I finally made it to Iceland earlier this year. My friend and I decided to make the trip with very little planning – all we knew at first was that we wanted to see as much of the country as possible and document our travels through pictures and film. We had a full week to …
It’s hard to believe that I flew back to Miami from Europe more than two months ago. It was after a relatively short roadtrip that took us to three different countries – Holland, Belgium and Germany. If I didn’t have to wait three days for my luggage to arrive from Libya, we probably would have gotten to …
It’s been well over three months since the last one of these. Here are some of my favorite shots from that time that never made it to any other posts here. They were captured in various parts of the southern US and Jamaica. All of them were taken with my X-Pro1 and processed differently in …
I finally made it out to Jamaica… nearly two months ago!! What can I say? There are plenty of distractions in Miami outside of work that might have played some part in delaying this post. I left on Christmas day to meet a couple friends who were flying in from Baltimore. It was my first (personal) …
It was my first real opportunity for landscape photography with the X-Pro1. I already shared some infrared shots from my recent trip to Joshua Tree National Park. It was my second time there; the first was in the spring of 2012 shortly after I bought my 5D Mark III – also the site of my first …
One of the best things about living in Miami is that while most of my friends on the east coast are pulling out their sweaters and coats, I can still go the beach for a swim. The truth is that time is soon coming to an end for a few months (at least the swimming …
In my last post I shared a slice of my recent trip to Paris… in monochrome. This time is a bit different. It’s known as the City of Light for several reasons. For starters, it’s colorful, especially on a sunny day or at night. Had the weather on my trip been better, I would have …
My bags are packed and I’m ready to go. Hopefully the stomach bug I caught a couple nights ago won’t resurface and force me to reschedule my flight to Paris for the third time. This is the longest stretch I’ve had in Lebanon for a while. Three weeks to be exact. For the most part, …
Reality is starting to settle in – it’s a good thing. I just came home to Lebanon yesterday… but that’s not the home I’m writing about. My new home is in Miami, and it didn’t really hit me until I came back there a few days ago from a short assignment in New Orleans. It …
A week ago at this time, I was on a train heading to New York. I was going on business and unfortunately, I was only staying for two days. Despite being off Sunday through Tuesday, I had to rush back for a Saturday shift that none of my colleagues were willing or able to pick up. …
I’ve had my X-Pro1 for about five months now, and I’d like to think I’ve put it to good use. Up until recently, all I had was the 35mm lens, which I’m very fond of. I’ve been wanting a wider lens for a while, but I was torn between Fuji’s 18mm and the 14mm. The …
Just in case you haven’t seen them yet… Part 1 – Fuji X-Pro1 – normal shots Part 2 – Canon 5D Mark III – normal shots Part 3 – Fuji X-Pro1 – infrared shots This final post features HDR shots that I took with my Mark III at the Washington Tidal Basin on Monday. These …
I dedicate this post to my mother who is probably boarding the plane right now getting ready to return to Beirut. She will be missed. I already posted once about our adventures during this last visit of hers. She might not appreciate what this post is all about, but she likes flowers, so hopefully she’ll …
This post is dedicated to the people of Libya. It’s been two years since the ‘official’ start of the revolution that put an end of 40+ years of Gaddafi rule. Looking at the images of celebration earlier, I was overcome with nostalgia and wondered what had come of some of the people I’d met there. Less than …
It’s not something I’m used to doing. But every now and then, it’s good to get out of your comfort zone. Most of my photography so far has been rooted in travel. I’ve taken quite a few pictures in the DMV, but the majority of them have been urban landscapes near tourist spots. I took …
I’ve been thinking about doing it for a while, but I finally started a photography website. It wasn’t easy and the end result is far from ideal. But it’s a start, and I’m relatively happy with it for now. I’ve always liked taking pictures, especially when it’s something different or someplace new. But my interest …
I posted one picture a couple months ago from Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, CA. It’s one of the coolest places I’ve been to, and if you haven’t been there, you should definitely check it out sometime. Just don’t be one of those people pointlessly filling up a plastic bag with the prettiest of the … Continue reading
We needed to find a halfway point between Miami and Doha. My top choices were Copenhagen and Prague, but the various ticket combinations weren’t working out. Budapest turned out to be a great consolation prize and I’d happily go back. The entry process was standard European – easy and no drama. I nodded at the … Continue reading
It’s been a few weeks since I returned from my monthlong stint in the sandpit. It’s hot in Miami right now, but not nearly as hot as it was in Doha! I didn’t spend much time outside – mostly from the car to the building and vice versa. The only day I spent ‘considerable’ time … Continue reading
Tragedy struck Barcelona earlier today. I have a knot in my stomach from all the horrible images and stories coming out of my TV. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who’ve been hurt, and the families of those who lost their lives. The world truly is a scary place. Luckily, it’s not always … Continue reading
This is just a quick followup to my last post. As promised, I also wanted to share some photos taken overseas in the last few years. Most of these were captured with a Fuji X-T1 or X-Pro2, but I used an Olympus TG-4 for two and Canon 5D Mark III for another. Enjoy! That’s it … Continue reading
The last few years have been exceptionally busy. There’s never a dull moment at work, and I’ve been trying to get away as much as possible when I have some time off. But I have been stingy and I haven’t been sharing much. With the exception of friends and family who received one of my … Continue reading
It seems fitting returning to New Orleans after all this time. I’ve posted pictures from there on a few occasions in the past, including for my last post of any significance back in November of 2014. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to have taken several trips to the Big Easy, some of them undocumented … Continue reading
It’s been over two years and a half since my last post. For part of that time, the blog was actually down, so I’m really wondering who (if anyone) is really reading this. If you could let me know somehow, I’d appreciate that. Either way, I’ll be posting some more pictures soon, and hopefully getting … Continue reading
Anyone who hasn’t been to New Orleans yet should definitely check it out sometime. I was lucky enough to have a chance to go back recently. I find it hard to believe that there are some people with zero interest in going. These are just a few shots from my last trip there. All of … Continue reading
I’m long overdue in posting some pictures from my recent trip to Gaza. Stay tuned for that. There is still quite a bit to process and I hope I’ll get to it in good time. But for now, I will share one of my first impressions shortly after getting in the car on the Palestinian … Continue reading
For nearly a month now, I’ve had the distinct privilege of being in ‘Palestine’ for the first time in my life. I’ve traveled from Jerusalem to Gaza and back again. My journey is far from over, but once it is I’ll be taking some time to process all the memories and experiences I’ve been fortunate enough to gather during … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I found myself back on assignment in Texas. I was working on a story about human bodies that were disgracefully buried in a public cemetery; some remains were dumped in plastic bags and piled on top of one another. It was a sad story, but one that is symptomatic of a much … Continue reading
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