Valaam. Konevitsa skete Photo

Photographer’s Note

Originally the wooden church on the rocky cape between Igumenskoje and Mustajarvi lakes was designed by G.I. Karpov. The modest single-domed church with a belfry is the smallest in Valaam. In mid-1950s all buildings of the skete were pulled down with only foundations left. The present church was rebuilt in 2004.

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jimmyjimmy (562) 2009-09-04 5:32

Hello Vitaly

Nice composition of this little church. Thanks for the history also.

Regards
jimmy

robjol (2057) 2009-09-05 4:59

Hello Vitaly,
Very good composition.
The natural colours complement you in taking such nice photo. Superb lighting and shadows.
Like this small well cared for church.
Thanks your note of this church also.

Regards
Robert

fanni (8873) 2009-09-10 14:11

Privet Vitaly,
this is a very picturesque (and I would say "light"!) view. The scene is filled with sunshine and light air. Very pleasant place...
COomposition-wise - it is very interesting! I like it :) I like the trees in front of the church: they help to create depth and at the same time balance the composition and practically do not hide the church itself :)
Оч хорошая работа :) Очень живописно! замечательная композиция. а вид прям просится на холст, так сказать...
но сфотографировать что-то занимает пару секунд... а рисовать картину - порой многие часы. И вот гадаешь, а что же лучше в наш век скоростей..
Удачи вам! надеюсь, дела налаживаются??
Elena