Saturday, September 17, 2011

Camera Critters: live, or carved in Mandrogy


© Photos by Richard Schear, Mandrogy, Russia, August, 2011





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19 comments:

  1. I like the living ones best! Those carved critters are a bit frightening to this wienie!

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  2. @ Cheryl — yes, that second-last one looks like he's drooling, doesn't he?
    — K

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  3. Russia is amazingly colorful, and rich in natural beauty. Like the little boy in the local costume walking with his horse.

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  4. I prefer real animals to wooden but admire the skill in the carving.

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  5. Fabulous shots. Love the carved dragons too.

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  6. Very good photos, especially I like the third.

    Regards and best wishes

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  7. The horses and ponies look a lot more friendly than the carved critters. - Margy

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  8. I love the horses but the carved dragons are cool too.

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  9. The pace of life in Mandrogy appears to be so slow as to be almost stopped.

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  10. Very colorful horse carriage Kay.

    My critter post, have a wonderful weekend!

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  11. Interesting critters. I too look out for such interesting sculpted pieces.

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  12. Wonderful captures! Must say, I prefer the live, but the carved definitely hold their own beauty... such talent!

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  13. The horses friends are cute!Great pictures dear Kay!
    purrs and love
    Luna

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  14. love the details..... looks like it was a special trip...I'm always envious ( in a good way!) of your great travels!

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  15. Pretty horses, charming wagons, and incredible carvings!
    Thanks for sharing them all.

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  16. The Boy and his horse is fantastic. What a photo and heaven to take photos in place like this.

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  17. Love that dapple-grey pony, and the carved eagle!

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