Category: life
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A Portrait in Pieces~
This image began as a self-portrait, one I chose to deconstruct and rebuild—layer by layer—until it felt more honest. What emerged was a portrait of the fragmentation that creeps into daily life. Thoughts scatter, needs collide, responsibilities tug in separate directions, and through it all we keep moving. The visual noise reflects the inner one.…
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The Magic of the Lebanese Village~
I am Lebanese, but I left Lebanon in 1987. Since then, my relationship with my birthplace has become unusual—both distant and deeply rooted. Whenever I do visit, it’s not the cities that capture my heart, but the little villages. Besides the sea, which I love, it’s always these villages that hold me. They retain a…
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The Pull of Unseen Roads~
Tonight I am choosing this image, because it is a very favorite one of mine. It captures a feeling I have carried for as long as I can remember — the feeling that I need to be somewhere else, even when I don’t know exactly where that somewhere is. Ever since I was a child,…
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Living on a Sphere~
Today’s image made me stop and remember something simple, yet deeply profound: we are living on a sphere. Not just any sphere — one that is spinning, moving, breathing life into every one of us. And it’s not just Earth. Every planet, every star, every drop of water — all take part in this mysterious…
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Through the Eyes of a Photographer ~
Ever since I discovered photography in 1996 in New York, it has never left my side. It has become something I think about daily—without exaggeration. Photography has woven itself into every aspect of my life. It’s no longer just an act of creating images; it’s the way I perceive the world. A walk is never…
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A Letter to my Younger Self~
Today, I chose this photo of myself taken in my early 20s—already out of Lebanon, newly arrived in New York, with life still unwritten and unknown. I’ve often wondered: if I could sit across from this younger version of me, what would I tell her? Would I try to prepare her for the heartbreaks, the…
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AI and Humanity: Navigating Our Shared Future
The author reflects on the theme of letting go while navigating personal change and a fascination with artificial intelligence. They consider AI as a mirror of human aspirations and fears, contemplating its impact on humanity’s future. The goal is to use technology to enhance creativity and reconnect with nature amidst rapid advancements.
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The Fleeting Glance of Connection
The author reflects on the interconnectedness of humanity through travel and photography. Moments of connection—like a shared gaze or smile—remind us of our shared existence, despite societal barriers. The piece emphasizes that beneath cultural differences, we share similar experiences and emotions, highlighting the importance of recognizing our unity.
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Stepping Into the Unknown
The author reflects on personal transformation while standing at the cusp of an unknown future. The world is shifting, and although the past has shaped their journey, they embrace the uncertainty ahead. This change is daunting yet beautiful, a shared experience of rebirth and creation.
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Under the Blood Moon- a Night of Reflection
Tonight, the sky unfolds its grand performance—an eclipse, a full moon, a moment suspended in time. I stand beneath it, feeling the pull of something ancient, something beyond the grasp of logic. The Moon, ruler of tides and emotions, takes on a reddish glow, darkened by Earth’s shadow. This is not just an astronomical event;…