a grave (or, better, into the deceased's suit) in order to pay Charon for the fare to the hell /underworld... so you stay there forever and don't bother the living!!!
Pennies are left on graves as a token of respect, for the most part, like pebbles or fruit or flowers. These are great shots, and the way you've combined them is just right. Excellent work!
wow now that is really cool to see .. wonderful shot too
So, would that be Pennies FOR Heaven? I had forgotten that Big Al was burried at Mount Carmel. I've also now forgotten where Sam Giancana is planted. As a Chicagoan I really should know these things. This is a great composition and the black and white really adds to the historical feel of it all. It's all the more fascinating because I've never actually seen Mr. Capone's grave before. This gives me an idea for an up coming photo project. great work.
bonne photo!!