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Description Back with my good friend, my favorite soul tree.
Seems to me everybody should know how to find it, after all, we must all search for our soul (even if we never lost it).

So,
First, make sure you are in Israel.
Beware of watching the news, you won’t believe all the shit that goes on here...

Now, drive to Jerusalem, but don't enter the holy city.
As the case in many holy places, the true sanctity is really outside.
Now, turn left, just before entering Jerusalem, heading to the Dead Sea.
It's a long drive so make sure you have enough water, and the car air condition works.
Now, and this is important! Don't (and I repeat - Don't) stop along the way to buy Beigale (a kind of a pretzel). You will regret it later...

Keep driving. The road will descent and you will see signs showing you the height of the place you’re passing from sea level. Soon you will reach the lowest place in the world! (-432 meters)

As soon as you pass sea level you will see a Big camel standing at the side of the road. He is always there.
They say he will never die, and never stand anywhere else. If you want see him, know this is the apocalypse.

Ok, you reached the Dead Sea, turn right, driving south.
You will pass some ruins on your left, and later on "Kibutz Kalia" on your right, where the kumeran caves are located [link]
Keep going for another 30 kilometers, and you will reach a check up post of IDF (safety check).
Be polite and say that you love Israel and "Yalla Beitar" (Don't ask...)

Break left into a dirt track heading towards the Dead Sea water. And drive safely. You drive for as long as the road lets you, and stop your car (believe me, you don't want to get stuck there). Get out of the car, and be sure to leave it locked. Don't be fooled that there is no one around. You can try me on this.

Walk about 500 meters south and you should see this beauty in the distance. Walk carefully, or the muse will disappear.

If you get there, know that the journey itself, is the soul you wanted to find.

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I updated the file, getting rid of some of the noise and updating the frame to my current style.
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Comments: 998

krenum [2015-01-24 17:09:01 +0000 UTC]

That's Incredible! 

Great work!

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sweetymimy22 [2014-05-24 12:40:02 +0000 UTC]

i like the clouds

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sweetymimy22 In reply to sweetymimy22 [2014-05-24 12:42:21 +0000 UTC]

and the sky is also cool too

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Chazagirl [2013-11-15 01:29:11 +0000 UTC]

Exquisite work!!

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TreyBearArt14 [2013-08-23 04:03:45 +0000 UTC]

Love It!

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G-4b [2013-07-09 04:07:14 +0000 UTC]

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erene [2012-09-29 12:47:48 +0000 UTC]

Amazing colours, great composition!

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colordance [2012-04-02 12:15:58 +0000 UTC]

The symbolism coupled with the described journey nearly brought me to tears. Keep up the good work.

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NikolaiAleksandrov [2012-01-12 13:22:00 +0000 UTC]

Great work )

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draganmar [2011-12-18 15:42:37 +0000 UTC]

GREAT

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MelancholyWord [2011-08-11 08:08:23 +0000 UTC]

just WOW !

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Fabtastic101 [2011-06-06 15:47:13 +0000 UTC]

a sole survivour with odds against it and yet it lives. Love the colour contrast in this

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AHumrich92 [2011-04-22 20:04:30 +0000 UTC]

Very lovely. So many colors!

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coby111 [2011-03-01 23:11:25 +0000 UTC]

When I think of great photography on dA, I think of this photo. I'm pretty sure this will be my all-time favorite photo for years and years.

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cronos690 [2011-01-23 10:34:02 +0000 UTC]

The color of the cloud spectacular

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Ewe84 [2011-01-23 07:25:25 +0000 UTC]

A M A Z I N G !!!

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Shaylee857 [2010-12-24 07:33:16 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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carajan22 [2010-12-22 20:38:36 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful indeed !!!

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atomicsharkdesign [2010-12-21 04:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Amazing shot!

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kevow [2010-11-15 15:44:19 +0000 UTC]

amazing ! good job

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zamaniack13 [2010-10-27 20:43:29 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome

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garentmoon [2010-09-01 17:11:58 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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twarl [2010-08-10 02:35:32 +0000 UTC]

its just so beautiful.. *thumbs up!*

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soulrevive [2010-08-05 14:56:30 +0000 UTC]

very nice!

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Experianza [2010-07-28 14:39:00 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful and it doesn't look extremely altered

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MostVarious [2010-07-20 17:23:39 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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Xmatrix17 [2010-07-12 19:26:58 +0000 UTC]

... ...

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MissEmeraldEyes [2010-07-03 14:44:00 +0000 UTC]

This is incredible ^^, :faints:

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bono35 [2010-06-29 14:42:07 +0000 UTC]

that is AWESOME!

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lordjahzeme [2010-06-26 13:47:14 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, what magnficient colours! How can the clouds manage to look that exotic?
About your directions.... Are they accurate? I might actually go and find this thing if i go to Israel.

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ricardopires [2010-06-23 20:24:58 +0000 UTC]

Love the colors = D

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reclusive-aesthetic [2010-06-13 15:06:49 +0000 UTC]

amazing shot ... the coloring in the sky is fantastic

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KTLamb [2010-05-27 19:29:04 +0000 UTC]

A really great picture, very evocative, the hues are superb, thanks for posting it, it still inspires 6 years on!

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ThatDamnWhiteGirl [2010-05-19 13:26:44 +0000 UTC]

You make me want to visit Israel so badly. You are a very very talented photographer

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GiannisRethymno [2010-04-26 10:39:54 +0000 UTC]

Awesome...Well done.

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fallenstaragony [2010-04-24 14:24:21 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, soooo beautiful.
i'm mesmerized/

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SuicideSunday [2010-04-15 14:11:02 +0000 UTC]

OMG this is just stunning.

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mihaizen [2010-04-04 11:41:26 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful color schema and well built framing in a very beautiful land.

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liquidozzwald [2010-04-02 21:40:42 +0000 UTC]

This is one of the most incredible shots I have ever seen. A smooth transition into an oblivious mind set that carries along an invaluable imagination. Sparking a sense of pure ecstasy and leaving a stoic embrace. A reminder of the true beauty of things to come, things to look forward to, things to remember, and many things to embrace. A vision of the true power of life and it's many rewards. In this moment this captures the very meaning of an unfinished life. It speaks true to the power within and grants the very essence of one's soul to lead itself to ingenuity, and perseverance. It cries get busy living or get busy dyeing.

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neoweb [2010-03-16 14:24:53 +0000 UTC]

Superb photo!

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rox14 [2010-03-15 17:02:05 +0000 UTC]

i like it!

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rymndb [2010-01-29 05:06:55 +0000 UTC]

breath taking shot

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oro-elui [2010-01-05 23:24:46 +0000 UTC]

wonderful work.

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lalisa-doniho [2010-01-05 13:27:01 +0000 UTC]

beautiful shot

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revengexx14 [2009-12-31 05:38:27 +0000 UTC]

Featured here [link] (let me know if you want it removed!)

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svenart [2009-12-28 00:55:55 +0000 UTC]

amazing image, Respect!!

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Animaiting101 [2009-12-27 20:26:21 +0000 UTC]

Hate or love him but this guy have some talent like noone else ive ever seen before.
Check him Out Its worth your valuble time.

[link]

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Animaiting101 [2009-12-20 14:21:12 +0000 UTC]

Hate or love him but this guy have some talent like noone else ive ever seen before.
Check him Out Its worth your valuble time.

[link]

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Kodi111 [2009-12-20 09:39:18 +0000 UTC]

I have to check if this tree is still there.
Great find by the way .

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Dhaundre [2009-12-02 15:05:45 +0000 UTC]

Perfect Colours! I love it!

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