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Fountain and its decorations


Fountain and its decorations
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: 2006-06-25
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Olympus E-500, Zuiko digital 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/11, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-01 14:43
Viewed: 975
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here you can see one of the most beautiful and, if to take its pool, the biggest fountain in Russia, which located at the All-Russia Exhibition Center (former VDNKh) and called "The Stone Flower". No doubt that Soviet architects and designers used the name and shape to this fountain with its divine beauty from Urals fairy tales by Pavel Bazhov.

To show you this beautiful fountain, which is located on opposite side of the Farmstead Square, right next after another gorgeous fountain "Friendship of People", and architectural ensemble of pavilions surrounding it, I decided to make a shot from the corner of the pool where was decorative hills made of fruits and vegetables. From other side of this pool, very close to pavilion "Ukraine" you can distinguish the shapes of "Stone Flower" whose decoration was based on Bazhov's narrations. On the right and left sides of this pool you can see bronze fish and birds, which are splashing inside.

On the background of this picture you can see two pavilions with impressive towers and spires: the building from the left represents Ukraine and another building from the right - Moscow, Ryazan, and Tula regions.

I think that this picture shows the special atmosphere of post Soviet Times at the famous All-Russia Exhibition Center, which nowadays is one of popular parks in Moscow.

With BEST Regards,
Arthur Lookyanov
Personal Guide & Driver in Moscow
VVTs (All-Russia Exhibition Center)
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Very elegant and you capture it well
Brilliant colours and light

TFS

Marc

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  • sava Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 96 W: 8 N: 49] (1324)
  • [2007-06-01 15:46]
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its look very beautiful and impresive.nice shoot,
Pozdrav Sava

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3270 W: 270 N: 7711] (32868)
  • [2007-06-01 21:58]
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Hello Arthur, this must be a wonderful park to visit. And what a great water display to see. The architecture is very ornate and decorative. And the 2 different styles of buildings in the BG show up well.
Thank you my friend,
Janice
PS Having some computer problems lately!!

HI Arthur, this is a neat composition on the architecture and the fountain. Nice symetrical image. Very sharp and great colours.

Take care, Yan :)

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