In the header, the Orbeliani bathhouse, Tbilisi. According to the legend, the king of ancient Iberia, Vakhtang I Gorgasali, (5th C) once hunted in the forests near the first capital of Georgia – Mtskheta. After some time, he saw a pheasant, then shot and killed the bird. The king sent his falcon to find the […]Read Post ›
This is Pur Pur, another magical restaurant In Tbilisi, Georgia. A bit hard to find though – in the middle of this big construction site called – Tbilisi. Luckily there were some signs on the way… …so, finally we found Pur Pur, in the old town area. Resting close to a peaceful park – – […]Read Post ›
I prefer the mystic clouds of nostalgia to the real thing, to be honest. – Robert Wyatt Tina is hosting this week, and she wants us to be Nostalgic. This is a feeling that easily comes to me, touches me, just like tears do. Nostalgia is such a unique phenomenon because it fuses both positive […]Read Post ›
Fabrika, Tbilisi, ”Once a soviet sewing factory, has been revived and transformed into a multi-functional urban space bringing together enthusiastic individuals ready to stretch their minds with new exhilarating experiences.” This is how this urban hot spot describes itself to potential visitors – let’s have a look! ”With its striking “old-meets-new” attitude, Fabrika oozes genuinely […]Read Post ›
It makes no difference whether a work is naturalistic or abstract; every visual expression follows the same fundamental laws. – Hans Hofmann Patti is asking us to go Abstract – ”relating to or denoting art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but rather seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, colours, and textures.” Over […]Read Post ›
Tuesday Photo Challenge – Peace Non-Violence is a bronze sculpture by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd of an oversized Colt Python.357 Magnum revolver with a knotted barrel and the muzzle pointing upwards. Carl R. made this sculpture after singer, songwriter and peace activist John Lennon was murdered. There are currently 16 copies of the sculpture around […]Read Post ›
Tuesday Photo Challenge – Fantasy Fantasy – a treasure for those who have it and use it creatively! For Frank this week.
We happened to land in Tbilisi the day before the annual October festival – two days of celebrating the grape harvest of the year. What luck! Follow me to the market! The whole city on its feet, night and day. The first thing we noticed was the many ”braids” of candy called Churchkhela. Delicious! (Recipe […]Read Post ›
Filling the frame offers a sense of completeness, clarity, inclusion, and comfort. We essentially “dive in” and experience the true essence of what the subject has to offer. – Lucas Martin Last week Tina challenged us to share images of a special place or country. This week Patti is hosting, and she is asking […]Read Post ›
