Panorama of Belozersk Photo

Photographer’s Note

Belozersk is one of several oldest Russian towns. It was firstly mentioned in chronicles in 862, but at that time it was at opposite shore of Beloye lake. There was such strange tradition in ancient Russia - to "move" towns to other places sometimes, and Belozersk was "moved" to its present place only in 1398. Now it is small and sleepy town with 11 thousands of inhabitants.

This is typical panorama of this town - old and beautiful church among small wooden houses.

This shot was taken from earthy walls of Belozersk's kremlin. These walls are quite high, and I've seen such big earthy ones only in Dmitrov near Moscow.

The Church of the Saviour shown at this picture was built in 1723.

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ChrisJ (69588) 2008-05-31 2:59

Hi Igor

Superb graphism, enhanced by the snow. Good muted colours, & marvellous sharpness & high pov. Tfs!

janneman (1182) 2008-05-31 4:47

A portrait of a city in almost black and white. Love it!
It's almost graphical.

lousat (15026) 2008-06-01 13:31

Hi Igor,how is beautifull this pic!!!A ortodoxian church in a snowing day it's simply the best for me!!My ebst compliemnts,you be sure that i like a lot this work,my best compliments,Luciano

Uhu (7334) 2008-06-02 1:12

Да, Белозерск еще в исландских сагах упоминается, очень древний город. Хорошая фотка, а погода отвратная. Хотя в марте на Севере странно ожидать другую, угу.

daddo (11283) 2008-07-09 21:30

Zdravstvuy Igor. An appropriate name for this scene. Belo is the town, belo is the time of the year. Great view and lovely details. I can see a pile of wood in the courtyard of a house.Regards. Klaudio.