This is Ahmed

Ahmed's dream is to see Israel wiped off the face of the map. With dark eyes, he stares out across a sea of men yelling "Praise Allah".

Ahmed is currently attending a Hezbollah rally in Paris, holding a poster of a burned Palastinian child.

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demerson says:

Wow. You need to quit your current job and become a photo jouranlist full time. Your images and stories are amazing.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

:Evan: says:

That's a very intense stare! The commotion going on around him is excellently captured as well! Congrats.....

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Alida's Photos says:

Interesting face and you captured the look of the times. Great job.
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesus Guzman-Moya says:

Awesome portrait!

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

s h u b h i says:

lovely potrait...
it speaks for itself.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ZhengHe says:

It's also worth noting that many Israeli PMs have had the dream of wiping Palestine off the map, and sadly it seems they have largely succeeded. Curiously, many people seem oblivious to these sentiments, though they are all too aware of extreme statements from the other side.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

LynchburgVirginia says:

An excellent photograph with poignant thoughts. Great image.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

dee_r says:

beautiful portrait of a face with character.
poignant sentiment....

you are quite talented as a photographer.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

© photosbyiman.com says:

i love it. love the look on his face. love the colors. the details. the subject.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Heaven`s Gate (John) says:

fantastic portrait, a quite stunning photo !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Britta's world of photos says:

Great expression on Ahmed's face.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

Another interestingness portrait
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

pixelsnap says:

Good on the fly portrait. In the moment!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Bigbird3 says:

I weep at the sight of Lebanon being destroyed. I weep at Israelis being attacked by suicide bombers. I have both Lebanese and Israeli Flickr contacts. We comment on each others photos, we look at each others world. We have a lot in common!!!!

ps Great portrait
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Hans van Reenen says:

Great photodocument.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

tim_kaiser [deleted] says:

what an amazing picture! wow!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoToasty says:

Extremely interesting portrait. You can see sadness in his eyes.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

MatthewPHX says:

Wow, what a story. Great photo.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

kasmil says:

fantastic!! great face and done:)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Saul GM says:

WOW Great portrait!!!!

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ajpme_org says:

Americans for a Just Peace in the Middle East
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

shapeshift says:

great stuff trey.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Great HDR persona.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks mate :) No HDR in this one, however... Ancient chinese filter trick... :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

very intense shot
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

CORpicX [deleted] says:

wow, great portrait! Really well done!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

francesDre says:

incredible portrait. wonderful facial details and colors. background sets the scene well.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Durotriges says:

Excellent photojournalism - a very powerful image! :-)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jam-L says:

grat work i have one pic of ahmed i think the same day

Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

joepomata says:

Wow! His face is full of experiences! You captured him so well!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

Yeah Trey
your picture in 3° position in explore flickr.com/explore/interesting/2006/07/23/
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

SusanneG says:

Great.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

nilgun erzik says:

wow wow wow
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Fin_Photo says:

cool shot
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

DELPHINES says:

Great shot !
Your work are sooo amazing !
:D
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Bradley E. Bauer says:

Did you use the Draganizer technique?
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks all... It did make the front page in the always-confusing interestingness formula.

Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

No no confusing , thi's is very interestingness : )))))
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur says:

Sometimes it deserves it, then bravo to the "formula" ;)

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

agedsenator says:

Perfect fotoreporter portrait
it seems an image of war in Israel
great job
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

IbrahimZen says:

Great shot!!! and wonderful colors... cheers
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Vít Hassan says:

This is excellent portrait!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ancher says:

A powerful portrait - strong character, clever, reserved - the way he poses for the shot - I love the skin tone on the picture, looks almost modified to me! And good description - I like when things are put in context.
Thanks.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

Ohhhh, this is a very genial portrait! I love the tones in this one
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

bscheller says:

good use of post-processing.

it's quite sad that hate goes along this way, and continues to manifest itself...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

shapeshift says:

trey... i blogged you again to blogs.newamericamedia.org/photo-of-the-day/. this is an amazing shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ciemor says:

Congratulations Trey! Outstanding work.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

danydrs72 says:

Another wonderfull portrait!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Maris says:

Inpressive shot, a face that tells books. good work.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

JC says:

Relaxed, confident and powerful portrait!! Great shot!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

juliann L says:

Sad that such a beautiful human being can have such an ugly heart
great photo
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

JohannRela says:

Incredible shot!!!
One of the best I have seen in FLICKR !!

Congrat!!!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur says:

Merci...

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ajpme_org says:

Yes, it is sad that hate continues to manifest itself in the Israel/Palestine conflict. This goes for both sides of the equation:
"Terrorism began at Deir Yassin"

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ajpme_org says:

You really shouldn't be surprised that he didn't punch you in the face while you sang the Star Spangled Banner while taking his photo. Even in the refugee camps of Palestine where Israel blocks Palestinians from receiving a good education, you'll find that those refugees happen to be acutely aware of international politics surrounding the Israel/Palesine issue. While most of them are extremely angry at U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine, they are able to differentiate between the ignorance of the misinformed American public, and the policy-makers.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Pierre-Elie de Pibrac says:

Great we can see so much histiry in is eyes. Well Done. if yoy like photojournalisme go ahead!!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks for all the great comments...!

And to you ajpme: No no... I was just kidding... I often add humor to my blog posts. There is NO WAY I would hum the Star Spangled Banner in front of this guy... just like I wouldn't be wearing a T-Shirt that says, "I think Jews are Totally Rad".
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

-sel says:

great journalistic shot... wow.
the press is waiting

and good use of ancient chinese photoshop filter ;)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

lawatha says:

Congratulations Trey! This image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's most interesting photos for 23 July 2006. (It is/or was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

slikamoe says:

this picture shows an interesting charachter
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

dlemieux says:

very powerful
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks all.

Sorry about deleting that one post - I don't really want pictures of dead children in my threads... sure you understand.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ZhengHe says:

I understand all too well, but there's a reason I posted it here. If you are going to talk about Ahmed's "dream to wipe Israel off the map", they you should explain why he has that dream (if he really does), and also show that Israel doesn't just dream of wiping Arabs off the map, it has worked very hard for decades to make it a reality. Otherwise you just perpetuate the false idea that Arabs irrationally hate Jews simply because they are Jews.

Anyhow, here is the link to the censored photos, posted on the blog of a prominent and well-regarded Carnegie human rights activist. Hopefully SiC will not delete this, as people can choose whether to go to that page or not before seeing the photos.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

weef kichards says:

I cannot agree more with ZhengHe...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

isaacraney [deleted] says:

very nice, great shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

akshaydavis says:

Great portrait. I love the tones in his face.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

K.Costin Photography says:

that's quite a story to follow such a striking photo. Fantastic job!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

•°o.O FottY O.o°• [deleted] says:

great portrait. May we see Peace in our days
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

MartyPG13 says:

Fantastic portait - what a character.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mykl mabalay says:

great capture of a strong image!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

a moment captured says:

Great capture indeed but i dont understand. On your blog you say you dont know his name or his dream- Yet here he has a name and a very violent dream.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

I think you have the two confused; I am consistent between my blog and here. This guy below is the one whose name I don't know:

Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

a moment captured says:

Apologies, the page didnt load correctly my end. I clicked on the link you have to your blog under the shot of Ahmed and the first thing i saw was "he would not tell me his name etc" and i assumed i was going straight to the shot of Ahmed. Sorry bout the misunderstanding. I was wrong.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Hehe don't worry about it... We all get confused with all the Israelis and Palestinians runnin' around.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

illuhstrayshuns says:

Awesome to say the least. Photojournalism worthy indeed!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

bluesphere says:

nice
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

FLZ says:

fantastic portrait...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ponders says:

I'd just like to say that I thoroughly agree with dee_r when he says above that "you are quite talented as a photographer". This is, of course, in the same way that the Pope is 'quite a religious man' and Angelina Jolie, 'quite an attractive woman'.

Brilliant portrait.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Z0rk says:

Keeping aside the controversy that this photograph is surrounded with let me just say - it's a wonderful portrait of a man with a determination (borne out of hatred though it maybe!) written all over his face. Great capture of a rare expression. You have done a great job - again as always!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

visithra says:

amazing shot
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Or Hiltch says:

Beautiful portrait. Shame about the hate these people have for each other.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

A fabulous portrait illustrating the rebel in him, with all good reason.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Flying Fin says:

I agree with demerson - you could easily enter into, and succeed at, photo journalism! Or most other forms of photography for that matter. Impressive yet again.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

butterflyinbabylon says:

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Baruda says:

!!!!!!!great!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jonathan Harel says:

I've added this image to my favorites list, as a reminder (not that I really need one) that there are people (if you can call them that) that want to see me dead without even knowning me in person.

It is a great image, he is so sumg, sure of himself. That litle smirk and crazy eyes.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Jamziz20 says:

Jonathan Harel, it is terrible that people want to see Israel destoryed, but not nearly as terrible as the attrocities being committed by the Israeli army today. I don't condone either sides actions, but I will never overlook the disproportiante crimes being committed against the other. You know what disproportion I speak of.

Anyways, I absoloutly love the photo, fantastic portrait, has alot of character and emotion attached to it. His expression is priceless. Great photo.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Slimeface says:

I've recently come upon your stream of people shots and love your images and your stories! Quality work.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Nihihiro & Shihiro says:

A wonderful portrait!

Love the details

feliz navidad
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

kristensenlasse says:

Veri nice colors and sharpness
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

raceronthesea says:

Favorite picture on flickr so far...
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ryran says:

Damn. Extremely intense. Masterfully done.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

dbenisrael says:

great shot, but i have to say that would like to punch this guy in the face
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicki Nucki Erdbeereis says:

It is an incredible picture -- Violence has never been the answer, there needs to be an effort for real and peaceful solutions rather than the insolent abuse of powers by people who have more money than good sense. From these people I don't ever want to hear another word about the abuse of poor jews, I have seen with my own eyes what they do to innocent mothers and their children.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

dbenisrael says:

"What they do to innocent mothers and their children" I am glad that you are categorizng all the jews in the world, into one title as "they". What you have said here is very reminicent of what was said by Hitler, Stalin, and all the other Anti Semitic nuts for the last 2,000 years. I hope for your sake that you do not categorize other ethnic groups as "they".

For someone who is trying to be righteous you sound more like a bigot.

And dont worry about the "poor Jews" we can take care of ourselves without idiotic and arrogant comments by NICKI NUCKI people who are to busy worrying about the poor Arab Muslims to notice that there are Billions of people in the world who dont have the Freedom of speech and Religon.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicki Nucki Erdbeereis says:

I'm sure the jews are not categorizing when they throw BOMBS into hospitals, when they fire bomb little children, burning innocent lives -- because, "they" are not wholesome little jewish children.
Rather than worrying about the billions of people in the world, maybe you should invest some energy in educating yourself on what life is meant to be, rather than what some powerhungry pinheads tell you life should be centered around. Good luck with that.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

lilgreentreefrog1(Exhibition on now at Forum 28) says:

very very powerful capture
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

SMGallery (MooreandCruz.com) says:

Amazing portrait! Once again I love the descriptions! I just started to do that myself!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Obummer says:

He's wearing the icon of terror. Interesting photo.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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