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Byblos Boats
Fishing boats in the historic port town of Byblos (Jbeil, in Arabic), Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea.
Almost always bustling with activity--both native fisherman and visitors to the nearby Souk alike.
Go up and introduce yourself to one of the COUNTLESS fisherman on their boat...for a small fee he may be willing to take you out on your own private tour of the Mediterranean Sea!
*Tip: Aim for the afternoon (i.e. after lunch) when the bulk of their fishing is usually done for the day. :)
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Lebanese Cedar
While it's true, no one thing defines any place...a good argument could be made for Lebanon and its Cedar Trees & Wood.
The Lebanon Cedar has always been the national emblem of Lebanon, and it is seen on the Lebanese Flag.
Cedar of Lebanon was important to various civilizations. The Egyptians used its resin for mummification, and its sawdust was found in the Pharaoh's tombs. It is also said that Noah's Ark was made of Lebanese Cedar.
As a result of long exploitation, very few old trees remain in Lebanon, but there is now an active program to conserve and regenerate the forests.
**Cedar souvenirs, such as sold in this shop & many like it, may now only be made from dead or naturally-fallen Lebanese Cedar...so shop guilt-free & support the Lebanese economy. :)
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Autostrade Vendors, Lebanon
We pulled off the Autostrade (coastal highway running along the Mediterranean) to buy some drinks from a small vendor on the roadside...very common along the Autostrade; the main highway in Lebanon.
They have a bit of everything and are dotted all along the road...just pull over, state your wish, and the owner/worker give you full service...no need to stop the engine or even get out of the car, and super cheap! :)
This was shot (more specifically) in the Keseroun district, on the way home from Beirut.
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Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Along the Beirut coastal Autostrade (highway), Lebanon
11.05.2007
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Qartaba, Lebanon; 11.2007
The house across from my family summer home in the mountainous village of Qartaba, Lebanon.
I photograph this every time I visit...and every time, it is vacant. I am told people live there, just (mysteriously) not when I am there. I love its aged beauty & stark simplicity.
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The Corniche, Raouche, Lebanon
Raouche, a neighborhood in West Beirut, is most synonymous with its famous Pigeon Rocks--two huge rock formations, which stand like gigantic sentinels; a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. View the Rocks from the famous Corniche, a wide seaside sidewalk, and peruse cliff-side cafés. A perfect people watching spot: Lebanese women jogging after work, heavily-covered Gulf tourists snapping photographs, food vendors letting their cart’s aroma bring the customers to them, and forceful “fortune-tellers”—a couple of Lebanese pounds ($1.50 USD) should be more than enough to shoo them away.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Beirut (Hamra), Lebanon
11.08.2007
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Barbar Bakery, Beirut, Lebanon
Don’t let the name fool you! With over 200 items on the menu, you can find anything and everything at Barbar: Manaeesh (a signature Lebanese staple—not to be missed!), pizza, hamburgers, sub sandwiches, even doughnuts—all with an unmistakable “Lebanese twist”! After 25 years, Barbar is a Beirut icon. In the popular Hamra district of Beirut, not far the American University of Beirut.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Beirut (Hamra), Lebanon
11.08.2007
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Téléférique, Jounieh-to-Harissa, Lebanon
Harissa, an important Lebanese pilgrimage site to Christians & Muslims alike, is high above Jounieh (located at 650 meters altitude from the coast and 20 km distance from Beirut the capital city). Take an unforgettable nine-minute journey by gondola lift, known as the "Téléférique,” up to Harissa for the BEST views of the Bay of Jounieh and Beirut! The round-trip ride from Jounieh to Harissa on the Téléférique costs only 7,500 LL (Lebanese Lira/Pounds)—about $5.00 USD—and definitely beats the 30-hr. trip by steep, winding road.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Over Jounieh, Lebanon
11.21.2007
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Kaslik, Lebanon
Wanna live like a true Lebanese? Their M.O. is all about the finer things in life! Kaslik is THE posh shopping district for the well-heeled (and the really good fakers); with American and European designer stores that I can’t even afford…Akil Bros. was for me! Think: Lebanon’s answer to America’s “Ross” (a little bit of everything, brand names, cheap prices)! Located on Kaslik’s prestigious shopping boulevard, nestled in between expensive boutiques, Akil Bros. is 4-floors of shoes, clothing for all, a lunch counter and authentic Lebanese housewares! A set of 3 ornate silver trays (seen in every Lebanese home—for coffee, tea, cigarettes, sweets for company, etc.) will run you 15,000 LL (about $10.00 USD)…an excellent souvenir!
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Kaslik, Lebanon
11.22.2007
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Lebanese Pride.
A small tribute (flag & rose) to Lebanon atop Harissa (Arabic حريصا). Harissa is an important Lebanese pilgrimage site high above Jounieh, located at 650 meters altitude from the coast and 20 km distance from Beirut the capital city; the site is accessible either by a steep winding road or a nine-minute journey by a gondola lift, known as the "Téléférique". It attracts both pilgrims and tourists who want to enjoy views of Jounieh.
The main site is a huge 15-ton bronze (and painted white) statue of Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban/Harissa or Our Virgin of Lebanon, with her arms outstretched. The statue was made at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908. Inside the statue's base there is a small chapel. A huge modernistic Maronite cathedral built of concrete and glass stands right beside the statue.
On May 10, 1997, Pope John Paul II visited Harissa.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Harissa, Lebanon
11.21.2007
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McDonald's, Sarba, Lebanon
McDonald's & Beirut's Autostrade (seaside freeway), as seen from the doorway of an Arghileh/Hookah shop in Sarba, Lebanon.
Sarba is a suburb of Beirut; approx. 12 mi. north. Just beyond the tall buildings in the shot is the Mediterranean Sea.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Arghileh/Hookah shop
Sarba, Lebanon
11.05.2007
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Shannon Dagher has been a member since 25 November 2007 and goes by SDagher.
Currently in Georgia.
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Shannon was born in Atlanta, to a Southerner & a Yankee as the firstborn of their twins. She grew up in the Greater L.A. area. She is a Cultural Anthropology student, focusing on the Middle East. She is equally passionate about travel & photography--working towards a living incorporating both. Her favorite place in the world is Lebanon. She suffers from a rare, neurological condition. And she loves peppermint ice cream.
You can also find Shannon at www.shannondagher.com.
