Powerful, thoughtful image.

The missionaries have so much to answer for.

Great shot - the B & W emphasizes the starkness of the scene. Well done.

Super B&W. May they rest in peace.

Yes, very powerful picture (and story)

An almost shocking image. Abandoned cemeteries are the saddest places, and you have exactly captured that feeling. I'll put a well-cared-for one on my gallery soon.

Interesting shot!

Great capture! The B&W gives it a stark hollowed feel. :)

An odd sort of serenity. Perhaps an after echo or repose from the wars of the past.

perfect mood with the b/w tones for this !!

YES PRECIOUS LAND...BUT SOON NEW DEVELLOPMENT...HOUSES STREET BUISNESS ECT... And maybe a future Poltergeist Mouhahaaa ;-)

EXCELLENT SHOT

The Native American burial grounds I have been to here are much different. The graves are outlined in stones and colorful grass. The grounds are unattended, sun burned and bare. A small marker with no name is pounded into the ground because saying the deceased's name is believed to hold them to the earth and not allow them to go to the promised land of the ancestors; sometimes an Indian name will be burned into the wood. Trinkets are piled around each burial site... jars, beads, all sort of things that are laid there for the dead to use in the afterlife. Although most would see the bleakness as sad and neglected, the true People know that the lost one has been sent to the world beyond needing nothing more than to be free. I find this to be a very modern cemetery next to those I know. Life changes and I guess the People do too. Very nicely done photo that brought back memories of my own travels back home.

Great work!!!

Love the effect and composition!! very well done indeed!

wonderful :-)

Wow u were lucky to come upon this excellent capture.

"Illegal" Immigration began with the 'white man'.

A very double feeling indeed. I always loved the natives for their closeness to nature and respect for others. Some things we still have to learn...

I wonder what the oldest date is there. interesting shot my friend

i readed some of the missionaries work with the Indians. Cyrus Byington was a good missionaries . He was real maan of God John Chivington was a preacher as well as a military officer (and obviously didn't see any conflicts between the atrocities he committed in the Sand Creek Massacre and his religious faith) now you google both of them and see which one did what the bible say to do. too me it be Cyrus Byington

Very precious place - cemetery. Well seen and discovered.

Wonderful capture in this place of peace. Excellent work. Hugs. Diane. xx

Excellent shot.

beautiful, love the B/W and lighting excellent work

Interesting image! Excellent capture! :)

wondeful capture; perfect in b&w

Many will have a burial, but some will return as the bank. My goodfather was Native and he told me this sentence for these ancestors Now I understand all the words in these sentences. All those who have done evil will not return to shore an anecdote that I hope you will love Thank you for your listening my Beatiful ((5 + +)) Beaucoup auront une sépulture , Mais peu regagneront la rive comme. Mon parrain était Native et il me racontait cette phrase pour ces ancètres Maintenant je comprend tout les mots de ces phrases . Tout ceux qui ont fait le mal ne pourront regagner la rive une anecdote Que j'espère tu aimeras Merci beaucoup de ton écoute ma Belle ((5++))

Very interesting. Great photography and I love your description.

stunning. The b&w colors give a moody atmopshere that suits well to the scene. Bravo !