some people israel 2010 Girl Beating on a Drum DSC_9863

Cheers Meir!

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This image of the drummer caught my eye scrolling down the page. I look at images not with a deadly critical eye. I look for the IMPACT image. The image that holds my attention long enough to actually open it, and look at it again, and again. This is one of those. Very powerful. The out of focus background, and the mono, adds to the drama. Stunning.  

Meir, I particularly like that this is not a typical "smile for the camera" shot.  It conveys a realism lacking in posed shots.  My only wish would be to have the top of her head included.  

Nicely done.

I was not familiar with "Little Drummer Boy". No xmas in Israel but I like xmas songs. You inspired me to search google. I read the lyrics. Very beautiful story. I listened  to the music on youtube. Very beautiful song. I must inform you that I disagree.  Little Drummer Boy is giant steps above  "Jewish Drummer Lady". Lovely song. It must be inspiring. 

Thank you for visit and the kind and inspiring comment. Appreciated.

Both of you, thank you for visitng and commenting. Eliana"smile for camera" No, she was not aware of me. I was using a medium long lens (180mm) and pedestrians between us. The head crop disappoints me too -very much. She was on the move (passing me in fact) so I had no time to move further away. She was not with a group. I have no idea why she was walking down the street, looking so serious and beating a drum. Kids are kind of crazy.  I hope the story does not take away from the photo. They usually do.

Meir, it is a beautiful story. I think it adds to the drama. Any chance of finding out what her mission was? Could be very interesting.

I don't think so.

No matter we have no idea of her mission... it is a worthy shot just for the pain and angst in her eyes... they are haunting and disturbing... a well-toned photograph

Amazing shot especially under the circumstances.

Excellent!

Rajat and Tatjana thank you and Jacob Eliana thank you again.