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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 3/4/2005
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about me I am ukrainian origin, I hold Ukrainian passport, I hold palestinian ID also, my mum is Ukrainian, and Dad palestinian, double nationality, I know palestine well, even Israeli cities.
Best wishes
Kareem
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 3/4/2005
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Actually no, my city before intfada was very good, the best in the west bank, Nablus is Trade center, closing the roads killed it, and the occupation ofcourse the main reason, we will not have anything like this if there wasn't occupation, also you are the third who asked me why, there is no palestine in the list, I used to put west bank and nablus for the mail coming from the U.S, actually palestine never existed, it was a land, we have a hope to make our country Palestine, we are alone, the arabs are almost slaves for them, and the arabs don't care also, in jordan, lebanon, egypt, but some of them are good, Nancy Agram took the lead, also even here, then you can read my bio, you will find the answer, few know palestine from the U.S and europe. I am a member of middle east democracy center, it is small one, but I enjoy it. Ask usefilm to put palestine in the list.
Regards
Kareem
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Inji Amer
{K:22997} 3/4/2005
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Hi Kareem
This is a very beautiful & emotional photograh ,
wonderful composition & nice B&W tones also nice framing , but Kareem I noticed that in more than a photograph in your wonderful portfolio , you set intfada as the main reason of misery in your beautiful city Nablus !! don't you think that the continues occupation from Israel to the west bank & the violence against palestinian civilians
comes on the top of this drama ?
just a question : are you palestinian or israeli citizen ? I notice you mention in the Location
( Israel ) instead of palestine ,
any way this willn't change any thing , it was just a question !!
Regards.
Inji Amer
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Massimo Di Maggio
{K:-53658} 2/8/2005
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Kareem, don?t worry about the quality, what counts here is the emotion that give us this image. I read your about and I feel sad as usual when I read the story of poor, fragile and losing people, it does not matter what country, what religion, what age? these people are the unluckiest of the world, my heart is always with them and I try to help them in every way. Thank you for this touching image and story. Bye, Max
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ghada saleh
{K:107} 2/7/2005
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i think that the lack of sharpness added antiquity and sadness to your picture .i know what u are talking abi=out .go on doing a great job
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 2/7/2005
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Thanks, and I am with you.
Rergards
Kareem
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Carla Ardian
{K:621} 2/7/2005
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The story bites. I love it. Thank you for sharing it with us.
The image is blurred alright, but the contrast is perfect. The blur might add a little something to the feeling of this picture. And what else do we need from a photograph but a deep feeling?
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Antonella Nistri
{K:21867} 2/4/2005
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Really excellent, Kareem, a picture very well composed and which speaks by itself.
You did a fantastic job, keep looking for characters like these, this street photography is very important.
Hugs,
Antonella
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Dennis Couvillion
{K:165} 2/2/2005
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Kareem:
Very nice image. I like the composition. Maybe I'm just partial to diagonal lines but the base of the wall across the lower quarter creates a diagonal line very much like I like to incorporate in many of my shots... either intentionally or simply by force of habit. It just looks good to me. The balance and tone of the photograph is nice too; and I like the man's attire and pose... with his legs crossed.
Knowing the histroy of the the man helps appreciate the photo more. This would be good shot to incorporate into a collection of pictures showing the effect that turmoil in the Middle East has had on people.
It may sound like a cliche' but it's an emotionally human shot. I don't know how else to describe it... but it's meant as a compliment.
Keep shooting and showing us your work.
Regards,
Dennis
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 1/30/2005
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thanks Paola, I appreciate that.
Regards
Kareem
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 1/30/2005
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Hi Riny, thanks for your comments, you didn't tell me, do you put something on the lens?? like teleconverter, because I found it difficult to take a photo like this.
Regards
kareem
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B B
{K:30983} 1/30/2005
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Hi Kareem,
this shot is full of meaning!
Not only an easy portrait. Your about is a very history very emotional.
My compliments
Paola LL
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Riny Koopman
{K:19998} 1/30/2005
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Great to see you posting again Kareem...You did well to keep some details on the for grond!!
Best wishes from cold snowy Holland!
Riny.
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Davide Bressanello
{K:3103} 1/29/2005
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like it, really a strong image!
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 1/26/2005
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Thanks Giuliano, I appreciate that.
Regards
kareem
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Giuliano Guarnieri
{K:36622} 1/26/2005
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Hello Kareem,
your photos have something special. You wrote me that you are young but you have enough to do great job. Tones, composition, perspective are very well balanced.
I only suggest you to use a different characters font. Usually I don't like too much frames on video photo (or just a little thin black line) so you can also add more "pixel" to the image.
Bye
Giuliano
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Alison DuFlon
{K:36566} 1/26/2005
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Nice composition and beautiful lighting, I really like the choice of B/W for this photo. Alison
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orwa juve
{K:6059} 1/25/2005
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strong story, bravo.
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NN
{K:26787} 1/25/2005
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A sad and touching story ... thanks for sharing a bit of his life, Kareem!
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 1/25/2005
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Thanks khaled, I know that, I didn't notice that because I took 2 shots fastly and continued my walk, I like to use iso 100 with my cam, it gives me best results, 400 it is useful is some conditions, but the noise and grain kills some details, then my cam is not SLR so in sunlight I can see what I want to take a photo harly, it will be so bright, I got SLR "Minolta Dynax 5" with 35-105 zoom, I can't resist thedigital, shot and download. Thanks again friend.
Regards
Kareem
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Khaled Mursi Hammoud
{K:54005} 1/25/2005
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Hi Kareem,
Although the shapness is little bit soft yet I like it and I like the idea and the about too.
I think when you have problems with dim light, you may try to increase the ISO for example to 400 or more so that you avoid slowing the shutter speed greatly, atleast to slow it down to 1/60 sec not less.
Although by increasing the ISO you'll find green grains start to appear in the photo but you may give it a try next time.
The man on the bicycle reminds me of my photo "Slowly but Surely" :)
Good capture dear friend, and keep up the good work,
Khaled.
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 1/25/2005
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Thanks Saeed, I took 16 succesful photos, but I put that I see it is the best, see this one, I call "Hey I faster than you"
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 1/25/2005
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Hey, this is the first you entered this world, it is fantastic, this site is one of the best for sharing, if you want to sell your photograph this is not the time. Put some photos to see your works, do your best. I still learning.
Regards
Kareem
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 1/25/2005
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Great image with story telling, am glad that you notice a bit lack of sharpness, the idea is excellent, regards. Saeed
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 1/25/2005
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thanks, but it was very hard to take it because it is busy there, and people looking at you as stranger, his name is Abu Ali, between me and him was 2 meters, sorry for the bad sharpness because I took on 1/20, and there is a little problem with light because he was sitting in shade and the light is on the wall and the bowl.
Best Regards
kareem
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Kamran
{K:3526} 1/25/2005
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Nice pic..very smooth
love the borders ..thanks for sharing
kamran
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mohammad Kilani
{K:9} 1/25/2005
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very nice kareem, hope you continue with these wonderful pictures.
best wishes
kilani
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