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The Kremlin Embankment
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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, Architecture
Camera: Olympus E-500, Zuiko digital 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/11, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-12 16:56
Viewed: 687
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I think, that here is pretty interesting view on the Kremlin Embankment from Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Most (Eng: Big Moscow-River Bridge) with panorama of the downtown of Moscow city, the heart of Russia. This picture, lets me give it the full name "Moscow Winter Cityscape with a view on the Kremlin Embankment", I took recently, when the temperature was pretty low, about -15..-17 C, and my fingers almost frozen holding my camera.

The traffic here, of course, is bad as usual. Nowadays, each day dozens of thousands of cars moving around the beautiful Kremlin walls and towers, erected by Russian and Italian architects at the end of 15 century. The Moscow Kremlin has about 20 small and big towers and the length of it's walls is about 2.2 km. As stronghold of the city and one of the most fortified fortresses in Europe, all Moscow Kremlin walls were surrounded by the moats and rivers till beginning of 19th century.

On this picture you can see a part of the city from left side of Moskva-Reka (Moscow-River) well-known from Medieval times as "Zamoskvorechje" ( Eng: The over side of Moskva-Reka); Cathedral of Christ the Savoir, which was built at the end of 19th century and became the symbol of Orthodox Religion, it is considered to be the biggest cathedral in Russia; steam from one heating plant in downtown; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia - one of the famous Stalin's skyscrapers (Seven Sisters).

PS: Some of the wires from lampposts on foreground of this picture I decided to remove for better view.

With BEST Regards,
Arthur Lookyanov
Private Guide & Personal Driver in Moscow
Moscow Photo Gallery
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It is, aparently, a really informative picture that grabbed my attention because of this content but also because of the admirable composition and POV! It reveals talent that comes from the artist responsible for repreenting this intriguing panorama with fascinating history and depth!

Cheers,

Paty

Nice postcard. Good note.

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  • aros Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 9 N: 134] (683)
  • [2007-02-12 18:46]
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This picture makes me feel cold. I like the soft light and clear sky. Thanks also for your informative note.

I'd love to visit Moscow sometime.

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1368 W: 12 N: 605] (8871)
  • [2007-02-12 22:38]
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Hi Arthur,
Beautiful view of Moscow. Great composition.
Sunil

A comprehensive sight of Moscow’s downtown! Good exposure; the slight grayish tone enhances the feeling of frost.

Excellent compo and POV, great colors and light. Very nice.

TFS,

Andreea

Hi Arthur, wonderful winter composition with the road full of cars, the river, the wall and the lovely architecture of the church, amazing contrast between old and modern, splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio
:) tomorrow

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2007 W: 133 N: 2937] (16014)
  • [2007-02-14 3:49]
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I think in Moscow, the architec must be a lollies/candy/cake's lover... from here I see all the building, they look like chocolate cake with icing and candy floss (smoke). Wonderful captured my dear... Sharp, colourful and good pov, well done, thanks for sharing

Cheers,
Sweety

:) ltr

There is so much to see in this pic Arthur. Those wonderful red buildings on the right - but the gold and white one in the distance is stunning, but the steam from the 2 chimneys rising over the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour caps it all off. The frozen Moskva-Reka and the rows of cars, all come together for a very interesting scene. TFS my friend
Janice

Privet Arthur
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CCCP Lada i Russkiya BMW :) i cathedral
ochen horosho
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