St. Peter and St. Paul's Church Photo

Photographer’s Note

This church was opened in 1866 in Khakiv’s suburb of Zhuravlevka. Now this is Shevchenko’s street, one of the longest in the city. The construction of the church was over in 1875. It was built in Russian-Byzantine style according to the design made by architects F. I. Danilov and V. N. Nebolsin.

The church kept working even at the times of persecutions and Nazi’s occupation. There was the church garden there up to the 1950-th, but unfortunately now it has become a parking. The church was renovated in 1996, the year of its 130-th anniversary. Then a Sunday school was opened there. As the church and the whole region of Zhuravlevka are situated near the Kharkiv River, there are expressive ceremonies of water sanctifying there in winters.

GPS coordinates: 50.00135 Lat, 36.26230 Long

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ChrysK (495) 2009-07-05 5:32

Hello Sergiy,
You have captured the style, size and colours of this church very well. The dooms set against the white puffy clods highlight their beauty.
Well done.
Regards,
Chrystyna

rodgerg (24735) 2009-07-05 6:15

Hello Sergiy,

A very nice coloured orthodox church. Framing well selected. Beautuful contrast well collected. The edifice arise very well in the image under this nice sky with beautiful clouds.
Best regards,
Roger

JCG (25651) 2009-07-05 6:53

Hi Sergiy,

The quality of the image is superb and emphasizes well these splendid religious buildings. I like much the clearness and the good exposure to the light which creates an extraordinary relief and gives good colors. Obviously this sky is a beautiful asset in your photograph. The car in front of the building should have had an infringment to be found there !!! I joke… Beautiful and interesting photograph, thank you Sergiy.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

dta (5843) 2009-07-05 9:37

Hello Serghiy ;
A beautiful church , one more time . The car was there , but it adds a little touch of modernity :) . The framing is escellent ; as the sharpness and colors .
Regards

jmcl (14061) 2009-07-05 18:19

Hi Sergiy,

Stunning sky .. beautiful building .. the two are thoughtful together .. the light is nice .. the car is made poignant by your note. take care, John

shevchenko (10016) 2009-07-05 19:43

Hi Sergiy,
Amazing clear and sharp photo to show the old church, fantastic effect with soft sunlight against the cloudy sky, good pov to frame the magnificent church, tidy work, well done.
Ally

mkamionka (4828) 2009-07-06 5:05

Hi Sergiy,
fantastic,
I am so happy that you found another one.
The architecture is really so different and unique in Urkraine. I hope I will be able to visit it some time in the future.
Very good light and warm colors
TFS
M

stego (22376) 2009-07-09 16:35

Hi Sergiy,
A beautiful presentation of the charming architecture of this (or these?) churches. You knew how to took profit of the clarity of the day and the picturesque cloudy sky. It's funny how the left part of the building looks like a miniature.
Regards,
José

jhm (83131) 2009-07-10 4:08

Hello Sergiy,

Excellent captured, lovely composed, great presentation.
The luminosity and colours of the picture are very well.
Perfect perspective and good look on the different towers. TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

photoray (1342) 2009-07-24 17:01

Hi Sergiy,

Nicely composed, good details of the architecture, warm lighting and a bonus with the dramatic clouds,

Good job,
Ray

jmdias (19703) 2009-09-08 17:22

sergiy

marvelous architecture. The contrast with the beautiful clouds in the background is marvelous to see. perfect pov, framing, light and sharpness. a image nicely done. congratulations

hugs

jorge

maloutim (4007) 2009-11-20 21:16

Hi Sergiy!
This is a little different from the other churches although still in the same style!
I like the contrast in the red and white walls with the black cupolas!
Good sharpness and details against a grey and blue sky!
I like the details of the fine cords holding the crosses in place. I suppose they must exist on all churches, but it's the first time I have noticed them.
This is a fine travelogue you have created.
Did you travel from Kharkiv to Kiev on the train with the aim of visiting both cities and in between?
Thanks for sharing anyway! Best regards.
Marie Louise.

dackswaffo (25) 2009-11-21 9:40

fantastic! you nailed it Sergiy!

pajaran (3683) 2009-11-25 1:28

Pozdrav iz Cuprije okupane jesenjim suncem.
Imate seriju fotografija crkvenih objekata i tekstova koji su dobri, pokazuju istoriju naroda. Pravi trenutak snimka, dobre boje i fotografija.
Nastavite da nas upoznajete sa lepotama vase zemlje, Paja.