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Found by Lana Vill
Each image is a quiet moment found along my travels — simple, peaceful, and real.
The Portfolio
01
Riga Before Sunset
A quiet view over Riga from the observation deck of St. Peter’s Church, just before sunset. Soft evening light settles over the rooftops and the Daugava River, while the city slowly shifts into dusk. Riga reveals its beauty not in perfection, but in mood — calm, timeless, and real in any weather.
02
Where Aragvi Meets Kura, Mtskheta
A sweeping view over Mtskheta from the hill near Jvari Monastery, where the Aragvi and Kura rivers meet. From above, their waters merge in a quiet, timeless embrace — a scene once captured in words by Mikhail Lermontov:
"Where, merging, they murmur,
Like two sisters in an embrace,
The streams of Aragvi and Kura..."
A place where landscape, history, and poetry become one.
03
Wild Blooms of Ancient Thira, Santorini.
Wildflowers in bloom on the slopes of Ancient Thira, high above the Aegean Sea. Sunlit grasses, soft purple blossoms, and coastal air create a quiet, untamed beauty — where history rests among rocks and wind carries the scent of summer.
04
Carved Silence, St. Vitus Cathedral
Inside St. Vitus Cathedral, intricately carved wooden doors unfold like a quiet story in relief. Figures emerge from the surface, shaped by time and devotion, where light gently reveals the depth of craftsmanship and sacred stillness.
05
Gaslight Evening, Prague
A historic gas lamp glows softly against the twilight sky, capturing the timeless charm of Prague. The delicate ironwork and warm light evoke a sense of old-world romance, where the city’s past quietly lingers in every detail.
06
Light Through Time, The Powder Tower
A stained glass window inside the Powder Tower in Prague, where light passes through intricate geometric patterns and rich colors. The composition reveals a quiet dialogue between history and design, capturing the timeless atmosphere of one of the city’s Gothic landmarks.
07
Golden Quiet, Bay of Kotor
The sun slowly sets over the Bay of Kotor, casting warm light across red rooftops and calm water. Layers of mountains fade into the distance, while the evening air feels still and gentle. A quiet moment where light, landscape, and atmosphere come together in perfect harmony.
08
Afterglow at Cabo da Roca
The last light of the day lingers over the Atlantic at Cabo da Roca. Dramatic clouds, painted in deep pink and violet, stretch across the sky as waves crash against the rugged cliffs below. A powerful, untamed moment where the ocean meets the fading fire of sunset.
09
Vanilla Sky over Prague Castle
Soft pastel tones settle over Prague as the sun fades beyond the horizon. From Raoul Wallenberg Promenade, the view opens onto Prague Castle and the city below, bathed in warm light and quiet calm. A gentle moment where history, architecture, and sky blend into a serene evening atmosphere.
10
Where Light Walks Through Stone
Graceful Gothic arches stretch into the distance inside Batalha Monastery, Portugal. Soft light filters through the windows, illuminating the stone textures and guiding the eye along the rhythmic geometry of the corridor. A space of silence, balance, and timeless beauty.
11
Azulejos Corridor, Nazaré
A quiet corridor inside a church in Nazaré, where traditional Portuguese azulejos cover the walls and ceiling in intricate patterns. Geometry and color create a rhythmic flow, while soft light leads the way through this serene and timeless space.
12
A Glimpse of Santorini
A quiet moment through an open blue door in Santorini, where sunlight, color, and blooming bougainvillea create a feeling of warmth and stillness. A simple scene, discovered by chance.
13
Darvaza Gas Crater, Karakum Desert
Flames glow from the Darvaza Gas Crater in the vast Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan. Known as the “Door to Hell,” the burning crater illuminates the surrounding darkness, creating an otherworldly landscape of fire and desert night.
14
Golden Geometry, Ashgabat
Night lights reveal the bold architectural character of Ashgabat. The monumental golden structure rises above the city, its geometric form glowing against the dark sky and reflecting the unique visual identity of Turkmenistan’s capital.
15
Sunset at Sevanavank Monastery
Sevanavank Monastery overlooking Lake Sevan at sunset. Warm light gently touches the ancient stone walls, while the surrounding hills fade into soft golden tones. A quiet and timeless place, where history and nature meet in stillness.
16
At the Edge of the Atlantic
Cliffs of Cabo da Roca, where the land meets the vast Atlantic Ocean. A quiet lighthouse stands at the edge, surrounded by wind, sky, and endless horizon. A place that feels both powerful and peaceful — the very end of Europe, and the beginning of something open and infinite.
17
Moorish Castle in the Mist
A distant view of the Moorish Castle in Sintra, rising above the forested hills and fading into soft atmospheric haze. The mist blurs the line between land and sky, turning the landscape into a quiet, almost dreamlike scene.
18
Path Through Pena Park
A quiet forest path in Pena Park, Sintra, winding upward through dense greenery. Wooden steps lead deeper into the trees, inviting a slow walk into stillness and shade.
19
Orange Mood, Pärnu
A quiet street in Pärnu, Estonia, where a vintage orange car adds warmth to pastel facades and summer light. A simple moment of color, nostalgia, and everyday beauty.
20
Spring Blossoms in Copenhagen
Soft pink blossoms stretch across a clear blue sky, capturing a quiet spring moment in Copenhagen. Light, color, and stillness come together in a fleeting scene of seasonal beauty.
21
Sunset Harbor, Riga
A calm evening in Riga’s harbor, where sailboats rest against a glowing sky. Warm sunset light reflects on the water, blending with soft clouds and creating a peaceful, timeless moment by the port.
22
White Dome, Santorini
A quiet corner of Santorini framed by sunlit leaves, where white architecture meets the deep blue of the Aegean Sea. Layers of color and light create a soft, summery atmosphere.
23
Pena Palace in Soft Light
Pena Palace rises through the mist of Sintra in layered tones of yellow and stone. Under a quiet sky, its intricate forms and textures feel both grand and intimate, shaped by light, shadow, and time.
24
Magnolia Bloom in Karlovy Vary
Soft pink magnolias bloom against a clear spring sky in Karlovy Vary. Captured in the park near the colonnade, this moment holds the quiet joy of the season — light, color, and the feeling of renewal in the air.
25
Winding Road to Ancient Thira
A winding mountain road leads toward Ancient Thira, Santorini, under a dramatic sky heavy with clouds.
This landscape captures the raw, untamed side of the island — quiet, vast, and slightly wild.
A moment from my first mountain trek, where the journey mattered as much as the destination.
26
Golden Dusk over Santorini
Santorini at dusk, where the last light of the day softly fades into the sea.
White houses cascade down the cliffs, glowing in warm evening tones, while the horizon melts into deep blues and gold.
A moment of calm beauty — vivid, real, and untouched.
27
Evening in the Karakum Desert
At sunset in the Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan, a herd of sheep moves slowly across the sandy landscape. Soft evening light washes over the dunes and scattered shrubs, creating a quiet scene where nature and daily life blend into the vast desert horizon.
01
Riga Before Sunset
A quiet view over Riga from the observation deck of St. Peter’s Church, just before sunset. Soft evening light settles over the rooftops and the Daugava River, while the city slowly shifts into dusk. Riga reveals its beauty not in perfection, but in mood — calm, timeless, and real in any weather.
02
Where Aragvi Meets Kura, Mtskheta
A sweeping view over Mtskheta from the hill near Jvari Monastery, where the Aragvi and Kura rivers meet. From above, their waters merge in a quiet, timeless embrace — a scene once captured in words by Mikhail Lermontov:
"Where, merging, they murmur,
Like two sisters in an embrace,
The streams of Aragvi and Kura..."
A place where landscape, history, and poetry become one.
03
Wild Blooms of Ancient Thira, Santorini.
Wildflowers in bloom on the slopes of Ancient Thira, high above the Aegean Sea. Sunlit grasses, soft purple blossoms, and coastal air create a quiet, untamed beauty — where history rests among rocks and wind carries the scent of summer.
04
Carved Silence, St. Vitus Cathedral
Inside St. Vitus Cathedral, intricately carved wooden doors unfold like a quiet story in relief. Figures emerge from the surface, shaped by time and devotion, where light gently reveals the depth of craftsmanship and sacred stillness.
05
Gaslight Evening, Prague
A historic gas lamp glows softly against the twilight sky, capturing the timeless charm of Prague. The delicate ironwork and warm light evoke a sense of old-world romance, where the city’s past quietly lingers in every detail.
06
Light Through Time, The Powder Tower
A stained glass window inside the Powder Tower in Prague, where light passes through intricate geometric patterns and rich colors. The composition reveals a quiet dialogue between history and design, capturing the timeless atmosphere of one of the city’s Gothic landmarks.
07
Golden Quiet, Bay of Kotor
The sun slowly sets over the Bay of Kotor, casting warm light across red rooftops and calm water. Layers of mountains fade into the distance, while the evening air feels still and gentle. A quiet moment where light, landscape, and atmosphere come together in perfect harmony.
08
Afterglow at Cabo da Roca
The last light of the day lingers over the Atlantic at Cabo da Roca. Dramatic clouds, painted in deep pink and violet, stretch across the sky as waves crash against the rugged cliffs below. A powerful, untamed moment where the ocean meets the fading fire of sunset.
09
Vanilla Sky over Prague Castle
Soft pastel tones settle over Prague as the sun fades beyond the horizon. From Raoul Wallenberg Promenade, the view opens onto Prague Castle and the city below, bathed in warm light and quiet calm. A gentle moment where history, architecture, and sky blend into a serene evening atmosphere.
10
Where Light Walks Through Stone
Graceful Gothic arches stretch into the distance inside Batalha Monastery, Portugal. Soft light filters through the windows, illuminating the stone textures and guiding the eye along the rhythmic geometry of the corridor. A space of silence, balance, and timeless beauty.
11
Azulejos Corridor, Nazaré
A quiet corridor inside a church in Nazaré, where traditional Portuguese azulejos cover the walls and ceiling in intricate patterns. Geometry and color create a rhythmic flow, while soft light leads the way through this serene and timeless space.
12
A Glimpse of Santorini
A quiet moment through an open blue door in Santorini, where sunlight, color, and blooming bougainvillea create a feeling of warmth and stillness. A simple scene, discovered by chance.
13
Darvaza Gas Crater, Karakum Desert
Flames glow from the Darvaza Gas Crater in the vast Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan. Known as the “Door to Hell,” the burning crater illuminates the surrounding darkness, creating an otherworldly landscape of fire and desert night.
14
Golden Geometry, Ashgabat
Night lights reveal the bold architectural character of Ashgabat. The monumental golden structure rises above the city, its geometric form glowing against the dark sky and reflecting the unique visual identity of Turkmenistan’s capital.
15
Sunset at Sevanavank Monastery
Sevanavank Monastery overlooking Lake Sevan at sunset. Warm light gently touches the ancient stone walls, while the surrounding hills fade into soft golden tones. A quiet and timeless place, where history and nature meet in stillness.
16
At the Edge of the Atlantic
Cliffs of Cabo da Roca, where the land meets the vast Atlantic Ocean. A quiet lighthouse stands at the edge, surrounded by wind, sky, and endless horizon. A place that feels both powerful and peaceful — the very end of Europe, and the beginning of something open and infinite.
17
Moorish Castle in the Mist
A distant view of the Moorish Castle in Sintra, rising above the forested hills and fading into soft atmospheric haze. The mist blurs the line between land and sky, turning the landscape into a quiet, almost dreamlike scene.
18
Path Through Pena Park
A quiet forest path in Pena Park, Sintra, winding upward through dense greenery. Wooden steps lead deeper into the trees, inviting a slow walk into stillness and shade.
19
Orange Mood, Pärnu
A quiet street in Pärnu, Estonia, where a vintage orange car adds warmth to pastel facades and summer light. A simple moment of color, nostalgia, and everyday beauty.
20
Spring Blossoms in Copenhagen
Soft pink blossoms stretch across a clear blue sky, capturing a quiet spring moment in Copenhagen. Light, color, and stillness come together in a fleeting scene of seasonal beauty.
21
Sunset Harbor, Riga
A calm evening in Riga’s harbor, where sailboats rest against a glowing sky. Warm sunset light reflects on the water, blending with soft clouds and creating a peaceful, timeless moment by the port.
22
White Dome, Santorini
A quiet corner of Santorini framed by sunlit leaves, where white architecture meets the deep blue of the Aegean Sea. Layers of color and light create a soft, summery atmosphere.
23
Pena Palace in Soft Light
Pena Palace rises through the mist of Sintra in layered tones of yellow and stone. Under a quiet sky, its intricate forms and textures feel both grand and intimate, shaped by light, shadow, and time.
24
Magnolia Bloom in Karlovy Vary
Soft pink magnolias bloom against a clear spring sky in Karlovy Vary. Captured in the park near the colonnade, this moment holds the quiet joy of the season — light, color, and the feeling of renewal in the air.
25
Winding Road to Ancient Thira
A winding mountain road leads toward Ancient Thira, Santorini, under a dramatic sky heavy with clouds.
This landscape captures the raw, untamed side of the island — quiet, vast, and slightly wild.
A moment from my first mountain trek, where the journey mattered as much as the destination.
26
Golden Dusk over Santorini
Santorini at dusk, where the last light of the day softly fades into the sea.
White houses cascade down the cliffs, glowing in warm evening tones, while the horizon melts into deep blues and gold.
A moment of calm beauty — vivid, real, and untouched.
27
Evening in the Karakum Desert
At sunset in the Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan, a herd of sheep moves slowly across the sandy landscape. Soft evening light washes over the dunes and scattered shrubs, creating a quiet scene where nature and daily life blend into the vast desert horizon.
- View of Riga old town and Daugava River from St. Peter’s Church observation deck at sunset.
- View of Mtskheta with the confluence of Aragvi and Kura rivers from Jvari Monastery hill, Georgia.
- Wildflowers and coastal vegetation on the hillside of Ancient Thira overlooking the Aegean Sea, Santorini, Greece
- Intricately carved wooden doors inside St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague with detailed figures and ornaments
- Historic gas street lamp glowing at dusk in Prague, Czech Republic
- Colorful stained glass window with geometric patterns inside the Powder Tower in Prague, Czech Republic
- Sunset over the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro with red rooftops, mountains, and calm sea
- Dramatic sunset sky over the Atlantic Ocean at Cabo da Roca with waves and cliffs
- Pastel sunset over Prague Castle and city skyline viewed from Raoul Wallenberg Promenade
- Gothic vaulted corridor inside Batalha Monastery with soft light and repeating arches
- Corridor with traditional azulejos tiles inside a church in Nazaré, Portugal with geometric patterns and checkered floor
- Golden geometric monument illuminated at night in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
- Sevanavank Monastery at sunset by Lake Sevan, Armenia, with ancient stone church and warm golden light over surrounding hills
- Lighthouse on the cliffs of Cabo da Roca, Portugal, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean under a soft blue sky
- View of the Moorish Castle in Sintra, Portugal, on a hill surrounded by forest and light haze
- Wooden steps leading through a lush forest in Pena Park, Sintra, Portugal
- Vintage orange car parked on a quiet street in Pärnu, Estonia with pastel houses
- Pink cherry blossoms against a blue sky in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Sailboats in Riga harbor at sunset with warm sky and reflections on water
- White dome in Santorini framed by green leaves with blue sea background
- Pena Palace in Sintra on a cloudy day with yellow towers and architectural details
- Pink magnolia blossoms in spring against a blue sky in Karlovy Vary park
- Winding mountain road to Ancient Thira on Santorini under dramatic cloudy sky
- Santorini cliffside village at sunset with white houses and warm evening light over the sea
- Herd of sheep grazing in the Karakum Desert at sunset in Turkmenistan with soft evening sky
THE VISIONARY
Svetlana Villa
I am a travel and nature photographer drawn to quiet places, soft light, and the feeling of being somewhere between calm and discovery.
My work is inspired by the sea, open horizons, and the small moments that often go unnoticed — the hush of an evening coast, mist over mountains, or the last light of the day.
Through photography, I try to preserve not just what a place looks like, but how it feels.
Each image is a moment found along my travels — simple, peaceful, and real.
Collect Beauty
Every journey is a frame waiting to be captured.
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