THE CLOUDS THY CHARIOT
by Murray and Yael Bloom is a collaborative work of love by father and daughter.
The book has been in production since 2010. Yael considers this her lifetime passion project and has been editing her Father’s photographs of Israel spanning from 1968 to 2017. At its current state the book is 146 pgs of Murray’s archives of 2 1/4, 35mm b/w negatives and Kodachrome slides shot with his Rolleiflex 3.5, Mamiyaflex C33, Nikon F, Nikonos, Leica M4 and Leica CL.
Included in the book are Murray’s commentaries reflecting his memories and experiences, geological facts of Israel and the Middle East region, religious beliefs and customs of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic faiths. There are quotes from the Bible, New Testament and Koran, all researched by Murray.
Broken into three chapters: Everyday Life, Duty and Celebrations, Murray has tried to capture the heart of the Israeli people, its cultural diversity and divisions of Jewish, Christian, Islamic and Druze faiths all living together.
Content on site is a small selection from each chapter. Dates when commentary was written by Murray are documented. Images are low-resolution.