Photo of the Day, May 6, 2009: Henry

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This shot by Intheviewfinder of Henry David Thoreau's grave in Concord. The subtle green cast of the gravestone is a nice complement to the orange-yellow tones of the pine straw. The soft vignetting helps cut down distractions in the lower corners and roughness of the pine cones plays well against the smoother, weathered stone.

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Just a bit of backnote -- today May 6th is the 148th anniversary of Henry's passing.

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