Photography

[Nerdanel]

Originally Posted by Lotesse

Those are all your photographs, Nerdanel, of those snakes? Beautiful shots, just lovely! I especially liked the yellow snake and then the snake right after that, what is that, some kind of adder or something? Is your name Hanneke? Great photography, babe, very cool!

Yup, they're mine. I'm glad to hear you like them!

The yellow one is called the eyelash viper and the one right after that is the horned viper. The last one is a snout cobra.
My name is Hannele, yes. ^^ Thank you, once again!

[trolls' bane]

Originally Posted by Nerdanel

Yup, they're mine. I'm glad to hear you like them!

The yellow one is called the eyelash viper and the one right after that is the horned viper. The last one is a snout cobra.
My name is Hannele, yes. ^^ Thank you, once again!

Well, I see they don't have a hognose snake.
(Yes, there is such a thing...)

[Rían]

beautiful pics, Nel!! I like the hole in the ice one - very interesting!

[Nerdanel]

Originally Posted by RÃ*an

beautiful pics, Nel!! I like the hole in the ice one - very interesting!

Thank you RÃ*, I'm glad you like them!

[Nerdanel]

I visited Saint Petersburg, Russia, last weeked. So here are some photos from The Place.


if I'd believe in a god, I would've found him in St. Petersburg. this is from the central square, that's peter the great (angel) stepping on a snake that is supposed to have the face of napoleon.


inside the church of the resurrection of jesus christ, more commonly known as the church on (spilt) blood, as it was here alexander II was fatally wounded. once again, if i would believe in a god..


cinderella arriving at the hermitage..

[Jonathan]

I have wanted to go to St Petersburg. Do you think it's a place worth visiting? Is there much to see?

Nice pictures! The angel pic is cool.

[Nerdanel]

Originally Posted by Jonathan

I have wanted to go to St Petersburg. Do you think it's a place worth visiting? Is there much to see?

Nice pictures! The angel pic is cool.

it's most certainly worth visiting. there's a lot to see.. especially if you like museums, history etc. we were there for three days and didn't see a fraction of everything. it's also quite cheap, although it's a lot more expensive than most parts of russia. it's easy to go by train from helsinki, or bus. i hope you make it there someday!

[trolls' bane]

I find it interesting to see a Christian monument (cross) in St. Petersberg. I mean despite the name of the city. Didn't it used to be Stalingrad? I thought Comrade Index-Card would have removed all traces of Christianity, and even with the time they've had since, I find it odd that everything has taken on such an aged look.

IOW...Looks good.

[Jonathan]

It used to be Petrograd and later Leningrad, but Stalingrad was an entirely different city. I think the communists were very aware of the cultural value of their magnificent monuments, statues, churches etc. even if they happened to have connections with Christianity. They didn't want to erase their culture and historical landmarks.

[Nerdanel]

Originally Posted by Jonathan

It used to be Petrograd and later Leningrad, but Stalingrad was an entirely different city. I think the communists were very aware of the cultural value of their magnificent monuments, statues, churches etc. even if they happened to have connections with Christianity. They didn't want to erase their culture and historical landmarks.

Indeed. There's a lot of value, both cultural and economical, in the monuments and churches. For instance, during the Soviet era, the curch on spilt blood was used as a warehouse.

[The Gaffer]

People are often surprised that (ex) communist countries have culture. Wonder why?

Groovy pics, nerdanel. I'd love to visit Russia, esp the baltic area such as St Petersburg. Can't see it happening soon unless we get a client there

[Nerdanel]

Originally Posted by The Gaffer

People are often surprised that (ex) communist countries have culture. Wonder why?

Groovy pics, nerdanel. I'd love to visit Russia, esp the baltic area such as St Petersburg. Can't see it happening soon unless we get a client there

Thank you.

I hope you get to visit the area.. Estonia is very nice, too.

[Lotesse]

Oh, you lucky, lucky girl!!! I have always, always wanted to visit St Petersburg, and I will, someday, oh yes, I will... Fantastic photos, 'specially the last 2 - could you post some more? The Hermitage, did you see the inside of the Hermitage, and all the art, and Catherine the Great's china collection? Oh, you lucky, LUCKY girl!!! so awesome. Please show us more St Petersburg shots, Nerdanel, pretty please? Beautiful!!

[Nerdanel]

Originally Posted by Lotesse

Oh, you lucky, lucky girl!!! I have always, always wanted to visit St Petersburg, and I will, someday, oh yes, I will... Fantastic photos, 'specially the last 2 - could you post some more? The Hermitage, did you see the inside of the Hermitage, and all the art, and Catherine the Great's china collection? Oh, you lucky, LUCKY girl!!! so awesome. Please show us more St Petersburg shots, Nerdanel, pretty please? Beautiful!!

Oh don't worry, I will post more.. Don't want to bore the hell out of people, though. I'm going through my 265 photos now, so there will be more in a while..

And yes, I'm lucky to live almost next door to St. Petersburg , and yes, I saw the inside of the hermitage and it was overwhelming.. Absolutely worth visiting.

[trolls' bane]

Originally Posted by Jonathan

It used to be Petrograd and later Leningrad, but Stalingrad was an entirely different city. I think the communists were very aware of the cultural value of their magnificent monuments, statues, churches etc. even if they happened to have connections with Christianity. They didn't want to erase their culture and historical landmarks.

I remember hearing of Leningrad. Both changed their names, so I wasn't sure.

I agree with Lotesse, et al. I would just love to go to Russia. Hell, anywhere off this continent.

[Nerdanel]

Be careful with what you wish..


the hermitage, saint petersburg


anna


the church on spilt blood, saint petersburg

[Nerdanel]

.. I'll just continue. These are some views from inside the church on spilt blood in Saint Petersburg. (edit: for those who don't know, it's an orthodox church)

[Lotesse]

Nerdanel, you're an excellent photographer, bella. The composition of all of these pictures is gorgeous, and the colour & lighting as well, except the 3rd pic is a bit dark. What kind of camera & equipment do you use? These are magazine-worthy shots, you know; even the picture of your friend sitting & reading, beautiful work, great photos. Just stunning.

[Nerdanel]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear you think so..

I use a HP PhotoSmart R707 (V01.00).. Just a basic, small digital camera, 5.1MP.

[Nerdanel]

Here it goes again.


anna (again)


inside the beautiful ballet house


the russian flag