Tag: “Mediterranean”

21 photos found.

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   Sunfisher

   A fisherman's boat on the beach, waiting to bring its owner out to the fishing grounds in the bay.
   
   The lamp used to lure in the fish after sunset is powered with propane gas.
   
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   Location: Makarska Riviera, Croatia

2. 

   Monterosso

   A Mediterranean oasis in Italy.

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   Bay of Jounieh, Lebanon

   The Mediterranean Sea pouring into the infamous & beautiful Bay of Jounieh, Lebanon.
   
   Jounieh is the capital of the Kerserwan region and is home to the prestigious Casino du Liban, as well as LBC (Lebanese Broadcasting Channel).
   
   Distance to notable areas: Beirut Airport 20 Km, the Cedars of Lebanon 100km, Byblos 10 km, Jeita Grotto 8 km, Harissa 7 km and Tripoli 50km.
   
   www.jounieh.org/
   
   Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
   
   Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
   
   Jounieh, Lebanon
   
   11.22.2007

4. 

   Manarola living on the edge

   Now try to imagine Cinque Terre in three dimensions. Add the smell of fresh fish, the taste of white wine or pesto lasagna and the sounds of the Mediterranean waves crashing ashore.

5. 

   Ivy Grows in France

   There is always another beautiful scene around the corner in Eze.

6. 

   Are you there sun? It's me, Adam.

   The sun plays an afternoon peek-a-boo game in Monterosso al Mare, Italy along the Mediterranean coast.

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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.

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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!

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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”!

10. 

    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.