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Winter scene in Abramtsevo


Winter scene in Abramtsevo
Photo Information
Copyright: Arthur Lookyanov (ArtLook) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 210 W: 4 N: 687] (2324)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-25
Categories: Nature, 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: 2008-01-18 3:20
Viewed: 1175
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This picture I took almost an year ago during a countryside tour with my clients to Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra and Abramtsevo Estate, which is located not so far (7km south-west) from Sergiev Posad, nearby a small town Khotkovo. No doubt that Abramtsevo mansion is one of the most fascinating places in Moscow Region where represented a return to traditional Russian life, art and architecture. Its historical background and picturesque landscapes with beautiful forest attract many lovers of art, Russian history and, of course, photography.

The Abramtsevo Estate was originally owned by devout Russian writer, Sergei Aksakov, the pioneer novelist of Russian realism who used this mansion as dacha (summer house) and favored its location to the Russia's holiest site, the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra. After his death, the masion was purchased in 1870 by the powerful Russian industrialist and railroad tycoon, Savva Mamontov, who was equally passionate about Russian art and culture, founded the Russian Private Opera, organized and then supported an informal group of painters that later was called the Abramtsevo Artistic Circle. At the end of 19th century the Abramtsevo Estate became the artist's colony which is now associated with works of one the most famous Russian artists at the time of world wide influence of impressionism and foundation of modern art, as like Polenov, Repin, Vasnetsov, Korovin, Levitan, Vrubel, Serov, Nesterov and some others who lived and worked at this pleasant place.

More info about the building on this picture you can read on my website here: ”Winter scene in Abramtsevo”

With BEST Regards,
Arthur Lookyanov
Moscow Guide & Personal Driver
Photo Album ”Russian Countryside”
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  • oanna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 264 W: 78 N: 160] (1078)
  • [2008-01-18 3:23]
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hello,arthur,well composed.beautiful combination of light and shadow in the FG and good details.

regards

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  • daddo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1705 W: 29 N: 1782] (8035)
  • [2008-01-18 3:33]
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Hi Arthur. beautiful winter scene. Even the house looks as if it's made out of snow. Wonderful light and sharpness. i like the branch above covered in snow. Nice PoV. Regards. Klaudio.

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3561 W: 0 N: 7183] (25072)
  • [2008-01-18 3:47]
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Hallo Arthur!
This truly must be a wonderful place and this winterly "decoration" emphasizes its beauty even more. I like how you framed this buildings by the branches! A great picture!
Greetings from wet Germany - and have a nice weekend!
Frank

Hello Athur!
Wonderful winter scene! Good composition, lights, contrast and colors! Bravo!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

Hello Arthur!
Lovely house and beautiful winer picture!
Very good light and great colours!
Good detail and clarity!
Best regards!
Lili

Now that's a dacha! More like a palace, huge but beautiful and tasteful. Nice lighting on the surface of the snow and good use of the tree on the right to balance the photo. Well done!

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  • chpp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 578 W: 51 N: 646] (3109)
  • [2008-01-18 11:39]

Hi Arthur
very nice image, wide, with great light and a nice sky to balance the colours
very nice composition
cheers
chris

Hi Arthur, this is yet another very nice view, you portray your country very well ! You were writing about taking persons but you are so good at landscapes and photos such as these, when one feels comfortable in one genre it is sometimes difficult to go to another one ; I personally have often problems taking landscapes !

The snow is sparkling and has a beautiful tone (often it looks too blue, it is not the case here). Lovely architecture and interesting photo,
TFS,
Cath.

Bonjour Arthur,
Une scène d'hiver magnifique et superbement réalisée. Une image parfaite de la Russie hivernale.
Cadrage top!
Amitiés et salutations.
max

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