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In this game of life
The objective is not to knock down the king
The objective is to keep standing strong
Participating in this game of chess
Until it's time to go into the light

In this game of life
You are a winner just by playing the game
And letting others play it too
Knocking down others will get you closer to the end
Until it's time to go into the light

In this game of life
Some choose to go only in straight lines
Some move only in little steps
Some run shortcuts from one place to the next
Until it's time to go into the light

In this game of life
You make decisions and enter the doors you choose
Moving when it's your time to go
You are a loser only if you seek to win the game
Until it's time to go into the light


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Taken in the Austrian Hospice, 3rd floor, 37 Via Dolorosa, Near Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Israel
This large building, located in the Muslim Quarter between the Damascus and Lions' Gates, was built in 1857 and served as a hospital from 1948 to 1985.
In recent years it was restored to its original use as a hostel for pilgrims and visitors to Jerusalem. Beautifully managed and renovated, the Austrian Hospice's gardens, terraces, fabulous rooftop vistas of the Old City

Critiques


:iconyzabel:
This is a picture I found very powerful in its treatment. The fish-eye effect creates a dual feeling of imprisonment and closeness: in this little world, it seems that nothing else can exist save what is represented in the picture, and there is no other way but to play this game until the end, until that last straight line is finally walked on. Moreover, all the closed doors around enforce that feeling. As for the black silhouette framed by the strong light, it indeed appears as some kind of ultimate goal to attain, both vulnerable and yet still strong enough to provide a worthy last stand.

In itself, it is not the most original photograph I've ever seen, but it has definitely left a strong impression on me.
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:iconandyrichardson:
i got second comment

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Don't fight Mother Nature. She is Beautiful but she can be a mean bitch!!!
:iconandyrichardson:
nah but this is good

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Don't fight Mother Nature. She is Beautiful but she can be a mean bitch!!!
:iconlekila:
That is amazing. Great job. =)

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I Look At The World Through Apple Eyes, And Cut Myself A Slice Of Sunshine Pie.
:iconhydeness23:
Great concept! :D

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if it's you, no matter how slow you talk, i 'll listen. no matter how slow you walk, i 'll walk with you.
:iconchiquillo:
as a critic,, superb symmetry, nice frame and angel. but light is a bit disturbing and intensive. but wonderful photo,indeed :shamrock:

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eppur si muove,,eppur si muove..
:iconslayme:
Looks great as always. Same game feeling you got here.
Great colors, really sallow photo...

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Longing just to belong to you.
Missing to belong.
*known as an eye lover* :aww:
:iconsuvetar:
Wow, wonderful photo and association with the chess game.. The poem is great as well. :)

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Auta luonto, anna voima, tee vereni vahvemmaksi...
:iconlansur:
as always, your poetic description adds a grand second meaning to a picture, which does not have that wow-effect at first.

do you write this after you`ve taken a photo, after postprocessing it or actually previous to the shoot?

and is it english or hebrew you originally use?

i would be very glad to know the answer ;)

these are things that push photography to another level.

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Apr 18, 2009, 6:12:13 PM

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