A man heading home in Balaxani neighborhood in Baku suburbs.

During the original Baku oil boom this area was the most important in all Azerbaijan. According to Von Thielmann in 1875 here 'oil springs' were like 'geysers in Iceland'. Due to very small storage capacity valuable oil could run to waste for weeks in those days. The history is clearly visible and oil is still flowing strong today.


730 blips! The job is done. A photo a day is a good medicine to beat the hard life.

It s been great to see your stunning pictures from all over the world and get new friends who share the same interest in photography. You see so amazing details and landscapes in the beauty of nature and life in general. Apologies for not often commenting always, only give points : )

Thank you for sharing a part of your life. Thank you for your comments and feedback and hints and advice. I learn slowly and need several reminders but I m always ready to try.

Happy life to you all
Thanking you,
Heli