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Our Saviour on-the-Spilled-Blood ~ Russia

© Reynaldo D. Reyes

Our Saviour on-the-Spilled-Blood ~ Russia

Uploaded: July 10, 2012

Description

The Cathedral of Resurrection was erected on the embankment of the Catherine (now Griboyedov) Canal. On March 1, 1881, the terrorist Ignaty Grinevitsky exploded a hand-made bomb and mortally wounded the 63 year old Emperor Alexander II, who entered the annals of history as the liberator of Russian peasants from serfdom. The emperor died on the same day in the Winter Palace. To commemorate his 26-year reign and to redeem the sin of regicide, the unique Cathedral commonly known as "Our Saviour on-the-Spilled-Blood” was built on the site of the assasination from funds raised by people's donations.



Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 10, 2012

So beautiful and colorful. What interesting facts as well, Rey. Wonderfully presented.

Great job!!!

-Laura :) #1474106

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 10, 2012

SPECTACULAR capture Rey, I love the POV and the wonderful colors, VERY well done!! <>< #10223202

Robert R. Goodman July 10, 2012

Hi Reynaldo,Beautiful old church and a great capture of it my friend.Wonderful Info!!!! #10223339

Carol L. Fowler July 10, 2012

Beautiful building- excellent capture #10223524

John Connolly July 10, 2012

Magnificent detail and color here Reynaldo! What a beautiful Cathedral, and thanks for the story associated with it! #10223570

Tammy Espino July 10, 2012

Majestic capture and thanks for the history!!:) #10223905

Wm Nosal July 10, 2012

Great Place, Great Shot, Reynaldo! #10224029

Ellen Hodges July 10, 2012

WOW place and capture, Rey!!! Wonderful that you got to see this in person!!! Gorgeous colors!!! #10224087

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic July 10, 2012

Great Job Reynaldo! A beautiful place to see. I love reading the history you give. I dream about traveling to places like this. #10224318

Mary K. Robison July 11, 2012

What can I say that others haven't, Rey?
Mainly, that it's wonderful to see the full version of that amazing Cathedral.(I'm working from your first new post backwards, as you can see.)
It's always fun seeing ant-people scurrying around ~ really brings home the size of the structure.
#10224329

Anthony G. Comella July 11, 2012

Superb all around my friend !!! #10225739

Lorna Shutter July 11, 2012

Wow! I've never seen anything like this before! Not to be disrespectful, but it reminds me of a big Gingerbread House! The colourful shapes and designs make this Cathedral look good enough to eat! A beautiful capture of this intricately designed building, Reynaldo! ... and wonderful background history! :) #10225877

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic July 13, 2012

Reynaldo

What a beautiful place,i wish one of this day I can go to,you capture the place so beautiful,can wait to see more of your pictures.

Ysa... #10227691

Lydia Williams level-classic July 14, 2012

Rey, this is simply gorgeous! You caught it perfectly...I expect to see this again! #10229367

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 29, 2012

What a fabulous piece of architecture...the intricacy, vibrantly rich colors and attention to detail is just astounding..and I'm referring to both the architects of this incredible Cathedral as well as, your capture of it! Spectacular capture, Rey! #10249348

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