Carved Lions and Menorahs in Abuja Synagogue in beside a carved Torah ark in Abuja

Carved Lions and Menorahs in Abuja Synagogue

by Carol Morton

Warm amber light from the setting sun pools across the polished wooden floor, illuminating the intricate relief carvings of lions and seven-branched menorahs on the Torah ark. The cool season air settles in the quiet room, casting long, soft shadows that deepen the texture of the dark wood grain. Vertical lines of the ark's columns guide the gaze upward toward the detailed animal figures, while horizontal beams frame the sacred space. Golden reflections dance on the smooth surfaces beside the carving, creating a shimmering path that runs deeper into the sanctuary. Dust motes hang still in the sunbeams, showing the silence. A final gleam of light catches the tip of a carved lion's paw.

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Camera Canon EOS 5DS R*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 5DS R photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 43mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 6400
Film processed in Capture One
Location beside a carved Torah ark in Abuja
Date 2022-06-20
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 9.1286, 7.5596
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