Georgia: Out of times Photo

Photographer’s Note

"Copyright © – Attila Szili.
The reproduction, publication, modification, transmission or exploitation of any work contained herein for any use, personal or commercial, without my prior written permission is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved."

The remote Khevsuretian village of Shatili, an outstanding monument of Georgian construction art, is located on the north slope of the main Caucasian ridge, in the deep Arghuni gorge at approximately 1,400 meters, at only 3 miles from the Chechen border. The village, lying on the cliff, functioned both as a residential area and a fortress. Some 60 towers cluster together to create a single, protective fortress. The terraced structures are dominated by flat-roofed dwellings and towers. The extreme sides of the village are provided with a row of fortified dwellings standing next to each other to protect the village. Shatili is still inhabited by a dozen or so families, but is inaccessible by road during wintertime.

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AiresSantos (42354) 2007-09-09 23:39

Hi Attila,
Great view of this old village of Shatili with the old houses and the bridge, Nice POV, great details and very well framed.
TFS and have a nice week
Aires

flory (4804) 2007-09-09 23:40

szia Attila,
nice to see you again;)
a good angle who put in value that fortress and well taken in image the river.soft colors/
hope your vacation it was just great!
expecting next;)
thanks and nice day!
Flory

John_F_Kennedy (31609) 2007-09-09 23:52

Wonderful photo with great POV. The colour and lighting are very nice.
Best wishes,
Achim

daddo (11335) 2007-09-09 23:56

Zdravo Attila. I was wondering in what far flung corner of the world were you now. Gruzia- I envy you. Such history, such topography and i am sure a glass of local wine is giving you a bounce to your steps as you negotiate the terrain. Impressive pov, light, colours and of course the details. Regards. Klaudio.

gildasjan (23915) 2007-09-10 0:04

Bonjour Attila
Le paysage est beau et la composition très réussie.J'aime la fraicheur donnée à l'image par la couleur bleu vert de l'eau.
Très beau cliché.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

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vincz (19043) 2007-09-10 0:25

Very surprising shot. It makes me think about Bhutan much more than Georgia! I like very much the composition with the river and the village on the other side. Very pleasant.

vinicio (22414) 2007-09-10 0:26

Bentornato Attila, vedo che hai visitato posti belli e interessanti, questo è magnifico, una bella natura e una rocca che anche se in rovina ha un forte fascino, complimenti.
Buona settimana
Ciao
Vinicio

mammad (3181) 2007-09-10 0:28

Dear Atilla Merhaba ,
Great shot ,nice use of light and a good informative note,the sharpness is superb.tfs.
Best regards Mammad

maria (2714) 2007-09-10 0:37

A very well framed image with soft colours. Interesting light and shadows play too.
Tfs.
Regards,
Maria

edytungkal (4519) 2007-09-10 0:38

Welcome back and nice to see your picture again, Attila. A wonderful picture with very interesting structures of an old building. I like how you have combined it with nature around with small bridge and clear water. Welldone my friend hope to see your others great picture.

daniel

berek (28933) 2007-09-10 1:08

Hi Attila,
beautiful architecture with beautiful nature. I like active river and your composition very much. good sharpness. have a nice week.
Burak

molla (6885) 2007-09-10 1:10

Hej Attila!
One day I will go to Georiga. in all photos it seems to be the ultimate fairytale countru to go to. So I do hope we will se more ppictures from you from there. This one shows a lot of my expectations, the medivial village the ginclear water and the lush green vegetaion.
Hepp / Anders Mohlin

Paolo (40713) 2007-09-10 1:18

Ciao Attila! così ti sei dato al Caucaso questa estate! ottima scelta, volevo andarci qualche anno fa ma vari problemi lungo il percorso da Van al confine ci hanno fatto fare retromarcia e puntare al sud della Turchia. mi godrò le tue foto!
bella questa, con un titolo realmente azzeccato, un posto veramente in culo al mondo! anzi, come dice il tuo connazionale Tibor Fischer: Sotto il culo della rana in fondo a una miniera di carbone!
buona giornata, ciao

Budapestman (42188) 2007-09-10 1:27

Szia Attila!
Örülök, hogy épségben megérkeztél a túráról, annak pedig szintén, hogy ismét különleges és izgalmas tájakat láthatunk általad a TE oldalain. Az első kép rögtön elképesztő, lehetne akár egy jelenet az Időutazók című filmből is. Úgy érzem, hogy a villanypóznáktól eltekintve két vagy háromszáz évvel ezelőtt ugyanezt a látványt hozhatta volna magával emlékül az utazó. Izgalmas és vadregényes helyen jártál ismét, nagyon kíváncsi vagyok a folytatásra….
A fotó minősége kiváló, a képkivágás szuper. Nagyszerű kezdés egy izgalmas sorozathoz. Gratulálok, és szép hetet Kívánok!
Gyuri

Clementi (44457) 2007-09-10 1:55

Ciao Attila ,
benritrovato , bella vista con l'acqua del fiume limpida , molto interessante la rocca .
come al solito foto perfetta
Giorgio

siolaw (25788) 2007-09-10 3:45

Hello Attila,
You visit some remote places! Here another one with this stunning village in the mountains, with beautiful river and greenery.
Thanks for showing!
Laurent

Cricri (43220) 2007-09-10 4:40

C'est un grand plaisir de te revoir Attila,
étrange cet endroit habitter, un peu sauvage,
un mélange de pierres, de verdure et la belle présence de la riviére donne du charme, belle préservation des couleurs et lumiére
Have a nice day for you
cricri

Wanda1 (11001) 2007-09-10 5:34

Hi Attila,
A gorgeous peaceful scene. I love the water rushing by, and the construction of the old buildings makes for an interesting shot.
Regards
Wanda

MarcT (21103) 2007-09-10 6:50

Hi Attila,
this is really an interesting picture about a strange forgotten place in the middle of an unknown region (for me at least).
Regards
Marc

Tue (25608) 2007-09-10 7:51

Hej Attila,
A very nice picture of the village. I find the composition really good with the path on the left hand side, the river in the foreground and behind this the buildings a little off-centred. The light is pleasing too. Well done!
Regards,
Lars

Buin (37834) 2007-09-10 12:19

Hallo Attila!
Now I know where you have been ... ;-)
Here you show us an interesting and an as well impressive building of a rather unknown region. The chosen angle works very well, especially concerning the light. I also like the natural colours in this picture - and of course the competent note!
Greetings from cool and wet Germany!
Frank

rigoletto (26384) 2007-09-10 12:32

So steep slopes, so Black Sea greenery... These are Caucasian landscapes...
Very different architecture and very interesting place to see in this gallery Attila.
I love the gentle touches of shade and light here. It gives dynamism to an otherwise static image. Great quality as well.
Cheers,
Deniz

Gerrit (35861) 2007-09-10 14:45

Hi Attila,
this country is a realy must see, getting hiogher and higheer on my list. I saw Tusheti pictures and now this one so genuine and of times long ago.
regards, gerrit

stego (22374) 2007-09-10 16:22

Hi Attila,
What a view an wild place! The title is very appropriate, because the image has indeed a strong medieval mood, reminding me of the set of some historic movie. Well, at least until we notice the electric wires, but them don't do any harm.
Very wise pov, great light, so and so sharpness.
TFS, Regards, José.

mpetrovic (1479) 2007-09-10 17:04

hey Attila

best photo of Shatili that I've seen so far.

marko

bostankorkulugu (33708) 2007-09-10 18:23

we have a house just by the georgian border in my father's hometown but havent been there for almost 20 years...ehen i go there i will go to georgia for sure... and i guess i ll have to visit this amazing place too... i like the way you show us the impressive architecture and the beautiful nature from the other side of the stream... good job my friend, take care...

korkut

jhm (82759) 2007-09-11 4:31

Hi Attila,

I love the water rushing by, and the construction of the old buildings gives a nice composition. Great view of this old village of Shatili with the old houses and the bridge in middle of the picture. Very well done.

Greetings from Belgium.
John.

temmel (3036) 2007-09-11 4:52

Szia Attila,
welcome back:)
Hűűű:)látom, most is gyönyörű,izgalmas helyeken jártál!
Fotóid mindig lenyűgöznek, mert én még soha nem hagytam el a jó öreg kontinenst...és általad csodálatos helyeket ismerhetek meg.
Gyönyörű fotó, nagyon jó nézőpontot választottál.
Egészen a folyóparton érzem magam:)
Köszönöm!
Linda

albertopiubello (2591) 2007-09-11 5:26

Ciao Attila,
che posto incredibile ci mostri! E' vero che le tue foto non sono mai banali ma questa è davvero uno scoop: è bello pensare che ai giorni nostri possano esistere posti dove vivono una dozzina di famiglie in un luogo così fuori dal mondo.
Alberto

john_c (24635) 2007-09-11 8:04

Hi Attila,
This is indeed such a remote and little known region that it is with real pleasure that we can view a photo such as this. I like your POV here, with the rushing river, the path on the left and the village buildings almost built into the cliff. The steep green face of the hillside to the left really adds much body and enhancement to the overall scene. Well captured...later.
John

ocskaymarci (2508) 2007-09-11 8:48

Szia Attila!
A Nagy Utazó újabb helyről, újabb fantasztikus képpel jelentkezik! :)
Kiváló látvány a folyócska tuloldalán lévő ősi településre! Jó fények, élesség és színek. Talán csak annyi, hogy a feliratot én a jobb alsó sarokba helyeztem volna...
Minden jót,
Marci

Cretense (56326) 2007-09-12 2:26

Hi Atus!

Amazing place, a majestic photo! Everything is perfect here: POV, composition, perspective, framing and colours. No space left for any kind of comments or critique. Congratulations!

Hercules

Emile (20007) 2007-09-12 8:00

Hola Attila.
This is an excellent shot, love the way you captured the river stream with the wooden bridge and the magnificent old village. Very good composition with nice colors contrast and light. Very well framed, Good POV.
Well done, TFS.
Best regards.

dip (12660) 2007-09-12 9:23

Hi Attila,
very beautiful image with good clarity and sharpness,well exposed and good POV too,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

elmec (12194) 2007-09-12 9:57

Hello Attila!
Amazing place You show!
This castle is like from fairy-tale!
Great compo with stream!
Perfect done!
Best regards!
;))

sothy81 (8536) 2007-09-12 10:03

A very very nice place. This is real ancient site. You captured all the great natural elements there including water, man-made architecture, mountains. What a cozy place. Well done. Sothy

Fis2 (45993) 2007-09-12 10:14

Witaj Attila!
Beautiful place. I like the frame and colors. Good light and sharpnes. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

paura (38626) 2007-09-12 13:54

Attila,
This a very uncommon place indeed. The composition is very nice, with great colors and POV.

well done, friend.

PAulo

anesugur (16926) 2007-09-12 14:23

Hi Attila,
Beautiful place.
Good composition and POV.
Very nice colors and sharpness.
Well done. Uğur

Scharan (13951) 2007-09-12 20:31

Um belo cenário, ótima composição; gostei do detalhe da passarela sobre este gracioso rio e as cores em total harmonia. Muito bem registrado Attila.
Grande abraço,
Vera

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2007-09-13 0:23

Hi Attila,
What a lovely scene ... amazing how the fortress has survived the ravages of time. The flow river adds a nice touch to the whole landscape. Beautifully captured and well composed with very good image quality. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Graal (58169) 2007-09-13 0:55

Jó napot Attila,
amazing place in Georgia. Interesting old architecture and Your informations. Well quality of photo.
Greetings, Aleksander

riclopes (33033) 2007-09-13 1:23

Olá Attila, fascinating photo from a remote area of the planet. This is the kind of images that attract me more in your gallery. Amazing landscape and very impressive architecture from out of times. Great shot.
Best wishes,
ricardo

chrisnet (20376) 2007-09-13 8:56

Hi Attila,
Nice POV of this old village, I like your framing with the river in the foreground, well seen and done.
Regards
Christian

josepmarin (33837) 2007-09-13 9:20

Hi Attila,
A very original and unknown place, and I suppose that not very frequented by the tourists.
Beautiful composition and setting, with very much graphical balance and a good work of exposure.
I like it the light and the colors in this picture.
The river that goes down strongly and the bridge of wood add interest and dynamism to your photo.
A great work.
Best regards,
Josep

ahmetgedikli (21946) 2007-09-13 15:36

Hi Attila,
Superb landscape... Very beautiful colors, good point of view and lighting.
Thanks and best regards.
Ahmet

Angshu (33815) 2007-09-13 21:02

Hello Attila
I was wondering which country you'd gone for your vacation this time..Georgia it was! Very well composed with the river on one side & the village & fortress on the other. A very strong similarity of the fortress structure with Bhutan & Leh. Very good shot my friend!
Regards
Angshu

Greg1949 (8511) 2007-09-13 22:10

Attila, I love this, the detail is fantastic and the cloud over the mid ground really gives the shot wonderful depth. The little house in the fg looks out of place at first but on closer inspection the construction materials are such that it could be an old place like the fortress. Magnificent location, well seen.

Greg

danos (32708) 2007-09-14 2:04

Hello Attila,
i never seen photos in the TE and generally from Georgia,and for this i'm glad to see the first from you.I like your composition with this splendid warm light that contrasted with the blue of the river.A multi level capture with sharpness and clarity.Very informative your note and impressive the existence of 60 towers cluster that create a single, protective fortress.Well done Attila.

Regards,Danos

wishlist (4133) 2007-09-14 8:08

Ciao Attila,
e ben tornato. Composizione buona con la rocca a dominare la scena e il fiume a giocare la sua buona parte. Buoni i colori e la resa finale con una luce che forse non era delle migliori.
Come ti trovi con la nuova macchina?
Ciao
Igor

cfreire (11647) 2007-09-14 9:23

Hi, Attila
Very beautiful composition, with good frame and POV. You've managed well the photo's features. Well done. Regards, Consuelo

CRATEOS (7274) 2007-09-15 7:20

Tell me something you passing from that bridge???...the place have similarity with the title..the light is great make the colors superb...of course the frame is astonish and clasic...a real varius foto....thank you for the vouyage my frend
Nikiforos

Photo65Net (43096) 2007-09-15 8:43

Attila,
A very pleasant image, in which I like a lot the bright colors.
Your compo is nice, using the diagnonal.
Nice one,
Regards,
JB.

delic (6735) 2007-09-16 4:09

Hello Attila,
So that's where you were in August. This is a terrific composition of interesting architecture from a little known area. Very informative and concise note. Well done. Regards,
Hakan

Vato_Law (11682) 2007-09-16 13:37

Hello Attila,
Good to see you back here on TE, and always with something from a remote place, something that we are not used to see when opening the galleries. I red your note carefully, as I read all of them, as they really bring us interesting details and explains us what the photo is about and after this I just can say be fascinated by the photo with the view of the village, by the river that flows and this littl ebridge that makes possible to access the village.
Once again I have to congratulate you for the amazing work you do on bringing us remote places that I would never dream about.
Cheers.
Paulo

axiotea (16145) 2007-09-17 0:52

Hi Attila
Excellent view over the remote village perched on the hill/rock with the beautiful river in movement. A pleasant light and natural colors.
Cheers
Marilyn

gilou530 (35350) 2007-09-17 11:32

salut attila
un superbe paysage ou le torrent donne du dynamisme dans un endroit calme, des couleurs naturelles
amitiés
gilbert

pablominto (40876) 2007-09-19 6:25

Hello Attila,
A picturesque place with many interesting details to explore!
Pleasant composition with the stream in fine diagonal movement, good lead-in and great colours !
Greetings,
Pablo -

toto (18729) 2007-09-21 1:34

Belle photo de ces batiments anciens qui sont bien concervés,de toute beauté,votre photo en donne un bel ensemble bien coloré et bien net.La rivière avec ses petits rapide est bien jolie aussi et a sa place sur le devant. Le petit pont est superbe aussi. Amitiés Thomas
je reviens

Jakab (3470) 2007-09-24 6:29

Szia Attila!
Kis erődfalu a nagy hegy lábánál, nagyon különös hely. Sokat emel a képen a csobogó patak a kis híddal. Kíváncsi vagyok, mit látunk majd még ebből a nagy hegyeken túli világból.
Üdv
Laci

SandROM (19) 2007-09-27 7:18

Hello!
I was live in this appartaments 2 weeks ago :-)
Nice to see :-)

bucanas (2209) 2007-09-29 7:37

Hello Attila,
Beautiful pace,nice picture.
Regards.
Ralf

lestans (15460) 2007-10-02 13:33

Ciao Attila!
che posto interessante e bellissimo.
Sembra di essere in un'altra epoca, molti secoli fa
Livia

rakeshgupta (2670) 2007-10-07 6:44

Hi Attila,
River flowing nearby to this architecture is making this place a worth to see. Your description is as good as the scene.
Thanks for sharing.
Rakesh

utkue (3420) 2007-10-13 22:28

Hello Attila,
Wonderfull place and beautiful shot.
Composition, cadrage, contrast, colours and sunlight are excellent in this photo.
Congratulations.
Best regards from Ankara and have a nice sunday.
Utku

gbeli (2026) 2007-10-17 8:17

Hello Attila
Beautiful photo of the isolated Georgian village.
The nature around is perfect.
Regards

noborders (14199) 2007-11-06 3:10

This gives me the craving to return to that country that I saw too briefly, when crossing it from Azerbaijan to Turkey - I hope that the situation will be more stable there in the future, for the moment I don't feel so reassured !
Such a beautiful place, your photo confirms this - nature and architecture together, all seems really lovely and I admire your landscape pictures !
Congratulation and TFS,
Catherine

ricardo_tellier (44) 2008-01-31 6:05

A nice landscape in the middle of nowhere, lost in time. It makes me remenber the atmosphere of The Lord of the ring.

Richard