Through New Eyes

​Through News Eyes: A Photographic Journey Across Israel and Palestine

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A 32-page magazine-like Photobook

Size 8 1/2 x 11 portrait

34 color and black & white photographs

6 reflection essays

In this stunning collection, photographer James Hazelwood captures twelve years of pilgrimage through the Holy Land, offering viewers an intimate window into landscapes charged with both spiritual significance and political complexity.

Seven travelers share their personal reflections—each a journey of transformation that challenges preconceptions and reveals nuanced realities. Their honest accounts trace the evolution of understanding as ancient stones, olive groves, checkpoints, and human encounters reshape their perspectives on occupation, colonialism, and coexistence in this contested region.

Hazelwood's 34 carefully curated photographs span his visits from 2012 to 2024, documenting both timeless vistas and shifting realities. His lens captures the juxtaposition of sacred spaces with contemporary tensions, inviting viewers to witness both the transcendent beauty and the challenging truths that exist side by side in this land held holy by multiple faiths.

More than a coffee table book, this collection prompts deeper questions about the narratives we inherit and the ones we discover when we dare to look with open eyes. For anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Israel and Palestine beyond headlines, these images and reflections offer a compassionate starting point—honoring diverse perspectives while acknowledging uncomfortable realities.

Join these pilgrims in their journey from expectation to encounter, as they navigate the gap between cherished beliefs and witnessed truths in a land where past and present continually collide. 

James Hazelwood is a Documentary Photographer and Author, living in Rhode Island. His work can be viewed online at jameshazelwoodphoto.com