העיר העתיקה, ירושלים,
On this photo one person is obviously ascending, while the group of people in the background are descending. There’s some noise in this photo because I had to shoot at a high ISO in order to capture the scene in the poor light conditions. I didn’t want to remove too much of the noise in the post-processing, because then the image tends to be too soft and smooth.
Did you know that in Hebrew, when one is going to Jerusalem, they use the expression *to ascend to Jerusalem*? לעלות לירושלים
The expression עלייה – Aliyah, used when someone moves to Israel on a permanent basis, is also rooted in the same verb.
I know those streets so very well. I dream of them, sometimes.
Thanks for both comments Marilyn.
Did you actually take this photograph? It’s title just “Old City” in Hebrew. Just wondering when you were there. I left in 1987, but visited once more in 2001.
Hi Marilyn. Yes, I took this photo (and all the others in this blog except for a few where I write about artist/tattoos, but then I always credit the photographer when I can). I’ve been to Jerusalem numerous times, I don’t actually know how many.
I lived there for 9 years and sometimes dream about it in Hebrew. I don’t read Hebrew very well, but sometimes I can read a couple of words (and am always so proud of myself when I do!) … That’s a great moody, broody shot of the old city …
Awesome
Thanks.
Thank you for explaining Aliyah, CG. This is such a meaningful post for the WPC!
Thank you very much Amy. It turned out to be more of an ascending post than a descending, but I tried to make up for it in my other blog with another Jerusalem photo: http://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/weekly-photo-challenge-descent/
Since the lighting guides viewers to see the group of people who are descending. It really is a perfect take on, CG. I also like the other Jerusalem photo, great shot. Thanks, CG!
Excellent!
Love the photo, and interesting, enlightening reading too. Always thought aliyah had something to do with «wave», but never checked it out…
I think the noise adds to this image.
I like the noise. A bit of film noir effect, but in colour. 🙂
Thanks. Film noir in colour – I like that.
This is stunning. I so look forward to your entries in the weekly challenge.
That’s nice to hear. Thanks Maria.
The grain and noise actually work very well for this shot. I really like this one!
The pattern of the stones is in itself artistic. I love the coloring or your shot Cardinal
Like I said on your other blog…your Jerusalem shots are among your very best. 🙂
Wonderful, wonderful shot. A unique response coupled with an interesting composition and play of light. Your picture tells a story–my very favorite sort of shot.
Rene’ knows this expression….
Actually we’re planning to go there next year.
Your photo is spectacular!
I hope you’ll get to go there. Jerusalem is very interesting. Are you thinking about going for Passover / Easter?
We haven’t planned the date,yet……
Saludos!
Great shot, C!
It still looks like a perfect shot for me..I guess I am not taking this in a technical manner but rather how the image connects to the viewer.
Love the shot !! Guz can I use your WPC widget ??
Sure you can Andy. Here’s some to choose from:
https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2014/01/04/weekly-photo-challenge-beginning/
shukriya guz 🙂
Nehi problem Ji 🙂
galat jawab 😀
Wonderful photo. The word Aliyah is also used when someone is called up to the Torah, also meaning “to go up” but the pronunciation is different from when a person moves to Israel, why I don’t know.
I’ll ask one of my contacts and see if they can provide an explanation.
Excellent choice CG!
yet another “telling-so-many-things” in one shot 🙂 from you.
Nice composition an nice metaphor. The noise is just right also.
Fantastic shot. You were right to leave the noise in. It gives the photo a textured look.
Thank you very much Michelle. A lot of photographers really hate noise, but I think that it can suit some photos.
You have such a wonderful way of capturing people and relating them to theme.
Thank you Lulu, that’s nice to hear 🙂
I love the way the colors turned out, muted and soft.
janet
I love what you have done here with the colours! Almost like a painting! I like “to ascend to Jerusalem.”
Bravo! Ascent and etymology and a cool noisy pic :D. I like the final result – let’s not be pixel Nazi and enjoy the retro film look 😀
This is wonderful CG!
Love the way you have captured the movement coming up and down the steps and those contrasting yellow and blue lights are wonderful. What are the little ramps in the steps used for?
Thanks Scott. The ramps are for trolleys that they use in these narrow alleyways to transport goods. I have some shots of them somewhere. I’ll look for it and show you.