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Brook of Sorek (2)


Brook of Sorek (2)
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Copyright: Assi Dvilanski (asival) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 114 N: 523] (3617)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 350D/Rebel XT, SIGMA 15-30mm F3,5-4,5 DG Aspherical EX
Exposure: f/22, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Paysages [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-04 3:57
Viewed: 936
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Brook of Sorek, also called the Valley of Sorek, (in Hebrew nahal soreq), mentioned in the Book of Judges 16:4 of the Hebrew Bible, is probably a point on the border between the ancient Philistines and the Tribe of Dan of the ancient Israelites.

It was the place where Delilah lived, and Samson came there to meet her for the first time. It was also the place she enticed him to tell her the secret of his strength, and where he was eventually captured by the Philistines:

"And Samson went to Gaza...And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the brook/valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. And the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and said to her: 'Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lies, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him..." [1] (Judges 16)
The Midrash (Numbers Rabbah 9) states that the sorek is a "fruitless tree" ,implying a moral lesson and metaphor suggesting that Samson's involvement in his affair with Delilah was eventually "fruitless". However, another etymology suggests that "sorek" means "special vine" and refers to the grapes and wines grown in the area.

This is the dune where the river joined the Mediterranean Sea.
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Hi,

Great shot, excellent light and shadows. It deserves a bigger format though. TFS

Wolf

Hi Assi
Great pic nice colours and nice shinning
Best Wishes
FATİH

Hello Assi
Excellent perspective and well composed picture, colours and sharpness are well. Thanks for posting.

regards
daniel

Hi Assi,
This is a very surreal image. I really like the low POV as well. Cheers, Paul.

Very well constructed image Assi - it illustrates the notes beautifully. I love the very low POV & long shadows. The colours are nicely saturated too. Regards, Roberto

Hi Assi
This picture is beautifull and strange.Excellent Composition with a wonderfull light.
Bertrand

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  • tospi Silver Star Critiquer [C: 30 W: 0 N: 12] (883)
  • [2007-06-04 5:28]

excelent and very good colors.

Hello Assi,
excellent shot with wonderful colours,light and shadow.Why did you upload it small?
well done
Regards

Gorgeous colors and composition. Light is perfect. But I have to agree with others, it deserves a larger file.
Well done!

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12706 W: 272 N: 16945] (67812)
  • [2007-06-04 8:26]

Hello Assi,

A very well picture, excellent capture with splendid colours, also your composition gives a nice attractive image, I agree with previous writers, why a small format?

Best regards
John

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2795 W: 53 N: 3957] (12627)
  • [2007-06-04 19:21]

Hi Assi!
Great composition! The beautiful sky, the rays of light, the plants and their shadows reflecting on the sand. Wonderful capture! Why didn't you post it a little bigger?
Regards, Anabela

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  • vonp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 369 W: 0 N: 290] (2187)
  • [2007-06-05 3:36]

Ciao Assi,
Amazing picture with great POV and compo; It's so beautiful that It could be better to post it larger;)
Have a nice week
Paolo

Marvellous photo, beautiful light and colours. Interesting composition!

Hello Assi
With what should i start?
Is just another prefect photo!
Shalom!
(Sliha ?...asival...Ze lo Valium be Ivrit?)
((:

Hi Assi
A beautiful image with superb light and shadows, pefectly framed and nice vibrant colours. Nice work,
Best wishes
Mark

Assi,
My only regret is this picture size...
Apart from that, a great one, showing your great eye and with interesting PP and technical skills.
Good job,
Regards,
JB.

Hi Assi,
it's a pity for the small format because I think this picture is amazing. Great compo and tonal range, amazing colours and..what a sky!!
Good details as well!!
TFS
Igor

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