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Freelance Photographer.
Specializing in aviation and Air to Air photography and production.
Working mostly with the Israeli Air force.
Recently working on productions and consulting to other several Air-forces.
I'm open and willing to venture into any idea...
E-mail me at photo.xnir@gmail.com with any question you might have.

Also Love to document people, landscapes, urban and wildlife.

See my work also at: www.xnir.com

Buy my work at:
www.photoshelter.com/c/photostock-israel/gallery/Contribu...

If you need any of my photos that are not yet updated in the link, let me know.

Some of my publications include:

Sunday Times, Israeli Air Force and Israeli Air-Force Magazine, The Jerusalem Post, Society of Aeronautics, Aviation Week, Osprey publishing, "Globes": Israeli business daily, SAFO, "Israeli World Travel" Magazine (Masa Aher) "Bamahane" The official IDF Magazine and more.

*Do not use any of my images without my express permission in writing*
All images are © By: Nir Ben-Yosef, AKA: xnir *All rights reserved*.

Though my pages are loaded with military aviation action and Aircraft, it was created with the pure love for photography and Aviation.
War is not the answer. (But we will do all in our power to defend ourself)
Please avoid any political/religions comments.
Please avoid any overblown comment/stickers/invitation.
I appreciate any constructive comment.

Photos of xnir (8)

xnir's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,298)

Contacts (1,215)

arnekiel No real name given
Neil Dunridge Neil Dunridge
dkuttel Dan Kuttel
Rod.T. Rodrigo Teruszkin
Marine Attack... No real name given
TITAN 01 No real name given
35NW3 No real name given
360 Photography Mathieu Pouliot
martd1969 martin davenport
phantomfgr2 Peter Foster
lastpix.cz Last Pix
holtmark70 Mark Holt

Groups (50 50)

Aviation: Italian Typhoon 139 photos, 43 members
A.M.I. - Aeronautica Militare Italiana 2,064 photos, 109 members
Breitling Jet Team 804 photos, 121 members
Hungarian Air Force 1,176 photos, 44 members
Something Blue (Only Blue) 231,312 photos, 20,657 members
Night Lights 387,500 photos, 36,184 members
NASAJPL's I'm There: Lunar Eclipse Group 1,597 photos, 1,166 members
Lunar Eclipse June 15 2011 337 photos, 158 members
Air Ambulance 289 photos, 46 members
Extreme Aviation Quality 946 photos, 102 members
Aircraft Display on Pole, at a Stick or as Gateguard 1,033 photos, 93 members
Royal International Air Tattoo 2011 952 photos, 53 members
Topsides 1,799 photos, 106 members
Fly By Night 2,236 photos, 167 members
Air to Air 81 photos, 17 members
Birds of Israel 3,275 photos, 400 members
North American Aviation, Inc. 4,231 photos, 266 members
Israel weather and nature ישראל טבע ומזג אוויר 3,396 photos, 303 members
Birds Photos 796,193 photos, 38,016 members
The Wildlife Photography 76,929 photos, 7,325 members
Airbus A340 9,502 photos, 720 members
ALA 14 - 14th FW 756 photos, 90 members
Aviation Close Up! 4,632 photos, 173 members
McDonnell Douglas C-17 2,296 photos, 358 members
Soul of Budapest 1,467 photos, 375 members
Budapest, Hungary 31,190 photos, 3,147 members
Czech Air Force 390 photos, 44 members
Aero L-39 Albatros / L-159 Alca 606 photos, 87 members
The Art of Helicopters (military) 4,451 photos, 344 members
Kecskemét Airshow 487 photos, 29 members
Mil Mi 24 Hind Helicopter 358 photos, 53 members
Mikoyan MiG-29 862 photos, 160 members
Kecskemét Hungary 1,165 photos, 88 members
National Aerospace Week Contests! 5,790 photos, 341 members
Aviation Worldwide 43,442 photos, 520 members
Airshow Groundshot 1,528 photos, 88 members
The World By Air 32,632 photos, 559 members
Reconnaissance/EW Aircraft 1,112 photos, 95 members
Aviation Up Close 11,593 photos, 208 members
Airplanes with Kill Marks 806 photos, 82 members
Helicopters of the world 5,762 photos, 198 members
Bokeh and Bokeh (No People)散景世界 50,656 photos, 4,943 members
♥~♥birds♥~♥ 4,633 photos, 436 members
Naturally BLUE 4,300 photos, 607 members
Best of Wild Animals (WILD ANIMALS-Please re-READ rules) 12,137 photos, 1,206 members
Aircraft that need a BATH!! 331 photos, 63 members
Favorites: 300 751 photos, 280 members
Israel Archaeological Sites 554 photos, 58 members
An Apple A Day 1,487 photos, 511 members
Apple 54,745 photos, 11,713 members

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Testimonials (8)

apesara says:

"Perfect, precise, attentive to every detail. His photos are engaging, charming and technically perfect. Landscapes, people, reportage ... each photo has this style.
Simply Perfect."

20th February, 2010
Airwolfhound says:

"Nir is one of the more talented aviation photographers to be found within Flickr, and if truth be known, anywhere on the internet. His photography and editing skills are second to none and he always brings out the best of whatever he points his camera at.
He is a top bloke too, having spent RIAT 2009 with him. A good sense of humour, genuine, honest and I am priviledged to be able to call him a friend."

29th July, 2009
NGPhoto.biz says:

"I have the pleasure to know Nir personally over the last years, and I had some opportunities to take photo-sessions with him, shoulder to shoulder. He always managed to get better shots.

Among the small community of Aviation Photographers in Israel, Nir's in the Top-Three, and for me - he's the master."

19th October, 2008
Freelancer_Imaging says:

"I have keep a keen eye on Xnir's imagery over the past couple of years. His work is nothing short of perfection and inspirational. He is an exceptional example of just what one can accomplish in the very difficult world of Military Aviation Photography when one drives themselves. Especially since his subject matter is the most demanding air force in the world, the Hel HaAvir, or Israeli Air Force.

His other works, including Landscape, Nature and Portraiture are equally inspiring and worth study.

Indeed, Nir's level of work is a benchmark against which I measure myself and strive to attain."

2nd August, 2008
Savage Land Pictures says:

"I have seen some very impressive photo-streams here on flickr but the one from Nir Ben-Yosef (AKA xnir) is perhaps the most dramatic and extraordinary. He is a master photographer that has been granted the chance to photograph places and things most of us can only dream of. If you want to be inspired by great photography this is a must see photo-stream."

6th May, 2008
vector1771 (Hangar71.com / Aviationintel.com) says:

"It does not take to long to realize Xnir's work is some of finest out there. His coverage of the IAF in action is jaw dropping and offers an intimate view into the operations and equipment of the finest Air Force in the entire world. Keep up the great work Xnir and thanks for sharing your exciting experiences!"

13th April, 2008
BioArt says:

"Nir has the most fantastic ability to transport you through his artistic creations. His captures of aviation are unparalleled by any photographer, capturing sheer beauty and awesome power in the same frame. Your heart races as you admire each of his captures. He carries that talent over to all his photographic endeavors. There is no other photographer on Flickr whose photos I favorite more than those of Nir. We are all so lucky to have him as part of our community!!!"

25th January, 2008
clearskyphotography.com - Kris Klop says:

"xnir is a brilliant photographer. His access within the IAF makes for some astounding photographs. I've gained insight into a land which I never realized had so much beauty because of his keen eye. I check his photostream often for new photos because each one is a marvel in it's own right. I recommend you add xnir as a contact and follow along as his journey of photography continues. You shall not be disappointed. Keep up the great work Nir Ben-Yosef, AKA xnir...."

8th December, 2007