Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Saturday Afternoon Walk, Jerusalem Hills

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Israel is celebrating its 62nd Independence Day today (Tuesday) and we're off barbecuing and stuffing our faces on delicious salads celebrating with friends. While we do that enjoy this shot taken this past Saturday near Dina's home in the Jerusalem Hills.
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46 comments:

  1. kayerjApril 20, 2010 at 7:24:00 PM GMT+3

    simply beautiful Robin

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  2. DinaApril 20, 2010 at 7:35:00 PM GMT+3

    Hi Robin. It is really interesting how you and I were in the same places together on Shabbat but you saw and photographed things I never even saw. You are so artistic.

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  3. MojoApril 20, 2010 at 7:39:00 PM GMT+3

    That breathless silence you hear is me being wordless. This is amazing.

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  4. JanetApril 20, 2010 at 7:42:00 PM GMT+3

    what beautiful bokeh!~

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  5. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 at 8:06:00 PM GMT+3

    I gasped. I exhaled slowly and just breathed this one in. It makes me sad and happy at the same time- inexplicably.

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  6. JasmineApril 20, 2010 at 9:20:00 PM GMT+3

    As always, your pictures are beautiful.

    I am hosting the May Day Edition of Festival of the Trees. If you are posting any tree pictures this month I would be happy to include your post. Let me know xxJ

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  7. DarylApril 20, 2010 at 9:59:00 PM GMT+3

    Love it .. what effect or action or whatever its called did you use?

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  8. RobinApril 20, 2010 at 10:01:00 PM GMT+3

    It's fairly close to the SOOC shot but I did desaturate it a little and add a subtle texture. The bokeh was already there though.

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  9. moneythoughtsApril 20, 2010 at 10:03:00 PM GMT+3

    Nice shot. Very nice.

    I posted my email address on your blog the other day.

    Have a joyous celebration. Happy 62nd!

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  10. Claremont First WardApril 20, 2010 at 11:05:00 PM GMT+3

    Spectacular in such a refined way!

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  11. HecketyApril 21, 2010 at 1:00:00 AM GMT+3

    This is only beautiful!

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  12. tammiApril 21, 2010 at 3:08:00 AM GMT+3

    Oh wow! That's exquisite!! Incredible!

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  13. caiteApril 21, 2010 at 3:11:00 AM GMT+3

    an interesting effect.

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  14. RocksApril 21, 2010 at 4:22:00 AM GMT+3

    Very beautiful..such a nice effect :) I wish I had the talent of taking good pictures like you!

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  15. Robyn JonesApril 21, 2010 at 4:50:00 AM GMT+3

    Oh WOW! I love what you did with it too!Great job!

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  16. amandaApril 21, 2010 at 4:52:00 AM GMT+3

    Absolutely beautiful picture!

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  17. I'm a full-time mummyApril 21, 2010 at 5:21:00 AM GMT+3

    Beatiful shot! Thanks for sharing! Happy Wednesday to you from Malaysia! :)

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  18. Red Lotus MamaApril 21, 2010 at 6:29:00 AM GMT+3

    Simply gorgeous! My favorite photo this WW by far.

    Happy WW! I posted a slideshow of the sunflowers my daughter planted for Earth Day. You can watch them grow: http://tinyurl.com/y6tbko4

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  19. anymommyApril 21, 2010 at 6:32:00 AM GMT+3

    This is SO gorgeous.

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  20. Dianne - Bunny TrailsApril 21, 2010 at 7:55:00 AM GMT+3

    Wow, Robin! That's an absolutely stunning shot!! :D

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  21. Sukhmandir KaurApril 21, 2010 at 9:53:00 AM GMT+3

    What a beautiful delicate blossom. I can almost sense it's fragrance mmm...

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  22. StanApril 21, 2010 at 10:04:00 AM GMT+3

    A beautiful spring picture. Well done.

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  23. Beth FApril 21, 2010 at 1:05:00 PM GMT+3

    Beautiful -- the depth of field is just right and it carries a feeling of peace.

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  24. Wishing 4 OneApril 21, 2010 at 2:00:00 PM GMT+3

    Great shot. Happy WW.

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  25. Auntie EApril 21, 2010 at 2:52:00 PM GMT+3

    How stunning. I love those shots.

    My WW link for you

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  26. MariposaApril 21, 2010 at 2:59:00 PM GMT+3

    Lovely shot. :D Beautiful flower too.
    Happy WW!



    Mariposa's WW

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  27. JenelleApril 21, 2010 at 3:37:00 PM GMT+3

    So pretty! I love it.

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  28. LauraApril 21, 2010 at 4:31:00 PM GMT+3

    beautiful photo Robin!

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  29. Susan AdcoxApril 21, 2010 at 4:45:00 PM GMT+3

    You should enter this one into a photo contest. It would be sure to win a prize. Exquisite!

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  30. Stacy UncorkedApril 21, 2010 at 4:48:00 PM GMT+3

    That is absolutely gorgeous!

    WW: Earth Day and Dinosaurs

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  31. This Belle RocksApril 21, 2010 at 5:33:00 PM GMT+3

    Beautiful photo! Happy WW!

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  32. jayayceeblogApril 21, 2010 at 5:47:00 PM GMT+3

    What an elegant photo. It almost looks colorized on b&w. Gorgeous shot!

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  33. AndreaApril 21, 2010 at 5:50:00 PM GMT+3

    Such a pretty shot. Love it. So "still" .. for lack of a better word. :)

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  34. Ron CooperApril 21, 2010 at 6:17:00 PM GMT+3

    Springtime beauty provides us with appreciation, a fresh beginning, new hope, tantalizing the beholder with a generous simplicity!

    My blog is all original inspirational writings. Stop by any time!

    Ron

    http://inspiredbyron.blogspot.com/

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  35. AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 6:50:00 PM GMT+3

    Simply breathless. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. inappropriatesueApril 21, 2010 at 7:09:00 PM GMT+3

    This is just beautiful. Gorgeous!

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  37. catsynthApril 21, 2010 at 8:51:00 PM GMT+3

    Beautiful flower. I like the colors.
    Happy independence day!

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  38. Sara SophiaApril 21, 2010 at 9:19:00 PM GMT+3

    For some reason the simple shot of that flower so touched my heart. My husband is Jewish and it has been his lifelong dream to visit Israel. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful moment of your day.


    Sara Sophia

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  39. Rachel @ Finding JoyApril 21, 2010 at 10:39:00 PM GMT+3

    Absolutely beautiful.

    I am so blessed that I found your blog.

    ~Rachel~

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  40. Calico CrazyApril 22, 2010 at 12:19:00 AM GMT+3

    Wow, simply stunning! ~ Calico Contemplations

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  41. Minnesota MamalehApril 23, 2010 at 6:37:00 AM GMT+3

    lovely shot and (sounds like) a lovely day celebrating! btw, i *love* the crossed out lines. i woke up my poor husband as i laughed out loud at them! :)

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  42. GlennisApril 24, 2010 at 1:00:00 AM GMT+3

    Delicately beautiful. relly special.
    Don't know how you do the crossed out words, they are funny!

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  43. JientjeApril 24, 2010 at 9:57:00 AM GMT+3

    This is so delicate, I absolutely love this one!

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  44. shibori girlApril 24, 2010 at 8:17:00 PM GMT+3

    I scrolled down, saw this photo and it grabbed my heart and squeezed it tight. I know it's trite to use the word "beautiful" but, there is no other word...

    Thank you for posting such loveliness for us all to share!

    Kate

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  45. happily retired galMay 3, 2010 at 5:46:00 PM GMT+3

    What an amazing capture ... just breathtakingly beautiful! It's been a long time since I've visited ... I'm way behind with everyone and am glad you make your entire post available in your reader. Your vacation photos are marvelous and I enjoyed the COLORFUL flowers in Dublin. Sorry to hear about your 'lay off' ... I'm sure it's worrisome and stressful ... I pray it leads you to meaningful, satisfying sustaining employment elsewhere.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  46. Suzi SmithMay 3, 2010 at 11:07:00 PM GMT+3

    this is so beautiful... and thats an understatement!

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