Lost in nature’s rhythm — fishing, foraging, and living the simple life by the river’s edge.

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Sno is a village in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of northern Georgia, located in the historical province of Khevsureti. The local economy is mainly based on traditional agriculture and livestock farming. Farmers in this region are mainly engaged in breeding livestock, including cows, sheep and goats. Livestock farming in Sno plays a crucial role in the daily life of the community. Cows are kept for the production of milk, meat and dairy products such as cheese and yoghurt, which are used both for home consumption and for sale in local markets. Traditional methods of livestock farming and agriculture have often been passed down from generation to generation, helping to preserve cultural practices and knowledge in the region. Sno’s remote location and mountainous terrain sometimes make modern farming methods challenging, leading many farmers to stick to traditional techniques. Despite this, there are efforts to increase agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ living standards through education and access to better resources. Keeping cows and other livestock in Sno is not only an economic activity, but also an integral part of the social and cultural fabric of the community, with traditional knowledge and practices playing an important role in the daily lives of the residents.

This photo taken in Sno, Georgia shows a serene mountainous valley where cows rest in the golden grassland. The rolling hills and rugged mountains in the background reflect the untouched nature of the region. The autumnal hues of the landscape create a warm, peaceful atmosphere. The cows, scattered across the field, emphasize the traditional pastoral life that is still central here. The image exudes harmony between man, animal and nature in this remote part of the Caucasus.

Sno is een dorp in de regio Mtscheta-Mtianeti in het noorden van Georgië, gelegen in de historische provincie Chevsoeretië. De lokale economie is voornamelijk gebaseerd optraditionele landbouw en veeteelt. Boeren in deze regio houden zich vooral bezig met het fokken van vee, waaronder koeien, schapen en geiten. De veehouderij in Sno speelt een cruciale rol in het dagelijks leven van de gemeenschap. Koeien worden gehouden voor de productie van melk, vlees en zuivelproducten zoals kaas en yoghurt, die zowel voor eigen consumptie als voor verkoop op lokale markten worden gebruikt. De traditionele methoden van veeteelt en landbouw zijn vaak doorgegeven van generatie op generatie, wat bijdraagt aan het behoud van culturele praktijken en kennis in de regio. De afgelegen ligging en het bergachtige terrein van Sno maken moderne landbouwmethoden soms uitdagend, waardoor veel boeren vasthouden aan traditionele technieken. Desondanks zijn er inspanningen om de landbouwproductiviteit te verhogen en de levensstandaard van de boeren te verbeteren door middel van educatie en toegang tot betere middelen. Het houden van koeien en andere vee in Sno is niet alleen een economische activiteit, maar ook een integraal onderdeel van de sociale en culturele structuur van de gemeenschap, waarbij traditionele kennis en praktijken een belangrijke rol spelen in het dagelijks leven van de bewoners.

This is my sanctuary, where the day unwinds and quiet takes hold.

Soft pink shadows cradle stillness, inviting rest without rush or demand.

A space made for letting go and simply being at peace.

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located near the beach in Zambales, Philippines

This is my sanctuary, where I start and end my day.

Coffee poured, meals made, small pauses taken between everything else.

A space shaped for care, rhythm, and the quiet act of tending to myself.

This is my sanctuary, where water washes away the day’s weight.

A quiet space for resetting, cleansing, and small rituals that refresh more than skin.

Bright, open, intentional, a pause that prepares me to start anew.

Heart-shaped island

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"One thing becomes clearer as one gets older and one's fishing experience increases, and that is the paramount importance of one's fishing companions. " - John Ashley-Cooper

HWW!

Texture: French Kiss

Two stacked images. All the rooms are very dimly lit, if at all.

Snowshill Manor, Cotswolds, U.K.

The bathroom of Charles Wade:

Snowshill is no ordinary manor, as Charles Paget Wade was no ordinary Edwardian gentleman. Mr Wade embodied his family motto 'Let nothing perish', spending his life and inherited wealth amassing a spectacular collection of everyday and extraordinary objects. He bought each because of its colour, craftsmanship and design, restoring the ancient Cotswold manor house to display them. Laid out theatrically, the Manor is literally packed to the rafters with 22,000 or so unusual objects - from tiny toys to splendid suits of Samurai armour. The Manor is surrounded by an intriguing terraced.(Cotswold.com)

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshill-manor-and-garden

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Not a big house, nor a small house, but just right for a small family who wants to be a stone throw away from the ocean and far enough away from the big city to keep it simple.

A simple life that we all yearn for.

501 Little Lake St, Mendocino, California.

Zambales, Philippines

A combination of a Concrete Hollow Block

foundation & bamboo structure on top

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In the floating villages of Tonlé Sap, the water isn’t just a place to fish—it’s a home, a road, and a way of life. While the stilt houses tower above, adapting to the lake’s rising and falling waters, small boats like this one are essential for daily routines—whether it's fishing, trading, or simply getting around.

It’s a world where life flows with the rhythm of the water, and every journey, no matter how small, is part of the lake’s ever-changing story.

Often called "Gothic Bridge" because of its reference to Gothic design, it is officially known as Bridge No. 28. It was designed in 1864 and made of cast iron and steel. Spanning the bridle path between northern Reservoir and the tennis courts, it is one of the most impressive bridges designed by Calvert Vaux.

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Beyond the bustling streets of Siem Reap, life takes on a different rhythm. On Tonlé Sap Lake, homes float, boats serve as daily transport, and the water is both a lifeline and a way of life. A glimpse into the everyday reality of Cambodia, where tradition and resilience go hand in hand.

Tonlé Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Riding Yangon’s charmingly decrepit Circle Line train in Myanmar was a great place to see the true essence of local life, capturing raw, candid portraits of the local people.

Built more than 60 years ago to connect rural suburbs to the city’s commercial heart, its trains move nearly 100,000 people a day. Some of the trains are Hungarian imports from the 1960s.

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On the canals of Aveiro Portugal - a small coffee shop.

We left our hometown so early in the morning just to catch the sunrise and enjoy the bountiful harvest of the sea.

A young woman enjoys her time in a rustic barn, engaging with playful goats while wearing a stylish hat and casual clothing. The warm atmosphere highlights the joyful moment.

Neighbors gather outside the front entrance of a small house with a front door that opens over a flowing irrigation ditch in a barangay located in Baliuag, Bulacan, Philippines.

Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor, a buzzing hub for travelers and culture lovers. But just beyond the city’s lively streets, another world unfolds. Exploring these outskirts offers a glimpse into local life, where wooden stilt houses, open fields, and dirt roads tell a different story of Cambodia.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

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BUT WE DON'T KNOW WHERE WE'VE BEEN

AND WE KNOW WHAT WE'RE KNOWIN'

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Luang Prabang, Laos - November 2019: Buddhist Novice monks meditating in front of the Nam Khan river in Wat Siphoutthabath.

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“Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught." - unknown

This village is one of the most photographed sceneries of Faroe Islands - but this picture is taken in the opposite direction :)

Through a perfectly aligned window frame, The Sea Ranch reveals its philosophy in a single view: structure and landscape as one seamless composition. The weathered cedar siding, aged to silvery gray, contrasts against the vivid greens of coastal vegetation and the deep blue of the Pacific beyond. Morning light glances across the façade, tracing the precise geometry of the architecture—a quiet choreography of form, texture, and light that defines The Sea Ranch’s timeless appeal.

This framing device, likely intentional in design, captures the community’s original vision articulated by architects Charles Moore, William Turnbull Jr., Donlyn Lyndon, and landscape architect Lawrence Halprin. The open window becomes both a literal and conceptual aperture, focusing attention on the natural environment while grounding the built form within it. The wild grasses and native shrubs flow to the edge of the structure, reinforcing the principle of “living lightly on the land.”

The scene is at once intimate and expansive—an invitation to pause and see how architecture can amplify, rather than dominate, its surroundings.

Framed by weathered cedar, this Sea Ranch view exemplifies the community’s defining ethos: minimalist modernism shaped by the Northern California coast’s raw beauty.

Japanese pilgrim (Henro) on the mountain path to Shosanji temple, Shikoku, Japan 2012. Japanese pilgrim walking on the Henro (Shikoku Pilgrimage of 88 temples) and wearing the ritual equipment: white shirt (白衣, oizuru), and wooden staff (金剛杖, kongō-zue), and conical Asian hat (すげ笠, suge-kasa).

Shosanji temple is the truth moment in your pilgrim since you have to walk a long mountain climbing path to it.

The Shikoku Pilgrimage a multi-site pilgrimage of 88 temples associated with the Buddhist monk Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi) on the island of Shikoku, Japan. The complete pilgrim is all around the island and takes around 2 months.