About the Photographer:
Ghassan “Gus” Mikati has traveled extensively to capture the nature and culture of some of the world’s most picturesque cities, villages, and the societies within. His travels have taken him through the tobacco plantations of Cuba, the temples of Southeast Asia, and the mountains and valleys of Bhutan, among others. A Mechanical Engineer by training, Gus has been passionate about photography from an early age and has received extensive technical training in the subject through books, courses, workshops and fieldwork in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the United States.
Message from the Photographer:
My interest in photography started many years before I understood how to use a camera and the basics of photography. I was always intrigued by the beauty that can be captured through a small mechanical device, and the level of detail and emotion behind the images of people and their everyday surroundings. As I embarked to understand the principles of this art, I slowly began to venture out and explore the world through my lens.
Experimenting with many different types of photography, I found myself drawn to the niche I portray on this site. The images aim to give you, the viewer, a sense of place – a spirit of having experienced the setting in question through my photographs. This selection does not depict a series of events or cultures, a certain land or theme, rather the range and beauty I have encountered along my travels and assignments.
Overall, my passion for this art is shaped by the compelling need to wander, learn and observe. I like to think of my companion, the camera, as an extension of my eye, and the need to capture the moment is fuelled by my impulse to share the experience. I invite you to embark on my photographic journey.