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gilad — With a fist and a smile
Published: 2005-06-12 07:07:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 52342; Favourites: 2164; Downloads: 5112
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Let’s play war games.
We’ll fight for our right to fight.
I'll kill you gently, with a smile.
And get away with it, with the beauty of politics
Let’s shake bloody hand,
Let’s say one thing, and do another.
Let’s smile and talk of peace,
While our legs, kicking under the table.
Let’s play peace games,
With a fist and a smile
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Taken with Film (you won't find many of those in my gallery) in my trip to India.
This shot was featured in a few exhibitions dedicated to peace and understanding. I'm very proud of it.
Just a little clarification: The short poem is not aimed at this sweet kid. In no way is he to blame by the sarcasm of the words. This kid was playing some war games with his friends, and in a split second i got this genuine fist and a smile.
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I closed the picture on top of another file, so ignore the EXIF data shown.
Camera: Nikon 6006
Lens: 50mm, F1.8
Film: 800 Iso
Date: February, 2005
You keep asking about PS work, so I'll say in advance - No PS
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Comments: 472
I like the colors and the nearness to the subject
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What a wonderful concept. Playing war games, yet he's just a little kid.
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Looking into the joyfull eyes of this little young man and reading this poem exemplifies why I "love" mankind. Another one from Gilad Ben Ari...
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Texture in this is amazing, such a crisp, cool shot. That boy has a beautiful smile.
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An extremely captivating shot. Great DoF, composition, and emotion. So genuine. Fucking love it, man.
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deffinetly one of my favs. amazing emotion here.
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just today found your gallery.
this picture is very beautifull!
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I love this shot its very well done and i love the meaning behind it. Well i dont love the meaning becuase its true, but i think you get what im saying.
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More Action! Less Tears! - A Silver Mount Zion.
The most joyful grin I've ever layed eyes on. Heartwarming ^.^
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This made me very happy. Shots like the one above doesn't come by too often, and it feels like you captured everything that can be captured about it!
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What a great portrait. You captured the moment!
Enjoyed your terse commentary - fits well with the picture. (I understand you
are not commenting on the children's play).
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I think less manipulation would have been better; it's a documentary kind of image.
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Excellent!
Simply Marvelous Photo!
My Congrats!
Much Respect!
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i can't believe you took this with a film camera
it's incredible
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so coarse and minimal.....such a brilliant portrait, i love the close up framing, the contrast, brings out the facial details well, really good....love your work
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I love those moments that you are able to capture with a camera.
This picture is amazing.
*adds to deviant watch list*
*favorites photo*
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amazing color tone. i really like the composition. especially the kid in the backround reminds me mohammed ali (weird...maybe because of the fist in the foreground).
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Could be
Thank you!
This is my most favourite from my trip to India
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excellent timing. yea, that’s one annoying thing about film, can't see the outcome right then and there...
good focus too.
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there is some true emotion in this picture! i can feel it! it almost makes me cry to see the happy boys face. adorable! Great job and lovley gallery!
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ace, i like the 'gritty feeling' to it and especially the colour...
also the clarity of your pics (along with loads other devartists here) is, stunning,
Comparing them to what i have in my gallery, i am simply awestruck.....
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How did I missed this one ?
I though that I've review all of your shots...
Well, another good one for sure
I like the tones, they are so perfect
I found that the way you play with tones and light is your unique style, they always amaze
me everytime again.
Cheers mate
Yaniv
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great photo. and great photographer you are. but comments like that you have thousands
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maybe i'm wrong. but you've captured the essence of a boy growing up.
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the only thing i can say is just WOW again gr8 words with a gr8 pic ur every piece contains msg
i just love ur work
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Excellent shot. He looks really happy to be photographed
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I love his face on the photo -- happiness incarnated
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this pciture seems like its from National Geographic.
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I simply love this shot. I've visited time and again to see this one.
The expression on that child's face is priceless, as are his raised fists. The colours and the composition here are perfect...
And that waiting bit that you hate about film... that's what I love. You get all built up, excited to see your prints, finally. It's a wonderful feeling to discover that you've done something amazing.
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Great shot. Brought a smile to my face.
I love that he has his fists up, rearing to go again; looks as though he has already done a few rounds with a bit of mud on his face.
White Rhino
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lovely colour, i like how you have him cropped. this is nice.
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this reminds me of hotel rwanda...love that movie
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that's my favorite from your gallery! so much expression. it's undescribable
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