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Friday, July 9, 2010

PhotoHunt - Free

This week's photohunt theme is free and it's open to multiple interpretations. I decided to go with the 'free' choice of subject where I could share whatever pictures I like from my photo archives.

For years it had been our dreams to visit the Red Square and we finally made it to Moscow not too long ago. One of the distinctive landmarks that amazes me is the colourful domes of St Basil's Cathedral. It looks fabulous in postcards and on TV but it's even more impressive up close.

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The church’s design consists of nine small chapels and each chapel is topped with a unique onion dome featuring swirls, stripes pattern and lovely intricate texture.

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While the exterior of the cathedral is breathtaking, the interior is equally impressive. Inside, you'll find narrow corridors, oil paint murals, fascinating artwork and galleries displaying holy relics. Some of the museum exhibits were closed when I was there, but you can still view them behind the velvet rope lines.

Below are some shots of the interior of the cathedral for your viewing pleasure:

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Posted by LifeRamblings at 9:42 PM
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37 comments:

  1. MaRFriday, July 09, 2010 10:07:00 PM

    What a fantastic place!! I have seen pictures of the square but never in such detail, love your choices!!
    Happy PH and happy weekend.
    free

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  2. linaFriday, July 09, 2010 10:15:00 PM

    excellent choice!

    Thanks for sharing your lovely photos. ;)

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  3. wennFriday, July 09, 2010 10:51:00 PM

    marvelous n colorful!

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  4. rainfield61Friday, July 09, 2010 10:56:00 PM

    I have seen this place many times in pictures. It is in fact very beautiful.

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  5. AnnieFriday, July 09, 2010 11:24:00 PM

    I would love to see this cathedral in person, what an amazing place. And your photos are fantastic! So glad that you were "free" to share these this week. :)

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  6. AnonymousSaturday, July 10, 2010 12:10:00 AM

    awesome images. your captures are perfectly lovely. i wish i'd be able to see this in person.

    great job.

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  7. CarverSaturday, July 10, 2010 12:13:00 AM

    Great shots. That style of architecture always makes me think of fairy tales. Beautiful!

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  8. AnonymousSaturday, July 10, 2010 12:35:00 AM

    what a beautiful building with loads of texture!

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  9. foongpcSaturday, July 10, 2010 12:52:00 AM

    Wow! The cathedral certainly looks very impressive!

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  10. SueSaturday, July 10, 2010 2:51:00 AM

    These are beautiful photos, and a very interesting take on the free theme :) I really would love to visit Russia one day.

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  11. jams o donnellSaturday, July 10, 2010 4:30:00 AM

    Excellent photos St Basils is truly a great place to visit.. Did you see the churches in the Kremlin?

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  12. CashmereSaturday, July 10, 2010 4:56:00 AM

    Its one of my dreams too... So jealous... One day perhaps.. :)

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  13. ancient oneSaturday, July 10, 2010 10:17:00 AM

    Beautiful !! All of your photos were wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. AyieSaturday, July 10, 2010 10:25:00 AM

    happy weekend!

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  15. AyieSaturday, July 10, 2010 10:25:00 AM

    Hi LR!

    It's so rich in colors and character. Very ornate, truly one of a kind!

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  16. DoraSaturday, July 10, 2010 11:10:00 AM

    Impressive with so many colours!

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  17. AVCr8teurSaturday, July 10, 2010 11:28:00 AM

    I have seen this building many times on tv and in movies, but I have never seen the inside until your photos. It's even more ornate than outdoors! The paintings are amazing!

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  18. UnknownSaturday, July 10, 2010 12:42:00 PM

    oh, spectacular! i've always wanted to see the Red Square in person, too. i love your photos--so vivid and colorful. gosh, i'm so jealous!:p

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  19. MonicaSaturday, July 10, 2010 1:01:00 PM

    the cathedral is gorgeous.. great shots LR!! ;)

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  20. YTSLSaturday, July 10, 2010 1:32:00 PM

    Wow! The first shot looks postcard quality. And thanks for sharing the shots of the amazing interior. :)

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  21. Web Design SolutionsSaturday, July 10, 2010 1:39:00 PM

    Haven't seen a prettier church before.Thanks a lot for the pictures.The interiors are awe inspiring

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  22. CRIZ LAISaturday, July 10, 2010 3:32:00 PM

    Wow! Those detailed designs within are beautiful. Love it! :)

    http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

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  23. MarleneSaturday, July 10, 2010 5:50:00 PM

    The structure is really fantastic! I'm admiring the tops of the Cathedral, it's amazing. I wonder if it's a Catholic cathedral because the interior paintings look like it.

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  24. ipanemaSaturday, July 10, 2010 6:02:00 PM

    wow!love these collection of photos. beautiful! :)

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  25. SandyCarlsonSaturday, July 10, 2010 7:23:00 PM

    I am glad you got there. What an amazing place. Very, very beautiful!

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  26. This Is My Blog - fishing guySaturday, July 10, 2010 7:27:00 PM

    LR: It is very impressive and I certainly enjoyed the photos.

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  27. Noel MorataSaturday, July 10, 2010 11:14:00 PM

    aloha,

    i love your interpretation of free, this is an amazing subject, i can just imagine the scale and the interior spaces.

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  28. GattinaSaturday, July 10, 2010 11:53:00 PM

    No words to describe that ! It's on my travel list !

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  29. Ken AlbinSunday, July 11, 2010 12:04:00 AM

    Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing them.

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  30. healingmagichandsSunday, July 11, 2010 12:50:00 AM

    Boy, for minute there you had me going. I was just enjoying your great photos and wondering what in the world they had to do with "free". Then I actually read your introduction! Then I had to laugh a bit, mostly at myself for being in such a rush to enjoy the visuals. Great take on the theme, actually!

    I'm afraid I was a little more predictable.
    http://healingmagichands.wordpress.com/2010/07/10/photohunt-free/

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  31. Anneke (Mudhooks)Sunday, July 11, 2010 4:28:00 AM

    St. Basil's is one of the places in the world that I really want to see....

    http://mudpuddle.wordpress.com/2010/07/10/photohunter-free

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  32. MariucaSunday, July 11, 2010 11:04:00 AM

    Good morning LR!

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  33. MariucaSunday, July 11, 2010 11:06:00 AM

    I have been lazy and demotivated lately, he he.. been busy playing PC games to de-stress.. and shopping too!

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  34. MariucaSunday, July 11, 2010 11:06:00 AM

    Thanks for sharing ur awesome pics here, and enjoy ur Sunday! :D

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  35. MariucaSunday, July 11, 2010 11:06:00 AM

    I loooooooove this place LR, wow so beautiful! Now this is what I call magical....

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  36. MariucaSunday, July 11, 2010 11:06:00 AM

    I hope u are doing okay and thanks for visiting me too, hugs! :D

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  37. DoraMonday, July 12, 2010 12:31:00 PM

    Both Exterior & Interior are magnificent!

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