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Peter & Paul Fortress

© Reynaldo D. Reyes

Peter & Paul Fortress

Uploaded: April 11, 2015 | Entered: April 11, 2015 10:15:17

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Peter & Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg -Russia. The fortress was established by Peter the Great on May 27 (by the Gregorian Calendar) 1703 on small Hare Island by the north bank of the Neva River, the last upstream island of the Neva delta. Built at the height of the Northern War in order to protect the projected capital from a feared Swedish counterattack, the fort never fulfilled its martial purpose. The citadel was completed with six bastions in earth and timber within a year, and it was rebuilt in stone from 1706-1740...Wikipedia

Comments

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 11, 2015

Great find and beautifully presented Reynaldo! A fave for me! #1614224

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 11, 2015

VERY well composed and BEAUTIFULLY captured with great colors and lighting!! <>< #11283557

Tiia Vissak April 11, 2015

a beautiful capture! #11283582

John Connolly April 11, 2015

That sure is some spire Reynaldo! A fantastic scene and capture, and thanks for the history! #11283606

Jeff Sielski April 11, 2015

Excellent capture Reynaldo!! #11283651

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 11, 2015

So beautiful, Reynaldo. Love the gold color against the sky. #11283701

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 11, 2015

What a beautiful capture this is, Reynaldo! So nicely done! #11283795

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic April 11, 2015

Thank you so much Jo Ann, Nancy, Tiia, John, Jeff, Tammy, and Terry. I'm sure glad you liked this post, as I had a hard time getting the whole thing in the frame. But it is all so worth it seeing your compliments and praises. A heart felt thanks. #11283834

Mary K. Robison April 12, 2015

You took on the challenge of including that spire, Rey, and succeeded beyond all your expectations. This is such a gracefully stretched vertical composition. And how nice of the weather to cooperate that day, providing a beautiful background. As usual, the clarity and details are remarkable, and the colors are beautiful. Fave! #11283915

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 12, 2015

The tones, detail, pov, & clarity are exceptional, Reynaldo. Fascinating info too, my friend. #11284067

frank w. degenhardt April 12, 2015

Love the story behind the picture and then the way you capture the beauty of this place with gorgeous colors, intricate details, stunning clarity. Outstanding my friend. #11284287

Ellen Hodges April 12, 2015

Fabulous pov, detail and color, Rey! Looks solo very gorgeous and well done!! #11284312

Carol L. Fowler April 13, 2015

What a beautiful building! #11284810

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic April 13, 2015

Fantastic perspective, details and lighting Reynaldo!,
Amalia #11284886

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