Israel's History - a Picture a Day - Maison Bonfils' photographs

Israel's History - a Picture a Day (Beta)

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A Major 19th Century Photo Collection Rescued and Digitized by the British Library's Endangered Archives Program Posted: 24 Aug 2015 A preview of Bonfils' photographs Three thousand pictures taken by the Maison Bonfils photographers of Beirut from 1867 to the 1910s are part of the private Fouad Debbas collection in Beirut. Last year, the collection was digitized and posted online by the British Library's Endangered Archives Program.   We have posted several Bonfils' photographs in the past from the Library of Congress, Getty, and New York Public Library collections. But nowhere in the world has such an extensive collection of Bonfils' photographs been collected and made public.  We thank the Debbas family and Ms. Jody Butterworth, the curator of the British Library's Endangered Archives Programme, for their efforts.  We present here just a preview of this very important collection:  Jews praying at the "Wailing Wall" (Debbas Collection, British Library) Rachel's Tomb on the way to Bethlehem (Debbas Collection, British Library) Rachel's Tomb, not the village of Sanur Elsewhere in the Debbas Collection this picture is captioned "Village of Sanur in the modern-day West Bank." Obviously, it is another Bonfils photo of Rachel's Tomb.  The bustling Jaffa Gate outside of Jerusalem's Old City. The Hotel Fast was built in 1891. The photo was taken prior to 1898 when a breach was made in the wall for the German Emperor's carriages. (Debbas Collection, British Library) We plan to present more of the collection in coming weeks accompanied by our historical essays. Click on pictures to enlarge. Click on caption link to view the original.

Colorado Mountains - Photographs of Andy Cook

The beautiful photography of Andy Cook, 

from Colorado Springs, CO.

All of these scenes are from the 

Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Check these out: Andy Cook Photo Galleries

Andy Cook is a professional landscape and nature photographer based  in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Andy's an enthusiastic and gifted photographer who enjoys traveling  nd photographing the scenic beauty of the places he visits. As a photographer,  he has wonderful attention to detail in composition and technique. His flair for  the understated produces dynamic compositions from elements that others  generally pass by. Andy's photographs have been published in numerous magazines and  newspapers including National Audubon Society, Colorado Adventure,  5280 Magazine, and Colorado Vacation Planner. He has also sold images  to National Geographic, National Geographic Maps, Budweiser,  The Conservation Campaign, American National Bank, The Metropolitan Museum  of Art (NY) and more. His work also appears on calendars, postcards and  note cards and he has sold many prints to various individuals and institutions. His prints can be found on display at several galleries in Colorado. Do you need to hire an outdoor photographer? Do you have an assignment? Andy Cook is available. "...Andy Cook is one of Colorado's best outdoor photographers."  The Voice, Fort Collins, CO. "Best Nature Photographer: Andy Cook - In a region that's understandably  strong in nature photography, Cook stands out for his quality, his productivity  and his commitment to passing on everything he knows to aspiring photographers." The Gazette, Colorado Springs "...an array of eye-catching landscape scenes that would make any nature  lover homesick. The vivid colors and striking compositions of these wilderness  photographs prove just how accomplished a photographer Cook has become."  Colorado Springs Independent

Wild Olive Shoots

"But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches... remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you."

A grove of olive trees in Galilee. An olive tree can live a thousand years or more if not cut down. When it is cut down it will grow back from the stem. It gives beautiful oil, provides shade and reminds us of God's promise.

Photo by: Michael Shmidt-Photographer Artist 

Charlotte NC in March 2014 - birds, turtles, blooming trees, flowers, dogs and even a cat...

As I walked around the neighborhood and in the back yard, I took these photos with my Canon camera. We serve a very Creative God! His works are so wonderful and beautiful, to show His love for us and all His people.

Steve Martin, Love For His People

Charlotte, NC March 15, 2014