Batumi 3: Sepia Town
A Lamp Post and A Tower Clock
While there was a construction boom in the city of Batumi at the time of our visit, certain sections of the place has retained an ‘old town’ ambiance so I choose to portray them in sepia. Batumi has a population of more than 120,000 and is often considered the second capital of Georgia. Although the region is rich in agricultural produce such as citrus fruit and tea, its port and strategic location near the Black Sea makes it a very important factor in Georgian economy. Tourism is its major industry and all the on-going construction were geared towards attracting more tourists. However, because it was almost like the first day of spring when we arrived, we only saw a few Turkish and Iranian nationals travelling in groups.
The other purpose we had for exploring the inner sections of the city, aside from photographing its features, was to look for a dining place reportedly popular all over Georgia for serving the Adjarian khachapuri traditionally prepared and cooked using a firewood oven. The khachapuri is a traditional Georgian dish, a sort of filled bread richly flavored with cheese. The Adjarian khachapuri has a shape and texture that is very different from the more common versions. We did find the place and the time we spent hiking and looking for it was all worth it as I greatly enjoyed the boat-shaped dish (See Holy Khinkali!).
While Batumi was generally colorful (see Batumi 2: Colours of a City); it remains lovely even if viewed in sepia.
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It manages to look abandoned. . . or under a curfew.
I usually manage to keep people out of my shots, but this does not look as if it was the case.
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Got the same thought and saw the same comment here! Cool monochrome effect!
Great share Captain. 🙂
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Fantastic angle/view of the tower … really nice black and white .. like playing with shadows.
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I love the sepia portrayal you chose for this post’s photos. Definitely gave them a more dynamic feel to me. I liked the grill work with dried vine in front of the church. All really great.
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Love the feel of sepia with this architecture…beautiful.
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Thank you for sharing these images….grabbed me!
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Great set if sepia pictures… really digging them 🙂
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Love the way you captured scenes in sepia! I enjoy visiting your post!
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I always love alleys, esp. when they’re small. Love the non-pavement roads. The Sepia effect gives it more a rustic look.
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Great shots. Love the sepia treatment.
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Sepia has a way of taking color out of the city, but as a result it is easier to appreciate the buildings’ architecture. It definitely works well for the aesthetic value of these photographs.
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I love this sepia portfolio of your visit Batumi! Its refreshing to see photos with written story as well. Great shots and narrative, makes me want to hop on a plane to see the area.
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I just loved the effect and the concept
the pictures are cool
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The architecture is wonderful. I like the sepia tones, for me it brings out the light and shadows and highlights the buildings’ character. The arches are fantastic and the iron balcony too.
The sepia just seems to bring out the textures everywhere. I really love those streets (again!).
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I loved this Sepia collection
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This series is absolutely great!
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Some nostaligic architecture and thought the sepia added to the distinctive Batumi style. As always enjoyed.
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wonderful images, the town looks so old and mystic in sepia colour 🙂
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The subject really suits the sepia treatment Jessie, especially the first and second photos.
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Beautiful as always!
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The sepia tones are lovely, and add grace to the angles and lines of the city’s facades. Great job of recording the essence and heart of the town, Sally
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I like the sepia tone, as well; it seems to add a richness to the photos that goes deeper than the captured images themselves. Very nice.
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I love your pictures!
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I wonder whether it is a monochrome or called by some other name ‘effect’? 🙂
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Captain, don’t post my comments. I got the color effect name as Sepia. 🙂
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This is a compelling series of photos and I very much enjoy your blog arrangement
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Sepia effect adds so much explaining the character of the place.
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sepia such a romantic touch, works wonderfully well with the architecture
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Fabulous Work. The Tone really works with your subject matter.
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Sepia is the perfect medium for these shots. Superb!
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Sepia works well and I like the contrast with the old style buildings and the modern skyscraper in the distance 🙂
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I really like the sepia here. It ties the various shots together into a nice mural. The compositions are so well done too.
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Beautiful shots! I especially like the fourth from the top of the alley and the white car parked closest.
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Some superb images there…… I really like the use of sepia… seems to set the whole collection off very well.
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