Jason Jamal Nakleh is a photographer living and working in his native Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. With no formal training, Jason learned his craft by teaching himself Photoshop and working at Magnum Photos, where he acquired film, classic photography and reporting skills. Eventually moving along to Henry Leutwyler Studios as Head Retoucher and Digital Technician, Jason worked on images destined for Vanity Fair, Vogue, Esquire, Cosmopolitan amongst many other publications. Jason now works freelance and has produced work for NBC Universal, Bravo TV and many individual photographers. More of Jason’s work is available on his website and on Facebook.
![Jerusalem sunrise - I was visiting the Old City of Jerusalem with my wife, and we were staying right near the Damascus Gate, which is a main entrance to the Muslim Quarter. The few days we were there happened to fall on Eid Al Fitr, which is a high Muslim holiday. Our hotel had a balcony, and all night we heard music being blasted, horns honking, people clapping and playing in the streets. I sat up for most of the night just soaking in the sounds. At around 5am the sun started to peek over the mountains and lit up the sky in a golden way. I grabbed my camera, took a couple of photos [including the one here] and then walked down into the Old City, where I captured the next two images.](http://www.heyridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/02-Jerusalem-Sunrise.jpg)
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You’ve got some great photos here. Since I also grew up in Bay Ridge area, I know the Verrazano from all angles. Your panorama makes it look as if there is a cove of sorts, a cozy indented corner along the bike path. Super cool, I really love this photo, Thanks.