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The Kfardebian Natural Bridge February 4th, 2010
On the road between Faqra and Faraya-Mzar in the Lebanon’s Kfardebian district, stands an impressive natural structure: a stone bridge the archway of which measures some 38 meters. I understand that this “Jisr el Hajar” is listed among the top ten natural wonders of Lebanon (at No. 8, if I’m not mistaken), and accordingly is under (much needed and occasionally inadequate) government protection.
Here are a few shots from my visit to the area just before the last snowstorms.
This is an HDR image created from 5 separate exposures. I had to lie down flat on a tiny bit of rock that hung out over the void to take it.
Interestingly, the place was a hive of activity, with several groups of rock climbers arranged along the cliff face to the right of the bridge.
I also enjoyed the peculiar rock formations in the area I stood in, overlooking the bridge.
More pictures coming soon!
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