Hi Leo, enjoyed your photos thanks for sharing places I would never see,great work putting it all together! Take care..Kathie..

said kbwilliams 17 days ago

Leon, Over the course of time you unfold another layer of yourself through your wonderful photojournalism. Well done..Jules

said jules572 18 days ago

Glad this album appeared in Friends boxes, you tell life as it was in no uncertain terms with your camera Leon. Well done, I just hope all these children are happy young men and women today, safe where ever they are. Hugs, Shirley

said sjhpumpkin 19 days ago

Dearest Leo, it is such a great album, a real chapter in history...Even if some of the WS friends haven't been to this magical place, I am sure that it has some meaning to every person with every belief...It is such a great shame that such a beautiful area (the whole of the Middle East) house people that don't get on and fight constantely....Let's hope that peace will arrive one day and we can all enjoy this beauty. Thank you so much for sharing this album and for stirring emotions and memories....Hugs vivien

said vivien313 7 months 13 days ago

Hi Leo.This is a magnificient album congratulation.Thank for sharing.Giampi/Italy

said pampipimpi 2008.08.11 at 04:22:43 PDT

Oh my goodness Leon! Thank you ever so much!!! Your pics capturing a moment in time has ignited emotions deep in my soul. I was in Dahab in 1981-82 and you took me right back there. My camera was lost shortly after I left the desert in 1982 and I have not seen a picture of place since. I have longed to see a picture of Dahab when it was an oasis before becoming the city that it is today. I stayed in Dahab for 2 months. The hut I rented from the Bedouins was situated very close to The Crazy Camel Cafe (for those reading this, The Crazy Camel Cafe of 1982 that was owned by the French Family was not the same place as today's modern Crazy Camel Campground). I got to know the "Hippy Child" and "Hippy Children" in your photo. I distinctly remember the little boy's face but have since forgotten his name. I could not believe my eyes. For me, seeing the children again is better than any picture I could ever see of Dahab. I have told my friends stories of Dahab and the French Children. I could have never anticipated seeing a picture of them, let alone such a captivating image. If my memory is correct, I believe that since your pictures were taken, there has been an addition to the family with the arrival of a baby sister. She must have been about 2 years old at the time of my visit. Feel free to contact me if you would like to share some fond memories of the place and time or if you might have any additional photos. I would be ever so grateful and would love to see a photo of The Crazy Camel Cafe during its hay day if anyone might have such a shot. Leon, your photos touched my heart and I thank you so much for that. Wishing you the very best of everything. Esther.

said EstherToronto 2008.03.01 at 11:56:24 PST

let me congratulate you for being in Israel/(Palestine) and getting the wonderful opportunity of visiting Jerusalem (Al Quds) the city of all religions and cradle of history. wonderful Album.

said talalebrahim 2007.12.26 at 04:17:01 PST

Leon, it was such a pleasure going back in time in history. For me these pictures are a reminder of the news then when I was ploughing the seas. Like I mentioned, I have been round the world but never set foot in Israel. Your photos have taken me back in time and allowed me to visit part of Israel with you at that time. Regards from Paul in Ontario, Canada.

said paulchaperon100 2007.11.23 at 21:48:51 PST

Really love your album...I'm moved. Thanks for the great journey. Regards, Roxanne.

said wah211 2007.10.20 at 19:49:34 PDT

Looks like you had an amazing trip to Israel. Their lives are so different from ours in so many ways. Very thought provoking album and well done. Warm wishes. paula

said plegolas 2007.10.09 at 09:40:23 PDT

Thank you for this album also. Wonderful infroming pictures and even colored. A lot historic moments on everybody face. I think I got a new idea, how to do my next album....Thanks to you.

said meeli110 2007.08.15 at 23:09:32 PDT

This album is fascinating. I kept looking at the peopl and wondering where they are now and how life has changed for them. Thank you.

said khazlam 2007.06.18 at 09:09:29 PDT

Amazing to see what jewels are there to be discovered on Webshots. Leon - I have to say I just loved this album. Every picture tells a story! It's always great to find pictures that bring the past back alive; so I'm really grateful for everybody who goes through the effort of scanning in their old shots - and sharing them with the rest of us.

said bubbamcjump 2007.04.28 at 04:44:58 PDT

A very rich and intriguing album - each picture tells a unique story and give us an eternal look into this blink of the past.

said ManusHristov 2007.02.23 at 10:50:23 PST

In 1973, having just graduated from high school, two of my older brothers away, serving and surviving in Viet Nam, I was young, vivacious, curious about the world...at that time in my life other countries and cultures were fascination and intrigue, and I studied world history and language with a great passion I still hold...just testing my wings, exploring the mainland, and seeing life through the innocent eyes of a nine year old...I still do...and here with this collection I see at that moment of time and space, you exploring a culture with an apparent deep understanding, respect and affinity for the diversified landscape and peoples, submerging enough for a lasting impact and imprint in your life and the lives you touched for the difference you make, I am convinced they remember you as well. It is profoundly meaningful and moving to view the images here with this quality collection, and experience this great land and culture through your eyes and lens, Leon, a poet and a photographer is a good combination. It is real. Good onya ~ Sharon

said ourjrny 2007.02.21 at 10:39:10 PST

Happy Holidays Beam

said thebeamer 2006.12.17 at 11:54:02 PST

Hi man sorry for my comment. it's due that i watched a horror series those days in news where 60 persons are killed by the Israeli army thx to biwsiw that convinced me to do that have funn :)

said dzied206 2006.11.08 at 13:48:12 PST

Hi Leon, this is an album to contemplate. You transport me to what was a less complex time, only now I know how the story will unfold. Your studies of people are excellent. This is a great slice of history, and a beautiful document; well done, and thanks for giving us a chance to look back and contemplate. Cheers, Keith.

said magikeith 2006.10.27 at 04:32:46 PDT

Just realized something as I viewed this Leon...I always had friends of varying ages...and 3 of my closest friends, stayed in a Kibbutz as volunteers, twice in Israel! Years would have been...'79' to..'81' Funny...I had dream about one of the girls last night or probably wouldn't have remembered at all! Six degrees of seperation....wow. small world really.

said quirkyartist 2006.10.26 at 19:37:26 PDT

Leon...this album...like aging wine just seems to improve with time...such a slice of history! There's something to be said for the old ways of photography.It adds something rich, that is lost now with our slick perfect digital age. I really enjoyed this so much...as many others will to come. ~April

said quirkyartist 2006.10.26 at 09:44:07 PDT

Dear Leon. After my comment at this albom few months ago, here I"m again waching this wonderful taken piece of history I don"t have to wach only, but I was part of it. And again. Wondeful albom from most beautiful times to remember that to my sorrow I don"t have many photos of my .

said ranyaari100 2006.10.22 at 07:46:00 PDT

I just read Yair's comment and understand this album was featured. Congratulations! Well deserved. Also, I really want to thank you on your kind comment on my album

said tirza_h 2006.10.04 at 00:51:28 PDT

Hi Leon, This is a most beautiful album, i really enjoyed it. You manage to depict beautifully both scenery and people. You bring back very wonderful memories. Tirza

said tirza_h 2006.10.04 at 00:49:49 PDT

A treasure of an album. Jacques, Canada

said photoplo 2006.09.29 at 07:37:58 PDT

Leon, Haifa is blessed with both a university and a technion (which is also a university, but would like to call itself a technion). I am from the technion. You seem to have lots of friends with interesting stories. Take care, ti abbraccio, Orly

said orlyyahalom 2006.09.06 at 11:55:18 PDT

Leo:Mensaje de fecha 25 de Agosto, no ha entrado en mi guestbook.Lo leí en "view all guestbook", de casualidad. Gracias de todas maneras por tú atención. Saludos desde Chile. Liliana.

said floresta106100100 2006.08.27 at 08:53:58 PDT

Haunting images - beautiful and terrible at the same time. Great photography and excellent/timely subject. Thanks for putting this album up for public view. - Miss DeeAnne :)

said missdee101 2006.08.13 at 15:23:52 PDT

Hi Leon, Thank you for your warm words... Take care, Orly

said orlyyahalom 2006.07.31 at 10:30:29 PDT

Great photos, Leon! They are magic in some way... Thank you for sharing. Cheers. - Andrzej.

said akiejza 2006.07.20 at 23:08:15 PDT

What an interesting trip I've just had through Israel in the 70's. Marvellous album Leon, I've really enjoyed it! Kindest regards, Andy.

said andyedwards 2006.07.17 at 10:44:18 PDT

Hi Leon, This is a very interesting almum.Many great pisc. b/w ,color and history too. All in one. Great !!! (Danish) Siw from Spain. See U.

said biwsiw 2006.06.28 at 08:00:09 PDT

I am just passing by to say hello! But I had to see this great album once again. That's documentary which I enjoyed very much. Have a nice day Leon, regards from the other end of the world, Ramon.

said rastkast 2006.06.27 at 03:17:04 PDT

I was enticed to enjoy your shots too, as they are absolutely incredible. Any photo of you?

said orlyyahalom 2006.06.20 at 01:19:07 PDT

Dear friend Leon. I wached your photocards albom and L O V E D tham very much. Now I found this wonderful photo work of yours, and it brought me back to those days when I served the army as a reserve during the Yom-Kipur war In the African part of Egypt, and after 6 months when the African part was lefted, I was for few weeks in Sinai. I spent my time in Sharam-A-shech, traveling to Santa-Catarina and many more places. Thanks for bringing me back to those memorys. RAN

said ranyaari100 2006.06.17 at 01:40:26 PDT

hi Leon, thanks for visiting my sights ot Thailand album, this is a fantastic album. Loved the black and white pics, very dramatic. Thanks for sharing, regards Mike from Holland

said mikejc1 2006.06.17 at 00:07:01 PDT

Hello Leon, I've just been going through a few of your albums and wow ... you've captured so much more than just what the eye sees in your photos. Great photos! Also, thank you for visiting my Vietnam album - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Sharon, Brisbane Australia

said smath101 2006.05.31 at 01:45:03 PDT

I have wonderful memories of swimming here and little fish biting me the whole time.

said kozobarich 2006.05.30 at 05:42:20 PDT

Hi Leon, Now you are bringing back my memories! I was also mid seventies working as a volunteer in a kibbutz in Israel. Wow its just that time and your photos are telling me perfectly the story how it was. It was such a great time, thanks this is wonderful for me and it’s a pleasure to view all your photos from Israel. Take care, Joke

said _yoko12 2006.05.16 at 14:23:56 PDT

Hi, Another amazing album. Great photos. Thanks for sharing, Roza

said rozalia421 2006.05.14 at 20:30:14 PDT

Leon, your pictures bring a part of history back to life that many have tried to bury. Thanks. That Era changed my life and it needs to be remembered and the people that were there need to be honored for their sacrifice. Thanks again, Joe

said joegos 2006.05.08 at 18:48:18 PDT

Hi! I enjoyed very much viewing your album. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Finland, Merike

said lovejoy485 2006.04.10 at 22:24:07 PDT

Hi Leon, Thanks for your visit. Sorry, I didn't receive an email for your message so it took me a while to notice it. I don't know Amit Ron. I'm glad you liked my photos of Haifa. I only live here for 3 years but feel as if all my life has been here. Love this city. If you return for a visit, let me know and I'd invite you for an ice-cream. Best, Orly

said orlyyahalom 2006.03.27 at 14:30:51 PST

Hi Leon! I came across your album, and what a treasure it is! You have went into Israel so deeply, as dear Bella has expressed so well. Your collection is a fascinating time capsule. Thank you so much for sharing. Best wishes from Israel, Orly

said orlyyahalom 2006.03.09 at 10:50:53 PST

Really like the new photos you have just added...the camels, the church, the sunset especially the dome it is just brilliant. You have captured some wonderful images yet again, from a fellow grunt in Australia.

said waterl00 2006.02.14 at 02:09:35 PST

YOu have captured some amazing visual images here. So timeless. I love the way yOu have captured the sunset on the face and the pillars, beautifully framing the old and new of Jerusalem at sunset.

said poppy1812 2006.02.03 at 05:40:53 PST

Great album; thanks for sharing, Uwe.

said uwe50 2006.02.02 at 17:48:55 PST

Ciao Leon, These are Priceless Shots That Cover All Time & Distance of Israel & The Human Heart. Please Keep Posting Your Work so many People can learn so very much looking through your albums. Truth & Full Knowledge Disolves All Levels of Fear, including one's own:-). Bless You Leon, Bella. *Shalom*

said xxvxxsfaith 2006.01.28 at 21:27:41 PST

hi wonderful pics i enjoyed looking at them i hope you had a wonderful time. pls come and take a look at my albums and tell me what you think of them Shlomo(Rehovot,Israel)

said thewise000 2006.01.26 at 01:22:57 PST