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Moscow 1
2008.04.18
The first entry to Red Square from the Metropole Hotel side is through the archway behind me.
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On the left is the Kazan Cathedral, demolished in the '30's to allow greater access to Red Square, now rebuilt
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A bit further down on the left is Gum, a shopping arcade full of upmarket global brand stores - Prada, etc!
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Down the other (right) side of Red Square is the Kremlin Wall.
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And at the end of the square, the amazing St Basil's, built in the 16th Century to celebrate victory over the Tartars.
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... and again, next morning.
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... again ...
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... and yet again: can't help it!
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Fearsome babushkas 'take care' of almost everything in Moscow.
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The back-end of St Basil's and the corner of the Kremlin wall.
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This chuch is in Varvaska Street, just off the square. I'm besotted with these 'onion' domes: we'll be seeing a lot of them!
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A few posts from Russia before we head off to Andalucia in May. Let’s start at Red Square in Moscow, which is a lot smaller than it looked when as kids we saw footage of military parades with all those troops and tanks and missiles taking the salute (through very wide-angle TV lenses).
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I have a huge fear of flying, but your posts are making me want to go all over the world. I loved the pics of St. Basil's. I imagine I could stand there for hours and shoot the amazing architecture, patterns and colors. I think my favorite is of the babushka though. Very nice.
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-18: 10:38
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A great dialog on the city of Moscow. Great work.
FCMFotoguy · 2008-04-18: 11:01
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Great post, #9 is an interesting shot.
joycephotography · 2008-04-18: 12:18
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they are wonderful- I really love the focus and angle on 10. R
urmysunshine · 2008-04-18: 15:39
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Thease beautiful pictures make me to visit Moscow..! Again, great shots..!
plhearts · 2008-04-18: 15:47
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Great colours, amazing patterns. Some of those people look very Russian, but I guess there are some tourists there (like you, for instance).
Maxine · 2008-04-18: 19:26
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wow, st basil's is amazing. I'm glad to go on another trip, thanks!
kazshots · 2008-04-18: 21:39
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very nice post thanks for sharing!
nasser · 2008-04-18: 22:54
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....terrific photos.....wow !
curlyq60 · 2008-04-19: 08:49
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Wow! Such interesting shots! I'd love to go there someday.
LotoFoto · 2008-04-20: 01:11
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You are so lucky that you're able to travel so much! You have quite the exciting life! I really like #6 and the bubushka.
maistreview · 2008-04-20: 01:43
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it take me to places that I was never thought to go thank you
Mertxe · 2008-04-20: 03:34
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Great post!
marikos · 2008-04-20: 08:33
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Wonderful post! I love the onion domes too. I hadn't realized that the buildings were this colorful.... Thanks for letting us come along with you!
Carley · 2008-04-20: 20:42
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marvelous buildings and photos!
CJLata · 2008-04-21: 18:13
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Glad to see you in the first shot Barry! :) but wowsers, this entire set is spectacular. Again youve done well to capture the grandeur of what appears to be a totally overwhelming place!. Last shot is my fav....fabulous contrasting colors..and rather unique color choices for a church! FYI - our little babushka dolls at work are such a big hit with the kids! There are always arguments over whose turn it is to play with them. ive never seen a "real" babushka though! I love th stockings..hehe So tell me, ...having already seen so much, do you have anymore travel plans and where is your next dream destination?
focussed · 2008-04-22: 03:40
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Impressive ! The domes look like ice cream. Thank you for the guided tour.
carmitage · 2008-04-22: 11:04
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Wow, I can see why you couldn't help it, how amazing! I share your fascination with onion domes, those are incredible buildings!
ScubaLiz · 2008-05-01: 22:58
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