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These photos are the result of several short walks in Mea Shearim (Haredi Jews neighborhoods in Jerusalem).
In this place, you find yourself in a time capsule. Like in the Jewish ghetto somewhere in Poland in the early 20th century.
I think old rangefinders Leica and Zorki cameras best capture the spirit of this place.
Photographing in this place – a real adventure…
For each non-dressed in their ‘Haredi uniform’ locals looked upon as a hostile intruder. And really do not want to be photographed! And still here all somewhere in a hurry. Or at least pretend. Nobody walks just …
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LyoneFein 9 years ago
I think you are right: this camera(s) give a great effect. Also the black and white is very nice! But try going on a sunny day, when it is not raining, and it is not Shabbos or a festival or anything religious--I am sure then there will be more people out, and they will not be in such a rush!!
ValentineKleyner (Post author) 9 years ago
You can also see photos of a sunny day on my flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/kleyner/albums/72157625851453039 Thank you for comment!
Load More Replies... LyoneFein 9 years ago
I think you are right: this camera(s) give a great effect. Also the black and white is very nice! But try going on a sunny day, when it is not raining, and it is not Shabbos or a festival or anything religious--I am sure then there will be more people out, and they will not be in such a rush!!
ValentineKleyner (Post author) 9 years ago
You can also see photos of a sunny day on my flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/kleyner/albums/72157625851453039 Thank you for comment!
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