Irakl Khvedaguridze, 81, is the only licensed doctor across 386 sq miles of mountainous region, serving a dwindling community of Tush people in north-east Georgia. During the summer and early autumn, he gets to his patients on his white horse, Bichola. When the snow gets too deep, Khvedaguridze converts his shoes into skis using birch planks nailed with wide canvas. Once the snow rises above his knees, he can only travel on foot (x)
"The Eye of the Earth" (Cetina River Spring), Croatia
Ground water seeps into the deep, vast system of caves that supply the spring with a constant source of fresh water, where it flows out from the Eye of the Earth, like tears, into the Cetina River.
A breathtaking night sky curves above Arches National Park, with stars sprinkling the cosmos like a dusting of celestial sugar. The iconic Delicate Arch stands out, a silhouette against the cosmic backdrop, showcasing nature's grandeur.