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Kazdanga Mill lake (Dzirnezers) from a drone flight
Kazdanga Mill lake (Dzirnezers, Dzirnavu ezers in Latvian) is located centrally located in Kazdanga, Latvia. First discovered back in 2015, I have been returning here quite often, so did happen last time at the end of October 2020 I come here with a DJI Mavic Mini drone Kazdanga mill lake Located in a very close distance to the impressive Kazdanga manor Kazdanga Mill Lake and its surroundings is a must-have attraction while you are in…
Laidi Village from a Drone flight
Laidi is a village in Laidi parish, Kuldīga municipality. Laidi village is located some 28 km from the county center of Kuldiga and 167 km from Riga. There is located a parish administration, primary school, library, doctorate, pharmacy, post office, shop, open-air stage. Laidi village from a drone flight The settlement was formed around the center of the former Laidi manor (Laiden) and Valtaiķi parish, and grew up in the post-war years as…
Church of Saint George near Borjomi from a Drone flight
The Sadgeri St. George Church is the XV century monument. It is located in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region, in the village of Sadgeri in Borjomi municipality, on the high bank of the river. I have been heading ever since I remember myself in Georgia, the place is really cool, tranquil and cool. But when taken from a drone flight, the place gets completely another view. See it yourself Church of Saint George from a drone flight Look at that…
Majori Beach from a Drone Flight
About two years ago (back in 2018) we rented a little space next to the beach in Dubulti. We lived there for more than 6 months. Photographing the Baltic sea was part of our everyday routine. Now, two years later we have returned to the town of Jūrmala in Latvia. Not looking to stay here 6 months, rather than just 10 days for our Covid-19 self-isolation. We rented a spacious 2 storey house next to the beach and I was eager to fly a drone…
Colors of Georgia / Failed Attempt to Reach Betania Monastery
It was at the start of October, we decided to visit Betania monastery not far from Tbilisi. We took our almost SUV car - Volkswagen Touareg and started the journey. The road sign said 6,7 km and we will reach the monastery. Cool, I thought, I have wanted to visit this place for ages, let me make some cool drone video. Colors of Georgia, on the road to Betania monastery Little we know that the drive is not the best, and can take about an…
Ujarma Fortress from a drone flight
Ujarma Fortress is located some 45 km east from the nation's capital Tbilisi, in the Kakheti region. We were off for a daytrip to Kakheti, and it was not planned to make a stop at Ujarma, but as I had a drone with myself I decided to take a better look on the fortress complex from above. Here is what we got: Ujarma fortress from a drone flight The fortress consisted of two parts: the Upper Fortress (the Citadel) and the Lower City. A royal…
Gudauri View Point from a drone flight
Gudauri viewpoint is a cool attraction located some 2 km up from the Gudauri to the Kazbegi (Russian border) Officially named as the Russian -Georgian Friendship monument, this place has been "installed" back in 1983, but seems to have gone under major reconstruction works recently. We were returning from a weekend trip to Kazbegi when it was agreed to fly my little DJI Mavic mini drone around the monument. Gudari viewing platform Located…
Gergeti church from a drone flight
In today's Piece of Life series - Gergeti Church from a drone flight The region of Kazbegi is very nice for drone photography and videography. Gergeti Trinity Church is a must-have destination in Georgia. The church is located at an elevation of 2170 meters, under Mount Kazbegi some 160 km North from the nation's capital Tbilisi. It was in the middle of August we did a short trip to the Kazbegi region in Georgia and I had a chance to fly my…
Dry Bridge & Alexander garden in Tbilisi from a DJI Mavic Mini drone flight
It was on an overcast Saturday afternoon (at the end of August 2020), we went for a long walk in Tbilisi. Equipped with a baby stroller and DJI Mavic mini Drone here is what we found today: View towards Dry Bridge in Tbilisi In one of these building, you can see, is located famous 'former hotel London', where some 19th-century writers have stayed Aerial view of Tbilisi Many good things can be seen from this place (Alexander garden),…
Narikala fortress from a drone flight
Narikala fortress is probably one of the most known tourist attractions in Tbilisi. It was on an easy Sunday afternoon we decided to take a lazy walk around the old town of Tbilisi equipped with a baby strolled and DJI Mavic mini, here is what we gotNarikala fortress from a drone flightNarikala is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Mtkvari River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill…
Turtle Lake from a Drone flight
Turtle lake is a direct English translation of Kus Tba (Georgian: კუს ტბა), a small lake at the outskirts of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, so named due to the perceived abundance of turtles living in these places. Turtle lake is a very popular recreational area both for locals and foreigners, so it's just that time I'm submitting it as another tourist attraction in Tbilisi. We have been heading to the Turtle Lake in all seasons, I have made…
Rike Park from a DJI Mavic Mini Drone Flight
Rike park is a popular recreational area located in Tbilisi. We have been heading here ever since it was opened to public back in 2012. Park is great for photography, a lot of interesting architectural elements. It was at the end of July 2020. I got DJI Mavic mini shipped to Tbilisi and it was agreed to go and test it out at the Rike park. Air balloon over Rike Park in Tbilisi There is a cable car station connecting Rike park with…
Cows Cooling off in a lake in Georgia
It was in mid-July, we were heading to the Dashabashi canyon near the Tsalka town in Georgia when suddenly on the roadside we noticed a strange view - cows were cooling off in a small mud lake. Such senses are more typical to Africa, it was the first time I have seen something like that in Georgia. Luckily I had a camera to take a few shots. Cows cooling off in a muddy lake
Poppy fields near Marneuli
We love poppy fields, we have featured them a couple of times here at the Piece of Life series Beautiful Poppy Field Near P104 (Jaunpils-Tukums) Road (Latvia) Railroad crossing in Skrunda municipality, Latvia Today we are going to share a brief photo story with poppy field near Marneuli, next to the Милена Оптовый Магазин (Milena mall) It was one of the first days when travel restrictions between Georgia's inner cities were lifted and we…
Under The Georgian Sun / King Davids Tower (s)
It was on the evening of April 27, 2020, I decided to switch glass (from the kit lens to telephoto) and make some photo for the month of April to put in the description in the monthly dividend income report. The photo of the month turned out to be a sunset in Tbilisi with skyscraper in the foreground King David Towers in Tbilisi From the KDR website Two landmark towers King David Residences and King David Business Center are harmonically…
One Day in Istanbul
Istanbul has been on my travel map ever since I remember (Okay, I first were here back in 2009). Time after time we like to take layover flight via Istanbul, and so did happen last time, at the end of February 2020 - we booked a connected flight Tbilisi - Istanbul - Riga with Turkish Airlines so we have a chance to spend at least a day in Istanbul After taking a hammam in our centrally located Istanbul hotel (Best Point Hotel Old City Istanbul…
Winter in Georgia: Gombori Pass
Some call Gombori pass - A Picturesque Road To Kakheti, here at Piece of Life we can only agree. The road indeed is spectacular If you don't have problems with endless turns or drastic changes of elevation and air pressure, then Gombori road is your road of choice to Kakheti. The pass itself peaks at 1620 meters above sea level. Gombori road is spectacular at any time of year. Small idyllic villages, magnificent sceneries of Alazani valley…
Tbilisi Christmas Market 2020
In today's Piece of Life series, a brief photo story from the Christmas market held near Radisson Blue hotel Tbilisi. To get here we took a taxi from our apartment to Keti's bistro. After finish steaks and Cokes we were ready to explore the market. The little one was excited the most. Christmas market in Tbilisi 2019/2020 From traditional Georgian souvenirs to hot wine. All the classical Christmas market stuff. People at Christmas…
New Year's Eve Fireworks 2020 Tbilisi
As every year I contribute to fireworks photography, 2020 was no exception, from our Tbilisi apartments balcony I made dozens of long exposure night photography. A sturdy tripod, ISO 400-3200, f stop 3,5 up to f11 and exposure from 4 sec up to 10 seconds. The magical beauty of night photography. Tbilisi fireworks 2020 With SPX still trading I found myself running from the balcony to inside the room to check if SPX has reached 3224 levels (…
Baku by night
I had a chance to explore a little bit from Baku by night after we returned to our hotel room in Flames Tower from a lovely Azerbaijani cuisine restaurant Dolma in early August 2019. Night photography is one of my favorite topics, and so I raised the ISO level a bit and made some candid street photography in Baku. From our short walking distance I was surprised there are many International World brands featured in Baku, like Hard rock cafe or…
HDR Clouds Over Tbilisi
We are the lucky ones living in an apartment in Tbilisi with some of the most spectacular city views one could think about. Tbilisi TV tower, mount Mtatsminda, Biltmore hotel building (listed as one of the top 10 luxury hotels in Tbilisi), and many more cool sights Time after time I love to install a tripod at one (out of three) of our balconies and play with DSLR camera. Depending on the season the result might vary a lot. Tbilisi by day (…
Spring in Tbilisi (near Turtle lake)
Spring has finally reached Tbilisi. In today's Piece of Life, a few shots from our baby walk near Turtle Lake on March 6th, 2019 Sprouts and blue snowdrops. Can't wait for April. Blue snowdrops near Turtle lake in Tbilisi Early sprouts Piece of Life
2019 Old New Year's Firework From Tbilisi
Here at Piece of Life and ReinisFischer.com we just love fireworks photography. It's one of the photo techniques I wanted to master first when learned secrets of successful photography. My first experience with fireworks photography was a couple of years ago when I had a chance to visit St. Marks square in Venice during New Year's night. The result? It was a very crowded event, but still, I managed to get at least something. After we returned…
How to get on one photography Tbilisi TV tower, Narikala and Tabor Monastery
Simple - panoramic photography. It was at the end of 2018, we were wandering around Tbilisi botanical garden, to discover Zip Line, when I thought - hmm, there is a good observation point from which we can see Tbilisi TV tower, Narikala fortress and even Tabor monastery. I decided to make a quick experiment and was shooting panoramic photography. The result? Here you go Panoramic photo from Tbilisi I love experimenting with panoramic…