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.
Nicolas K., 10-years old. Qartaba, Lebanon.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm.
Qartaba (aka 'Kartaba'), Lebanon is a beautiful, tranquil mountain village. At 54 km distance from Beirut, Qartaba sits on the mountains above *Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world (*worth a visit for the old souq, countless fossils--20% of the world's supply is from here!, and ancient seaport).
At an altitude of 1250m, Qartaba is recognized with having a healthy climate and beautiful scenery.