Kyrgyzstan, Ala-Kul, 2024

Misty mountain views from the lower trail near Sirota Camp — dramatic rock faces, evergreens, and alpine fog surrounding the early stages of the ascent.

View of a high-altitude glacier above 4000 meters, surrounded by rugged peaks and alpine valleys along the Ala-Kul ridge.

Kyrgyzstan, Ala-Kul, 2024

Sunrise at Lake Ala-Kul — golden light touches the jagged mountain tops, reflecting perfectly in the still turquoise water.

Kyrgyzstan, Ala-Kul, 2024

Kyrgyzstan, Ala-Kul, 2024

Mountain trail leading to Ala-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan, with dramatic cliffs, green slopes, and a rushing stream below.

Georgia, Batumi, 2025

Close-up of mimosa-like yellow blossoms and fern-shaped leaves — soft natural detail from Batumi’s botanical greenery.

Georgia, Batumi Forests, 2025

Tiny sprout emerging from the forest floor — a delicate green form against blurred light, symbolizing renewal and quiet growth.

A cow stands calmly in a lush mountain pasture, framed by blooming spring greens and the towering peaks of the Greater Caucasus.

Georgia, Svaneti, 2025

Georgia, Svaneti, 2025

Evening light over a quiet Svaneti village with snow-capped peaks rising beyond the dark silhouette of forested hills.

Classic Svaneti view: a sunlit alpine valley with green slopes and dramatic glacier-covered summits in the distance.

Georgia, Svaneti, 2025

Georgia, Batumi, 2025

Batumi’s iconic Ferris wheel with snow-capped mountains in the distance and palm trees in the foreground — seaside subtropics meet alpine backdrop.

Rain-slicked city edge at night with glowing neon reflections — a quiet Batumi street captured in abstract symmetry.

Georgia, Batumi, 2025

Georgia, Batumi Forests, 2025

Moss-covered stone bridge nestled in deep green forest — a quiet, timeless path surrounded by summer growth.

Close-up of vibrant moss near a waterfall — soft light, moisture, and texture captured in perfect detail.

Georgia, Batumi Forests, 2025

Evening view of the Batumi Alphabet Tower rising beyond walls covered in purple wisteria — urban and organic forms intertwined.

Georgia, Batumi, 2025

Kyrgyzstan, Altyn Arashan, 2024

Sunset over the Altyn Arashan valley — soft light spills across alpine meadows and distant yurts, framed by pine forests and layered mountain silhouettes.

A hidden corner of the Almaty Botanical Garden — overgrown stone terraces, dense greenery, and a small red-roofed structure tucked against the cliffside.

Kazakhstan, Almaty, 2024

Low alpine vegetation in sharp foreground with a distant view of the Urenga mountain ridge fading into a moody blue sky.

Russia, Urenga Ridge, 2022

A curious grey cat basking in mountain sunlight — a quiet moment of warmth and softness amid the wild landscapes of Taganay.

Russia, Taganay, 2022

Hikers standing on a rocky cliff edge in golden morning mist — overlooking the vast, forested slopes of the Southern Urals.

Russia, Aygir, 2022

Russia, Yurma Ridge, 2021

Snow-covered rock formations rising like frozen sculptures — a stark winter landscape shaped by wind and ice in the Southern Urals.

Frost-covered stones shaped by wind and weather at the summit plateau — a rugged, open landscape near the Taganay meteorological station.

Russia, Taganay, 2021 — Meteostation Area

Russia, Taganay, 2021 — View from Meteostation

Panoramic view of Mount Kruglitsa, the highest peak of Taganay, rising above dense coniferous forest and framed by a dramatic winter sky.