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Parque del Oeste, Madrid. Civil War fortifications.

These formed part of the defences of Madrid against the Nationalists led by Franco. They held out for three years, Franco deciding in the end to abandon the siege and concentrate on winning the north of Spain, which won him the war eventually.
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28 comments

Annemarie said:

beautiful light and shadow
3 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Annemarie:

Thank you, Annemarie!
3 years ago ( translate )

Peter Castell said:

Lovely patterns created by the shadows
3 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

Many thanks, Peter!
3 years ago

Jean said:

Beautiful trees, shadows and shade.
3 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Jean:

Thank you, Jean!
3 years ago

HappySnapper said:

Looks calming to spend an afternoon here in the shade. Lovely setting Andy.
3 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to HappySnapper:

Indeed, but the barbarity of the Spanish Civil War lurks very close to the surface in these woods, Maurice and complete tranquility on a walk here just ain't possible 100%!
3 years ago

Mario Vargas said:

bella luz y sombras
3 years ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker replied to Mario Vargas:

Thank you, Mario!
3 years ago ( translate )

José Manuel Polo said:

Buen juego de luces y sombras.
... con la determinante ayuda de la aviación de la Legión Condor alemana. y la legionaria italiana que bombardearon poblaciones civiles e inermes como Gernika,(motivo del famoso cuadro de Picaso) Durango, etc. Por sorpresa, en día de feria y sin posible oposición...
3 years ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker replied to José Manuel Polo:

Thank you!
Indeed! I am familiar with the history here, José Manuel.
3 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Gorgeous capture! Stay well!

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3 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to William Sutherland:

Many thanks, William!
3 years ago ( translate )

Boro said:

Jolie composition !!!
3 years ago ( translate )