ALONG THE SVIR RIVER

Uploaded: June 24, 2014 | Entered: June 24, 2014 11:32:07

Description

THE SVIR RIVER CONNECTS EUROPE'S TWO LARGEST LAKES, LAKE ONEGA TO NORTH WHICH FEEDS INTO LAKE LADOGA. THE RIVER IS HEAVILY UTILIZED FOR NAVIGATION BY CARGO AND CRUISE SHIPS. THERE ARE INDUSTRIAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENTS ALONG THE RIVER. THIS IS ONE OF THE HOUSING COMPLEXES IN AN INDUSTRIAL AREA. MOST URBAN RUSSIAN LIVE IN SKYSCRAPER APARTMENTS AND THIS IS THE PREFERRED TYPE EVEN IN THESE RURAL INDUSTRIAL AREAS.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 7.10 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

Tiia Vissak June 24, 2014

a great view! #1577167

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 24, 2014

Well seen and presented Emile. I always enjoy your info on the images too!

Have a great week!

jo ann c. #11070943

John Connolly June 24, 2014

It is great to see a bit more of life in Russia Emile! Apart from the climate, I think I could live there! #11070979

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 24, 2014

Thanks Tiia, JO ANN and John. John I took so many photos I will never have the time to process or post them all. I will continue however to post them as our trip progressed. #11070983

Carol Eade level-addict June 24, 2014

Nice capture, Emile, and always informative descriptions! #11071022

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 24, 2014

An interesting story to go with a great shot, Emile! #11071101

Colette M. Metcalf June 24, 2014

Wonderful capture and reflections!!! #11071108

Joy Rector June 25, 2014

beautiful shot #11071317

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 25, 2014

Thanks Carol, Terry, Colette and Joy #11071378

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 10, 2014

Looks like many apts here in the States, VERY well done!! <>< #11082056

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 10, 2014

Thanks Nancy. #11082062

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