|
|
|
|
Hamsin Days
|
Hamsin Days
The weather in Israel at this time is often characterized by hot winds. In Hebrew the more "proper" name is sharav - but the popular name is the Arabic hamsin (or khamsin). The name hamsin has nothing to do with the Hebrew word cham - hot.The word hamsin in Arabic actually means fifty. This derives from an Arabic tradition that there are 50 days of these hot winds. Judaism has a similar tradition. To understand this, it's important to note that despite Hebrew words for the four seasons known in English, the climate in the Land of Israel really only includes two seasons - summer and winter. Between each season there is a transitional period that is a very sensitive time for agriculture. Untimely heat, rain or winds can cause great damage to the crops.
© Hermin Abramovitch
Sony Cyber-shot DS...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeff W. Robinson
Contact Jeff
Jeff 's Gallery
robinsonphotoart.com
member since: 10/17/2002
|
|
Excellent composition and capture Hermin! I really enjoyed reading your description! Jeff
4/17/2007 6:02:55 AM
|
|
Kay E. Mahoney
Contact Kay
Kay's Gallery
member since: 4/23/2003
|
|
Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round.
5/23/2007 7:55:02 PM
|
|
|
Dominick M. Dimacale
Contact Dominick
Dominick's Gallery
dmd-photo-art.com
member since: 11/16/2006
|
|
Congratulations Hermin on your win...Dominick
5/25/2007 1:57:09 AM
|
|
|
Kay E. Mahoney
Contact Kay
Kay's Gallery
member since: 4/23/2003
|
|
Hermin,Congratulations on your second place winner.
5/25/2007 6:44:22 AM
|
|
|
Patrick R. McMullen
Contact Patrick
Patrick's Gallery
member since: 3/1/2004
|
|
Congratulations on this photo Hermin! Very interesting description too.
Pat
5/25/2007 8:18:15 AM
|
|
|
Janine Russell
Contact Janine
Janine's Gallery
photosbyjanine.com
member since: 6/22/2005
|
|
Hermin, BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your SECOND PLACE WIN!
5/25/2007 11:02:42 PM
|
|
|
Ross Throndson
Contact Ross
Ross's Gallery
rossthrondson.com
member since: 11/13/2005
|
|
Fascinating Image, Hermin.....Congratulations!!
5/26/2007 6:39:36 AM
|
|
|
Lori Carlson
Contact Lori
Lori's Gallery
member since: 2/11/2005
|
|
Fantastic scene & well shot! Congratulations, Hermin!! :0)
6/3/2007 9:41:41 AM
|
|
|
Susan M. Hembree
Contact Susan
Susan's Gallery
member since: 7/18/2006
|
|
What a great documentary photo, Hermin! I loved the explanation that went with it. Congratulations on a well deserved 2nd place!
6/5/2007 9:10:08 PM
|
|
|
john dunne
Contact john
john's Gallery
member since: 7/23/2003
|
|
Congrats and well deserved POTD. I loved this one in the competition last month.
6/23/2007 12:22:32 AM
|
|
|
Donna LaMattino Pagakis
Contact Donna
Donna's Gallery
donnapagakisphotography.com
member since: 1/12/2004
|
|
Congratulations on your story telling potd and winning image! Great lighting and timing!
6/23/2007 1:55:17 AM
|
|
|
Joy Rector
Contact Joy
Joy's Gallery
member since: 6/26/2002
|
|
congrats on the POTD
6/23/2007 2:59:21 AM
|
|
|
Lisa J. Boulden
Contact Lisa
Lisa's Gallery
member since: 12/2/2006
|
|
Wonderful capture and explaination! Congratulations, well-deserved!
--Lisa
6/23/2007 4:09:25 AM
|
|
|
Deborah Waddell
member since: 9/15/2006
|
|
I just love this shot. The colors & the composition. And the caption/explanation, wow! It just adds so much to your photo and allows you to 'experience' the atmosphere!
6/23/2007 5:44:27 AM
|
|
|
Michelle N. Russell
member since: 5/27/2007
|
|
This picture is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing!
6/23/2007 8:06:21 AM
|
|
|
RC Fritz
member since: 1/25/2006
|
|
Congratulations on your WIN & POTD!! Excellent image Hermin!!
6/23/2007 9:20:46 AM
|
|
|
Mary Clarke
member since: 2/16/2005
|
|
Congratulations on POTD Hermin, great image
6/23/2007 2:57:38 PM
|
|
|
ronda chatelle
member since: 6/29/2004
|
|
WOW..this is an awesome shot Hermin! Your presentation, description and image are informative and interesting! Congratulations on your recognition!!
6/23/2007 4:48:20 PM
|
|
|
Donald G. Robert, Jr
member since: 6/21/2007
|
|
I am new to the sight but am loving these photos of the day! Great shot by the way, I am curious as to the effect used on the photo... says you shot it on a cybershot, but no mention of photoshop or other after picture enhancements...so is that just an 'as is' photo or was is 'enhanced'? Sorry if I dont know the buzz words, I will in time. Don
6/24/2007 9:39:13 AM
|
|
|
Colleen Farrell
Contact Colleen
Colleen's Gallery
member since: 4/13/2004
|
|
Great shot, and very interesting description! Congratulations on your POTD!
6/24/2007 12:40:52 PM
|
|
|
LeeAnne Heath
photographybyleeanne.com
member since: 3/14/2003
|
|
awesome! congratulations, Hermin.
6/24/2007 2:44:02 PM
|
|
|
Pradeep K. Kaushik
member since: 11/28/2005
|
|
Fantastic scene & well framed! Congratulations, Hermin!!
6/24/2007 9:20:43 PM
|
|
|
Vicki Hunt
Contact Vicki
Vicki's Gallery
vickihunt.com
member since: 12/28/2004
|
|
What a great image! Congratulations!
6/25/2007 4:24:40 AM
|
|
|
Keith L. Clayton
Contact Keith
Keith's Gallery
member since: 8/17/2004
|
|
Fantastic lighting and composition! Well done!
6/27/2007 4:14:55 PM
|
|
|
|
To participate in the Forum, become a BetterPhoto member or Sign In.
|
