Favorite Pictures in Russia

[russ 1]

I love taking pictures, and I've taken quite a few in Russia. Share your favorites!

[Danno 1,228]

I have a ton of pics,

This was in Novgrod

[mox 298]

This was taken on the grounds of the Kremlin in Kazan. The interior of the mosque is even more amazing than the exterior, but photography was prohibited.

[wissooner 0]

Here is one of my favs. I think one and all will recognize...

[Danno 1,228]

This was taken on the grounds of the Kremlin in Kazan. The interior of the mosque is even more amazing than the exterior, but photography was prohibited.

I have been inside the Krimlin at Kazan and some how I failed to get a closeup look at that place, there was a lot of construction going on (2005) it's possible it was roped off, it's been a while.

Here is a pic I took of the Krimlin from the top of a ride at that Amusement Park across the River and you can see that same mosque from a distance.

Edited November 22, 2007 by Danno

[Danno 1,228]

For me, "everyday scenes" are more interesting, after you've been to 20 or more cities the sites don't get old but the photos do, so I try to find usual or unusual things to capture, Russians in general, (strangers) do not like to be photographed so this makes it a little more difficult as I don't like to be an intrusive person.

For those who have not been to the FSU, here is a picture of the center-building found in many outdoor markets, (this one in Kazan) they all seem to resemble the same no matter where you go, Although I did see one in a village made of a quansan hut (spelling)... like the military uses.

Of course Meat and dairy products are mainly sold in this inside building and if room produce as well.

Some have a balcony (which I am standing on) with small shops selling anything from flowers to furniture.

Edited November 22, 2007 by Danno

[mox 298]

I have been inside the Krimlin at Kazan and some how I failed to get a closeup look at that place, there was a lot of construction going on (2005) it's possible it was roped off, it's been a while.

Here is a pic I took of the Krimlin from the top of a ride at that Amusement Park across the River and you can see that same mosque from a distance.

Oh, we wanted to go on that ferris wheel, but it was broke down.

Must have been construction related that kept you out of the mosque. There was a little construction going on in other places when I was there. It was wide open to tourists when I was there. Women had to have their hair covered, and everyone had to wear these little surgery booties over their shoes. The interior was fantastic, zillions of tiny details and just gorgeous. There was a miniature model of the mosque inside made out of precious gems that was pretty cool too. If you get a chance to go back, definitely try to make it inside.

[Igor&Elina 0]

Here are some of my favorite recent photos:

This was taken on the grounds of the Kremlin in Kazan. The interior of the mosque is even more amazing than the exterior, but photography was prohibited.

I have a shot of the same mosque. You can acutally see the two of us in this photo:

[slim 1,530]

Some really cool pics on here.

I'll have to relocate mine (computer dump a few months ago) and post some. In the mean time, here's one from shopping in Moscow.

[russ 1]

Two more, the first obviously in Moscow.

This is actually in Lipetsk

Edited November 23, 2007 by russ

[Igor&Elina 0]

Here's one from near Moscow:

[russ 1]

Here's one from near Moscow:

My favorite so far - Thanks!

[Danno 1,228]

Here's one from near Moscow:

I take it you were in a boat or maybe using a zoom?

[Danno 1,228]

While Natasha waits in the never ending line to get tickets, I wandered out to the platform area and took a pic.

It came out too dark but with "light adjustment" feature on my computer it took a worthless shot and salvaged it a little.

Edited November 24, 2007 by Danno

[russ 1]

While Natasha waits in the never ending line to get tickets, I wandered out to the platform area and took a pic.

It came out too dark but with "light adjustment" feature on my computer it took a worthless shot and salvaged it a little.

The "Curves" adjustment tool (in Photoshop or Gimp) is the best way to handle this. It will allow you to lighten the shadows without blowing everything else out. Gimp is free and works on Windows, and is almost as capable as photoshop.

http://www.gimp.org/

The "exposure" or "levels" adjustment tools usually aren't what you want to use.

The B&W with the red scarf above was done with gimp using a layer mask.