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The Trappist Monastery monk. In 1890, a monastery was established at Latrun by French monks of the Trappist order.The monks keep a vow of silence, except for those who sell wine and olive oil to visitors. The name Latrun comes from a twelfth-century castle on this spot called La Tour de Chevaliers ("the knights tower"). Later travelers believed the name was connected to the Latin word latro (thief) and saw this site as the home of the "good thief" crucified next to Jesus (Luke 23:40-43).
Latrun, Ayalon Valley, Israel 2008'.
Special thanks for my friend Mircea
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Yes, I meet him in Latrun monastury in Israel. I use only on my photos )
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Thank you very much Rod! Very appreciate your kind comment!
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Spasibo bol'shoe, ya toge lublu ety mou raboty, ona ne standartnaya dlya moei gallerei.. Spasibo bol'shoe!
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Aga, ochen' unkal'naya, super!
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Thanks for the fav, BTW. This photo(s) of yours stood out for me. I think there's just something wholesome about it, and the effect is improved by having an older subject. Plus, I like how he's stepping out of the picture towards the viewer. Nice touch.
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Thanks a lot for the kind words! very appreciate!
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That is a crazy cool shot! It gives me the willys and yet it's freaken cool!
ROCK ON ~~~~
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Thanks a lot! Glad you like it!
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This really is an incredible piece! From the framing of the monk by the monastery behind him, to the halo created by the window around his welcoming face, to the little detail of him stepping out of the frame you created - it's all great! Very, very nicely done! This is definitely one of my most favorite favorites! 
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Thank you very much! I glad you like it! I love this my work too, it's photo manipylation from 2 photos, one it's monk and second it's church in monastery I only make manipulation with light and shadows... It's was interesting to do and I have inspiration in this time... Thanks you for warm words, and I really happy you like it!
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Awesome manipulation.Love the placement of the monk in the church and the lighting from the window behind giving a halo effect.Very spiritual quality to atmosphere.Beautiful!!!!
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Thank you very much! Wow! So kind comment!!!!! 
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You're so very welcome. 
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Iβm not one who is at all religious but I have to say this is a great shot. I like the framing and of course the light from behind the monk is, well, inspired.
Thank you for the historical data I love that sort of thing. Every picture tells a story but too many go untold.
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Thank you very very much for kind words! It's photomanipulation- I make this work from two my photos. One from them - monk's portrait, and second is a church interior.
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I figured that was the case but the way that the monk is placed within the frame gives him an otherworldly appearance that adds to the effect. A great job!
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Thank you very very much! Your comments nice and constructive!!!! Very appreciate!
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Thank you very much! Glad you like it!
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you're welcome very much
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I love the halo around his head! Good idea!
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Thank you very much! It's light from round window
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One minor flaw in your work (remarkable,anyway). I would've framed it after placing the monk inside the church. That should attenuate the difference of depth of field of the objects in your manipulation. The monk's foot stepping out of frame cancel your efforts to create a realistic effect.
I would suggest to try and fix the discontinuation of the white frame covering the toes of the monk by use of the clone tool.
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I make change with white border, but I love more surreal effect, sorry me please! O.K.
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No problem to put monk in frame, it was idea to do this effect, I try to do what you think and if I like the change I put this photo, thank you very much! I really appreciate! Your comment is constructive and very nice... I think, you are right!
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Spasibo bol'shoe, eto sobranno iz dvyx ne ochen' ydachnux fotok, no vmeste smotritsya ne ploxo... Spasibo ogromnoe Vitalij!
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that's a very touching work my friend. I love especially his old and funny looking face
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ow, very impressive! I have to say a bit creepy as well 
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