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Description Bedouin children in the West Bank of occupied Palestine.

The children of this valley are put at constant risk by the live-fire exercises that Israeli military conduct in the area. Their mother told me how soldiers would set off explosives of all sorts, from gas bombs to sound grenades, on the hill pictured behind. The ground is then left dangerous, as many explosives remain undetonated.

These children remain strong, and the older brother insisted I try riding his horse - which I did, bareback, for the first time in my life.

To hear some of my thoughts on the occupation, have a look at a recent deviation or my latest journal.

Thanks for dropping by - all comments are appreciated.

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Comments: 39

RM4RichMen [2010-10-05 14:07:50 +0000 UTC]

the picture is just amazing
and may Allah protect those people

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pename In reply to RM4RichMen [2010-10-05 17:55:44 +0000 UTC]

thank-you
and yes, I agree. x

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obskuritease [2009-06-08 20:45:15 +0000 UTC]

I've featured your artwork here: [link]

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pename In reply to obskuritease [2009-08-02 17:33:49 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou. x

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obskuritease [2009-06-07 04:44:14 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful contrast and positioning. The title, concept and meaning behind the photo are great. Absolutely beautiful.

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sma-almaqdesy [2009-01-11 01:00:42 +0000 UTC]

A very beautiful picture
You are lucky because you are there

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pename In reply to sma-almaqdesy [2009-01-11 13:25:03 +0000 UTC]

Yes - it is a wonderful place to be, so beautiful and with such kind people, despite the deep sadness.

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Discard [2008-08-27 00:11:46 +0000 UTC]

I love the symbolism of the faint glow around the kids Unless it's just my monitor being brighter in the middle

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pename In reply to Discard [2008-08-27 16:04:44 +0000 UTC]

Yes there certainly is a bit of a glow - though I'm glad it's not too obvious!
Thanks for all your comments

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zfdsg [2008-08-04 15:58:11 +0000 UTC]

love everything about this photo, the composition and the atmosphere in this. amazing work, really great photojournalism!

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pename In reply to zfdsg [2008-08-11 22:12:05 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so much for your empassioned comment.

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AngelofGod87 [2008-07-11 03:26:22 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot

TTFN
Me

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pename In reply to AngelofGod87 [2008-07-11 10:27:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much.

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AngelofGod87 In reply to pename [2008-07-11 16:49:45 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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Bakria [2008-07-10 11:04:10 +0000 UTC]

powerful.

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pename In reply to Bakria [2008-07-11 10:15:10 +0000 UTC]

thankyou.

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pink-cat20 [2008-06-03 20:29:56 +0000 UTC]

Think is just...wow
Beautiful. I love the way they glow, the sheer innocence of the children. But also the horror of the situation. I am totally in awe.
I cannot comprehend what you experienced in Palestine, or what the Palestine people endure everyday, but your beautiful photos and writings help me to begin. So thank you for sharing this with people.
loves xx

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pename In reply to pink-cat20 [2008-06-06 15:35:17 +0000 UTC]

thankyou so much. it means an awful lot to me that a little bit of the truth finds its way across the world.

thanks again for your thoughtful comments. xxx

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SamiShahin-Art [2008-05-23 17:55:35 +0000 UTC]

Featured [link]

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Palestinian-Pride [2008-05-21 11:14:33 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot. fav

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pename In reply to Palestinian-Pride [2008-05-22 14:56:01 +0000 UTC]

thankyou kindly. : )

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zbo7800 [2008-05-20 16:45:15 +0000 UTC]

Is there any particular reason your not working for National Geographic yet?....

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pename In reply to zbo7800 [2008-05-20 17:23:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your support mate.

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ReignRebuilder [2008-05-13 12:05:26 +0000 UTC]

What a great portrait...superb tones. I'm saddened to learn about the millitary exercises though...

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pename In reply to ReignRebuilder [2008-05-16 13:30:26 +0000 UTC]

thankyou.

the military exercises continue. i cannot image how it would be to live in that environment.

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designer163 [2008-05-13 08:08:35 +0000 UTC]

i love every details on this shot
I give it
really amazing

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pename In reply to designer163 [2008-05-16 13:29:14 +0000 UTC]

thankyou so much! i really appreciate it.

: D

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SamiShahin-Art [2008-05-13 02:32:24 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely a prefect shot! The pic is beautiful, the subject is very significant, it's the perfect combination

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pename In reply to SamiShahin-Art [2008-05-16 13:24:03 +0000 UTC]

thanks, mate. i try to combine the two nowadays.

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footbalove [2008-05-13 00:43:48 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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pename In reply to footbalove [2008-05-16 13:23:33 +0000 UTC]

thankyou. x

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footbalove In reply to pename [2008-05-16 14:48:17 +0000 UTC]

anytime

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guevara02 [2008-05-06 11:02:07 +0000 UTC]

wow, I love the shot.
what camera are you using, mate?

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pename In reply to guevara02 [2008-05-08 13:46:11 +0000 UTC]

cheers mate!

i'm using a canon EOS 5. this was shot with ilford film.

it's a pain not having digital, but it only cost me 200 quid, so I can't complain!

thanks for the favourite!

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guevara02 In reply to pename [2008-05-09 13:16:13 +0000 UTC]

your'e quite good using it
donbt bother for the digital, without talented eye like yours, digital will capture crap

be safe, my freind

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pename In reply to guevara02 [2008-05-09 14:55:54 +0000 UTC]

: D

shukran

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guevara02 In reply to pename [2009-10-29 21:42:28 +0000 UTC]

ymw

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CaliopePie [2008-04-28 18:37:39 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

You rode his horse? Even better.

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pename In reply to CaliopePie [2008-04-30 21:22:54 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou. The horse was amazing.

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