The Spanish Synagogue. by caterina

The Spanish Synagogue.

In 1942 duke Ercole1st Este wanting to make Ferrara the most modern of all European cities invited the Jews fleeing Spain to come here to find a hospitable new homeland and enrich it with their talents. At that time this Synagogue was built and remained splendid until 1944 when it was destroyed by the nazifascists. This is the remaining building, no longer dedicated to the religious rites.
"The Shadow of the Wind" (Carlos Ruiz Zafรณn) comes to mind quite strongly. Very nice shot, captures a tangible sense of history. Fav.
September 6th, 2017  
Sad history!!
September 6th, 2017  
This has such a sense of atmosphere.
September 6th, 2017  
The image becomes deeper on black. The single light adds so much.
September 7th, 2017  
@365projectorgjenfurj it's true, Black is better. As always, almost. Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it
September 7th, 2017  
@robz Thank you Rob. The ghetto in Ferrara is a very atmospheric place: narrow streets, dark alleys...and good little restaurants
September 7th, 2017  
@peadar Thank you Peter. Yes, you are right, the atmosphere in the book is similar to this one. Not by chance. This is the area of the Ghetto, where most Jews used to live before being exterminated by the Nazis. There is still one Synagogue not far for the small remaining community
September 7th, 2017  
@777margo Yes, Margo, very sad
September 7th, 2017  
Love the street light. It lights just enough of the image to allow some detail on the brickwork while also keeping an air of mystery to the scene. I mean . . . anything could be lurking in those shadows ;) ;) Excellent night shot :)
September 7th, 2017  
@paul10 Thank you Paul. I was counting on your approval!
September 7th, 2017  
nice lighting and composition with the bike
September 7th, 2017  
Great composition and atmospheric scene. Fav!! ๐Ÿ˜€
September 7th, 2017  
Great night shot.
September 7th, 2017  
@carolmw @haskar thank you!
September 7th, 2017  
@jesperani thank you Jennifer, also for noticing the bike!
September 7th, 2017  
@caterina. I'm sure you was ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€
September 7th, 2017  
Lovely night shot.
September 9th, 2017  
Thank you Marloes for all your comments. I really appreciate them. If you move to verona we can go taking pictures together! @stimuloog
September 9th, 2017  
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