Cricova Ceiling, a photo from Chisinau, North

Photographer's Note

Cricova is the 2nd largest winery in Moldova after Milestii Mici, which is the largest in the world. Apparently Jews were hidden in some of the thousands of wine barrels during the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union during WWII. The wine is stored in old underground limestone quarries linked by 120 km of roads, some of which are 100 metres below the ground. Here is an interesting ceiling I spotted in one of the many wine tasting rooms.

I much preferred Cricova to Milestii Mici, which was a lot less friendly and lacking these charming decorated touches around the labyrinth, one of which I have already uploaded.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricova_(winery)

pierrefonds, jhm, alvaraalto, alvaraalto, abmdsudi, papagolf21, COSTANTINO, cornejo has marked this note useful

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holmertz (103584) 2019-01-22 4:05

Hello Chris,
So how do the wines compare? There are 12 brands of Moldovan wines available in Sweden, but only three from Milestii Mici and none from Cricova. I haven't tasted any, and I don't think I tasted any local wine when in Moldova. It's an original photo of the nicely decorated ceiling and you handled the light well.
Kind regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (115488) 2019-01-22 4:09

Bonjour Chris,

Le cadrage serré met le plafond en évidence. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du plafond. La lumière environnante fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

jhm (211738) 2019-01-22 4:52

Hello Chrs,

What a pleasant ceiling with lovely decorative elements.
Lovely composition, and nice of light.
Excellent soft contrast too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

snunney (130967) 2019-01-22 5:22

Hello Chris,
I have yet to taste any Moldovan wine, foreign wines being generally thin on the ground in France. This ceiling decoration is very attractive and you have captured it very nicely. Well exposed with fine rendering of the colours and detailing.

Sergiom (117241) 2019-01-22 6:19

Bonjour Chris,

Une très jolie lumière douce derrière qui fait bien ressortir les beaux détails de ces vitraux qui chantent les louanges de la vigne.Beau cadrage.

Amicalement

Serge

alvaraalto (42804) 2019-01-22 6:35

Hello Chris,
A beautiful ceiling in Art Deco style. Nicely diagonally photographed in bright colours and sharp lines.
Interesting info too.
Excellent picture
Have a nice day, groet Rob

mesutilgim (0) 2019-01-22 6:52

Hello Chris,
Nice capture of this artisanal ceiling in Cricova. Perfect pov and sharpness, many nice details.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

lousat (139960) 2019-01-22 15:19

Hi Chris,i like a lot the art nouveau/liberty style and this is a great example of that. Magnificent capture of the decoration details of this ceiling of moldovan vinery,very sharp and bright,well done! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

ifege (49363) 2019-01-22 18:48

Hi Chris
Big wineries don't necessarily make the best wine. So what was the wine like?
A beautifully desinged ceiling and very approriate for a winery.
cheers
Ian

abmdsudi (95869) 2019-01-22 21:27

Hi Chris
Remember to look down, side as well as up when you walk! You just seem to have that very keen eye for spotting these decorative items with distinctive local flavours - grapes winery and quite artistic so to speak, inviting for the inquisitive. The clarity is first rate and its colour combo stands out creating a catchy visual aspect as a whole. Very pleasant to look and lovely touch of depth in this orientation. Very very coool in my eyes! Congrats.
Best regards

Tue (93374) 2019-01-22 22:26

Hello Chris,
A good photo of the ceiling of this winery with many appealing and fitting decorations in fine purple and yellow colours. Good lighting and sharpness, both very well handled.
Lars

papagolf21 (152607) 2019-01-22 23:33

Bonjour, cher Chris,
Cela a été une grande mode à la fin du dix-neuvième siècle à Paris et dans les grandes villes.
Il faut reconnaître que cela présente une certaine élégance.
Bravo pour la présentation (sujet difficile à prendre).
Amitiés.
Philippe

COSTANTINO (117726) 2019-01-23 9:35

Hello dear Chris and have a nice time
and a happy new day
original version
I like this scenery and generally
the decoration I red carefully
your useful notes about Cricova
and about the wine stored in old
underground limestone quarriew
linked by 12o n of roads
welldone and wellseen
regards
Costantino

emka (158744) 2019-01-23 23:36

Hello Chris,
Interesting note about the wineries in Moldova. I didn't know they have the largest wineries in the world! How strange. One can buy The wines from Moldova also in Poland but I do not know from which winery. Beautiful ceiling, very attractive graphics.
KInd regards MAlgo

Nicou (193814) 2019-01-24 5:26

Hello

quelle vue de ce plafond quel blanc avec ces couleurs superbe image et captage et ces grappes de couleur ce brun jaune et blanc quelle vue et compo grandiose.
Bravo et belle journée
Nicou

rychem (72187) 2019-01-24 7:37

Original ceiling I like these paintings on glass, great photo, compliments
Ryszard

cornejo (61504) 2019-01-31 10:57

Hello Chris, very good photography of this beautiful and interesting glass ceiling, very well captured in this interesting image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy weekend.
Warm greetings from the south of Spain.
Angel.

jmdias (116405) 2019-02-16 11:10

chris

nice view of this roof with fragile and precious details in glass and light. nice view.

take care

jorge