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Tour around the Red Square

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Tour around the Red Square
Photo Information
Copyright: Arthur Lookianov (ArtLook) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 45 W: 0 N: 108] (512)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-08
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Olympus E-500, Zuiko digital 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-08 18:52
Viewed: 766
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I walked today around the Red Square with my repeat client from Germany, Romy Brock. It is her 6th business trip to Moscow and this time she found some spare time between her meetings to walk around the famous Moscow attractions together and take some pictures of our memories (tomorrow I have to see her off again)... I have rare chances as usual to be in photos, in most cases only if my clients ask me to make a photo of us together, or they decide to take picture when I talking about history of Russia during our tours or just occasionally during our conversations, sightseeing tours or some special events... But this time I had the chance to ask Romy to take a picture with me during the tour around the Red Square for my website and friends.

During last several days the weather in Moscow became very cold: last night it was about -22...-24 C and during the day - about - 15 C. I am very happy right now that recently I bought a very good winter coat, made in Finland by special "Valtherm" technology. They are using the best Thermal Insulator inside and Thermo Stretch fabric which all together provide the greatest thermo control, waterproofing and windproof characteristics. This coat is very warm, comfortable to wear, lots of pockets inside and outside, it is not heavy and it is soft to touch. I don't want to advertise these coats (I do not have any business interest here), but I think, that it is an ideal choice for me, who has to drive and walk everyday in spite of the harsh climatic conditions, and hope that my experience can help somebody to make the right choice in finding appropriate clothing for the winter season.

Also, a bit later, I am going to post one photo with Romy on the page "My Dear Clients" with a small extraordinary story which happened with us at the beginning of this tour when we were stopped by couple of cops who asked us to show our papers and registration.. Everything was solved with my help, don't worry, but my client lost her positive convictions about the process of extermination of corruption in Russia...

PS: I took several good pictures today of the Kremlin and St. Basil with some interesting winter charms, but my fingers became dumb, because of it was not convenient to work with camera wearing a leather gloves and I need to feel all the buttons... Even after many hours after this tour I still feel the pain in my finger-tips... I hope to share some of my latest pictures soon...

With BEST Regards,
Arthur Lookyanov
Personal Guide & Driver in Moscow
Moscow Photo Gallery
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To szatanowska: ThanksArtLook 3 12-21 19:16
To Uhu: RegestrationArtLook 1 02-12 16:54
To puffy: Thank youArtLook 1 02-10 15:35
To Janice: HelloArtLook 1 02-09 02:13
To Kilted-Arab: Thank you, about the pictureArtLook 1 02-08 19:40
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Hi Arthur - it's an interesting photo, but could have been better, i think.

I'll start with the good things! It's clear, crisp, a decent portrait and there are lots of points of interest. Such as the lack of people in the scene, your furry hood, the sense of chill coming from the photo.

On the downside, the tops of the towers have been cut off and perhaps you are too central in the photograph. Maybe if the photographer had crouched down and moved to one side it could have helped.

But overall, i like the pic and a good note as well.

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2029 W: 135 N: 2987] (16248)
  • [2007-02-08 23:16]
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Oh yes, I was wondering where you have been... is been a while.. never mind as long as you come back with great shots..:P

Nice portrait, very sharp with great textures, I like how you captured his expression, nice background with the "doll's houses" :P Well caputred, thanks for sharing

Cheers,
Sweety

Hey, my friend, I missed you...
-22 -24 C - that is COLD, and you are nicely wrapped up in your Valtherm. Can you buy thermal gloves Arthur - should be warmer than leather?
It is good to see you in the scene, thank you client for taking the photo, and thanks for sharing it with us,
Janice

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  • Uhu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 57 W: 0 N: 11] (194)
  • [2007-02-11 6:09]
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А что, регистрация у немцев отсутствовала? И почем стоит, ежели не секрет, прямо на Красной площади откупиться от? Интересно!

Hi Arthur !
yeah i see it was cold but ur still handsome!!
:)))
TFS
ANIa

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