First child born in Alma, Israel Possibly 1951 - 1982

This photograph, "First child born in Alma, Israel," by David Seymour, captures a moment of joy and hope in the newly established state of Israel. Taken between 1951 and 1982, it shows a man holding a baby, the first child born in the settlement of Alma, against the backdrop of simple homes. Seymour's black and white composition emphasizes the fragility of life, the promise of new beginnings, and the simple beauty of a new community taking root in a land marked by conflict. His work often focused on the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit, and this photograph embodies those themes.