Georgia

The country nestled between the Greater Caucasus Mountains in the North, the Lesser Caucasus to the South and the Black Sea to the West remains something of an enigma to many people. Lazy descriptions bandy-about the term Post-Soviet as though it infers some meaning and whilst there are undeniable traces of a brutal occupation that lasted 70 years this plucky Orthodox Christian nation and the land they call their home is far far more than that. Pristine mountain ranges untouched by human hands show us how the Alps must’ve looked some 150 years ago, wide meandering rivers bring water down from the peaks, irrigating fertile farmlands in the West of the country; in the East drier conditions reign with even desert-like conditions on the border to Azerbaijan. Vineyards and winemaking are central to the country and her traditions, in many ways this is the land of milk and honey.

An old Georgian fable suggests that when god was handing out countries the Georgians were characteristically late and so god gifted them his own country. I tend to think there’s some truth to that, if you’re thinking of visiting - do, it’s every bit as beautiful as I show it on the photos I take.

Vineyard on a green hillside with mountains in the background and cloudy sky.

A medieval castle with stone walls, towers, and a church, situated by a lake with forested mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

A pathway through a foggy forest with twisted, leafless trees on the right and colorful autumn foliage on the left, with fallen leaves on the ground.

Cows standing in shallow water along a lakeshore, with a cloudy sky and distant mountains in the background.

Two people riding galloping horses across a grassy field with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

Black and white photo of a snow-capped mountain peak with surrounding rugged hills and a large rock in the foreground.

Snow-capped mountains with a castle on a hill in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.

Black and white photo of a vineyard with rows of grapevines, surrounded by trees, under bright sunlight.

Open green farmland with a dirt path leading toward distant mountains under a bright blue sky with some clouds.

A lakeside scene with autumn-colored trees and shrubs, a sandy shoreline, and a white horse grazing, under overcast skies.

A bunch of white grapes hanging on a vine surrounded by green leaves.

Snow-covered landscape with trees, a dirt road with tire tracks, and a gray overcast sky.

Snow-covered mountain range under cloudy sky in black and white

Night sky with stars, clouds, and a bright moon partially behind a mountain silhouette.

A forest with tall, slender trees with white bark and green leaves, sunlight filtering through the canopy, and a forest floor covered in brown leaves.

Scenic view of green hills with scattered trees, a distant cityscape, and a wide sky with clouds and a pinkish-purple sunset

Black and white photo of a mountain range with snow-capped peaks, clouds, and a partly cloudy sky.

A dirt road leads through a dry grassy valley surrounded by towering mountains with some snow on the peaks. A small wooden cabin is visible in the distance on the hillside, and a wire fence lines the left side of the road.

A man kneeling on the ground in a vineyard, taking a photo of a young vine with his smartphone.

A foggy forest scene with leafless trees and scattered branches.

A winding road through an autumn forest with colorful fall foliage and sunlight filtering through the trees.

A black and white landscape of rolling hills and distant mountains with a single tree in the foreground.

A lake with mountains and a partly cloudy sky, a concrete dock with a metal railing, and a small observation platform at the water's edge.

A scenic landscape of rolling hills with mist or low clouds, distant mountains, and a mix of trees and open grassy fields, with a horse and a small hut visible.

A wooden church with a cross on top, situated on a grassy area near a frozen lake with snow-covered mountains in the background.

Rolling hills and farmland under a pastel-colored sky with distant mountain ranges in the background.

A water reservoir with a unique tower structure and a built-in bridge, surrounded by dry land and hills, under a partly cloudy sky.

A winding road through a green forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.

Snow-capped mountains above green hills and a winding river in a mountain valley under a partly cloudy sky.

A long dining table set for a meal, with glassware, pitchers of drinks, plates, and utensils, in a wooden room with large open windows and a view of greenery outside.

Strings of dried berries and sliced fruit hanging on display.