Category: portrait
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The Message Carriers~
Walking the streets of Paris this past weekend, I found myself face to face with this man—riding a bike, overloaded with signs, declarations, and visions of a world he so desperately wants to change. I stopped in my tracks, not just because of the sheer visual overload, but because there was something so deeply human…
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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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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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You Cannot Have Your Time Twice
There are moments when a simple sentence holds the power to shift perception entirely. This evening, as I revisited some of my favorite texts—words that I return to time and time again for their depth and continued revelations—I stumbled upon a phrase that struck me with fresh intensity: “You cannot have your time twice.” How…
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Post-Travel Reflections: Jet Lagged Thoughts
After a journey that began nearly 24 hours ago, I find myself back home in Düsseldorf, embracing this moment of quiet reflection. Honoring my commitment to this daily blog, I write in a state of jet lag—a strange, dreamlike condition that feels suspended between worlds. Air travel, when you think about it, is an unnatural…
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A Glance That Speaks: Portraits from the Spice Souk
“A Glance That Speaks: Portraits from the Spice Souk” The afternoon unfolded in the vibrant and aromatic lanes of the old Spice Souk in Dubai, where every corner brims with life and texture. After the bustling exchanges of saffron, cardamom, and frankincense, I was on my way back to the boat crossing when I found…
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Capturing Life: The Strange Art of Freezing Time
Imagine a world before photography—before the snap of a shutter could capture the smallest fraction of a second. To immortalize a moment, one would need the meticulous hand of a painter. Each brushstroke became an interpretation of reality. It was filtered through emotion and memory. And before that? Only the mind’s eye could hold onto…
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Exploring Muscat: A Photographer’s Journey into Flow
After a five-hour drive from Abu Dhabi to Muscat, Oman, the day was far from over. Upon arrival, we headed straight to the harbor and lost ourselves in the labyrinth of old streets and winding alleys of this ancient city. Muscat welcomed us with open arms, radiating its timeless essence through the people we encountered…
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Venice Exhibition and ‘Facing Future’ Book: Embracing Creativity in a Changing World
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It has been a while since I posted. Here with this post, I hope to update you, my friends, with some of what has been happening in my creative life. As always I am trying to understand the changes happening in me and in the world around me, like most people are. The world is…