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Trapped
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Copyright: Gilad Benari (gilad33) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 137 W: 0 N: 866] (13532)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-11-25
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon 5D, Canon 17-40 4L USM
Exposure: f/14.0, 8 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Favorites - portraits/people 01 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-08 1:50
Viewed: 982
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Taken inside the tunnel of the Monument to the Negev Brigade.

The Monument to the Negev Brigade is a monument designed by Dani Karavan in memory of the members of the Palmach Negev Brigade who fell defending Israel during the War of Independence.

The Monument was built between 1963 and 1968 in a time when Israel was making many physical memorials to those who fought and died in its wars. It is made of raw concrete consisting of 18 separate elements. These elements are symbolic and connected to Palmach and to the War of Independence. The perforated tower alludes to a watchtower shelled with gunfire and the pipeline tunnel is reminiscent of the channel of water in the Negev defended by the soldiers.

The sun was setting and the light came through the cracks in an impressive way. I timed the camera and crawled into position to have the human element in the perspective and depth.
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Amazing geometrical and light effect. Very well done. However, I think I would have placed "the human element" closer in the forefront of the composition of the picture to make it a little more human and balance the very geometrical lines of the picture.
Bye,
François

Hi Gilad. Excellent piece of artwork. The light and angles are excellent and the figure in that position makes the composition perfect.Nice B&W conversion. Regards, Paul.

hello Gilad
good contrasts, excellent for a B&W, well composed, interesting place with a play of light and shadows
regards
jo

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  • mirarer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 430 W: 0 N: 301] (2672)
  • [2007-12-08 5:04]

Hola Gilad,
Excelene composición geométrica y contrastes.
Saludos,
Mirari.

Excellent image in B&W mode....
But why didn't you place the model a bit nearer to the base?!

Hi Gilad,

That's some great work! It was surely worth the crawl. The person in it just gives it that little punch, just that bit of dynamic.
The point of view, the light, the B/W. Nice.

Have a good weekend,
Dennis

Quite remarkable. Not only for the composition, but also for your creative idea in using yourself in the shot. Your mood is one of contemplation and strength of humanity in this evocative memorial.
Regards,
Kathy

An outstanding and breathtaking photograph once again, gilad! I really love your style! The b&w is very adequate for this photo. as well as your own inclusion into the frame! well done my friend!
Eric

Gilad,

I see the genius of this: Had you placed yourself closer to the camera, the trapped and claustrophobic aspect would be lost. You also would have lost the geometry with the light shafts in the back. I said I would not complain any more, but what are people here missing? Maybe you need a photo of a chubby baby and a flower? Ugh.

Farah

This one is outstanding - super Idea. Anyway I must admit Your folio stand me at attendant! Really good!

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