23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
GREEN BATUMI

This portrait captures a worker whose role is essential to the city's maintenance. The sharp green of his uniform and cap stands out in the bustling urban scene of Batumi, Georgia. Since the photograph is taken from behind, the inscription on his jacket, potentially referencing "Green Batumi," speaks for the subject. The image highlights the theme of unseen labor and the quiet dedication required to maintain the beauty and order of the city, placing the worker—the city's caretaker—at the forefront of the urban narrative.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Batumi, Georgia
Camera: NIKON D5100
Copyright: © Dimitri Gorgiladze