photo essay – Shorena Ratiani

Wonderful Vinka!

I was ‘hunting’ for beautiful Vinka flowers yesterday – it was not easy to find them as they love to hide their beauty from the sun, especially behind other plants. However I won our Hide and Seek game and found several Vinka hiding places!

Vinka flowers. © Shorena Ratiani photography

One of the most popular ground cover plants, it can thrive in both cold and warm climates. It blooms prolifically, is easy to grow and tolerates poor soil and drought.

Wonderful blue Vinka flowers in my gallery:

Have a beautiful day,

Shorena

P.S. To see more beautiful flower photos, please check out my
Flower Photo Collection and Nature Photography Page.

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May 12, 2019October 23, 2019 by Shorena Ratiani Categories: Artsy Lifestyle, Flower Photography, Gallery, Nature Photography, photo essay, photography, seasonsTags: blooming, blooming flowers, blooms, blue, blue flowers, Flower Photography, flower photos, flowers, georgia, nature, Nature Photography, photo, photo blog, photo essay, photo of the day, photo walk, photography, photography blog, photos, shorena ratiani photography, spring flowers, tbilisi, vinka, vinka major, vinka minor, vinka photos 1 Comment

From Buds to Leaves

Buds have opened and tiny bright new leaves are developing and everything is becoming green again!

These are my photos of renewed nature.

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April 28, 2019October 23, 2019 by Shorena Ratiani Categories: Artsy Lifestyle, Gallery, Nature Photography, photo essay, photography, seasonsTags: bright colors, buds, fine art photography, green, greenery, ivy, ivy photos, leaves, nature, Nature Photography, photo blog, photo essay, photo of the day, photo walk, photography, photos, shorena ratiani photography, sky, spring, trees, vines 10 Comments

The Shadow Project

If you are not a ghost, you will have a shadow – light travels in straight lines and your shape stops it, creating a shadow.

Do you ever think about shadows? Have you noticed how shadows sometimes look more beautiful than the shape that created them? Some people chase tornadoes. I like chasing shadows and here is what I found:

The Shadow Project. ©Shorena Ratiani Photography — ©Shorena Ratiani Photography

It’s my shadow taking a photo of a shadow 😀

Any object, living or inanimate, that can block light can cast shadows. And shadows can move. When you create a moving shadow, it reminds you that you are alive. So enjoy your shadows!

Shorena

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April 3, 2019October 23, 2019 by Shorena Ratiani Categories: Abstract Photography, Artsy Lifestyle, Gallery, photo essay, photographyTags: Abstract Photography, art photography, photo, photo blog, photo essay, photo of the day, photo walk, photography, photography blog, photos, shadow, shadows, shorena ratiani photography, the shadow project 3 Comments

Blooming Sky

More blooms – more spring. An explosion of Blooms was continuing for last several days and I was focusing on the blooming sky this time.

I’m so pleased I took these photos, because it was snowing (!) in Tbilisi this morning and almost all blooms were gone!

You can see more blooming tree photos here.

Have a great day,

Shorena

P.S. To see more beautiful flower photos, please check out my
Flower Photo Collection and Nature Photography Page.

If you have a moment please visit my painting and drawing portfolio and look at digital art page as well.

You can also find me here:

Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | WHI

April 1, 2019October 23, 2019 by Shorena Ratiani Categories: Artsy Lifestyle, Flower Photography, Gallery, Nature Photography, photo essay, photography, seasonsTags: apple blossoms, apple trees, blooming, blooming apple, blooming flowers, blooming plum, blooms, blossoms, blue, Flower Photography, flower photos, flowers, georgia, green, micro photography, nature, Nature Photography, photo, photo blog, photo essay, photo of the day, photo walk, photography, photography blog, plum blossoms, plum trees, seasons, shorena ratiani photography, sky, spring, spring colors, spring flowers, spring vibes, tbilisi 5 Comments

Focusing on Daffodils

Daffodils are one of the most popular flowers in the world. The simple beauty of trumpet-shape blooms is so charming.

Did you know there are up to 13,000 different hybrid varieties of daffodils (botanical name: narcissus). They are among the first flowers of spring.

In some countries people believe that bringing home a bouquet of daffodils brings happiness into the home. However, you should avoid presenting someone with a single daffodil as some believe that it foretells misfortune.

Bright yellow blooms of cheerful daffodils in my photo gallery.

In Wales, the daffodil is the national flower. According to legend, if you see the first daffodil, your next 12 months will be filled with wealth. Keep this mind for next spring!

Have a happy time,

Shorena