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Domes of St. Basil's: 7 of 9
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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: 2007-05-23
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Olympus E-500, ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-03 14:42
Viewed: 849
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
To my Dear Friend from New Zeland Janice Dunn
"It is not another trick!... :-)
I believe that this picture of
Your favorite Cathedral and Landmark of Russia
Will bring you more colors and good mood
During your current rainy winter..."

On this picture you can see sharp details of exterior decorations of the most famous church in Russia, Intersession (St. Basil's) Cathedral which is located on the Red Square, nearby Moscow Kremlin, "The Heart of Russia". You can find here 7 of 9 very nice colorful, ridged onion-shaped cupolas (domes). The Cathedral is decorated by numerous folk architectural elements: figured niches, "kokoshniki" ornaments, rusticated columns, pilasters, windows and portals.

Intersession Cathedral (Rus: Pokrovsky Sobor) on the Moat, better know under the name of St. Basil's Cathedral, was built in 1555-1561 in fulfillment of a vow made by Ivan IV (The Terrible) before the conquest of the Kazan, one of the capitals of Tatars and Mongols Kingdom (Kazan Khanate). The unque project of an edifice consisting of many chapels, conceived by Metropolitan Makari, was meant to embody the image of Heavenly Jerusalem.

Its design comprises nine individual chapels, each topped with a unique onion dome and each commemorating a victorious assault on the city of Kazan. All these chapels were replaced the former wooden churches, situated on a single foundation. In 1588 the ninth chapel was erected to house the tomb of the church's namesake, Basil the Blessed. The center (ninth) and tallest tower (cropped on this picture) was dedicated to the Feast of the Intercession of Our Lady (celebrated on October 1). This was the day that the city of Kazan was taken. Each chapel is different in design and decoration. At the time, this unique cathedral was the tallest building in Moscow. St. Basil's Cathedral was built of brick which was a fairly new construction material at the time.

Intercession Cathedral became the symbol of Russian architecture. The building houses the hole relics of two famous Moscow wonderworkers - Basil The Holy Fool (Blessed) and Ivan nicknamed "Big Cup".

With BEST Regards,
Arthur Lookyanov
Personal Guide & Driver in Moscow
Photo album: St. Basil's Cathedral
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To rewshearer: Thank youArtLook 1 08-05 06:19
To boonie: Thank youArtLook 1 08-05 06:16
To Janice: Thank youArtLook 1 08-05 06:15
To linus: Thank youArtLook 1 08-05 06:13
To Photograph2u: Thank youArtLook 1 08-05 06:13
To Jens: Thank youArtLook 1 08-04 07:36
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Outstanding! Beautiful detail, light, saturation.

You've managed your PP work very well too, I see you've darkened the sky to bring out its blue - impressive indeed!

Rew

Arthur you have posted a wonderful picture of St. Basil. The colors are outstanding and the POV is spectacular. Congratulations

Dan

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 209 N: 6383] (25289)
  • [2007-08-03 16:21]
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Hi Arthur, you have certainly brightened up my winter's day Down Under in New Zealand... Thank you very much - yes, St Basil's is my FAVOURITE Cathedral and Landmark of Russia. Especially your photos of them.

And to see these wonderful domes up so close is great. (Can I see a little bit of the 8th one to the right of the blue and white one?) It is amazing looking closely at the intricate brickwork as well as the details and colours of the ridged onion-shaped cupolas. They are all so different too.

My husband is now looking at it and he said that the workmanship is superb, especially for a building 450 year old. He's another fan of your too...

It is very impressive, thank you my friend.
Janice

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 686 W: 56 N: 1205] (4597)
  • [2007-08-04 0:39]
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Amazing, beautiful colors excellent sharpness, great POV and a very good COMP, this photo is simply brilliant, compliments and thanks for sharing.
Regards
Jens.
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Hi Arthur, another of your great architecture details.

Very colourful and so sharp!

Take care, Yan :)

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 12 N: 608] (8959)
  • [2007-08-04 20:37]
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Hi Arthur,
Beautiful and very detailed photo of this magnificient place. This looks like a postcard.
Well done.
Sunil

Потрясающая работа! Очень красиво..
Удачи!

Thank you for a close up of this famous landmark of Russia. Technically it is great with excellent sharpness and reproduction of colors. If you taken some photos of Church of Spilled blood in St Petersburgh I will love to see it especially close up of Murals on it. Thanks.

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