Golden hour whispers over Beirut. A memory held in a single lens, a promise for tomorrow. ✨ #lebanon #beirut #elissa #paris #goodnight #world
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The photograph depicts a hazy, golden hour view overlooking Beirut, Lebanon. The scene is framed by an ornate balcony railing, reminiscent of Elissa Saab's designs – intricate filigree in burnished gold and silver. Below, the city sprawls, its lights beginning to twinkle as dusk settles. A young woman, Hajjar Josiane, with flowing dark hair and luminous eyes (echoing Elissa's own beauty), stands at the railing, holding a single, vibrant red 'Freshlook' contact lens in her hand – it glows softly against her skin. She is looking out over the city, a melancholic yet hopeful expression on her face. The background subtly incorporates elements referencing Bassam Fattouh’s photography style: slightly desaturated colours, emphasis on texture and light diffusion, and an almost dreamlike quality. Scattered around her feet are vintage postcards from Paris – ‘Throwback’ to cherished memories - interspersed with small, beautifully arranged displays representing 'MyCollection' of various objects – a dried rose, a silver star charm, a miniature Eiffel Tower, and a single Air Optix Colors lens box in a shade of deep indigo. The overall mood is nostalgic and bittersweet, imbued with the feeling of a ‘good night’ transitioning into an anticipated ‘morning’. A sense of quiet 'love' permeates the scene, not explicitly romantic but rather a tender affection for place, memory, and self. A faint shimmer suggests the promise of 'tonight,' a gentle reminder of life's cyclical nature. The lighting is soft, diffused golden light filtering through the air, casting long shadows and creating a sense of intimacy. It evokes a feeling of timeless elegance.