Catherine's Palace, St. Petersburg [Retail Buildings Pictures Photography]
Uploaded: August 09, 2012 18:22:35
The residence originated in 1717, when Catherine I of Russia engaged the German architect Johann-Friedrich Braunstein to construct a summer palace for her pleasure. The palace was famed for its lavish exterior. More than 100 kilograms of gold were used to gild the sophisticated stucco façade and numerous statues erected on the roof....Wikipedia
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Reynaldo D. Reyes
August 09, 2012
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Tammy M. Anderson
August 09, 2012
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Nancy L. Green
August 09, 2012
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Lydia Williams
August 09, 2012
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Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
August 10, 2012
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isabel C. Zepeda
August 10, 2012
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It amaze me the work and beauty of that cathedral,is really a
beautiful place and you capture it perfect,great job
Ysa... #10270247
Stefania Barbier
August 10, 2012
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Laura E. Swan
August 11, 2012
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I think there are 2.2 lbs in a Kilo? That is a lot of weight! I wonder who has the job of shining it? Likely a team of people.
Great job! :D
-Laura :) #10271205
Patrick Rouzes
August 12, 2012
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Lorna Shutter August 15, 2012 0
This is fantastic, Rey! The colour, clarity and detail are out of this world! What a place!!! Love the repeating patterns and the intricate design of this building! ... and gilded with Gold?! Simply incredible! Hope this image is gilded with Gold as well! Excellent capture and work, my friend! :) #10276232
Reynaldo D. Reyes
August 15, 2012
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Deborah Lewinson
August 18, 2012
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Debby #10280714
Val Feldman
August 26, 2012
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Heather Loewenhardt
September 15, 2012
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