Photographer’s Note
Olkhon - siberian "serge"
„The first stop – „serge“. An ancient shamanic symbol. A few posts driven into the ground with colourful strips of fabric tied to them. According to the local beliefs, these are the places of extraordinary energy – posts to which gods tie their horses‘ bridles. It is also a place where, by leaving a strip of fabric or some gifts for gods, one can ask for good fortune… Large amounts of coins, bottles and cigarettes lie in front of the posts – these are the offerings. Everyone who goes past such a place must offer something to ghosts…“
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KateinDenmark
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(1083) 2008-11-30 2:12
This is a fascinating picture - what is it? Technically you have a nice line in the photo created by the posts. I like how the only color beyond green comes from the decorations on the posts - but what are they? You've got me very curious.
Cheers,
Kate
pauloog
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(6278) 2008-11-30 2:24
I would love to learn more about this - intriguing picture. Pity there is no real explanation!
regards,
Paul
fritzi007
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(2369) 2009-05-12 9:07
Hi Maciej!
Really a very good photo with interesting commentary, congratulations!
Best Wishes
Wolfgang
Photo Information
- Copyright: Maciej Cybulski (Merlin) (194)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-08-08
- Categories: Ceremony
- Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 70-200/2.8 L IS USM, 0,6 ND Grad soft Cokin P
- Exposure: f/9.0, 1/100 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2008-11-30 1:57
