Rural church at winter, a photo from Moscow, Center

Photographer's Note

One of the nicest churches of Moscow region, red-brick church of Smolensk icon of Our Lady in village Sofrino, was rised on 1691 by famous boyar Fyodor Saltykov. It was his manor's church. Today the manor is not saved and the only beautiful lake after the church is. Firstly the big temple (right) was built only and it was used as the belltower as well. Then, after two centures, the small belltower (left) was erected. The church was never closed, even in Soviet era. Hope you enjoy that.

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leo61 (0) 2006-01-17 14:11

Hi Denis!
Nice foto of this red church and a good contrast to the sky and snow.
I have been in Moscow last summer but it must be also verry nice in winter....when the weather is fine.
Regards,LEO

delpierro (625) 2006-01-17 14:26

Hello Denis, congratulation for this picture which is perfect for me. I like the point of view, the color of the sky and the church too...great job!!!

ksoloduc (324) 2006-01-17 15:10

nice pict i love the soft painterly color, and I see you've made an effort to keep it sharp - nice
I just with the pict was bigger and in better resoultion

Kasia

cherryripe (21033) 2006-01-17 16:18

Hi Denis
Very clear shot of this pretty church. The colours are very vivid and I like how they contrast with the snow. Nice details of the trees and the man who looks so small.
Nikki

tinamunk3 (6408) 2006-01-17 16:41

Hi Denis,

Oh wow - what a nice church and you have framed it so well with the trees and the forground - and the light on it is gorgeous!

Well seen!

:) Tina

tjanze (5674) 2006-01-18 16:29

Zdravo Denis,

This is very beautiful image.Red church in winter time....nice contrast.Good sharpness and light.
Lep pozdrav

PixelTerror (0) 2006-01-20 4:33

Privet Denis,
The photo is a bit small, but the view is luminous and the subject lovely, the whites outline well the red walls and the rising bulb over the cold blue sly are lovely.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves