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Kalyazin bell tower

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Kalyazin bell tower

Uploaded: November 12, 2015 | Entered: November 12, 2015 10:35:53

Description

Only the Kalyazin Bell Tower remains peek above the Ulgich reservoir. This was a neoclassical campanile that was built in 1796-1800 as part of monastery of Nicholas II. It had 12 bells the largest weighting 1038 pounds. In 1939 Joseph Stalin ordered the construction of the Ulgich Dam to form part of the Ulgich Reservoir
flooding the main portion of the Monastery and only the bell tower can now be seen. On the Volga River. At least this is what I remember of it.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 16.49 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

John Connolly November 12, 2015

It must have been a wonderful sight in its heyday Emile! A great capture and excellent history! #1642374

frank w. degenhardt November 12, 2015

Well I love the story behind the picture, found it fascinating. The picture sure does show us that this is from another part of history. Am glad that this part got to be seen above the water so the story never gets old and each generation learns all about it. Composing, colors, details, and lighting all done perfectly. Gorgeous work Emile. Have a great day my friend. #11398320

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 12, 2015

Thanks John and Frank #11398339

Debbie Bray November 13, 2015

Gosh Emile, it looks like the last of it is about to topple too! Great history involved around this bell tower, and lovely light on the ruins. #11398480

Leslie McLain level-classic November 13, 2015

Terrific capture and light, Emile, along with an interesting story. #11398531

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 13, 2015

Thanks Debbie and Leslie #11398638

Marijana Fajgl November 13, 2015

Interesting location, Emile. Great info and capture! #11398663

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 13, 2015

Thanks Marijana #11398670

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