Sunday, March 11, 2012

See-through in the sun

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A monk hurrying through the shadows of the Jerusalem's Old City lanes, past doors closed for Friday.
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For Shadow Shot Sunday 2 and Monday Doorways.
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21 comments:

  1. Tatjana ParkachevaMarch 12, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Very good photo.

    Regards and best wishes

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  2. AnonymousMarch 12, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    A picture,like touching time.

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  3. Gemma WisemanMarch 12, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Haunting shadow and silhouette combination! This would be a great photo for a mystery novel!

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  4. LVMarch 12, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    What a wonderful showing of shadows.

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  5. Come Away With MeMarch 12, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    I guess those black cassocks are designed to let the breeze flow through on your hot Israeli summer days...who would have guessed the fabric was so delicate!

    This photo does make one think of a mystery novel, as Gemma said.

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  6. Petrea BurchardMarch 12, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    This is a beautiful, beautiful photo, Dina. One of your best.

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  7. KayMarch 12, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    This is really an excellent photo and begs the question, "Where is he going in such a rush?"

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  8. cieldequimperMarch 12, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Absolutely marvellous shot. I agree with Robert...

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  9. AdullamiteMarch 12, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    That's a very good shot.

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  10. KarlMarch 12, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    A beautiful and strong expressive photo, Dina!

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  11. VPMarch 12, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    A hurrying monk is a strange concept, I imagine them with all the time in the world...

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  12. UnknownMarch 12, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Great capture, Dina, it's wonderful! It somehow reminds me of this shot: http://mendoncajose.blogspot.com/2010/07/key-to-temple.html :-)

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  13. AnonymousMarch 12, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    great shadows!

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  14. Rob SiemannMarch 12, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Gosh, I actually remember this shop (I think). Armenian Quarter, behind the cathedral?

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  15. KellyMarch 12, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I love this photo! It's a good example of why I like participating in this meme and seeing shots from all over the world.

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  16. Olga LevinaMarch 13, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    I like so much your shots of the Old City! They bring me there :)

    I came across this nice meme: 7 Super Shots by HostelBookers. I've posted my 7 Super Shots on my blog, and I though you might like to take part as well - I know I would love to see your 7 Super Shots!

    Greetings from Tel Aviv :)

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  17. crystalMarch 13, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Good lights and shadows - the monk's cassock/coat is almost translucent at the bottom.

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  18. Pietro BrosioMarch 14, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Great fascination in this image through the Old City lanes.

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  19. DinaMarch 16, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Friends, thanks for the nice comments. It was a lucky photo op.

    Contrary to the commonly held image held by lay people, most monks and nuns (whether contemplative or apostolic) are very busy people (sometimes not by choice). At least all the ones I know. There is much work (both physical and intellectual) to be done in addition to the multiple hours of common prayer every day.

    Yes, the translucent garb was a surprise to me too.

    JM, I love your similar but very different photo. Thanks for reminding me of it with the link.

    Rob, sorry, wrong quarter. This picture was snapped standing outside the Franciscans' Casa Nova hostel, not far from the New Gate, in the Christian Quarter. But then, all the souvenir shops look alike, no?

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  20. BirdmanMarch 17, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    What a neat palm shot.

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  21. GunnMarch 26, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Love this.

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