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The Western Wall, also known as the "Wailing Wall" or the "Kotel," is one of the most significant religious and historical sites in Jerusalem, Israel. It holds deep spiritual and emotional importance for Jews worldwide, and it has also become a symbol of the complex and often contentious nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Western Wall is a remnant of the ancient retaining wall that once surrounded the Second Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. After the temple's destruction, the Western Wall became the closest accessible site for Jewish prayer and pilgrimage. For centuries, Jews from around the world have come to this sacred site to pray, lament the destruction of the temple, and express their connection to Jewish heritage.
The name "Wailing Wall" originates from the 19th and early 20th centuries when Jews would gather at the site to mourn the destruction of the temple and express their sorrow through prayers and tears. The term "Kotel" means "wall" in Hebrew and has become a popular and endearing name for the site.
Over time, the Western Wall has evolved into a focal point of religious and nationalist tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. The site is located in the Old City of Jerusalem, which is also part of the contested area between Israel and Palestine. Its significance to both Jewish and Muslim communities has led to disputes and occasional clashes.
The Western Wall plaza is divided into two sections: one for men and the other for women, following Orthodox Jewish tradition. The prayers and rituals conducted here are a mix of individual devotion, communal worship, and celebrations during religious holidays.
In addition to its religious importance, the Western Wall draws millions of tourists and visitors from various backgrounds each year, offering them a glimpse into the rich history and cultural diversity of Jerusalem.
Despite the ongoing complexities surrounding the Western Wall and its geopolitical context, it remains an essential and cherished place for Jewish people, symbolizing resilience, faith, and the connection to their shared heritage.
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night .. rain .. loneliness .. sound .. camera .. city .. wailing .. & myself
The Wailing Widow falls in Assynt Scottish Highlands. A 15 meter drop from Loch na Cainmhich makes for a very impressive Waterfall.
Just a short scramble from the parking spot, tucked away nicely on the way to Assynt from Unapool is this awesome waterfall
what is left of King Herod's Temple. Here people go to pray, men and women seperately. Some write down their innermost
on paper and put it in cracks in the ancient temple wall.
Time passes slowly here on the grounds of a former state hospital for the incurable insane. Long forgotten by a busy world, these humble people lie resting from their labors and torments awaiting the dawning of another age. The wind blows softly through the grass as the summer insects begin to sing a chorus with their beautiful songs. Perhaps they remember the events that unfolded here so long ago. A mute man whose name nobody knew used to hand dig these graves. Eventually he was given the name A. Bookbinder because of the work he did at the hospital of rebinding books. Old Book, as he was affectionately called by the doctors and nurses of the asylum, was in the habit of laying his shovel aside as they interred a body and he would begin crying profusely and wailing aloud for the deceased as he leaned against this old elm tree. The day eventually came when Old Book himself died and was laid to rest. As they lowered the casket into the grave the multitude standing by in reverent silence saw an apparition suddenly appear leaning against the old elm … it was wailing. Over the years many people have claimed to hear the sound of someone wailing when visiting the graveyard. Old Book is still crying for the hapless people buried here.
'Ok who ordered the plain grasshopper and who ordered the extra crispy.'
Dad got wary of the dueling siblings when he arrived with the food order so decided to bring a double order. It didn't work out because despite several attempts he could not manage to keep the second hopper in his mouth and deliver the first hopper. the youngsters were not adept enough at grabbing the insect from the host's mouth, dad had to literally jam it into the throat of the little ones before they could eat it. So end of the tale, he dropped the first hopper and turned to watch it fall below before returning and delivering the second hopper - leaving the other one wailing. The moral of the story, something about two birds in the bush which they invented in the first place.
Samsung NX1 & Helios 44-2 - 58mm f/2
10mm Macro Tube | Wide Open | Manual Focus | Available Light | Handheld
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I've struggled with these falls in the past, and as I was in the area I thought I would give thme another go. These are the Wailing Widow Falls near Unapool and are quite accessible as they are only a short distance off the main road north from Ullapool.
However, try as I might I couldn't get a shot I was happy with. This time round I tried various filters and exposures but still not right. So, having looked around at what other people were up to on Flickr, I thought I would try a high contrast B&W and also change the format to a square.
See what you think.
Photo information:
Film type: 135.
Film name: Fomapan 100@200.
Developer: D-76.
Developer dilution: 1+3.
Developing time: 18'30".
Filter(s) used: no.
Scanner manufacturer: Epson.
Scanner model: Perfection V550 Photo.
One of Scotland's most stunning natural waterfalls, the Wailing Widow Falls has a fifty-foot-high drop down from Loch na Gainmhich.
Those who know the 'photographer' me, know that I am not put off by days that are tipping down with rain, I just go looking for more water, in the way of waterfalls! 😁
The spectacular Wailing Widow falls is fed from Loch na Gainmhich and can be viewed from above or below, given the rain situation I opted for below. It is regarded by some as Scotlands most beautiful waterfall, I am not so sure about that myself but I'll let you decide.
These beautiful falls hiding on the burn that runs out of Loch Gainmhich, are quite impressive even when there isnt much water on them, like here. The falls are located just off the A894 about half way between Loch Assynt and the Kylesku Bridge. They are reached by a rough track through a narrow gorge from a small parking space beside the bend in the road. Its easier to find if travelling north as you pass the loch first then the road descends through a couple of tight turns. Not visible from the road.
This was the last stop Steve and I made on our late October trip north.
We have stopped here a few times over the years when travelling this road and, as Steve has mentioned on his photo, the gorge that leads you to the falls has been ruined by the amount of people trampling through to see the magnificent view. The banks of the burn are bare of vegetation in many places replaced by pools of mud and falls of scree where it has been undermined or climbed upon.
Explore 11/11/2022 No. 115
The magnificent Wailing Widows waterfall near Kylesku, NW Scotland, One of the most dramatic and impressive falls in the UK. Sadly there are more than necessary wailing widows and widowers in our country today because of this governments failure to protect us early enough! Be Safe, Be Well.
A stunning but well hidden falls on the far north west coast of Scotland . You walk in though a gorge for approx 1/2 klm and at the far end are the falls
Get Up, Stand Up
Bob Marley and The Wailers
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: don't give up the fight!
Preacher man, don't tell me,
Heaven is under the earth.
I know you don't know
What life is really worth.
It's not all that glitters is gold;
'Alf the story has never been told:
So now you see the light, eh!
Stand up for your rights. come on!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: don't give up the fight!
Most people think,
Great god will come from the skies,
Take away everything
And make everybody feel high.
But if you know what life is worth,
You will look for yours on earth:
And now you see the light,
You stand up for your rights, jah!
Get up, stand up! (jah, jah!)
Stand up for your rights! (oh-hoo!)
This man is praying by the wall for days and not moving theres pigeon feices all over his hat and coat from the pigeons that sit on the wall above him.