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Jerusalem at Sunset

By Nasim Mansurov 51 Comments
Last Updated On April 30, 2023

I am currently in Israel with a few very talented photographers from all over the world, thanks to a photography event organized by Vibe Israel. Although it has been pretty sunny today, two of us managed to get to the other side of Jerusalem and photograph it at sunset. While I have not had a chance to go through the images from today (we toured the city and walked over 15 miles!), I decided to share the last image I captured from the holy city, right after sunset:

Jerusalem at Sunset
GFX 50S + GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro @ 120mm, ISO 100, 1/8, f/8.0

Not much processing aside from basic tweaks in this particular image. Since my laptop could not cope with the massive panorama files I generated with the Fuji GFX 50S and the 120mm f/4 lens, I will have to stitch those when I get back home on my desktop PC. It was very windy shooting from the Mount of Olives area (that’s where I was to capture the view above), so the panorama was definitely a challenge. But I was able to get a couple of nice sequences in for a massive print. What a remarkable place to be in, absolutely breathtaking. So much history in this one small area.

I am planning to organize a photo walk next Friday in Tel Aviv and get a chance to meet our readers from Israel! I will post the announcement as soon as I can, but meanwhile, please let me know where would be the ideal place to meet and the best time. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

More to come!

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Nasim Mansurov is the author and founder of Photography Life, based out of Denver, Colorado. He is recognized as one of the leading educators in the photography industry, conducting workshops, producing educational videos and frequently writing content for Photography Life. You can follow him on Instagram and Facebook. Read more about Nasim here.

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Tuli
Tuli
June 8, 2017 9:03 pm

Israel is much, much, much more than Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv. It’s extremely narrow and misleading to call it “Israel”. You have not seen and have not even started to show Israel!

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John C
John C
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June 8, 2017 9:27 pm

Tuli, did you see this post: photographylife.com/what-…-in-israel

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Nasim Mansurov
Nasim Mansurov
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April 30, 2017 5:53 am

Guys, we will be meeting next Friday, May 5th on Levinsky Market.

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Paul David
Paul David
April 29, 2017 5:12 pm

I hope you continue to have a wonderful and safe trip.

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oded wagenstein
oded wagenstein
April 28, 2017 12:01 pm

Dear Nasim,
It was a true joy meeting you today in Tel Aviv and Jaffa.
Keep up your amazing work

O.W

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Sharon Leibel
Sharon Leibel
Reply to  oded wagenstein
April 28, 2017 12:09 pm

Oded it’s next week

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Nasim Mansurov
Nasim Mansurov
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Reply to  Sharon Leibel
April 28, 2017 2:55 pm

Sharon, yes, it is next week – Oded and I met today for something completely different :)

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Sharon
Sharon
Reply to  Nasim Mansurov
April 28, 2017 2:57 pm

Glad to hear, I almost got a little heart attack there :)
Looking forward for the time and place.

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Nasim Mansurov
Nasim Mansurov
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Reply to  oded wagenstein
April 28, 2017 2:54 pm

Oded, it was very nice to meet you too! Thank you for the warm welcome and advice. I had a blast!

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Sharon
Sharon
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April 28, 2017 2:55 pm

Nasim, isn’t that planned for next Friday? Did I miss it? :(

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Muhammad Omer
Muhammad Omer
April 27, 2017 7:41 pm

Im confused. Is Masjid Al Aqsa visible here? I cannot find it in the picture. If you visit the masjid Al Aqsa, please pray for all the troubles of the Muslim world.

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Mendy
Mendy
April 27, 2017 7:22 am

Nassim, I was just there last year for a few weeks. The street photography is amazing. Every morning I used to wake up before the rest of my family and spend a few hours taking photos.
Enjoy your trip! Looking forward to seeing your pictures!

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יהודה אלידע
יהודה אלידע
April 27, 2017 6:15 am

A gold dome will always catch the eye and steal the frame, but my POV is more humble. This picture was taken from the Bergman burial plot on the Mount of Olives where 7 generations of my forebears are resting (since 1835) though hardly in peace. None ever could find the time to admire the vista.

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Motti Bembaron
Motti Bembaron
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April 28, 2017 8:36 am

It is truly a beautiful spot. Unfortunately, most don’t make it there since there are so many spots to visit in Jerusalem.

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jean
jean
April 27, 2017 12:46 am

Pls let us know where and when we’re meeting on Friday (tomorrow?), Apr. 28 in Tel Aviv.

Thanks and looking forward to meeting you.

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Nasim Mansurov
Nasim Mansurov
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Reply to  jean
April 27, 2017 1:35 am

Jean, it is not tomorrow – it is next Friday :)

I will post the location as soon as I can! Heading to the red sea to swim with dolphins today. Very excited!

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Sharon
Sharon
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April 27, 2017 1:40 am

Great Nassim. We have the Memorial day on Monday, Independance day on Teusday.
There are great places in Tel Aviv to shoot: Jaffa, The Jaffa coast line with the view to Tel Aviv, “Neve Zedek” in Tel Aviv near Jaffa, Etc.
Just let us know the time and place and I’ll be excited to meet you!

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Waldemar
Waldemar
Reply to  Nasim Mansurov
April 27, 2017 8:52 pm

Nasim, People, you, are HAPPY in places we are …NOT! Enjoy!

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Waldemar
Waldemar
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April 27, 2017 8:54 pm

Small correction to my comment above:
Here it is:
People are HAPPY in places they are …NOT! Enjoy!

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ido
ido
April 26, 2017 10:20 pm

It is great news that you are visiting here. the old clock tower in jaffa (in south tel aviv) is a great meeting point and a great location to explore old jaffa and the modern sea shore of Tel Aviv
cheers

Ido

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Ori
Ori
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April 26, 2017 11:46 pm

but there is no parking for locals, its a mess on a friday :)

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Ron
Ron
April 26, 2017 8:26 pm

Thank you Nasim. Thank you. Would love to see some more images like this!

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