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| 14/11/03 |
hello, hello, hello!
my boyfriend is british (lives in london) and we have had
a 2 1/2 year long distance relationship. that being said,
i am in london from time to time and have seen you in time
out there. in addition, i had seen a blurb on you in advocate
magazine. i am a big fan of photography and did some web searches
on you and found your website. you are an amazing photographer.
i am particularly interested in prints of the human face and
you seem to capture that very well in many of your prints.
you have a way of demonstrating the roughness, intimacy and
gentleness of your subjects all at once. of all your works,
i am most excited about your intimacy photos, where you attempt
(and succed in) to capture individuals in their most private
actions...in the bed, bathrroom. etc. i love them.
i am also a huge fan of your self-portraits/yellow screen
images. you allow us to peer into you, but only give us partial
glimpses that lead to wonder hat the rest of you is like.
you leave a great deal of imagination up to the viewer. for
me, that is both very satisfying and frustrating, as i can
make the rest of you into what i want while still having that
fleeting thought of "wonder what the rest of him is really
like. the self portrait/yellow screen prints are both haunting
and sensual as you are fragmented into many pieces but are
so beautiful that one derives a sexual charge from them.
well...enough about my feelings towards your art. all i can
say is that i love it and OH HOW I WISH I WAS YOUR FRIEND
AND COULD GET ONE OF THOSE DISCOUNTED PRINTS! maybe one day,
i guess.
your work is truly amazing. you ARE proud and you SHOULD
BE.
cheers and be good,vic j
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| 1/11/03 |
Dear Kobi:
Thank you for your prompt reply to my email, i am glad to hear
from you. Actually the way which I came to know your work through
is kind of interesting, as I used to live in San Francisco for
the past five years or so and before moving back to my native
Kuwait just a few months ago. I am not really very knowledegable
in art or Photography, and certianly wouldn't call myself a
"connaiseur" but I am always interested in artistic
endeavours espeically photography, and would often check out
galleries or exhbits that I come across whenever I have time.
The first time I saw your work was at a small gallery that I
used to frequent ob Sansome St. in the North Beach area, and
I recall it that your work caught my eye, but it wasn't until
I saw some of your photograhy along with information about your
books and website at a place called Atelier121 on Market St.
that I was really intrigued. I was intrigued and impressed not
only because of the somewhat uncommon subjects you have covered
such as homosexuality, but also because I thought here is someone
who seems very passionate about his work and your photography
seems to revolve around ideas and stories ad not just getting
a "pretty shot" (I hope this doesn't sound confusing!)
Anyhow since then I have checked your website numerous times
and subscribed to your newsletter.
Anyhow, sorry if I went on a bit of tangent there! But I thought
I will share my little story with you. By the way, I would like
to add that I am happy to hear from you too since you are an
Israeli. I have one Israeli friend in the US who I occasioanlly
hear from, and also a number of Jewish friends who have been
a valuable addition to my life. I am a strong believer in frienship
and creating bridges between all kinds of people, I feel this
is the best way for us as human beings to know and see each
other for who we really are and find out the truth beyond the
barriers of stereotypes and the zealotry that is out there.
I can't emphasize how strongly I feel about that, for example,
I would hate to be perceived as "anti-semite" or "suicide
bomber" simply because I am Arab or Muslim. This intercuItural
understanding is sometjhing I am very passionate about, as I
feel it can help us achieve what not politician, negotiaitions,
or accord can achieve. Oh gosh I think my email has gotten too
long, I apologise for that, so I guess I will wrap it up here!
But once again I am glad to hear from you, I really like your
work and wish you continued success and always interested in
what new projects you are involved in. In the meantime I hope
you are well and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,Resly
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| 26/5/03 |
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| 8/6/03 |
Hello Kobi, I love your site. the pictures catch a part of us
; at least me; and give a relaxing, soothing, and peace of mind
feeling. What I love in male body pics that the majority of
guys gave me the feeling that they were gays. There are many
handsome guys pics on the net, but rarely one of them give me
that feeling.
Qatar is very small country and its people are friendly. I'm
not a Qatari. I'm orginally from Sudan. Qatar is not different
than the other arab countries when it comes to gay life. Thereis
a gayscene here. There is a cruising areas for gays, 1 or 2
nightclubs requented by gays
on certain nights of the week. There are gay parties every now
and then, but the thing is here qatari gays don't mix a lot
with foreigner gays or at least till recently. Within the last
2 years a lot of things have changed here. For the example the
malls, the malls are always good place for cruising. In the
past wasn't easy to find any gay but now you can go anyday and
for sure you will find a gay. Plus, there are many goodlooking
horny guys here. Thanks again.
ali
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| 01/06/03 |
Dear Kobi shalom,
First I want to tell you that I thought your website was
really great! I really enjoyed looking at the photos that
you have taken. Actually I have seen your photo of ALON on
the cover of the Guide. I always thought that guy was very
very good looking. I actually found your web site by accident.
I always thought Israeli guys were very good looking. I went
on a cruise in May and one of our stops was in Key West, Florida.
I didnt know this but there are many israelis there (why I
dont know ).
Anyway I met this guy named Dani and I was so attracted to
him, it was like the heart started beating so fast. We got
to talk a little but I had to go fast because the ship was
leaving and we didnt exchange information. But I still keep
thinking about him. So after that I started to surf the net
for photos of Israeli men/boys. I didnt find one actually.
The only thing I found was a website with your book at Amazon.com.
I that I ordered. It still hasnt arrived :-(.
After that I searched under Kobi Israel and found your web
page. I really enjoyed your web page and I have to tell you
that you are really good looking. I liked your self portrait
page. I thought you were one of the models!. I am sure you
get a million of e-mails a day from millions of people around
the world. I just hope that at least you read my e-mail.
About me my name is Maher. Yes its an arabic name but I was
born in New York so my whole life is here. I am also gay so
I am sure you understand how that situation can be. I actually
have been to Israel twice and I remember when I was younger,
there was an israeli soldier and he was like the most beautiful
thing on earth but I didnt get a chance to take a picture.
Maybe when I get your book he will be in it :-). Anyway my
friend I hope everyting goes well for you. I would love to
hear from you. And maybe when the book arrives I can send
it to you and you can sign it for me. Take care and lehitra'ot.
Maher
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| 31/05/03 |
hi, you have a very nice
look, i'm a palestinian gay and i hope that there will be the
peace soon between us, what do u think about the palestinian
gays and do u do any action for them in israel cause they live
a difficult situation. i live now in france and i see the difference
between the 2 lives. i hope that i can see u soon in israel
i'm comming back in december or maybe here in france.
thanks
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| 1/3/03 |
Shalom Kobi, Just an email
to tell you how much I appreciate your work. Indeed, I think
that you're one of best photographers, especially in the field
of homo-erotic photography, as you capture men who aren't necessarily
muscular hunks, but who possess this inherent masculinity in
them. From the way they "behave" in the photos, I can sense
the homo-eroticism without the pornographic aspect. I've read
your biography as well and wonder where you are stationned currently:
would you still be in London ? I'm a student studying in France
and as a gay male who has done his military service (I'm not
French), I understand your fears and anxieties when you did
your military service. I had the same experiences, although
I must say that unlike Israel, my country is still rather homo-phobic
and as an example, the law on gay lovers being considered as
widowers doesn't exist and homosexuality is severely frowned
upon in the army. Congratulations once again for your photos
in which you show a magical touch and I look forward to your
publication in spring. Regards, Terence
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| 26/8/02 |
Dear Kobi, You are an evocator!
Your photographs have such grand beauty in their simplistic
nature. Your Art Projects were fascinating. I really enjoyed
the website (wonderful design) and feel like I have gotten to
know a sense of you from your work. It truly seemed a labor
of love, curiosity, passion, wonder and compassion. The work
is beautiful... and so are you - The Self Project and the Knowing/Self
Identity Installation. Thank you for sharing your work and joy
with us. Sincerely, Ryan
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| 24/8/02 |
Kobi, Your site must get
thousands of hits every day, and I'm not even sure if you're
even going to get this e-mail, but I wanted to let you know
how much supreme and unmistaken talent you have for capturing
emotion on camera. You have a way with capturing something very
pure and vivid, it's incredibly moving and touching. It was
actually nice too, as a gay male of Israeli descent, to see
other gay Israeli males being portrayed in such a fashion. You've
been blessed with an extraordinary gift, thank you for sharing
it with the world. Ron, Minnesota
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| 7/8/02 |
Shalom Kobi, I have to
tell you that upon finally reaching your web site I was surprised
to learn that not only is it filled with beautiful Israeli men,
but it is also one of the amazing products of the Internet.
The entire time I spent looking at your site upon my first visit,
I could not help but think of how wonderful it is that you have
such an amazing talent and you are able to show it to the world
via the Internet for anyone to see. My name is Jonathan, I'm
from New York City and I'm 19. I go to NYU. So I was at a bar
and some guy and I are talking and I tell him how I'm half Israeli
(my dad was born in Haifa) and he tells me about your site.
He says it's "Koh-bay" Israel. So I'm thinking Kobe, like the
Japanese city and I'm searching the Internet for god knows how
long for your site. It's impossible to find pictures of beautiful
Israeli men through yahoo.com just in case you were wondering.
Finally I went to a Hebrew search engine and found your site
through GayNation.com. I look forward to seeing more of your
articles and I look forward to seeing paper publication of your
material. I would just love to buy a book of your work and I'm
sure many, many others here in the States would love to as well.
I hope you are enjoying Europe! Be good! Jonathan
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| 5/8/02 |
Shalom Kobi! I have just spent a wonderful
rainy August afternoon browsing through your site. My only complaint
is...I can't reach out and touch the warm skin of the beautiful
men you have shown us, or inhale their scent, or feel those
arms wrapped around me (or mine around them, or ours around
each other), or hear the rich baritone of their voices rumbling
in their chests....sigh.... I have always been partial to dark-haired,
dark-eyed men (dark/salt&pepper buzzcut and blue eyes myself)
and to men who are innately masculine. While I can most certainly
appreciate -- even lust after -- men who are muscular and developed,
your men carry a more natural musclature about them. They appear
to be men one could see having coffee on a patio, or walking
down the street, their strong bodies gliding easily and with
true masculine grace as they wend their confident way along.
Like young panthers. Beautiful, vibrant, sexy, sensual, HOT
men!!! I especially loved the series of soldiers, Tiran is a
true Sabra! And the "hidden story" behind the group of soldiers
in the desert in various states of undress, jockstraps, and
lounging against their vehicles is tantalizing and very VERY
erotic! Alon Shalom is also a beautiful specimen of Israeli
manhood. I could almost feel his skin and smell his musky-peppery
scent! Thank you for displaying such a wonderful talent to us.
Stephen
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| 1/8/02 |
Kobi, You web site and photographs
were a beautiful surprise. Your technique and content make me
think and feel. I am an American living in Italy and moving
to Madrid with my boyfriend. Photography is one of my favorite
things to do but I have never pursued it as a career. You photograhs
and site make me think that photography as a career is something
I could achieve. Thank you! Ron
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| 12/7/02 |
I am a fan of your photography. I can
look at it for hours and never grow tired seeing the images.
They are so raw (meaning the basic nature of the male subject)
and yet pure in they way that they express this human nature.
You are a master at your art. Each and every image provokes
a different emotion, some external some are very private and
take place on deep internal plane for complete personal experience.
As a photographer my self, I just want to say thank you for
sharing your vision. Ron USA
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| 1/5/02 |
Shalom Kobi, I've been browsing your
web site for hours today and the more I see your work the more
I appreciate it. I love the atmospheres you create and the sudden
suggestive allure you can reveal through your pictures. I am
officially a fan of yours!! I can perceive a deep sense of smoothness
in your portraits and in each frame I capture a "foolish punctum"
which drives me crazy. There are few people in the world who
are capable of doing what you do......Fabio, Italy
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| 9/7/02 |
Dear Kobi, I am fascinated with your
site. I think it's wonderful and I enjoy the pictures of the
soldiers. Actually, that is how I came across your site: I was
surfing the Net for photos of Israeli men. You did not disappoint.
I love pictures of men, especially nude pictures. I live a world
away outside of Washington, DC and it is a joy to visit your
world. .... I hope to see more of your work and I hope to meet
you! Russell
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| 5/3/02 |
Hi my name is Paul, I am 24 and Iīm
a Environmental engeneering student knew your site by Bgay and
now I think itīs the best by he way wich mix photography,art
,lifestyle and the beauty of the male body.The photos are great!I
loved the story "shalom Alon". Iīve never tought that gay lifestyle
in Israel could be so modern and fashion!Itīs great!I hope I
will go there soon.I started to know israeli modern lifestyle
by the "Dana International" popularity .In your schedule you
have a trip to Lisbon.I live there!( but Iīm studing in a small
town in the north).Artists says that Lisbon has a special light
and charm.Have you ever been there?And the portuguese people
are special too (and good-looking!).By the way ,how is Alon?Is
he in USA?Itīs all for now .If you can tell me something.Bye!
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| 28/202 |
Hi Kobi, I just wanted to tell you
that I've recently visited your website and found myself spending
way too much time looking at all you images! You are very talented.
I was just in Cuba about a year and an half and your Cuban picture
brought back lots of memories of all the people I met and the
stories they tell, for that I thank you. I was just wonderinf
if you work in black and white. I took several black and whites
while in Cuba, which seem to keep Cuba suspended in time! I
am not an artist, I just enjoy seeing how other people look
at the world. Thank you for having this outlet out there free
of charge. Sincerely, Jose D. Najar Los Angeles CA
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| 1/2/02 |
Hi, Just wanted to say how much I enjoy
your site and especially your work. I am a keen amateur photographer,
but haven't been shooting as much footage as I should recently.
Your work is very inspirational, I love your colour work especially
the highly saturated images. I also like the simple way you
display your images through your site, one of these days I may
get around to putting more of my work on-line. I am a graphic
designer from Dublin and my site is at the URL below. Hope to
see more of your work online soon. Best Regards,Brian
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| 31/1/02 |
Hi Kobi... I have been a fan of your
work since I stumbled on your website about 2 years ago. I think
you are an amazing photographer and find your work immensely
inspiring...I've noticed you've been working on your site recently...it
is one of my favorites and visit it quite often for inspiration.
Thank you for sharing your work and visions through the internet.
Like the self portraits. Thats it...I won't keep you. I am in
Vancouver, Canada. Always... Rob
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| 22/5/01 |
Hello, Kobi!! I discovered you accidentally
while it navigated for internet, in the place "www.bgay.com."
And it was a wonderful discovery. They really impacted me the
images for you achieved. I felt a satisfaction that difficultly
can be contained in words. A good book can say that it allows
us to do with other well-known made eyes that it contributes
a new point of view. And a good picture, allows to feel in a
way new and different images that its could be vulgar or snub.
Your you give to these images Soul. I didn't want to know anything
about your personal history, for not being influenced by her.
Your life seems to be intense, your sure interior is it, because
its reflected in the passion contained in your pictures. Now,
in a next visit to your it paginates I will know something of
your biography. My name is Hugo, I am from Argentina. Do you
have references of my country, do you know it? I live in Mar
del Plata, a city with beaches on the Atlantic one, to 400 km
of our capital, Buenos Aires. Mar del Plata is very beautiful.
I would like to see it reflected in your eyes, in your pictures.
But... why not? ..., a hug and the best thing for you... Hugo
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| 22/5/01 |
Very nice Website! Photos?Good job.You
are excellent photographer.I was really impressed.My compiments,from
me only "Bravo" for your work and your talent. Definitly,your
photos is very interesting,you took are from real life,attractive,elegant,about
people,express love and sex,sexuality,with high quality. Good
luck in your travels,and keep up the good work.Take care about
yourself and enjoy.I wish you all the best in your career. Have
a nice day. Ciao.
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| 20/5/01 |
I really like your photos, I'm keeping
one for wallpaper on my computer, the picture of Venice a sepia
tone (the cafe scene with the waiter in the distance), strikingly
it reminds me of Paris. I've really studied all your pictures,
you have captured something in all of them, they are remarkably
great pieces of photography. When will you be expanding your
portfolio of photos on your web site, its almost like visiting
an art gallery. Will you be having a art gallery show in Toronto
in the future, it would sure be nice to see? Hope all is well
with you? Tim
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| 16/5/01 |
Hello Kobi, Just wanted to say that
you're work is very inspiring. I am here in Long Beach, CA and
have been a professional photographer for almost 20 years. I
have specialized in advertising product photography mostly,
but my passion is in photographing people. Of course, men especially.
I've been photographing male nudes and erotic stuff and am currently
pursuing that aspect of photography as well. I share a studio
with a friend of mine here in Long Beach... I was really inspired
by viewing your work on the MetroG site, especially the man
in the green field with the sprinkler. Your work looks as though
you have a distinct style, and it's quiet different from the
stereotypical gay photographer. Goodluck in your travels, and
keep up the good work. A fellow photographer on the west coast,
John
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| 16/5/01 |
Dear Kobi, by the usual surfing coincidence
I came across your site, and I have to tell you how much I liked
your photos. It is fascinating to see how you are able to transport
certain moods through your photos. Taking pictures myself I
know how difficult it is to capture the "spirit of the moment"
Some of your photos reminded me of certain situations - moments
when I felt lonely in a foreign city, situations where I felt
like being part of a surrealistic piece of art, and occations
where I felt just happy to be alive. Often enough I tried to
capture these moments with my camera - sometimes successfully,
but often enough it was impossible for me. I have to admitt
that after seeing your work I would be very curious to get to
know a bit more about you as a person. Of course I read your
biography and I also enjoyed to see some of your self-portraits,
but for me it would be really interesting to share a coffee
with you one day - and to talk to you in person. The personality
you express though your photos is defintly very interesting
... and - I would lie if I didn't admitt - you are also a very
attractive guy! :-) OK - maybe it is time to give a short introduction
about myself:.... So maybe there is a chance that one of your
many trips will lead you to Germany or Poland?! It would be
really great to meet one day! (BTW - In Mykonos last year we
missed each other just by 2 days ... what a pity! :-)) I am
sure you will receive many e-mails from fans of your website
- but if there is any chance, it would be really great to get
and stay in touch! Take good care about yourself Matthias
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| 12/5/01 |
i am a 17 year old guy from america...
and i just wanted to let you know that your work is beautiful...
it isn't sexual... but instead... it's sensual and it captures
the true essence of man... you are very talented... take care...
bye :)
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| 12/5/01 |
i just e-mailed you explaining how
you captured the essence of the male body... but after looking
at more of your work... i wanted to add that through photography...
you capture the essence of not only man... but also the essence
of the human spirit... by taking pictures... you show people
the world... you are awesome... bye :)
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| 12/5/01 |
hello kobi, i really like your images
depicting energy and movement in dance floors. i'm taking photography
at texas a&m university and would like some tips on how i can
achieve the environment. i mean the lights moving about the
space and the set up in your camera, is it double exposure?,
manual settings, oh and what kind of filnm do you use for those
low light situations. i appreciate your feedback. cheers, al
g
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| 11/5/01 |
Hi Kobi, I just wanted to send a short
note saying how intriguing your photos are. As a painter working
in San Francisco, I really appreciated your sense of color.
Yes it is wonderful to be surrounded by beautiful men, but the
realtionships between your subject and the manipulation of color
was very striking. You've got a good eye. I plan on visiting
your site often, just so see what is new. Take care and enjoy,
Paul
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| 7/5/01 |
Hi , congratulations, I love your work
, itīs joyfull , elegant , take simple things and turns its
in to a big subject , and the colors ... , well its very intense
like passion , and force , I like it , takes what world needs
today : entusiasm , hope , strength , beauty . Sincerely : Angel
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| 7/5/01 |
These images made a profound impression
on me with their sensitivity. They pour into you a rich cascade
of all that is good in life, all that is positive and pure.
Seeing two men in harmony with each other envelops you with
the sentiment of how beautiful such a union can be. You gave
my soul and mind a feeling of gentility and peace with your
camara lens and eye for that which is both 'real' and 'essential'.
Patrick Schang Lapabe-Goastat (Spain)
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| 3/5/01 |
Dear Sir, Your photography is splendid.
The photo of the Sunflowers with the majestic sky as a backdrop
truly moved me. The photo alone seemed to take me to a magical
place of beauty. Not since Van Gogh have sunflowers been paid
such a visual tribute. Thank you for sharing your work. I am
breathless from their power. Sincerely, Gary Evans
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| 3/5/01 |
I have not seen everything in your
website, but I like very much what I have seen so far. I was
really impressed. I will go back to it regularly to feast on
your photography and possibly to learn more about composing
my frames when i take my own photographs. As I gathered, you
also teaches digital photography. I will also be teaching photoshop
to college students starting June, 2001. I am presently preparing
my syllabus. I also hope to get a few tips from your website
or from you. More power to you. DAN
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| 30/4/01 |
Kobi, I viewed most of your photos
in your gallery, especially liked the intimate portraits you
shot of "the male body" ... the Parisian boy taking a shower
behind the blurred glass is very erotic. Your photos are very
real and they capture a true essence that can only be seen through
the photo lens... they are erotic, sexy, sensual, and tug at
your emotions and lift you . All your photos, really are very
good, I can aspire to such photos because I am an artist too.
Thanks for sharing them with me, they really do inspire me and
they are truly works of creative art and expression. Tim
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| 28/4/01 |
I have been literally gasping aloud
at the beauty of your work. What a gift! I am an image addict...
first thing in the morning, last thing at night, I seek an image
to feed my soul. It is, as I`m sure you know, so dificult to
respond verbally to the experience of anothers art. It usually
makes me quieter. But, being able to reach across the world
to you to express my gratitude is too much of a miracle to miss.
I am a choreographer, but I prefer to think of myself as an
image- maker. I began with an interest in your male photos,
treasures all, (especially three men in extreme intimacy), so
powerful in your sculptural eye, so intimate, and so true despite
the aesthetic control. I don`t have the nerve to send you an
image in return, though I have been surrounded by beautiful
people all my Life. Thank you for your generous offering . Sincerely,
David
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| 25/4/01 |
Since I see the photoes you took.
I find the world is colorful! Besides, I feel that your photoes
are not only nice but also kindly.They express every kind of
culture in the world. Oh!I forget to introduce myself. I live
in Taiwan. I am a student in the present. Very nice website!
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| 25/4/01 |
high Cobi: My name is Jaime Andr?s
Camargo. I am 27 years old, I live in Medell?n, Colombia and
I am photographer too. I want to tell you that you are a great
artist and excellent photographer. I like so much your portafolio.
I would like express other sensations about your photos, but
my english vocabulary is very limited. I just can do it with
this words: I CAN FEEL IN YOUR EYES THE DEEP SENSIBILITY OF
YOUR SOUL, THANKS FOR YOUR IMAGES. GOOD LUCK Jaime Andres.
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| 17/1/01 |
I must say the site is superb. I really
hope you finish the new photo book soon. You know what, I think
there is always a set of emotions associated with your photographs,
no matter it is sorrow, love or playful. I don't know how you
do this but you could capture emotions in your pictures and
my emotions are brought out when I see your photos. And I never
get tired looking at them. Too bad I don't have enough of money
to buy them :-( I particular like the partnership series. I
don't think anybody have captured the ordinary yet loving and
togetherness of a gay couple that well. Also after looking at
your photography, I start picking up taking pictures myself.
I know I would never be as good as you but I know I love it.
Thanks for inspiring my new hobby. I can talk about this forever
but I think I am really running out of space. Also I really
love the pictures you took with a yellow or green filter. They
are awesome. Take care and hope to hear from you. With love,
Sonny (US)
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| 16/1/01 |
Kobi Shalom Your photos and site are
a great inspiration. Although I have fantasized for may years
it is your site that opened my eyes to another world that really
looks great, freash and aesthetic. As a married man and kibbutznik
secretly making my way in this life-style, i benifit from your
talent. Thank you and shabbat shalom
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| 16/2/01 |
Kobi, I think your pictures are great.
Specially P044721 Where was it taken? I took photo 8, it was
a great experience. Well I stoped taking pictures because of
time, and now that I see your work it has help me to realize
of the beutiful art of photography. Its all for now . Chao,
Jaime
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| 10/2/01 |
Just a "Bonjour!" from Canada Keep
your heart for beauty and love! The best photos of life stay
alive in our hearts! B-man
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| 13/1/01 |
Dear Kobi, Just thought I'd write
to express my gratitude. I stumbled across your work today and
I really identified with it. The images are the type of photos
I take myself, though I feel yours are much stronger. Thank
you for sharing your beauty with me and the world. Take care
and good luck Andy Vice PS If you ever want to take some photos
in South Australia you have a place to stay!
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| 11/1/01 |
Dear Kobi, I've not yet found my life
partner...sometimes I wonder if I'm destined only to daydream.
With the "Partnership" series it's as if you took snapshots
of my daydreams. They capture what I wish my daily life would
be. I hope they are snapshots of my future. There are so many
other images of yours that I can relate to. One of my favorites
is the photo of the young couples kissing on Ponte Vecchio in
Florence, Italy. I lived in Florence for 6 years and know very
well the sights, sounds and smells that surrounded you while
you took that photo. I can also "feel" the images of Rome, Venice
and Greece, having been to those places myself several times.
Many of your memories are also mine. Thank you for sharing them
in a way that I am not able to. Riccardo - Arizona
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| 10/1/01 |
Shalom Kobi, I have to say it is so
essential to move someone with your work, to bring them to the
place(s)in your pictures.You 've done this ever so seductivly
in your photos.I am taken with emotion as I view your work(s).Please
don't think I'm being overdramatic in saying your talent is
unmatched, and at least, phenomeonal! Thank you so much for
putting passion in your craft.I am a photographer and know the
camera rarely can capture with such lush detail as with seen
with the human eye.You have managed to challenge & prevail over
the senses.Bravo,Bellisimo, Cheers,& encore un fois.Please keep
your heart in your work.Without it lies , no emotion ,passion,Or
desire. ===== Love and Thanx Eternal, W.Lee Moore PLUR
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| 9/1/01 |
Just had to write and tell you that
your homepage is the BEST i have ever come across your art is
so full of feeling that i just had to write and tell you what
a great job you have done i have been on for hours now looking
through the artwork Thank you very much for allowing the world
to see such great art and NOT charging regards Jerry from NSW
Australia
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| 8/1/01 |
Hi! I just wanted to say that your
site is really interesting. It's great, really... The photos
you took are from the real life. It expresses every single thaught
of the human being. I love the pictures of the night life. And
of course your photos :-) Congratulations! Hope to hear from
you to tell me about your new plans. I love to take pictures.
I am not professional! Good luck! By the way where do u live
now? See you later. James.
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| 8/1/01 |
Hi Kobi! I saw your URL and found it
very interesting, by the way, you're a very nice guy. I live
in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, I'm Russian. 24 yo. Interested in music,
gay-stuff and just enjoying my life. I have a friend. He's in
St. Petersburg now. If you wanna correspond, send me an e-mail.
Hugs, Igor.
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| 7/1/01 |
Hello, I saw your photos on the net
and I just want to say that they are really beautiful. the color,
lights shadows and subject matter are all superb. I hope I see
more of your work out in the world. thanks, Sugito Brooke, Bern,
Switzerland
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| 28/12/00 |
Hello Kobi! Iīm a guy from Sweden.....that
just have been taking a look at your site and I must say that
the pics are great. Itīs hard to specifie why I feel so, but
they are just living and colourful and "speaking". ....and to
see that the photografer was a reall hunk didnīt make the thing
wourse. You really look nice and your eyes was just as warm
that your pics was. Take care and keep on the good work. /Leif
Moller
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| 23/12/00 |
of lines to tell you I was very touched
by your website... Hi there, this is Steve, from Brussels. I
was just surfing around this morning and discovered you via
gay.com. I traveled your site and was very impressed. You ARE
an artist. I was moved (even had tears coming up... I'm not
too proud to admit it) by "Follow my heart" and "Partnership".
.In the first you captured these guys so good, but I also couild
feel the tension, the sensuality that must have been in the
air at those moments. "Partnership" is impressive too. Scenes
we all have known, sometimes, and maybe would like to experience
again. Just great! I'll be visiting your site more often. And
then just dream... Hey, keep on "capturing" (I don't know if
this is the right word, but you will understand) pure beauty.
And, be happy! Personal note: you are VERY attractive yourself!
and if, by any chance, you would decide to visit Brussels some
day (there are some beautiful places here in Belgium also),
just give me a sign, I will be happy to be your guide. Have
a nice day, and... a sparkling millenium! Ciao, Steve
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| 22/12/00 |
Dear Kobi Israel, What a delight to
visit your website. It is all top quality: the lay-out of the
website, that face of yours (to die for) and of course your
excellent photographic talent. Your pictures are incredibly
beautiful. I haven't seen all of them yet, I want to save some
for later, give it time for me to absorb them. It is too difficult
to describe what I think about them, they are too different
anyway to describe in a few lines. But they are wonderful, I'm
going to look for more of your work in print. Damn, I wish I
could make photos like that. I hope that I, and the whole world,
will get to know a great deal more about you. Thanks for sharing
your work. Theo Alaerts the Netherlands
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| 15/12/00 |
...I got your web address from a chat
line, there was a guy saying about it, about nice images we
could find...he was right!
I like them...really nice...
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| 14/12/00 |
Dear Kobi: I am astonished about your
amazing job. It is inconmesurable the sensibility you have to
catch the best moment, the best angle. It is like to see the
soul of the things. I was felt in love of you because your job
have fullfilled my stetic taste. Besides you are so handsome
that I will be dreaming about you. Don't be ofended because
of it but you are the human being that I ever dream to share
my life. Let me dream. Dreaming it doesnt cost nothing to nobody
ok? A warmfull hug for you from Mexico City Jos?
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| 14/12/00 |
Kobi, I was surfing the internet one
day last week and came across your site. I find that since my
discovery, I have gone back to it over and over again, enjoying
each photograph more each time. I have just started photography
as a hobby, but will use your work as an inspiration to just
do the best that I can. Someday, I can only hope that my work
comes close to yours. Thanks for the inspiration, Joshua :-)
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| 14/12/00 |
Mehamahot scel?...my compliments!
I liked your web site very much, the picture are really pleasant
and exciting, after other more pornographic, those like yours
are really intriguing they express love and sex, sexuality and
tenderness...really even your portrait is nice. But you know
I 've always claimed that israeli people are really very nice!
(maybe for that reason too I decided to learn hebrew ...) twice
I sat for picture once it was for a spot (or they said it was.)
and a second , but i was stiff even if they said nice things
about me! . Anyway I also like the other kind of picture you
take...when I 'll get more time I'll visit you web again, now
I wanted to tell you that, again...and lehitraot Dave
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| 14/12/00 |
Dear Kobi: I am astonished about your
amazing job. It is inconmesurable the sensibility > you have
to catch the best moment, the best angle. It is like to see
the > soul of the things. I was felt in love of you because
your job have > fullfilled my stetic taste. > > Besides you
are so handsome that I will be dreaming about you. Don't be
> ofended because of it but you are the human being that I ever
dream to share > my life. > > Let me dream. Dreaming it doesnt
cost nothing to nobody ok? > > A warmfull hug for you from M?xico
City > > Jos? >
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| 11/12/00 |
i love u very much...like to know you...bye
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| 10/12/00 |
I really wish to say you "bravo"
for your work and your talent,I like very much photos,and
I m in charm by your work, If you come in paris,at soon,I
should be very happy to welcome you, and why not to be you
model?... jean marie
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| 10/12/00 |
I want to congratulate tou for your
beatiful fotos Ignacio - Mexico let me know of any updates!
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| 10/12/00 |
Hi Kobi, thank's to answer to me, you're
a really artist your pictures are full of love and warm. I'm
sure you love so much your work. All the pictures are wonderful,
the one I prefere is flowers - soon I'm a romantic. ... Many
many greetings for your work and life. Your italian friend Andrea
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| 10/12/00 |
Kobi, I just sent you an email, but
that was before I had a chance to fully experience your site.
I am absolutely awestruck. The fact that you share your family
and yourself is so heartwarming. I have already installed one
of your photos as my wallpaper and am presently creating a screensaver.
However, I am very interesting in receiving your FLASH film
by email. I am so impressed with your work. Monday morning I
am going right out to purchase your books! You are truly an
amazing artist, and I am SO HAPPY to have discovered your work.
If you ever have an installation here in the United States please
let me know. Your newest fan, Darryl PS Extremely handsome pictures
of yourself, I might add! Again, thanks for sharing yourself
and your work.
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| 10/12/00 |
Kobi, Benson's World, as I'm sure you
know, is currently featuring your amazing photography. I had
the distinct pleasure of visiting your site and I had to take
a moment to write. I have several favorite photographers whose
work I follow. I am thrilled to add you to that list. Your work
is unique, refreshing and captures a mood of sensuality that
is refreshing. Please continue to share your work with us, and
I will keep tabs on your site. Thank you for your vision. A
New Fan in San Francisco, Darryl
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| 4/12/00 |
Hi,Enjoyed browsing through your site
so much. Am in awe of your talent. Exceptional Photography.
Just stumbled upon it by accident,so glad I did. Will tell others
to check it out,it is some of the best work I have seen in a
long,long time. David McCaw
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| 3/12/00 |
congratulations, your work Itīs very
wonderfull, I like so much and you are a very interesting person,
my english is not so very good but i think that you donīt speak
spanish. good luck
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| 3/12/00 |
Well, I'm didn't have the right words
to say... but i thing that i found ONE that tells all, & is
FANTASTIC!!!! :=) Well done Kobi, you are on the Top of the
Photograf. You know how to take the moment right in the picture...
It is very very difficult, but you makes the picture or photos
LIVE!!!! Great & i will want to see more photos & pictures in
the future! Best for you Kobi!!! Danny, Israel
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| 3/12/00 |
Found your GREAT site at the net the
other day, and I really enjoyed your style. I hope it is ok
if I link you up to my homepage (http://www.zebralounge.f2s.com)
I also wonder if could use one of your pictures as a link to
your site... Let me know =) Lars Ulriksen
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| 2/12/00 |
Hi. I'm writing to congratulate you
for your great work. Your oriental view about people, world,
culture, etc, is fabulous. I like two photos in special (see
below). Did you already came to Brazil? I'd like to know your
artistic view about my country, about my city (Salvador). Well,
I have to finish. To you, hapiness and light. Bye, S?lvio Benevides
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| 2/12/00 |
Hi Israel, I found you and your pictures
fantastic and very interesting! I hope one day to meet you in
your incredible country or here in my city! I wonder if you
know Naples already! It would be a fantastic subject for your
pictures! take care piero
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| 2/12/00 |
Hi Koby! Perhaps you're right when
you says that you are not the best homoerotic photographer but
that's not true if we look to your work under another light.
Every photographer try to shoot you with an image very sexual;
your works are different, very different you're tryng to take
the very daily reality of love and i say no more.You're telleing
me that you're jealous because i'm living in a romantic area?
Maybe it's true but this climate and me are not compatible (cold
for me is death) but you're telling truth when you say that
this is a very paradise for images. You're asking me how is
the gay life here? she doesent exist and for the moment that's
the better thing for me (my last history has been very......)
but the life goes on......... Sorry but for this week my english
is over. If you answer me again and again and again maybe i
wrote you like a Nobel Good things P.
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| 1/12/00 |
I have several photos of yours that
I like... the ones of your "crazy" niece are very cute. She's
adorable. My real faves are one of Prague (044721), Venice (V112129
+ V112910), Children on beach (J021622) and Love on a snap (F014504).
I like these the most because you seemed to have captured the
emotion in the pictures. They are all very magical. The ones
of Prague and Venice are a mix of a fairytale theme and a theatrical
theme. The Children on the beach playing is so innocent, you
really have managed to capture the childrens innocence and almost
vulnerability there. Lastly, the love on a snap photo is just
pure love and romance in one photo. It's exactly how I would
want to be "snapped" if I was with the person I loved. All of
your photos have their own qualities but the ones mentioned
above have captured my eyes and my heart. ...
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| 30/11/00 |
Dear Kobi, I was just browsing through
the Internet and then remembered that it was World Aids Day
tomorrow, 1st December 2000. So I went to the Gay.com web site
and saw your e-cards there which are available to send to people
for World Aids Day. I have sent all of my friends your cards
as I think that your work is lovely. Your photography is outstanding.
You seem to capture a rare, almost magical sense in your photos.
Anyway I just wanted to e-mail you to let you know that your
work is greatly appreciated and has touched my heart all the
way over here in the UK. Keep up the good work. Kind regards,
Ryan Taylor (UK)
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| 30/11/00 |
Great site! Your photographs are high
quality and have class. I especially like your work with male
art. Thank you for your site. It is the best I have seen (no
kidding). Michael http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Heights/2928/index.html
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