After a rather mild fall and early winter, the cold and the snow have arrived big time. Time to go out and take some photos!
Now it's time to stay indoors while the temperature plummets. Predicted nighttime low later this week, -14F / -26C.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Snowy Dreamscape
Labels:
Canon 400d,
Experimental,
Painted Effect,
Ukraine ~ Kiev
Friday, January 27, 2012
Emerald Lake, NWT Canada (Painted)
Had a Photo to Painting Marathon last Saturday over at Google Plus, so I spent a few hours Saturday turning photos to paintings!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Painted)
Had a Photo to Painting Marathon last Saturday over at Google Plus, so I spent a few hours Saturday turning photos to paintings!
Labels:
Canon 400d,
Painted Effect,
Ukraine ~ Kiev
Monday, January 23, 2012
Autumn in Uman (Painted)
Had a photo to painting marathon Saturday over on Google Plus, so I spent a few hours on Saturday turning photos into paintings!
Labels:
Canon 400d,
Painted Effect,
Ukraine ~ Elsewhere
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Soviet Era Locomotive
• HDR Photo
Soviet Era Locomotive, seen at Kiev Polytechnic Institute. As Locomotives go, this is a small one.
Have a great weekend everybody!
Soviet Era Locomotive, seen at Kiev Polytechnic Institute. As Locomotives go, this is a small one.
Have a great weekend everybody!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Cold Fun in the Wintertime
Kiev Ukraine, January 19, 2012
Although it may not look like it, this is a religious ceremony. Every January 19, Orthodox Epiphany, believers take a dip in whatever outdoor body of water that might be handy, whether it's an ocean, a lake, a river, or a pond. This is in commemoration of the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan many centuries ago.
This photo was taken today in one of the numerous events around Kiev, Ukraine, and the Orthodox world. Last year's event locally was a bit of a disappointment, because the temperature that day was only 1C/34F. This year's event was held in much more favorable conditions. At 10AM this morning, it was -7C/20F, a temperature that's considered much more suitable for this event.
If I were to ever try this, the body of water I would look for would be the hot tub!
Although it may not look like it, this is a religious ceremony. Every January 19, Orthodox Epiphany, believers take a dip in whatever outdoor body of water that might be handy, whether it's an ocean, a lake, a river, or a pond. This is in commemoration of the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan many centuries ago.
This photo was taken today in one of the numerous events around Kiev, Ukraine, and the Orthodox world. Last year's event locally was a bit of a disappointment, because the temperature that day was only 1C/34F. This year's event was held in much more favorable conditions. At 10AM this morning, it was -7C/20F, a temperature that's considered much more suitable for this event.
If I were to ever try this, the body of water I would look for would be the hot tub!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
She Who Has No Name
Labels:
Canon 400d,
High Dynamic Range - HDR,
Ukraine ~ Kiev
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A View from the Belltower
Labels:
Canon 400d,
High Dynamic Range - HDR,
Ukraine ~ Kiev
Monday, January 9, 2012
A Wintery Mixer
We've had cold, we've had dreary, dank, and dark, but we haven't had much resembling a real winter around here. This is probably the mildest winter I've seen in my six winters here. In fact, I've seen a lot more snow in my years in NJ, USA, which is about 700 miles closer to the equator than is Kiev. But here in Kiev, people are a lot less likely to let the weather keep them indoors. Why these three were here, drinking beer, I don't know, but I've never seen that in NJ! :-)
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Day of Kiev Fireworks
• HDR Photo
May 28th was the "Day of Kiev," the birthday celebration of Kiev. The celebration started on the 27th and ran until the 29th. Most cities here seem to have their own days, although not all have the budget to have a real celebration. It's generally another reason to get out in the often short summers, but is not an extended weekend with days off. Oh well. With 3 of the last 5 weekends being long weekends, I guess they didn't think we needed another long weekend. (Says who)?
Happy 1,149th birthday Kiev!
May 28th was the "Day of Kiev," the birthday celebration of Kiev. The celebration started on the 27th and ran until the 29th. Most cities here seem to have their own days, although not all have the budget to have a real celebration. It's generally another reason to get out in the often short summers, but is not an extended weekend with days off. Oh well. With 3 of the last 5 weekends being long weekends, I guess they didn't think we needed another long weekend. (Says who)?
Happy 1,149th birthday Kiev!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Dreamscape, D&R Canal, NJ
Labels:
Canon 400d,
Experimental,
USA ~ New Jersey
Monday, January 2, 2012
Park Gazebo, Winter
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