Tuesday, August 30, 2011

G is for Gold, especially Golden Domes

MOSCOW DURING OUR AUGUST 2011 VISIT







© Photos by Kay Davies and Richard Schear    






SAINT PETERSBURG DURING OUR AUGUST 2011 VISIT

Posted for ABC Wednesday, Mrs. Nesbitt's
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36 comments:

  1. MerylAugust 30, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful shots. So fairy-tale like with the colors and bulbous architecture.

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  2. RajeshAugust 30, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful domes. Love the variety and artistry.

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  3. photowannabeAugust 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Well it seems that you have certainly captured all the Gold domes around. Great photos. Lovely detail.

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  4. MaraAugust 30, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Some of these look as if they've been made with icing sugar! Fantastic colours.

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  5. NankaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Fantastic!! Gorgeous shots and grand architecture!! Loved your post for the G-Day!!

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  6. HildredAugust 30, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Are these more of your wonderful travels, Kay? Such exotic and gorgeous domes.

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  7. Gigi AnnAugust 30, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    What a Great variety of Golden Domes. Didn't know there were so many shattered throughout the world.

    Thanks for your visit today.

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  8. Chubskulit RoseAugust 30, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Greatness! Such details!

    God's Marvelous Gift. Have a great day!

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  9. FranciscaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    What a Gorgeous collection of Golden domes in Russia, Kay! Sigh... I want to Go!

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  10. VioletSkyAugust 30, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Great variety in domes! Very attention gathering ;)

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  11. Roger Owen GreenAugust 30, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    love the golden domes. The Eastern Orthodox churches in my hometown (Binghamton, NY US) have a couple.


    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  12. Kay L. DaviesAugust 30, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    @ Hildred and Charles — you're right, I didn't specify. Yes, we took these photos during our cruise on Russian waterways from St. Petersburg to Moscow this month.
    — K

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  13. Reader WilAugust 30, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    What a fantastic collection! These rich decorations are so unique in our western world. These buildings can only be found in Russia!
    Thanks Kay for treating us to these photos.

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  14. Phil SladeAugust 30, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Hi Kay. At the start I didn't know your post was about St Petersburg but after a couple of your super shots I thought it must be since I knew you had been to Russia and that St Petersburg is renowned for architecture and its domes. I guess you must have captured the essence of yet another place in the world. how are you going to capture the essence of Knott End?

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  15. janeAugust 30, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Great shots - very impressive buildings - you must have had a great time taking those pics - Jane

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  16. CarverAugust 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Glorious architecture from your travels. I enjoyed these photographs very much.

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  17. FilipBlogAugust 30, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Super attractions to visit, a pity you didn't have a bleu sky.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  18. EG CameraGirlAugust 30, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Amazing the money that has been spent over the ages on qilding domes! They sure are beautiful!

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  19. JoAugust 30, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Omw, Kay they are beautiful! Thanks for your continued visits to my blog. Hugs to you all including dear Lindy. Blessings, Jo

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  20. Jane and ChrisAugust 30, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    They are absolutely stunning, but I'm not volunteering to repaint them!!(I wonder how often they need touch ups?)
    Jane x

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  21. Leslie:August 30, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    That must have been an incredible and unforgettable trip! We sure don't see architecture like here in Canada. Thanks for sharing your glorious photos, Kay!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  22. Carola BartzAugust 30, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Wow, this is fantastic! Gorgeous photos of stunning golden domes. How lucky are you to have seen them.

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  23. Kim, USAAugust 30, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Gold color, gold paint always looks stunning. Much so if it is the real gold it's very expensive now ^_^


    ABC Wed

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  24. KathyAugust 30, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Ornate seems mild as a description of these domes. Beautiful!

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  25. ChrisJAugust 30, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Magnificent photos and buildings. For a country that is supposed not to be religious they certainly have a lot of religious looking buildings and many with crosses on. There's something skewed about the buildings being such an attraction but their root purpose being less than acceptable.

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  26. EbieAugust 30, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Opulence and great architecture!

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  27. IngridAugust 31, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    That must be terrible to see that life ! Looks already so beautiful on pictures !

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  28. Oakland Daily PhotoAugust 31, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Wonderful concept and lovely array of photos.

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  29. MaRAugust 31, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Fantastic shots and gorgeous architecture!
    G is for...

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  30. jabblogAugust 31, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful photos - those domes are spectacular.

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  31. Tumblewords:August 31, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Glorious gold and stellar domes. Superb photos!

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  32. dianasfaria.comAugust 31, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen photos of Moscow showing blue skies! You've clearly brought out the best in moscow!

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  33. SquirrelQueenAugust 31, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    The domes are all amazing, I can't pick a favorite. I would have used up most of my available memory just taking photos of the golden domes.

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  34. JamesSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful and so Russian! Great shots!

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  35. LeslieSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    sometimes it's hard to believe that these beautiful places are real. even harder to believe that these architectural wonders were achieved, so very long ago...

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  36. Beverley BairdSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I can't believe there are so many golden domes! Gorgeous buildings tho - great shots!

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