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Published: 2008-09-20 07:20:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 85274; Favourites: 3997; Downloads: 1725
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Four elements to the existence of life on our planet
The cold and wet water
The hot and dry sun
The air that surrounds us all
The earth that absorbers it all

The fifth element is the one that unbalance this equation.
The fifth element is us, the righteous humans
In the center of everything, playing god with this planet
Changing nature to fit our way of living

The sun is hotter and the water is rising
The air is polluted and the earth is dying
But we are god and we are right
We rather be blind then give up a fight

And this is why we go to wars
Coexisting seems to be the hardest thing
When we all are the most important
And everything else must change

The same way we put ourselves above others
We put ourselves above this planet, above life
The elements of life are what brought us all here
But the fifth element may take it all away. Us


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A point to think about. Maybe to acknowledge our role in these elements. Maybe to simply learn how to enjoy this nature in a more passive way, rather than manipulate it.
I would like my children, and my children's children to be able to still take photos like that.
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Comments: 404

gilad In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 11:49:21 +0000 UTC]

Hadera, Israel

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nekdodrug In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 10:17:11 +0000 UTC]

Really nice!
which lenses do you use?

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gilad In reply to nekdodrug [2008-09-20 10:26:07 +0000 UTC]

Canon 15mm Fisheye
Canon 17-40 4L USM
Canon 24-105 mm L IS USM
Canon 300mm f/4L IS
Canon 50mm f1.8
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM

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nekdodrug In reply to gilad [2008-09-24 14:54:32 +0000 UTC]

thx!

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Wintermagie [2008-09-20 10:17:07 +0000 UTC]

The concept of this photo is simply amazing! Great, as always. It really made me think ...

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1DDQD [2008-09-20 10:13:37 +0000 UTC]

nice picture
and very nice poem! have you written it?

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gilad In reply to 1DDQD [2008-09-20 10:16:49 +0000 UTC]

yes

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1DDQD In reply to gilad [2008-09-20 10:57:44 +0000 UTC]

it's very nice and makes me think about it

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A-DD [2008-09-20 10:11:23 +0000 UTC]

מדהים, כרגיל!

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benihim3 [2008-09-20 10:08:13 +0000 UTC]

I love the reflection on the water

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mjagiellicz [2008-09-20 09:51:24 +0000 UTC]

awesome reflection great job Gilad

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artistan [2008-09-20 09:44:38 +0000 UTC]

by the sunset on the seashore...
a long speech hold
as a neverending summer
before the farewell...after all love affair

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Butch123 In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 09:26:16 +0000 UTC]

Good one! Nicely done.

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beforethealtar [2008-09-20 09:17:50 +0000 UTC]

incred, as usual

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maenui In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 09:15:25 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!

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ferdinandlaetus In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 09:13:42 +0000 UTC]

Very good

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ZenAkita In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 09:11:42 +0000 UTC]

stunning, moving, balanced, magical! Its beautiful its eye catching!


I love your work and over the years you always grab the thought provoking shots this is one!

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DSKL [2008-09-20 08:37:54 +0000 UTC]

could not agree more..
i wish the world and it's beauty will still be the same for generation to come

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Simounet [2008-09-20 08:33:21 +0000 UTC]

Amazing composition, atmosphere, lighting and colors !

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FuriousEnnui In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 08:23:31 +0000 UTC]

I think the composition lets you down on this one. I'd like to see the people less distance into the frame, and the angles aligning more closely with the corners of the frame. Rather than appearing as one image, it seems to exist as non-relating parts.

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gilad In reply to FuriousEnnui [2008-09-21 08:26:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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FuriousEnnui In reply to gilad [2008-09-21 09:07:19 +0000 UTC]

A pleasure...

I know that you're a damned talented photographer, but even so I hope that you don't mind having little things where people think you could do even better pointed out. My theory is that if you're not making mistakes you're not offering yourself the opportunity for growth. The more mistakes I make, the faster I must be learning.

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snak In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 08:22:20 +0000 UTC]

Love it !

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ArekZ In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 08:18:08 +0000 UTC]

great compo

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Tu-Conciencia [2008-09-20 08:10:31 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome!

And I fully support your point.

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andzejek In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 08:10:04 +0000 UTC]

nice shot

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VeroFalcioniArt [2008-09-20 08:07:26 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic shot!!!

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HasanMHM [2008-09-20 08:01:52 +0000 UTC]

gret shot ...

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DrewHopper In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:56:28 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot, perfect couple shot

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Sadandal In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:50:49 +0000 UTC]

Very Nice

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Zan61 In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:49:47 +0000 UTC]

ALWAYS THE BEST !!!!!

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ASPimages In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:48:43 +0000 UTC]

very nice

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Klek [2008-09-20 07:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Great

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Chellz In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:44:34 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot! Very inspiring...

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Koda-chrome In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:44:06 +0000 UTC]

Stunning.
Its so perfect, I really love it.

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Pixellux In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:40:59 +0000 UTC]

This is just so wonderful view ! Stunning colors, loved this shot

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garbagexxx In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:36:45 +0000 UTC]

superb !

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c1n3kk In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:28:36 +0000 UTC]

fantastic shot. great colors!

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NikolitaNiko [2008-09-20 07:28:31 +0000 UTC]

I love the contrast between the left and right sides of the picture.

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Loserology [2008-09-20 07:27:51 +0000 UTC]

Wow that is absolutely stunning. I love how the sky changes

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guillephil [2008-09-20 07:27:51 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!!!!!!!!!, very well balanced shot

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maticgolob [2008-09-20 07:27:50 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful!
that really is beautiful!

the colors and contrast are just perfect.
and you include the silhuets very nice!


definitly a

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Damocska [2008-09-20 07:27:11 +0000 UTC]

amazing!

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dwk61 [2008-09-20 07:26:19 +0000 UTC]

Superb image and reflections. So true.

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reubenvbm [2008-09-20 07:26:08 +0000 UTC]

Superb, as usual, is 'the word'.

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matty2011 [2008-09-20 07:25:45 +0000 UTC]

Just gets better and better

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Sangjun [2008-09-20 07:25:32 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful photo
Sky is awesome

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groovaciousk [2008-09-20 07:25:28 +0000 UTC]

Your work lately has been just sensational.

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slreborn In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:24:41 +0000 UTC]

a very unique image with the real imagination and concept! very very nice!

love it truly!

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marcus02 In reply to ??? [2008-09-20 07:24:27 +0000 UTC]

as always. great shot.

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