[Leica] Nathan's PAD 16/2/2019: swords to plowshares, kind of

[Douglas Barry]

Fascinating bit of history, Nathan. War seems so distant to us these 
days, but, with the right leadership, we may all get to "enjoy" it 
before long.
Douglas

On 16/02/2019 18:09, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> Earlier today, I went to the centre to have a look at a community event that was taking place and that promised good photo opportunities. It took place on a large square called Plaza Seneca. During the Spanish Civil War a number of bomb shelters were built beneath the square, since Alicante was frequently bombed by the Italian air force during the closing stages of the war. Today, the shelters have been restored and can be visited by appointment. I was delighted to see children playing on top of the shelter entrances, and so I offer thes four images:
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> A door leading to one of the shelters:
> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-RKZVdCH/A
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> Two girls:
> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-x2D8DBQ/A
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> A boy climbing to the top:
> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-w3GMVRx/A
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> Boys sliding down:
> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-KFrFzQs/A
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> All four images with the Leica M8 and 50mm Summilux (from the 1960s).
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> Cheers,
> Nathan
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> Nathan Wajsman
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> Alicante, Spain
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