Dead Sea, Israel, 2012. Applying mud from the seabed. The inaccuracy of the Leica’s framelines make framing such a busy scene quite awkward at the best of times, however hopping up and down on the scorching muddy ground while taking the photo also played its part. Leica M6, 35mm Hex, HP5+, X-Tol

Dead Sea, Israel, 2012.

Applying mud from the seabed. The inaccuracy of the Leica’s framelines make framing such a busy scene quite awkward at the best of times, however hopping up and down on the scorching muddy ground while taking the photo also played its part.

Leica M6, 35mm Hex, HP5+, X-Tol

Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, 2012. One that’s not on the blog as I wanted to keep the whole entry on Israel. Leica M6, 35mm Hex, HP5+, X-Tol

Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, 2012.

One that’s not on the blog as I wanted to keep the whole entry on Israel.

Leica M6, 35mm Hex, HP5+, X-Tol

Jerusalem, 2012. Daily life in the Old City. Leica M6, 35mm Hex, FP4+, X-Tol

Jerusalem, 2012.

Daily life in the Old City.

Leica M6, 35mm Hex, FP4+, X-Tol

Flying from Manchester to Tel Aviv, 2012. A young child stares out of the window with apparent wonderment. Leica M6, 35mm Hex, HP5+, X-Tol

Flying from Manchester to Tel Aviv, 2012.

A young child stares out of the window with apparent wonderment.

Leica M6, 35mm Hex, HP5+, X-Tol

Jaffa Road, Jerusalem, 2012. Lone child sat playing in the middle of the pavement. More on the Blog. Leica M6, 35mm Hex, HP5+, X-Tol

Jaffa Road, Jerusalem, 2012.

Lone child sat playing in the middle of the pavement. More on the Blog.

Leica M6, 35mm Hex, HP5+, X-Tol