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
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
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
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
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said a thousand times – American Airlines has to be one of the worst companies in the world. If I didn’t have to fly with them, I wouldn’t. My last experience has to have been one of my worst yet. I just got home a little while ago… 8 hours late. The flight was … Continue reading
As I was wrapping up my recent trip to Jamaica (pictures soon), I told my friends that I was actually looking forward to going home. Never before have I been in the Caribbean and actually wanted to go home… but then again, this was my first (personal) trip to the region, since I moved to … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
I say it every time I have the misfortune of flying with them, but American Airlines has to be one of the shittiest companies in the world. I can’t remember the last time I took a trip with them that wasn’t marred by some problem or another… lousy customer service, incompetence, broken seats, no food, no … Continue reading
I had a pleasant surprise when I was online last night. I discovered that one of my photos was ‘recently’ featured by the Smithsonian Magazine, winning a “Photo of the Day” recognition back in October. Granted, it’s a small victory, but one that put a big belated smile on my face! For me, this is without precedent. … Continue reading
I miss having a washer and dryer inside my apartment… After procrastinating for a few days, I went down to the laundry room a little while ago with a basket full of dirty clothes. There was someone already in the room, and he tried opening the door for me, even though it was already open. But … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
POLL: https://blog.karimhaddad.com/galleries/ My two main cameras are both things of beauty with different strengths and few weaknesses. See one example below (shot within minutes of one another). Both were similarly processed, although they were shot with different settings. Which do you prefer? Please take my picture poll. Thanks in advance! Continue reading
