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The Megillah

© Melissa G. Meiselman

The Megillah

Uploaded: March 07, 2007

Description

This was taken on Purim and is a picture of the Megillah with the young reader's hands on the scroll.

Megillat Esther, "The Scroll of Esther," is a first-hand account of the events of Purim, written by the heroes themselves--Esther and Mordechai.
By special request of Esther to the Sanhedrin, the Megillah was included as one of the 24 books of the Biblical canon.

The story of Purim is told in the Biblical Book of Esther. The heroes of the story are Esther, a beautiful young Jewish woman living in Persia, and her cousin Mordecai, who raised her as if she were his daughter. Esther was taken to the house of Ahasuerus, King of Persia, to become part of his harem, and he loved her more than his other women and made her queen. But the king did not know that Esther was a Jew, because Mordecai told her not to reveal her nationality.


Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict March 07, 2007

Great tones and details here Melissa, great story behind the image...Dominick #616915

Girish Vaghela level-classic March 07, 2007

Great compositiom, sepia, clarity of hands, and mood of the image, Melissa! #4030763

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Thanks Dominick and Girish for taking a look at this image and leaving these great comments!! #4030767

Les Rhoades level-classic March 07, 2007

The somber tones work wonderfully here. Great story line to go with a telling image. Show us...tell us more... #4030768

John Caruso March 07, 2007

Melissa--

The sepia tone and the composition make for a very fine image, as does the way you handled the light. You were able to say so much with your fine photographic skills. Great job! #4030801

Gary Lange March 07, 2007

Wonderful job here, Melissa with more good history. Love the sepia tones. #4030831

Nadya Johnson March 07, 2007

This is lovely and evocative, Melissa! Outstanding focus and I really like the way you framed his hands against the scroll. Excellent! Thanks for the information, too! #4030910

Z. Banu March 07, 2007

Very Nice Capture !Thanks lots Melissa for wonderful History like the tones here awesome! #4030926

Gail Vitikacs level-classic March 07, 2007

Love your series....this is "another" wonderful shot Melissa! #4030929

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe March 07, 2007

WoW, how were you able to shoot during services: Lucky Woman. This piece is beautiful, and I hope you enjoyed Purim this year. Peace, karen #4031090

Dr Silly level-classic March 07, 2007

Wonderful capture and story to go with the photo. :O)
#4031102

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 07, 2007

Terrific composition and lighting!! Jeff #4031153

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 07, 2007

I love your effects on this Melissa!!! It enhances the writings and makes them really stand out!!!!! ^.^ #4031182

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Thanks Les, John, Gary, Nadya, Zaanat, Gail, Karen, Doc, Jeff and Kitty for looking at this image and leaving your wonderful comments!! #4031195

Shirley L. Carpenter March 07, 2007

Great effects Melissa!! Wonderful composition and story.. #4031235

Raymond Pauly March 07, 2007

Wonderful image and story, Melissa! Truly inspiring! #4031243

Cyn Valentine March 07, 2007

WOnderful image and info..love the tones and comp!! Great work Melissa! #4031250

Christy Nichols March 07, 2007

This is a wonderful capture, Melissa!! Wonderful tones! Great explanations too! :) #4031302

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Thanks Shairley, Raymond, Cyn and Christy for looking at this image and leaving these great comments and reactions. #4031310

Ray Clarke March 07, 2007

Great shot Melissa, thanks for sharing the story behind it with us too (ac) #4031367

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Thank you Audrey for looking and leaving this great comment!! #4031379

Joy Rector March 07, 2007

gorgeous, well shot #4031388

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Thanks Joy for commenting!!! #4031399

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 07, 2007

Great description, terrific composition and lighting, Melissa!! #4031478

Monika Sapek March 07, 2007

Interesting photo with great toning, Melissa! I like it.
Monika
#4031482

Susie Peek-Swint March 07, 2007

Beautiful composition and detail Melissa ~ the sepia tone works so well .. thanks also for the history behind the image ~ excellent work! #4031540

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic March 07, 2007

What a beautiful image and story Melissa!,
Amalia #4031586

Datha Y. Thompson March 07, 2007

WOW!!!!! Excellent image and love the story!!!! :0) #4031597

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Thanks Rakesh, Monika Susie, Amalia and Datha for looking and leaving these great comments!! #4031635

Karen Engelbreth March 07, 2007

Wonderful image and story, Melissa! #4031965

April Riggs March 07, 2007

Wonderful composition. #4031974

Carol Sawyer March 07, 2007

Fantastic image and story, Melissa!! #4031988

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Thanks Karen, April and Carol for your great comments!! #4032045

Patricia Ronan March 07, 2007

Great photos Melissa and lovely to read all about you Jewish festival. #4032086

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Patricia, I am glad you enjoyed the photos and the information about Purim!! Thanks for your great comment!! #4032138

Renee Doyle March 07, 2007

Excellent detail and composition Melissa! Love the sepia tone too!
#4032163

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Thanks Renee for taking a look and leaving this great comment!! #4032238

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 07, 2007

The image, by itself, with no story or title is/was very well shot!!!

Bob #4032299

Charlene Taylor March 07, 2007

Hi Melissa,
This is an absolutely outstanding shot! A wonderful scene. #4032529

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Bob thanks for saying that this image stands alone as simply a good shot without the story. I appreciate that. And Charlene thank you, as well for your great comment!! #4032672

March 07, 2007

Nice capture Melissa! Nice lighting and a very interesting story. #4032705

Melissa G. Meiselman March 07, 2007

Thanks Swati for looking and leaving this great comment!! #4032755

Katarina Mansson March 07, 2007

Lovely composition, sepia tones, story, lighting and clarity. #4032845

Husain Akhtar March 08, 2007

Highly illustrative shot, Melissa, and excellent context! #4032914

Glenn E. Urquhart March 08, 2007

Fantastic tones, lighting, contrast, Outstanding composition and story, Melissa!!! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4033388

Alexis Yobbagy March 08, 2007

Wonderful composition... love the hands!!! Beautiful!!! #4033948

Pamela Shane March 08, 2007

I truly love the way you composed this
shot Melissa! Love the tones, as well
as your narrative. :) #4035076

Mitch Spence level-classic March 08, 2007

Melissa, even outside of your great narrative on this, the photo tells a wonderful story. Your point of view and handling is excellent. I just love the fact that the sleeves seem to be just a little long, as though the wearer perhaps hasn't dressed up in the suit before. #4035189

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

Thanks Katarina, MH, Glenn, Alexis, Pamela and Mitch for taking a look at this image and leaving such wonderful comments!! #4035375

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic March 08, 2007

What a wonderful story your image tells on its own and even more interesting with your added comments! The sepia tones are beautiful as is the composition and detail! #4036012

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

Sheryl, I really appreciate your reaction to this image. I am really flattered!! #4036252

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 08, 2007

Melissa, I am loving all these wonderful images. They are greatly enhanced by your wonderful naratives!! The composition adn tones on this are superb!! <>< #4036289

Melissa G. Meiselman March 08, 2007

Thanks Nancy for looking and leaving this great comment!! #4036298

Sharon King March 09, 2007

Love the composition Melissa and terrific tones, what a wonderful image!! #4037261

Stan Kwasniowski March 09, 2007

Melissa, thank you for the great images and stories of enlightenment #4038768

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic March 09, 2007

Beautiful image, Mellisa..fantastic composition, lighting, and DOF. Love the Sepia tones. Wonderful story to go with it. #4038885

Melissa G. Meiselman March 09, 2007

Thanks Sharon, Stan and Marilyn for looking and leaving these great comments!! #4039355

David Phalen March 09, 2007

A beautiful story! All your Purim shots are wonderful but this is my favorite. Love the comp, light and tones. #4039709

Melissa G. Meiselman March 09, 2007

Thanks David for your reaction to this image. I am really glad you took a look!! #4039855

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 10, 2007

Beautifully done and appreciate the story behind it!

jo ann c #4041408

Melissa G. Meiselman March 10, 2007

Thanks Jo Ann for looking at this image and leaving this great comment!! #4041418

Stephen Zacker March 10, 2007

Like your composition and toning #4042167

Vladan D. Djordjevic March 10, 2007

Great composition, tones, idea, text, title! #4042543

Tamara K. Walker level-classic March 11, 2007

Outstanding presentation. #4043636

Melissa G. Meiselman March 11, 2007

Thanks Stephen, Vladan and Tamara for taking a look at this image and leaving your great comments!! #4043997

Zenon Toczek April 11, 2007

Thanks for sharing Melissa, this is very powerfull!
zenon #4154470

Melissa G. Meiselman April 12, 2007

Thanks so much, Zenon for taking a look at this image and leaving such a terrific comment!! #4158893

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