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Jewish Cemetery


 
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Heiliger Sand (Jewish Cemetery)
This is the oldest Jewish Cemetery in Europe, it happens to be located in Worms, Germany. It was started in the 11th century, the oldest gravestone is from 1076, and the site somehow was not destroyed during the Third Reich. I don't remember the whole story, but something about the caretaker and favors due to him.
It's really quite large and the stones are pretty close together...as they fell over they just set them back up as neatly as possible, not necessarily marking the gravesite.
It was quite moving to see.

Rhonda Burger

 
 
 

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Great find and capture.Loved in BW.


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February 13, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  WoW...
I am sure it was moving to see in person
As it is Moving to see here
Awesome work Rhonda


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February 13, 2008

 
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  Great image here, Rhonda.


Dominick


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February 13, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  great tones & pov!


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February 13, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks Harmeet, Mel, Dominick and Tiia. Rhonda


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February 13, 2008

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Great pov Rhonda. Wonderful B&W. Peter


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February 13, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks Peter. Rhonda


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February 13, 2008

 

Deb Koskovich
  Rhonda, this is very special! Great tones, great framing, great mood -- a misty quality to it. Wonderfully done!


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February 13, 2008

 

Shannon D. Miller
  What an awesome capture Rhonda! The story that goes with it is just as CAPTIVATING! Beautiful b&w! Shannon~


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February 13, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks Deb and Shannon. Rhonda


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February 13, 2008

 

Joseph N. DiGilio
  Captivating indeed Shannon, both in word & deed. B&W is perfect considering the age of these headstones. The composition and background are outstanding. Thanks for the history lesson too. What a story this is. I'm glad you dug into your treasure chest for this one, Rhonda.


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February 13, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks so much Joe. I want to go back here some day. It was a fascinating country. Rhonda


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February 13, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  lovely comp, tones and capture Rhonda!


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February 13, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks Stef.

I know, not the normal upbeat entry, but I really like the image. Rhonda


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February 14, 2008

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Who says we have to be upbeat?
This is very touching; a great photo often touches an emotional note. Thanks for sharing this bit of history, Rhonda. I'm marking it a favorite.


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February 15, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks Melinda. Rhonda


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February 15, 2008

 

Anna M. Halasz
  Wonderful photo,Rhonda.Love the mood. Fantastic tones. Anna


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February 18, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks Anna. Rhonda


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February 19, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  :)


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March 04, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Big congratulations on your finalist, Rhonda.


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March 22, 2008

 

Michelle Alton
  Great Congratulations on your Finalist, Rhonda. I'm so happy that this one made it!
Michelle


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March 22, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
STUNNING!!!!
THIS IS AN AWESOME FINALIST!!!
CONGRATULATIONS RHONDA!!!

~J~


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March 22, 2008

 

Shannon D. Miller
  WTG Rhonda! CONGRATULATIONS girl! SHannon~


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March 22, 2008

 

Christian Rosito
  Excellent, congratulaitons Rhonda!


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March 23, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations!!!


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March 23, 2008

 

Deb Koskovich
  HOORAAAAY, Rhonda -- congrats to you!


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March 23, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Very cool image! Congratulations on your finalist, Rhonda!


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March 23, 2008

 
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  Excellent image and story; congrats Rhonda on your Finalist! Jeff


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March 23, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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- Gail Vitikacs

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  Your perspective was right on! Congratulations!!!


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March 24, 2008

 
- Wanda Judd

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  Congratulations on this FANTASTIC capture...


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March 24, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Good on You Rhonda
Good on You!!!!!!!
Congratulations on this moving finalist!!!!
Good Luck


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March 24, 2008

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on this finalist, Rhonda!


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March 24, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOo
Big Congrats on your finalist, best of luck in the next round!!!


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March 24, 2008

 

Cyn Valentine
  Congratulations Rhonda!!


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March 24, 2008

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Huge Congratulations on this outstanding Winner, Rhonda!!


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March 24, 2008

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Congratulations on this awesome winner, Rhonda!!!!!


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March 24, 2008

 

Joseph N. DiGilio
  TA DA! Bravo, Rhonda!


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March 24, 2008

 

Cyn Valentine
  WTG Rhonda!! COngratulations on your win!!!


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March 24, 2008

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Rhonda on your beautiful and moving win!


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March 24, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Congratulations!!!



A Special Star
For all the Winners.


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March 24, 2008

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Fantastic, congratulations on your win, Rhonda!!!!


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March 24, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  congratulations on your winner!


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March 25, 2008

 

Ray Clarke
  Congratulations on this wonderful winner Rhonda!!!(R&A)


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March 25, 2008

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Congratulations Rhonda. Well deserved. Peter


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March 25, 2008

 

Stephen Zacker
  Congratulations


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March 25, 2008

 

Mary K. Robison
  Rhonda, this somber, thought-provoking image deserves to be among the winners. Congratulations to you, and thank you for providing the history lesson as well.


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March 25, 2008

 
- Eloise Bartell

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  Yes Rhonda, I agree with Mary, a well deserved win for this wonderful shot. Well done.


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March 25, 2008

 
- Wanda Judd

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  I am so pleased that you have received this honor...it is very well deserved. You have captured a moment of history with dignity and feeling as only you could do...Congratulations


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March 25, 2008

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this dramatic winner, Rhonda!!!


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March 25, 2008

 

Susan M. Smith
  Rhonda! I'm am so happy for you and this Winner! Wow! The history here is awesome as is your dignified and solemn capture! Very deserving of this win Rhonda! Outstanding!


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March 25, 2008

 

Linda Blair
  Rhonda...congratulations on your win!!!!! ☺


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March 25, 2008

 

Manuel Barrera
  congratulations, Rhonda, great capture and story to go with it


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March 25, 2008

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  AWESOME, girl! BIG CONGRATS!


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March 25, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  You all are GREAT!!! Thanks so much for all the kind comments. Rhonda


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  Congrats Rhonda on your Outstanding Win! Jeff


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March 25, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  GOOD FOR YOU!!!!
Awesome Rhonda!!!
Congratulations on this most deserving win


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March 25, 2008

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  FANTASTIC image, Rhonda!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! <><


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- Jim Baines

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  A hardy congratulations on this well deserved WINNER, Rhonda!! Way to go!


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March 25, 2008

 

Michelle Alton
  Great job,Rhonda. So HAPPY to see this one as a RECOGNIZED winner!
Michelle


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March 25, 2008

 

Anna M. Halasz
  Congratulations Rhonda!! Anna


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March 25, 2008

 

Roger Fry
  Congratulations Rhonda ! Powerful image !


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Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  BIG congrats on your win Rhonda!!!


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March 25, 2008

 
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  Congratulations Rhonda on your win.

Dominick


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March 27, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations, Rhonda!! WTG!


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March 27, 2008

 

Ron Roberts
  CONGRATS RHONDA WONDERFUL SHOT AND STORY...RON...


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March 30, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks for all your great comments. Rhonda


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April 02, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  Great capture Rhonda. Thanks for telling about this Cemetery. I love to visit places like this. Especially when I am in Europe. I saw the graves of Kings In the Speyer, Germany that dated back to 1029 or 1039. Bill


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April 02, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  And congrats on the well deserved win. Bill


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April 02, 2008

 
- Dr Silly

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  Wow, makes you think of the ghost of the past. Wonderful capture. And Congratulations on your Gold. :O)


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April 04, 2008

 

Mary Spade
  Wonderful image, Rhonda. The B & W really fits this well. Very nicely done. Congrats on your award.


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April 05, 2008

 

Charlene Taylor
  Hi Rhonda,
I can't begin to tell you how much I like this picture! It is a wonderous and special scene. Congratulations on a much derserved win for this.


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April 08, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks so much Bill, Dr. S, Mary, and Charlene. Rhonda


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April 09, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  What a fabulous scene you've captured!
The comp, mood, and tone are perfect!
~Lisa


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April 09, 2008

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Wow! Great photo, Rhonda! Congratulations on your 2nd place win!


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April 11, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks so much Lisa and Susan. Rhonda


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May 30, 2008

 

Steven W. Lepak
  Bravo Rhonda! I missed this one. WONDERFUL. Congrats. Keep them coming. Best Regards, Steven


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September 18, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks so much Steven. Rhonda


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October 08, 2008

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Congrats on this lovely image, Rhonda!


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October 27, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks Shelly. Rhonda


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November 01, 2008

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  I just enjoyed a nice trip through your pholio... Love your work! Pat


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November 11, 2008

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thank you so much Pat. Rhonda


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December 01, 2008

 

Sandra K. StJohn
  Rhonda,
This is a great image - I love the tones and POV. You have a wonderful gallery!


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February 12, 2009

 

Gary Lange
  Wow, Rhonda, I'm really enjoying your gallery. This is a wonderful, moving, storytelling image here. Belated congrats on this image, it's outstanding!!


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March 19, 2009

 

Rhonda Burger
  Thanks Sandra and Gary. Rhonda


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March 24, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  I was just browsing your gallery- fantastic shot!


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April 02, 2009

 
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