the human picture

In response to:a problem of lighting

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:21:35 +0100

thank you so much... I am still bothered by the green, though.

In response to:a problem of lighting

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:04:18 +0100

I really really like the middle photograph (of the lady). It's absolutely beautiful.

In response to:a problem of lighting

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:46:41 +0100

with 35mm you depend on the film to give you the white balance, and so you are more limited. the matrix spotting is good for proper exposure, but that isn't the problem here.

In response to:a problem of lighting

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:23:51 +0100

use a 35mm slr with matrix spotting

In response to:This city life

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:05:40 +0200

yes, I've found a lot of pleasure in the use of the computer. The transfer from analogic to digital photography was not easy, and took a number of yeasrs as I experimented with different tools and methods, but I think I've pretty much adjusted by now, and am able to enjoy the media without comparing all the time to the old system. I like what you say about your feelings for country and city. It makes sense to me.

Thanks for your kind words re my lead photo.

In response to:This city life

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:59:41 +0200

You sound very contented now you're out of the darkroom.

Very interesting photo, especially the way the light is reflected in the street.

Yes, there are times when I miss the city (London) where I spent thirty years. But when I go back for a few days, I miss the countryside more.

In response to:art and the artist

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:32:18 +0200

thank you so much

In response to:art and the artist

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:58:04 +0200

I agree with you completely when you say that 'they're part of the profession' and persoanlly I don't mind variety in art even if it's not to my taste - in fact, I believe variety is necessary for a healty and thriving art culture - what I hate however is when people like Damien Hirst make money out of nothing, or worse by ripping off a number of other people, and swagger around declaring themselves to be euquals to the likes of the Old Masters.

PS Love the photograph. Says a lot without trying too hard.

In response to:the move to digital

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:58:54 +0200

thank u for letting me in - to your world

In response to:title-178076

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:11:00 +0200

It's referring to circumcision

In response to:title-178076

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:46:59 +0200

what did God ask Moses to cut the end off from?

In response to:burning synagogues

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 13:57:53 +0200

Yes, aside from the synagogues, a lot of public buildings, including schools and community centers were left in tact, but now they are all being destroyed and burnt and looted by people filled with hatred. It is a sad story.

In response to:burning synagogues

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:39:14 +0200

what a waste this was the burning of the buildings, if they had actually thought about this then the buildings could have been used perhaps as housing or new schools, afterall they are just empty buildings. I know what they represented but it just seems a waste by angry people.

In response to:burning synagogues

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:57:40 +0200

i heard this news on the radio this morning - words are not enough to describe how it made me feel.

In response to:a bit about the countryside

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 18:40:23 +0200

I had no idea there were forests (now) in Israel. What beautful descriptions you write.

In response to:Face of Intifada Makes Aliya

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 09:59:12 +0200

what could i possibly say as a comment to what i've just read - i'm speechless.

In response to:Chagit and Gamliel and kids

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 09:54:27 +0200

i can almost smell that sweet fragrance of children's company - the food that has been blessed - the hospitality of your home.

In response to:Chagit and Gamliel and kids

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 08:50:00 +0200

Ahhhhhh nice kids. good life style. To work with your hands is good.

In response to:Face of Intifada Makes Aliya

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 07:20:42 +0200

believe me, there is so much mis-representation of Israel in the press, that most people who take it seriously end up being terribly boring... I have learned to trust the intuition when communicating with foreigners... though I have to admit that a lot of Israelis believe that "the whole world is aginst us". And to make things just a wee bit harder, we have some 'enlightened' citizens of our own, who have become obsessive about "looking good in the eyes of the world".

In response to:Face of Intifada Makes Aliya

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 07:03:35 +0200

Wasn't actually aware of this case, but there is a lot of anti-Israeli bias in the press.

In response to:"Muslim Rage" Targets Taiba Christians

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 03:32:16 +0200

never having been in Belfast, I wouldn't know. And what God thinks about things…. Well, that's a whole nuther subject. The sad thing here, is that you see up close, how turning the other cheek doesn't really work. They have tried, these Christians, believe me they have tried. But they get kicked around pretty hard… it's not an equal fight.

In response to:"Muslim Rage" Targets Taiba Christians

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 22:58:22 +0200

Sounds like Belfast.

I wonder what G-d makes of it all?

In response to:a bit about the countryside

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 08:09:53 +0200

Really enjoyed this travelogue Shimon; I've never been to Israel but I've always had an interest in the country because of my study of geopolitics. Still don't know myself if hollyhocks grow there; of course the name of the plant has some biblical reference.

Used to go hiking on the moors nearly every weekend; can be bleak, moody and spectacular...and a real challenge at times.

In response to:a broken heart

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 20:12:20 +0200

thank you

In response to:a broken heart

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 19:07:31 +0200

No offense meant or taken, ormone.

What a wise man Rabbi Mendel was!!

In response to:a broken heart

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 14:03:59 +0200

kind words for the fool i am

In response to:the modest mermaid

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 11:09:48 +0200

i'm the fool Padraig - me.

In response to:news from New Orleans

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 05:04:49 +0200

thanks for the good news, and welcome aboard... good luck with your blog...

In response to:the modest mermaid

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:34:30 +0200

Thanks ormone...I think!!!!!!!!!!!!

In response to:news from New Orleans

Tue, 06 Sep 2005 23:03:52 +0200

Try
http://www.democracynow.org/index.pl
Good report today, a couple of journalists riding boats recording volunteers helping save people from the flood.

A must see.