Images of Georgia








Inside Looking Out


During my time here in Georgia, I have seen Georgia in all seasons and visited every region.  Each is unique in its culture and beauty, urban and rural.  

Many writers have described Georgia over the centuries, from Shota Rustaveli's poetry to contemporary travel writers.  

The words of Vakhtang Orbeliani, a 19th century Georgian poet capture the passion Georgians feel for the land and complement these photos.

MY KAKHETI
When shall I, Kakheti, climb thy green mount and gaze
Down on thy sun-kissed vales and winding forest ways,
Descend thy steeps, and wander in thy gardens, where
The pendant shades will bring repose and banish care?
O when shall I behold thy sons with voices clear
Burst forth in songs that flow like balm upon my ear,
Or see thy daughters dance and smile in happiness,
The sweetest blossoms of thy bower of loveliness?
Their voices bring to mind the joys of bygone years,
The sad remembrance of departed smiles and tears.
Woe, if I die before my eyes see thee again,
Thy flowery valleys, chattering brooks and boundless plain,
O land of mine, though I am far, my heart's with thee,
And Alazani's emerald waves I ever see.
In visions sweet I sit upon Gombori hill
Above a scene that makes my yearning bosom thrill.
With a bowl of thy sparkling wine I drink to thee,
"Here's to thy future days of joy, my Kakheti!"






A Farmer's Autumn

Nikortsminda Cathedral II


On the Path



Ancient Prayers


Polyphony of Tea
Bells of Gelati



St. Nino's Lights
Beehives
Maturing

Bookseller

1 comment:

  1. I like this photos, they are really nice :)

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