The Church of the Nativity is a Catholic church in Bethelehem, on the traditional location of Jesus' birth. The actual church was built by the Byzantines in 339 AD; this photo was taken of a new addition that is much more recent than that.
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Church of the Nativity
The Church of the Nativity is a Catholic church in Bethelehem, on the traditional location of Jesus' birth. The actual church was built by the Byzantines in 339 AD; this photo was taken of a new addition that is much more recent than that.
Mount of Olives
Looking at the southern slope of the Mount of Olives. The tall tower to the right on the ridge is the Church of Ascension. Jerusalem is just over the hill.
The Bumble Bee of Golan Heights
I got lucky with this shot in the Golan Heights. I was taking a picture of the thistle plant and right as I pushed the shutter down te bumble bee flew into the frame! Perfect timing.
The Window Garden
This is a window in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem. The green watering can caught my attention.
Bedouin Donkey
Here is a patient little donkey waiting for someone to come ride him in the Judean Wilderness.
