18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Woman soldier with her gun at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel
The Western Wall is an ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. A colourful mix of devout Jewish believers, pilgrims and tourists visit this holy place. Among people involved in prayers, religious celebrations and party-like gatherings, there was a group of woman soldiers saluting and taking group photos. Not being used to female soldiers in a battle suit, I wanted to capture the perceived contrast between manicured fingernails and a shot gun.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 12.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
Photo Location: | Jerusalem, Israel |
Copyright: | © Ralf Steinberger |