Shalom,( peace) Is My Name

Shalom ( peace), is his name, and peace is what we want more than anything els.

 

In honor of my country's 60th year of existence.

 

Thanks.

Thanks.

The word 'Shalom' holds a very evocative meaning to me. It says 'Peace' yes, but with a value,understanding and depth far beyond that which goes beyond the usage of that word that is bandied about in the current political 'speak'. Oops! I drifted off there for a while. I love this image, the youtfullness, its intensity and I visualize the desire for 'life'...looking far beyond today....to tomorrow!

Shalom!

Thanks for your comment and point of view, but for us living here, Shalom, is far beyond the political speak!

very powerful image. thank-you

Wonderful shot and very valuable word... We all hope that someday in your country everybody will be living in peace.

... youth, the quiet belief, the desire for peace. Fine shot, Pnina. Why can't we all recognize our own son or daughter in this shot? Maybe we'd find out that there is less separating us than we thought.

A fine, meaningful, and moving portrait, pnina. Warm regards...

He doesn't represent what I love about Israel, but the portrait and sentiment are great.

High quality b/w portrait, dear Pnina. Excellent pov, contrast and expression. Very good shot! Regards!

very nice portrait. he looks like he lives his name. maybe if more parents gave consideration to the meanings behind their children's names this would be a better world. peace to you, Linda

Pnina, it's a great portrait as ist is but wouldn't it look even greater when you cropped it down to a square format? I think it would, it would add a lot of power I think (while you'll lose some of that distracting background as an added bonus). I really think you should try it. And before I forget (almost did) great b&w

Pnina, his expression says "Peace". Well done.

He has a well chosen name as he looks to have peace in his eyes. The tones in this are wonderful, good solid blacks and whites and great skin tone. I love the way the light separates him from the background.

 

I cannot read Hebrew and do not know how much importance there is, or is not, attached to the text in the background. From a purely photographic point of view I agree with Ton that a square crop would make for a stronger composition.

Mari, for your comment.

 

Tereza, I wish choosing the right names will change things....

 

Dennis, "Maybe we'd find out that there is less separating us than we thought."That is a nobel thought, but....;-))

 

Donna, I wonder if you can undestand the connection between FG and BG....

 

Ton, what I write to you is for my friend Gord as well. I did not want to make it a square because in Hebrew what is written there has a political connection to the figure, so it really has two explanations . (It is an ad of a telephone company, but I left only the writing that has the connection One is his name and what it symbolizes ( peace) the other is a local political connection....

 

Gord! thanks! I hope you have had a nice weather today and enjoyed it..

 

Joe, linda, Roger and David, I appreciate very much your point of view.

What a wonderful human portrait. Sharp and with good tones. Very nice.

Thanks, it is part of Israeli society.

I had a wonderful walk in the woods with Vida and the mutts. Thanks for the explanation. I figured you had a good reason for leaving the text in the background.

Good. I'm glad for you, as here it is the change of seasons, and we have a heat wave.... very hot....;-))

It is a truly remarkable portrait. I think that Gordon described it just perfectly. I wonder if a gentle smile was just luck or a result of carefull selection from several pictures. Very well done.

Pnina, thanks also for your explanation. Since I neither have mastered Hebrew I look upon it purely from a photographic point of view.

Pnina, I can only guess, so enlighten us...

 

Here's my guess: okay... the orange represents the political movement against disengagement from the territories. The man wearing the "Nachman" kippah, which I'm guessing is not his name, but rather an identification with the sect of Bratslav Hasidism (Nachman of Bratslav), looks like a Hasidic hippy (he could even be American...). If he's running that booth, then he's not for Rabin's type of peace. You're being ironic.

Great portrait. Important message. The younger generation will solve all the problems comimg up over the years ! BR Joerg

Your explanation is a possibility , but my intention is a bit different.Not wanting to enter a political issue I will explain it to you via email.

I hope your wishes will come through!