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Picture of the Week XLIV

As the sun beats down over Israel this weekend (it’s been hitting the 30s this week!), it’s time for one of those magical sunny evening moments. The sun has just set, a warm breeze is still blowing, and you and your mate just want to chill out on the promenade somewhere. Flip-flops off off course. Great shot!

The picture was taken by Shai Rachamim, a guy from Ramat Gan who has some great stuff in his Flickr collection. He has been featured before on igoogledisrael, remember this?

Picture of the Week XLIII

As spring is almost upon us, it’s time to head over to one of the most popular spots in Tel Aviv, the Port (or Namal in Hebrew). What spring has to do with I don’t know, but I just thought this shot was great, a kind of wake up call to spring and summer moments in Tel Aviv. Because this bridge over the HaYarkon river will look exactly like this in a few weeks…well, even during a sunny winter late afternoon, to be honest. Seriously, this footbridge gets over-used on a Saturday evening when the whole world and his dog comes to the Port. As someone who has spent years living in Tel Aviv, I avoided this area like the plague on a Saturday evening…but then again, if you enjoy “people watching”, this is the place to be!

The picture was taken by 5eyes, a lady who lives close to Tel Aviv and who has some other fine shots to browse. Go on, go browse!

Picture of the Week XLII

Well, I had a couple of cracking pictures lined up for you over the next few weeks but, thanks to the thieving git who burgled my house this week (and stole three computers, a camera, wallets, and a brand, spanking new Renault parked outside that I’d only picked up THE DAY BEFORE!), I had to go searching again for some new pics. And as the rains hit Israel this weekend, I thought this shot was the clincher.

The picture was taken by drormiler, a guy from the far northern town of Kiryat Shmona. The guy (is it a guy?) in the picture is drinking a typical Israeli cup of tea (no milk!), with the added lemon grass, ginger, orange, cinnamon and salvia. Just the right brew as the rain belts on down outside.

And you, the thieving git, I hope you’re out in the rain getting soaked. Catch pneumonia too while you’re out there.

Picture of the Week XLI

This week we take a break from the usual stunning sunsets and scenery, and plump for a little color. Personally I love the strong, vibrant red and blue in this one, highlighting one of those typical Israeli locks you see everywhere.

The picture was taken by Flavio@Flickr, who has some other fine shots in his Flickr collection.

Picture of the Week XL

This week we’re staying in Tel Aviv for a slice of Tel Aviv Port scenery, with a splash of sea and rainbow (can you spot the rainbow?). It’s been rainbow season in Israel this past few weeks - just the other day on my drive to work I spotted five different rainbows, one after the other. Stunning stuff rainbows, just a shame I couldn’t spot the crocks of gold…

The picture was taken by Dan2007, a guy from Tel Aviv who I’m guessing (and hey, call me crazy) joined Flickr in 2007. Again, there are some mighty decent shots to check out in his collection.

Picture of the Week XXXIX

This week it’s back to Tel Aviv beach we go, as the rains and snow sweep down on Israel this week. There’s nothing like a fiery sunset to get you wishing the summer would just hurry up…

The picture was taken by miodowski, who has quite a collection of sets to browse through.

Don’t know about you but I’m missing my flip-flops…

Picture of the Week XXXVIII

This week it’s back to sunny Tel Aviv (I think), for a typical Friday morning/noon street scene. The girl in the picture has just bought some flowers (probably for 10 shekels a bunch), maybe to stick in a vase at home, maybe to give to her Mum, who knows…

The picture was taken by 5 eyes, a girl who lives “close” to Tel Aviv. She has some nice pix in her collection, especially the Beach set, which you really should check out.

Picture of the Week XXXVII

This week we’re going for some typical Israeli architecture, with the angle of the pic the deciding factor for me. Closed in on at least 3 sides, you’re looking up into a cloudy, blue sky as a bird flies overhead. Great stuff! Truth be told, I’ve been feeling a little penned in this week myself, so that might also have been a sub-conscious thing playing away…

The picture was taken by Shay Sapir, who I have a sneaky feeling we’ll be seeing a lot more of. This Tel Aviv guy has some simply stunning shots in his collection, you won’t be sorry you checked out his Tel Aviv set. Promise!