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Some of you who follow this blog regularly may know of my fondness for two Texan photographers. Rose and Olive.

Well Rose and Olive recently blogged about an Israeli photographers – Rachel Papo – whose work amongst other things – document female Israeli soldiers doing their compulsory military service.

Says Papo:

“Each image embodies traces of things that I recognize, illuminating fragments of my history, striking emotional cords that resonate within me. In some way, each is a self-portrait, depicting a young woman caught in transient moments of introspection and uncertainty, trying to make sense of a challenging daily routine. In striving to maintain her gentleness and femininity, the soldier seems to be questioning her own identity, embracing the fact that two years of her youth will be spent in a wistful compromise.”

See the full set of Rachel Papo’s photos.

Related deployments:

1. Hold tight Rose and Olive
2. Leave your past behind you
3. Streams of pleasure