There is thunder hanging about, a photo from Moscow, Center

Photographer's Note

On December 25, 1812 Russian Emperor Alexander I signed an order, according to which it was supposed to build a temple dedicated to Russia's victory over Napoleon in Moscow. The new temple was to symbolize the feat of Russian people and to become a gratitude to Providence for saving Russia.
It took about 40 years (1839-1883) to build and decorate the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. On May 26, 1883, the temple was solemnly consecrated in presence of Emperor Alexander III and his family.
The first Cathedral of Christ the Savior existed 48 years, so that some people recalled the curse of the nun. The magnificent cathedral did not match the principles of atheism and irritated the Soviet government. Iosif Stalin ordered to destroy the temple. The cathedral of Christ the Savior was blown up on December 5, 1931.
On the site of the cathedral it was decided to construct a giant tower topped with the statue of Vladimir Lenin - the Soviet Palace. However, World War II interrupted the plans. In 1958-1960s the foundation pit dug for the palace was used for the open swimming pool "Moscow".
The swimming pool existed for 30 years. At the end of the 1980s it was suggested to reconstruct the cathedral.
In July, 1992 the President of Russia, Boris Eltsin issued an edict, according to which the Fund of Moscow revival was founded.

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gsimon (387) 2006-07-21 11:03

Wow
great colors and composition
I think it could be brightened slightly to bring more detail of the church out
I did a WS to compare
I hope you like it
TFS
Greg

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kozerog (1288) 2006-07-21 11:06

Здравствуйте, Юля. POV is good, not standart. But, shadows are too dark. I like the sky. Good luck!

fallan (1860) 2006-07-21 11:25

Very dramatic. I like the way gsimon brightened the church, but I would have kept the other buildings darker to highlight it more. Great clouds.

greg64g (11193) 2006-07-21 11:32

Hi Julia

great mood here you found here. the dark sky is very amazing. maybe foreground is just a little bit dark but it's ok
cheers
greg

gp_pl (1394) 2006-07-21 11:35

Hi Julia !
wonderful and dramatic view! Unfortunately focus isn't good ...
regards
Grzesiek

chaity (1539) 2006-07-21 11:47

Hi Julia, the clouds sure look scary in this photo. Nice to see the building is illuminated. Is this a natural shot or adjusted with any photo retouching software ?

pasternak (15185) 2006-07-21 12:35

Юля, привет! Очень нравится свет на куполах на фоне такого темного неба, удачный момент пойман. Композиция нравится тоже, хорошо, что храм не в центре. Немного темно внизу, но это не так важно. Я попробовал workshop, чтобы подправить освещение, не знаю, понравится ли.

Счастливо
Саша

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xavshot (69835) 2006-07-21 14:07

Bonsoir Julia
les contrastes vont bien avec l'ambiance de la photo. Un ciel chargé et une lumière d'orage. C'est bien fait. Belle compo
amicalement
Xavier

leo61 (0) 2006-07-21 17:11

Hi Julia!
Last year I was in Moscow and was verry impressed by this rebuild cathedral.And now I`m again impressed by your beautiful photo.
Wonderful light at the cupolas and nice sun reflections.The dark sky is good for your composition and let me think about the sad history of this building, and I`m glad that is rebuilt.
Regards,Leo

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2006-07-22 4:14

Hi Julia,
The thunder clouds are so dark that it almost seems desaturated! What a natural effect. It contrasts so nicely with the golden dome. The place seems to have a lot of history behind it. You have documented it well.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

mbaqir (441) 2006-07-23 3:50

Hi Julia
Nice capture of the building with dense cloud in background.
Cheers
Baqir

elmec (12210) 2006-07-23 5:11

Hello Julia!
Such a perfect composition with dark sky, so dramatic, and light building! Great is the golden roof!
Perfect done!
Best regards!

TeresaT (10806) 2006-07-24 17:44

Hi Julia,
WOW! what a grat stormy sky.
The golden domes really contrast with the grey sky.
Regards
Teresa

cjmm (4479) 2006-07-25 7:12

Hi Julia,

Interesting note and great photo. The light and the sky are just perfect. The cars also help in giving an idea of dimension.

Very well done!

Best regards, saludos,
Carlos

hay_kes (31439) 2006-07-25 8:04

Hi Julia,
i like it, Great composition.

tfs
hAyAti

Signal-Womb (13048) 2006-07-26 18:14

Excellent composition Julia, love the moody sky. Everything seems to sit perfectly within the shot. Well done.

bakes888 (18499) 2006-07-27 3:06

Wonderful capture Julia. Those golden domes really stand out superbly against the dark sky. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

oochappan (4880) 2006-07-27 19:58

Hi Julia
the domes really jump out towards this dark cloudy sky. Very special light here.
All the best
Henk

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2006-07-28 4:40

Hello Julia
As I answered to Alexander, I like this dark experiment. The mood is very real like before a storm. Good composition.
Regards

danyy (0) 2006-07-28 11:30

Bonjour Julia,
Le ciel est vraiment épatant. Ce sont des prises comme celle-ci qu'il m'arrive de tenter très souvent avec des résultats très variables.

La tienne est parfaite. Il y a un magnifique contraste entre les dômes rougeoyants et le ciel noir. Un bon choix du format vertical.

Bien à toi
Daniel

AgaA (2636) 2006-07-29 1:24

Hi Julia,
It is so dramatic scene, dark tones together with shining gold on the top of buildings make superb combination. Colors are really good.
Regards,
Agnieszka

capthaddock (28790) 2006-07-30 8:07

Hi Julia - wow, what an amazing contrast, the copper dome looks splendid against the menacing clouds, perfect timing.

Vato_Law (12732) 2006-07-31 15:10

Hello Julia,
Great composition, with this great building in prominence. The golden colours and light coming from it's top are gorgeous as the light reflected all over it. The clouded sky, so menacing contrasts so well with it.
Great work.
Rgds.
Paulo

Rev (1872) 2006-08-02 15:54

Hi Julia
A very good and very dramatic photo.
The contrast between the tower tops and the sky is stunning.
The colour and the light control is exceptional.
Great POV and DOF
Well taken
Regards
Peter

guillaumejm (0) 2006-08-18 5:01

Hello,
Very good picture with a nice threatening sky. The light reflects on the roofs are great.
I like the framing and composition too.
Best regards
JMarc

scalerman (26900) 2006-08-31 16:59

luck or skill: maybe some of both. Anyway, great capture of light and an historical note. regards, c

Graal (103040) 2006-09-02 2:27

Priviet Julia,
very nice view, good captured unusual clouds on background. Good colours and interesting note. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

NEC (8) 2006-09-11 14:23

The clouds are wonderful and dramatic!
Great composition and amazing contrast.
Well taken
marko

neelkaak (458) 2006-09-18 13:41

Wow! Great capture of of light and color - the cathedral domes seem to be on fire against a very dramatic, darkened sky. Well sone. TFS
Kazi

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ribeiroantonio (22730) 2006-09-28 3:19

This is your shot with the most of points and there is really a reason for it. It is very beautiful, with a perfect composition and great colours. The domes really stand up against the dark and stormy sky. Well done.
Antonio

yesterday (9833) 2006-09-30 1:57

Excellent composition and wonderful light and contrast under the condition of weather. Excellent mood and excellent picture, good note.

zeca (19762) 2006-10-01 23:59

Hello Julia!
This is a nice picture! The dramatic sky is something great enhancing the beautiful architecture and the gold from the domes.
Very good work!
Regards from Brazil!
Zeca

HIRAKZ (168) 2006-10-02 9:00

Hi Julia,

Very nice, opportune capture with the cloud thronging. The golden domes and the white edifice look great in that background. Perfect PoV and great enlightening photographers' note.

Festive greetings from New Delhi, India
HIRAK

sebcz (2345) 2006-10-05 3:35

Hi!
Vivid colours of the cathedral versus sinister clouds - superb effect here.
I like the way the bottom of the building is hidden in the shadow, as the details there are unimportant.
Compliments,
Seb

sebinho342 (19329) 2006-10-13 10:51

Hi Julia, very nice picture, impressive scene with this marvelous church under a deep sky
All my congratulations
PS : i give you a WS with my vision ;) hope you like it

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Amorinix (196) 2006-11-15 6:48

The composition is very good. power on the sky and specialy the gold colour of the roof.

Nice shot.

Jorge Amorim

DarkoG (8) 2006-12-10 5:57

Good photo. Very dramatic. Heavy sky enhanced golden domes of this beautifull church.
Regards Darko

faubry (35447) 2006-12-19 3:51

superb strong sky under the bulb of this beautiful church like all churches from your country! bravo
francine

zizzer77 (721) 2006-12-21 9:26

hi Julia

great contrast between the sky and the couple of building.
good job
tfs

kristofk (791) 2007-01-12 10:44

Hello,
a very dramatic view with these thunder-clouds hanging above the golden shimmering cupolas. A really good moment for this photo.

Best regards Kristof

Bluejeans (64251) 2007-01-24 15:47

Ola Julia que belo templo russo , as cores estão fantasticas , o ceu esta muito bonito faz um belo contraste com o templo, parabens!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

fotomek (920) 2007-03-06 13:24

very impressive! great 'just' saturation, contrast and sharpness - tfs, Tomek

banyanman (7797) 2007-05-08 9:20

There are quite a few photographs of Russian cathedrals against stormy skies on TE, but this is one of the more impressive, Julia. I like the mood that you have captured in this, and the bronze domes make a striking contrast to the almost desaturated colours in the rest of the image. Cheers . . . David

cepekdong (3676) 2007-09-12 2:36

amazing atmposphere and colours, well done

daniel