Favorite Pictures in Russia

[mox 298]

(The horrible part of all of this is this is actually a true story that was told to me at Thumrait Air Base in the Sultanate of Oman, circa 1998.)

LOL! My dad told me the same story when I was a kid. He did 20 in the Navy, 2 tours on swiftboats in Vietnam. He always made sure to work that one in to the conversation when I'd introduce a new girlfriend to the family.

[slim 1,514]

I'm sure Nadya can't wait to hear this one.

Or, for brownie (no pun intended... well, OK, maybe a little) points, maybe you could have your dad tell her the whole story in Russian!

[mox 298]

I'm sure Nadya can't wait to hear this one.

Or, for brownie (no pun intended... well, OK, maybe a little) points, maybe you could have your dad tell her the whole story in Russian!

Yeah, I've just decided he never gets to meet her.

Actually I suspect she's heard and seen worse. She's a nurse, and there's nothing like an emergency room to bring you up to speed on all the different ways human beings like to make jackasses of themselves.

[Chuckles 0]

I like this thread, and wish I had better pictures to contribute. But I am not a good photographer, and I don't have anything worth uploading. I have some photos with a story behind them... but that is about it.

Perhaps though, someone can tell me what this is. We took this photo in Moscow near Red Square, close to the WW2 memorial (with the eternal flame thingy). It looks like an old wall or something. Anyone actually know what it is? I didn't know, my wife didn't know, and the people we were with didn't know.

[mox 298]

Here's the National Theater of Mari El in Yoshkar-Ola. Had to get the obligitary Lenin statue of course.

[Igor&Elina 0]

I like this thread, and wish I had better pictures to contribute. But I am not a good photographer, and I don't have anything worth uploading. I have some photos with a story behind them... but that is about it.

Perhaps though, someone can tell me what this is. We took this photo in Moscow near Red Square, close to the WW2 memorial (with the eternal flame thingy). It looks like an old wall or something. Anyone actually know what it is? I didn't know, my wife didn't know, and the people we were with didn't know.

It's a grotto called "Ruins." Constructed in 1841 by architect Bove. At different times it used to be an outdoor orchestra pit or an outdoor cafe.

[Danno 1,228]

I don't know why but... I am having trouble posting a pic now, every time it shows

<<Select a file

Attachment space used 942.48k of 1000k>>>

says I only have room for 57.54k

it has been like this for a day or two, how do I clear away the 942.48k?

I don't even see any attachment... attached to the browse-upload thing.

At the top of the page click on "My controls" then on the left hand Menu you'll see an "Options" heading. Under that is a link for managing your attachments. You'll have to remove some pics there.

The amount of space they give you on these boards is ridiculously small, which is why I usually use Flickr and then just link to here.

Wow, that was a big help Mox, I was under the impression that once a pic was posted...it was out there for ever but it appears one can delete them when you want, on the downside, like you said 1000k is nothing.

thanks

[mox 298]

Wow, that was a big help Mox, I was under the impression that once a pic was posted...it was out there for ever but it appears one can delete them when you want, on the downside, like you said 1000k is nothing.

thanks

No prob. I guess I can't complain too loudly about the limited space, VJ being free and all. But it does kinda suck.

[CarlosAndSveta 808]

In May of 2007 I visited Russia to meet my fiancee. As part of my visit we went on a 13 day Volga River cruise. One of the stops was the city of Nizhniy Novgorod which we visited on May 9th. My favorite picture was taken on that day at the pedestrian mall. I took a picture of a statue on the pedestrian mall and did not really notice the couple that was sitting on the bench next to the statue. Only afterwards did I notice that the old man was wearing all of his military ribbons and medals and that his wife was so short that her feet did not touch the ground while she was sitting on the bench.

[mox 298]

I probably don't have to tell most here that May 9 is Victory Day, the day Russia celebrates their victory over Germany. He's got a rose in his hand, so they're undoubtedly headed to a memorial. Very touching photo.

[slim 1,514]

I like this thread, and wish I had better pictures to contribute. But I am not a good photographer, and I don't have anything worth uploading. I have some photos with a story behind them... but that is about it.

Perhaps though, someone can tell me what this is. We took this photo in Moscow near Red Square, close to the WW2 memorial (with the eternal flame thingy). It looks like an old wall or something. Anyone actually know what it is? I didn't know, my wife didn't know, and the people we were with didn't know.

We have one of those too. It's kind of a peculiar place but very neat because it's a modern spot mixed in with a very old place. Definitely a good spot for photos.

I probably don't have to tell most here that May 9 is Victory Day, the day Russia celebrates their victory over Germany. He's got a rose in his hand, so they're undoubtedly headed to a memorial. Very touching photo.

Amazing what can come of an "accidental" photo. I have a few where I was attempting to photograph one thing and only later did I realize the "money shot" was something in the background, something that I didn't even notice until later. Agreed, very touching photo.

[Neonred 3,518]

Love the purse Slim, but I think it's a little too much for your outfit!

Edited January 20, 2008 by Neonred

[Danno 1,228]

Love the purse Slim, but I think it's a little too much for your outfit!

You beat me to the comment

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Hey, I'll come to Slim's defense. Real men carrying those in Russia! Well, wait, not quite that colour. I guess I'm with the other guys!

Love the purse Slim, but I think it's a little too much for your outfit!

You beat me to the comment

[mox 298]

Love the purse Slim, but I think it's a little too much for your outfit!

Heh!

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure the moment my girl fell in love with me was when I volunteered to carry her purse and shopping bag. It really impressed her. For some strange reason we have no pictures of that. Hmmmm.

Edited January 20, 2008 by mox