“Defenseless”

I really don't like having to go to work in the La Défense district near Paris. It's a human anthill where people are mostly in a hurry to get from the train to the office and back again.

The only reason why a visit to this district might be of any interest is for architectural photography, with the many towers covered in glass reflecting each other.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/defenseless/

11 June 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 27mm
ISO 200, ƒ/2.8, 1/2200 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #France #IleDeFrance #HautsDeSeine #LaDefense #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Koezio labyrinth”

Koezio's puzzle game will undoubtedly unsettle you, you will be questioned on all subjects and maybe where you don't expect it.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/koezio-labyrinth/

16 June 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 56mm
ISO 6400, ƒ/1.2, 1/15 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #France #IleDeFrance #SeineEtMarne #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Quietness”

Yili Garden is a traditional Chinese garden of 10,000 square meters, created with the participation of the Suzhoua City Green Spaces Department, with materials from China.

It combines Far Eastern philosophy and harmonic composition of nature. A garden between dream and reality, in balance with nature...

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/quietness/

5 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/10, 1/105 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #France #IleDeFrance #Yvelines #SaintRemyLHonore #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Down to the sky”

Yili Garden is a traditional Chinese garden of 10,000 square meters, created with the participation of the Suzhoua City Green Spaces Department, with materials from China.

It combines Far Eastern philosophy and harmonic composition of nature. A garden between dream and reality, in balance with nature...

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/down-to-the-sky/

5 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 640, ƒ/10, 1/60 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #France #IleDeFrance #Yvelines #SaintRemyLHonore #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Mtatsminda view point over Tbilisi”

Mtatsminda (“Holy Mountain”) is the highest point in Tbilisi so it’s naturally a great place for panoramic views. The large terrace in front of Restaurant Funicular is a giant balcony over the city and the ideal place for photos.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/mtatsminda-view-point-over-tbilisi/

11 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 1000, ƒ/9, 1/60 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“The view over Mtskheta from Jvari Monastery”

Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities of Georgia and its former capital.

It is located approximately 20 kilometres north of Tbilisi.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/the-view-over-mtskheta-from-jvari-monastery/

12 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/10, 1/400 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“The path of light”

A masterpiece of the Early and High Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Known as the burial site of the claimed Christ's mantle, Svetitskhoveli has long been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/the-path-of-light/

12 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 3200, ƒ/9, 1/60 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Svetitskhoveli Cathedral”

A masterpiece of the Early and High Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Known as the burial site of the claimed Christ's mantle, Svetitskhoveli has long been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/svetitskhoveli-cathedral/

12 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/8, 1/2200 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Restaurant terraces at night”

King Erekle II Street is a cozy pedestrian street in Old Tbilisi. It is one of the favorite places for tourists and locals, with lots of nice outdoor cafes.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/restaurant-terraces-at-night/

12 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 6400, ƒ/4, 1/35 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Tbilisi Sulfur Baths”

Tbilisi’s baths are very different to those in Istanbul, Budapest, or anywhere else.

The location for the city was chosen because of the natural hot springs that course underground (Tbilisi means “warm place”). Persian-Ottoman style bath houses were erected atop this geothermal playground, most of them in Abanotubani, the Old Town’s iconic sulfur bath district.

One of Tbilisi’s most recognisable neighbourhoods, Abanotubani is characterised by the brick domes that pop out of the earth like molehills. This design allows natural light to stream into the bath rooms and provides ventilation for the sulfuric steam to escape.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/tbilisi-sulfur-baths/

13 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/8, 1/240 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Chreli-Abano”

With its splendidly tiled mosque-like facade, Chreli-Abano (sometimes called Orbeliani Baths) is without a doubt the most iconic bathhouse in Tbilisi.

Tbilisi’s baths are very different to those in Istanbul, Budapest, or anywhere else.

The location for the city was chosen because of the natural hot springs that course underground (Tbilisi means “warm place”). Persian-Ottoman style bath houses were erected atop this geothermal playground, most of them in Abanotubani, the Old Town’s iconic sulfur bath district.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/chreli-abano/

13 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/8, 1/850 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Gondola lift to Narikala fortress”

Historically, Tbilisi had seven different aerial tramways, but all of them closed after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Since 2012, Tbilisi has a modern, high-capacity gondola lift which operates between Rike Park and the Narikala fortress.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/gondola-lift-to-narikala-fortress/

13 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/9, 1/4000 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Betlemi Street Stairs”

On the steep slopes between the Narikala fortress and the old town of Tbilisi, the Betlemi Street Stairs offer superb views of the city below, and the stunning Mother of Georgia statue nearby.

These streets meander between the old brick houses clinging to the slope, with a few shaded terraces allowing a well-deserved break.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/betlemi-street-stairs/

13 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/8, 1/280 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Old wooden house atmosphere”

Paradnaya Kaleidoscope is famous for its colorful stained glass staircase, but the whole 19th century old wooden house is worth a visit, with a great atmosphere.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/old-wooden-house-atmosphere/

13 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/8, 1/35 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Kaleidoscope House”

In its heyday, mosaic stained glass was a common architectural feature of Tbilisi. Sadly most examples have been lost to time – but there are a few buildings that still boast gorgeous rainbow windows.

One of Tbilisi’s most recognisable landmarks, the “Kaleidoscope House” has large multi-coloured glass windows on all three sides of its front stairway. When the afternoon sun hits at just the right angle, it paints a colourful pattern onto the stairs and wooden balustrades.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/kaleidoscope-house/

13 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/7.1, 1/550 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Faded blue”

Tbilisi is a very colorful city, but most facades of the old buildings are unfortunately very damaged.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/faded-blue/

13 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/8, 1/80 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi”

The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi (commonly known as Sameba) is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. Sameba is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating the Georgian church architecture at various stages in history and has some Byzantine undertones.

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/holy-trinity-cathedral-of-tbilisi/

14 August 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
ISO 200, ƒ/9, 1/1800 s

#Travel #TravelPhotography #Europe #Georgia #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“The demoiselle after the shower”

When you wake up, after a dew shower, the sun is welcome to dry all those droplets!

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/the-demoiselle-after-the-shower/

16 September 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 56mm
ISO 200, ƒ/1.2, 1/240 s

#Animals #Arthropods #Insects #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Superb Starling”

The Superb Starling is a member of the starling family, formerly known as Spreo Superbus.

This species has a very wide range and is commonly found in East Africa.

But this one was in the Jungle Dome at Center Parcs Het Heijderbos in the Netherlands. It is an indoor tropical jungle dome created with the WWF, with an exotic atmosphere, tropical flora and fauna, suspension bridges...

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/superb-starling/

30 October 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 80mm macro
ISO 3200, ƒ/2.8, 1/20 s

#Animals #Birds #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2

“Lesser blue-eared starling”

The Lesser Blue-eared Starling is a species of passerine bird in the family Sturnidae, which lives in sub-Saharan Africa.

But this one was in the Jungle Dome at Center Parcs Het Heijderbos in the Netherlands. It is an indoor tropical jungle dome created with the WWF, with an exotic atmosphere, tropical flora and fauna, suspension bridges...

https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/lesser-blue-eared-starling/

30 October 2018

Fujifilm X-T2 + 80mm macro
ISO 3200, ƒ/2.8, 1/50 s

#Animals #Birds #Photography #Fujifilm #Fuji #XT2