Moscow-ish Close-up Photo

Photographer’s Note

Post #2 in the series of several photos dedicated to the Church of saint Gregory of Neocaesarea, this street and the surrounding area.

This is also a special post for Uhu who has posted so many interesting photos of Orthodox churches in Russia.

The exact date of the foundation of this church is not known, but it is not later than the XVIth century.
The present-day building was built in 1667-1669.

You can read more about this church in the Note to my previously posted photo (post #1).
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About this photo:

it is a stitch of 2 photos (sorry! I am not yet very experienced in creating stitched photos, so the most experienced of you will, probably, notice it).

Now I know that I should have taken more photos to make a better stitch (with less lens distortion etc) but at that moment I really didn't think of it!

By the way, it was rather difficult to choose the right moment to take a photo to include the minimum amount of cars in front of it... I had to wait.

More than that, while I was taking photos of the surrounding area (and this church in particular), my attention was a bit distracted as an aged man came up to me: he got interested in my taking photos.
He said he lived nearby and told me loads of various stories about the local churches. He accompanied me almost all the way till I finally approached a metro station! :)

In the Workshop: 2 additional photos to complete the picture.

Update:
Here is a link to an old photo of the church (the photo was taken in 1882 almost from the same POV).

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Originally shot in RAW, converted to JPEG.
ISO-200; metering mode: spot; focal length: 18mm.

saxo042, holmertz, mkamionka, UlfE, PaulVDV, shevchenko, jlbrthnn, bukitgolfb301, ellelloo, emjleclercq, PixelTerror, Angshu, Didi, xuaxo has marked this note useful

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saxo042 (15030) 2009-06-22 1:13

Hi Elena,
This is really a beautiful church, now that we can see it at a closer range. I like the colours, are they the original ones? I wouldn´t notice this was a stitch, so it is obviously perfectly done ;) But there is a cable that seems to end abruptly in the air, did you start to clone them away?
Kind regards
Gunnar

mafegan (3933) 2009-06-22 1:16

Hi Elena
Expensive cars beside a colourful and ornate church - must be Moscow! I can't see the stitch but then I am not experienced at such techniques. The people and the cars help create another good daily life street scene. Tfs, Marlene

Uhu (7326) 2009-06-22 2:33

Для ститча шикарное фото, и не для него - тоже очень хорошее! Спасибо за посвящение, так сказать, интересная церковь, с историей, как уже обсуждалось.
Я обычно провода фотошоплю, дабы не мешали восприятию. Но в данном случае это было бы очень сложно, много их тут.
Если задаться задачей снимать старые церкви в Москве, то хватит на годы работы - их штук сто только до 1700-го года только в черте города, а ведь еще и область есть.
Волоколамск, к примеру, Боровск, звенигород и так далее и тому подобное.

holmertz (9208) 2009-06-22 2:50

Hej Elena,
A very beautiful church, well worth several pictures. I don't mind the cars or the wires; they're part of modern life. Although I don't approve of heavy erazing by cloning of unwanted objects, I would have considered taking away the small part of a car in the lower right corner. It doesn't really disturb the picture, but it would be such an innocent and easy removal that it might have been worth it just to get some more harmony in that corner.
Hälsningar,
Gert

mkamionka (4226) 2009-06-22 3:12

Hi Elena,
really beautiful and unique architecture.
I have never seen it before. Great postcard-like presentation. TFS
M

wolf38 (12463) 2009-06-22 6:02

Hello Elena. A successful photo. It convinces already as Thumbnail. Ideal composition and very alive colors. Instructive text. Regards, Wolfgang.

siamesa (12325) 2009-06-22 7:01

Good morning Elena

One of the more fantastic architecture of the world. No words to describe this beauty. Congratulations. TFS
Hugs
Maria

UlfE (8831) 2009-06-22 12:21

Hi Elena,

I am happy you did not decide to quit TE. Your photo is excellent. I love the lighting and the soft but bright colours. The POV is superb. Great stiching job. I even like the inclusion of the electric lines. It feels like it is a "natural" element here. TFS and have nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

PaulVDV (5028) 2009-06-22 13:50

Hello Elena,
I think you have stitched the pictures very well. It is a very beautiful church and you've taken the photo from the right angle.
The pink colour, the tower and the domes look splendid with that blue sky.
Best regards, Paul

npecanhuk (12947) 2009-06-22 17:14

Hello Elena!
Quite interesting architecture, full of colors and details! Sharpness, exposure, pov and composition are excellent! Another special view from an unusual Moscow, seen by the eyes of a local inhabitant!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

AKITA (5031) 2009-06-22 19:00

dear Elena
really it is Moscow-ish style, unique on complex of several culture elements.
this building of church and whole situation with surrounding all objects make Moscow-ish view very well in your this shot.
I like onion-shape domes with crosses on in the blue sky with blowing cloud, those look actual symbol of Russian culture.
of course colors, lighting and composition are nice to capture this wonder view.
electric wires seems the web of the time covering all historical objects, maybe it is making the story of each cultural blowing.
thank you,
Akihisa

AiresSantos (41178) 2009-06-22 23:29

HI Elena
Amazing colours in this picture of saint Gregory of Neocaesarea Chrurch.
Wonderful architectures in this Orthodox churches. Good informative note also
TFS and have a nice day
Aires

shevchenko (9710) 2009-06-23 2:56

Hi Elena,
Good stitching of two photos to show the magnificent church, it is artistic too, cars as obstruction already a common problem to photographers, but it is not so bad here, feel good with the sunny day, thanks for sharing.
Ally

mauro61 (14478) 2009-06-23 3:21

ciao Elena,
bella e colorata immagine con questa architettura molto vivace.
Scena piacevolmente animata e ottima definizione.
un caro saluto
maurizio

jlbrthnn (36758) 2009-06-23 3:44

Hello Elena,
You do not have to be modest, this stich is excellent. The choice from the point of view and framing is judicious. The particularly pleasant light is well managed, the colors are natural, which I appreciate particularly. The drafting of the note is very well made and very clear. Thank you for the links. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

TopGeo (21345) 2009-06-23 4:05

Hi Elena! It is difficult is extracted a church from the environment space with the cars the persons the cables a picture of city that you have always with the important church in architecture and colours it impresses I praise you!
Georgios

Bianconeri78 (643) 2009-06-23 4:49

Hi Elena,
I know this church, it's on the gray line of the metro. I also know it's very difficult to photograph properly due to the narrow street but I think you've done a great job here.
Best,
Jeremy

ang25 (139) 2009-06-23 5:19

Hello Elena,
Beautiful church with my favorite colours, it gives life to this place.
Maria

Vasa (4742) 2009-06-23 16:46

The superb realization dear tovariš Elena. The sunny day is your good partner, but your choice is great. Nice invitation in Moscow. Be proud of your capital! Friendly your

Branko

pablominto (39848) 2009-06-24 3:18

Hello Elena,

This is a lovely piece of architecture, so different from churches in my part of the world!
The amazing design, the pastel colours; it all is more cheerful in a way...
The point of view works well to show the building, and personally I cannot pinpoint and say there's the stich..!

Greetings,
Pablo -
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bukitgolfb301 (4389) 2009-06-24 5:57

Hello my dear Elena

Very very bright and comfortable color, it seems that in Moscow also spring or early summer has already come. Composition is also perfect but the most significant factor in this photo is color coordination, I suppose.
Thanks for sharing and best regards,

Takero

ellelloo (4626) 2009-06-24 22:58

Hello Elena,
A beautiful Orthodox church in Moscow and also one with importance in old ages according to your note in the other photo. The POV is excellent. From the WS one can see how little space there was to take a photo. So the stitch was a good solution and you have succeeded in it very well. Beautiful light and colours and excellent clarity. Thanks for the complementing WS photos and a special thank for the link to the old photo. Good work!
Greetings from sunny and warm Finland!
Lasse
P.S. The discussion treads are back!:-)

sunamoon (5053) 2009-06-25 0:57

Hi Elena,

I am fascinated by these buildings as showy as palaces of story, so own of Russia, I am charmed with them, the truth that they are palaces of story, because here there is no this type of designs, the clarity of your photo is ideal, once again the cables I see that for all sites!! Precious light!!

Best Regards,
Elena

tomi1 (1212) 2009-06-25 13:57

Oeiras,25-6-2009
Elena
This is not a high church but with so many details. The towers in their proper style. A genial project indeed. ( I want to write but today I only had time to the T.E. ). I feel too tired even so I posted one photo in the gallery. My best wishes. Tomi

Selmik (1306) 2009-06-25 20:51

Приветствую Елена,
замечательная фотография,яркая,сочная,хорошо проработанные детали-отличная работа.Что же касается машин и проводов то,я думаю,ето часть композиции и без них фотография потеряла бы часть себя,стала бы *мертвой*
Спасибо за визит и комментарий.
Всех благ!
Михаил

emjleclercq (14119) 2009-06-29 13:28

Beautifull church and colorfull view. I even like the tramway lines on the right, which give a "Moscovite" touch to the pciture!

All the best,

Emmanuel

PixelTerror (85994) 2009-06-30 0:06

Hi Elena
Nice church and well exposed image but it would have been better to wait for the cars to go
Have a nice day JY

baladeva (202) 2009-07-01 5:08

Nice and colorful. I guess you could not escape the power lines.

Angshu (33193) 2009-07-07 23:17

Hello Elena
Typically Russian architecture & with such lovely colour tones! Those wires really are a nuisance for photographers, but considering their practical use, their presence may be excused. The WS posts add to this post giving us wider and other views of this church. Also inteeresting to see the old picture & see how the place has changed. A good picture, a fine note & a complete package
Best regards
Angshuman

Didi (35648) 2009-07-11 9:18

Hi Elena
Very magnificient church with rich decor.
Your position was very good we are able to appreciate the architecture volume.
Best regards.

ManuMay (10214) 2009-07-11 12:53

Hi Elena!!

Very good perspective, nice colours and superb definition...very well done!!

Have a nice week end...

Manuel

orme (6741) 2009-07-21 7:27

Hello Elena,
This is a great architectural shot.
The colours are amazing and they really caught my eye in the thumbnail gallery.
I can't see the stitch, so well done. I hope you are having a great holiday.
Best regards,
Andrew

xuaxo (5619) 2009-10-03 11:19

Здравствуйте, Елена!
Very nice photo, despite the wires; a beautiful Russian view.
Удачного дня!
Francisco (Франциско)