Palm Sunday in Jerusalem

There is so much to process on a visit to Israel and the occupied territories. Today in Jerusalem was no exception. We witnessed scenes of joy and scenes of harassment and distress.

The procession was described by the 'Bishop' of the holy land as a 'beautiful bath of Christian joy despite all of our problems"

I couldn't possibly disagree.

[marie]

What a cool picture! Did you take this out of a building? So many people, I guess, I would have felt a little confined.

[Kas]

What an amazing experience Helen. Good and bad. That is an incredible and powerful image you have shared.

[Maggiemae]

I would have thought there would be a donkey or two around! So many people celebrating! I'm sure they would know why!

[KWind]

Wow... so many people! What an experience it must have been!

[Jorlam]

Whoa, i cannot imagine the surge of emotion this display could bring about.. i love that so many faces are looking upwards, so you get faces not tops of heads.. love the myriad colours too.. a fabulous emotionally charged image..

[Domenico Dodaro]

An intense scene! Personally, I would have filled the frame only with the crowd, but it's powerful as is!

[Kahsia]

You have certainly gathered the image in that photo.

[Jane Martin]

Wow! Looks like an amazing experience!

[Babs]

A very powerful image, such a great sea of faces.

[Cherrill]

wow! What an experience. Going to the Holy Land has always been a wish but I do worry about the situation out there. And there's me going to Morocco and Turkey this year!! fav

[Helen]

Amazing image, Fav

[Ann H. LeFevre]

That would be an exciting event to be a part of- although I think my favorite place was the Sea of Galilee.

[Gayle]

Such a powerful image, Helen! This must have been an amazing experience for you.