Tag: “Levant”

10 photos found.

  1. 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.

  2. 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!

  3. 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.

  4. 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”!

  5. Politics as Usual.

    A police officer & food worker in a heated debate about--what else?--Lebanon's political future. The green painting on the wall is the symbol for the Amal Movement, a militant Shi'a Muslim political party (and notable force in the Lebanese Civil War).

  6. No Longer Full Of Hot Air.

    Mama--my Lebanese mother-in-law's--daily clothesline;
    on the back patio. Ballouneh, Lebanon.

    Just lounging in the breeze and warm Autumn sun.

  7. Byblos Boy & Dog, Byblos, Lebanon.

    A boy & his dog in the ancient souk of the historic port city of Byblos ("Jbeil," in Arabic), Lebanon.

    Byblos was the major hub of the Phoenician Empire, and where the modern English word for "Bible" is derived from.

  8. Man with Camel; Ba'albeck, Lebanon

    A man and his camel, Roman Temple Complex of Ba'albeck, Be'Qaa Valley, Lebanon.

    Nikon N65 SLR
    Nikon AF 28-80mm.
    Ilford HP5 400
    Negative Scan: Canon CanoScan 8800F

  9. Byblos Model?

    Tilt-Shift view of the ancient port city of Byblos (Jbeil), Lebanon. Viewed from the roof of the Crusader-era fortress overlooking the lucrative port (Mediterranean Sea).

    Byblos was THE city of the Phoenician Empire (credited with the creation of the modern alphabet), and where our modern English words for "Bible" & Bibliography" are derived from.

  10. Light A Candle.

    A Lebanese Catholic lights a candle to pray at the tomb of St. Rafqa, Jrabta, Lebanon.

    St.

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