Photographer’s Note
This cemetery in Josefov, the Jewish quarter of Prague, was in use between the 15th and the 18th century, with the oldest preserved tombstone dating back to 1439. With very limited space, over 100.000 Jews are buried here, their graves 12 layers deep.
During the Second World War, the Nazis destroyed every Jewish cemetery on their path. Ironically, it was Hitler's twisted mind that caused for the preservation of this one: Hitler had a plan to build a "museum for the extinct race" in Prague after the extermination of all Jews in Europe and decided to keep the cemetery for that matter.
The cemetery survived the war. Millions of Jews didn't...
Camera: Canon EOS 350D
Shutter speed: 1/160 sec
F-stop: f/9.0
ISO: 100
Focal length: 55 mm
Metering mode: Pattern
No flash
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Photo Information
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Copyright: Gerd VDC (GerdVDC)
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(836) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Black & White
- Date Taken: 2008-06-27
- Categories: Ruins
- Camera: Canon EOS 350D/Rebel XT, Canon 18-55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6, 2GB CF Sandisk Ultra
- Exposure: f/9.0, 1/160 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2008-11-19 10:46
