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Avshi


Avshi
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Copyright: Gilad Benari (gilad33) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 0 N: 851] (13406)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-29
Camera: Canon 5D, Canon 17-40 4L USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Poetry in Motion... [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-11 10:56
Viewed: 917
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is Avshi, a real cowboy living in Ramat Hagolan.
It may be a surprise for some that a real cowboy is actually living in Israel, but it's true. He grows up cattle and living his dream after moving from the city.

This is one of the reasons he was chosen to be in an advertising campaign the ministry of tourism is doing to the US market.
The Idea of the campaign is to focus on Israel through the people, and let the Israel landscape is only the background. The campaign will show still photos (taken by me) of 6-8 people that have an interesting story about them. They could have a story of something they were involved in, or an interesting hobby.

The campaign is being done by “Christy MacDougall Mitchell Bodden” and was released later this year to the US market.
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  • parbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1557 W: 15 N: 1716] (6324)
  • [2008-01-11 11:05]

Hello Gilad,

Your model and the sky is stunning from your photo's thumbnail. I like your perfect POV and quality of capture. Fill flash helped a lot for the details. Excellent. I wish a good week end.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

Shalom, Gilad -

Very good shot, even with a bit of wide angle distortion. I like the way the cowboy is positioned against the clouds.

And I didn't know Israel had cowboys!

Dan

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1608 W: 497 N: 3058] (12519)
  • [2008-01-11 11:21]

Hi Gilad,
Superb portrait. Excellent use of the wide angle. Beautiful and yet not overwhelming landscape.
Cheers
Marc

This is a great cowboy portrait! I love the sky and the grey horse and the feeling of being windswept. Excellent job.

"Marlborough man' Israeli edition...????

Mighty God...
It's a cool stuff...
From its head to its its tail.


All the best in 2008, G.

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1129 W: 68 N: 1375] (5180)
  • [2008-01-11 11:58]

I like how the wide angle adds drama to this shot, and together with the point of view you've chosen makes the man and his horse look larger than life. excellent shot, Gilad, thanks for sharing :)
best,
Kristine

Hello Gilad
Excellent present of this Israel Kowboy...
Great composition
TFS
Cheers,Braca

Hello Gilad, excellent photo, terrific composition and nice pov, very good sharpness and depth of field, beautiful vibrant colors, lovely light and great pose.
Angela

Hi Gilad,
Wow....it is interesting to see this image taken in Israel....not only do I not expect to see a cowboy, I also do not really expect to see the grass covered terrain. I know it must be there, but it's not the usual landscape reflected of Israel. Great POV and great sky. Very well captured.
Cheers Grant

A perfect picture for .....Marlboro Company :)
Splendid image,the low POV was the best option
Happy 2008

Hi Gilad,

The point of view is just great. And a good note on cowboys in Israel - and yes, that's not something I would have expected! :-)
Very nice to see the photographs you have taken for this campaign. Some great postings for sure!

Have a good weekend,
Dennis

Really fantastic pov. The shadows and contrast really give texture and depth to the shot. Rgds, Leilani

I love the clouds behind this cow boy, it adds dynamism to the shot! Great use of your lens!

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