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Taking a Break in a Beautiful World...

2007.12.13

being watched filming - in Tyre

listening to the radio - a disabled employee at the Lebanese Welfare Association for the handicapped

taking a break in Aarsel - a village in the Bekaa which resembles very much a village of the middle ages

the entry gate of the Khiam prison on the border with Israel

Yesterday, there was a bomb blast in Beirut. 7am. I was still in my bed. Dreaming. Actually i was having a nightmare right at that instant. A horror movie where 2 people were killed. 8.30am, the phone rings. Strange. I wasnt expecting a phone call so early. My cousin was on the other side of the line. Be careful, she uttered. There was a car bomb. A general was killed. No, not a deputee - which is usually the case, since they are the ones who have to vote for a president since September. The general who was the commander in chief of the June war in Nahar Al Bared. And his chauffeur. It felt like a cold shower. On all the Beirutis. How many more to mourn until we can take a break in a beautiful world?

28 Comments

Terrifying story.
Wonderful images.
The last one is significant, with the sunlight shining through the barrels.

Madoc · 2007-12-13: 11:53

I watched few reportages on tv and I am very upset and angry; USA and Russia do not care at all about Lebanon situation and Europe is too week to be useful... Sad but true!!!
You always post great shots anyway: go ahead !!!

ronin53 · 2007-12-13: 12:06

I am sorry. I wish it were better for all of you. I do appreciate and enjoy the hope that comes thru in your photos.

vollenda · 2007-12-13: 14:24

Strong images and powerful words. Superb post.

davids · 2007-12-13: 15:38

thank you so much for the comments. number three is amazing. very powerful shots

QUINNmissesLoved · 2007-12-13: 16:19

beau reportage, fort et poignant, merci du partage

Michka43 · 2007-12-14: 10:00

powerful post ..... thanks for sharing .. love the light in the last one.. hope it all becomes better soon...

Lindyart · 2007-12-14: 12:29

bellissimo set di foto.
mi piacciono tutte

giodinu · 2007-12-14: 13:47

So powerful— so heartbreaking—so in need of repair and peace
Each photo is evocative and filled with stories waiting to be told. Take care of yourself.

photopoet · 2007-12-14: 15:09

Tough times in Lebanon. I hope there will have peace soon.
Great pictures

noptek · 2007-12-14: 15:33

great shots!

josanhjx · 2007-12-14: 19:15

Merci de revenir. Ces photos sont admirablement prises. Elles sont réellement très belles. Je n'ai pas tout compris, mais je te souhaite de trouver vite un moment pour te reposer vraiment.

Mabi938 · 2007-12-14: 19:38