"UKRAINE IN BLOOM"

All these lovely photographs were taken by my friend Eric Gilliatt in Kiev and other cities in Ukraine.

Thank you Eric for sharing them with me.

Eric Gilliatt Springtime flowers bring beauty to all of the city - Minska Metro Station, Olobon Region - Kyiv, Ukraine 2008

Baby pine cones waking up to the spring sun...Eric Gilliatt

Mother Nature's Bridal Bouquet
Eric Gilliatt

Mother nature's decorations Eric Gilliatt



Lovely photo by Eric Gilliatt

Lavender blossoms of spring - Poltava region central Ukraine 2008 Eric Gilliatt






Magical photograph taken by Eric Gilliatt

Chestnut "Christmas Tree" blossom, Poltava Region central Ukraine 2008

Eric Gilliatt




Spring poppies - Obolon region - Kiev, Ukraine, 2008 Eric Gilliatt

Eric Gilliatt Tulips of spring - Pechersky Region - Kyiv, Ukraine, 2008




Nature's canvas with yellow paint liberally spread across it.

Obolon region near the Dniper River - Kiev, Ukraine 2008 Eric Gilliatt

Lovely white flower and busy bee Eric Gilliatt

Planter flowers - Pecherskya region - Kiev, Ukraine 2007 -

Limited prints available for purchase; email ericgilliatt@yahoo.com

Lovely apple blossoms Eric Gilliatt 2008





Flowers of springtime - Poltava Region - central Ukraine 2008 Eric Gilliatt

Flowers of springtime - Poltava Region - central Ukraine 2008 Eric Gilliatt

All photographs are Copyright of Eric Gilliatt 2008

"KIEV"

Copyright Peter Jou

"KIEV'S WHITE HOUSE"

"NATIONAL BANK"

National Bank
One of Kiev's most beautiful buildings

"KIEV'S NATURE"

Kiev's nature
In addition to its numerous historic sites, Kiev is a city with many wild open areas that are perfect for all kinds of recreation.

SAINT ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL"

St. Andrew's Cathedral Andriyivska church — now a museum — is well-known to tourists.

"SAINT MICHAEL'S IN KIEV"

Saint Michaels Kiev
Copyright Peter Jou

"KIEV MONASTERY OF THE CAVES"

Kiev Monastery of the Caves (Pechers'k Lavra)

Copyright Peter Jou

"KIEV BOTANICAL GARDENS"

Kiev Botanical Garden

In the beginning of May Kiev's numerous park areas burst into bloom, providing many unforgettable views.