St Michael's Monastery, a photo from Kyyivska, West

Photographer's Note

This stunning blue and gold building is St. Michael's Monastery in Kyiv. It's gleaming facade sparkles in the sunlight. The monastery is only five minutes walk from the equally spectacular St. Sophia Cathedral, which can be seen here.

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Hanssie (11022) 2005-05-07 11:25

I fairy-like building, could be a great one for a Disney-Park too:-))
Architecture full of details and colours is very nice, also the the same-coloured sky, good shot, Jonathan !

Cormac (26565) 2005-05-07 11:28

Wow, this is spectacular! The straight on shot gives a sense of perfection and symmetry. The frame filling composition gives a sense of massiveness, permanence, and stability. The blue and white colour of the building matches the sky and clouds, and gives some playfulness. I've seen quite a few pictures of St. Michael's, and this is one of the best.

verge (1242) 2005-05-07 11:30

this is indeed a wow! beautiful color, beautiful architecture and beautiful background. so sharp and crisp. well captured....rgds

verge

ccooper (840) 2005-05-07 11:31

The color of this photograph is unmatched elsewhere! I especially love the blue building against the beautiful blue sky. Thank you for showing the beautiful architecture of the Ukraine.

Leonie (8809) 2005-05-07 11:41

Wow, what a shinig and strong in colours building! Lovely blue colour and nice sky!

Cheers, Leonie

venne (2759) 2005-05-07 11:49

Superb photo, superb architecture, superb colours...etc... realy a nice image.

fotomis (841) 2005-05-07 12:19

Beautiful object! Very pretty colours. I like the sky not very. See my Orthodox Churches.

KevRyan (22956) 2005-05-07 13:25

Fantastic portrait of this building - great mirroring of the sky colours , great angle and beautiful modelling!

Really nice Jonathan!

recepyuksel (18640) 2005-05-07 13:47

Perfect symmetry
Nice colours
Harmonious sky
Congrats!

greg64g (11193) 2005-05-07 13:54

Hello Jonathan,

That's amazing, colors are everywhere, it's a picture very good for the mood. I love it.
cheers
greg

dabri (1692) 2005-05-07 15:43

Hi Jonathan,
splendid shot of a stunning monastery.
The moastery cope the sky.

Regards,
Davide

msadventure (632) 2005-05-07 16:11

This photo is incredible. The blue of the sky and facade of the Monastery is one Pantone color! Very Baroque!
Beautiful.

ChristianS (2997) 2005-05-07 16:20

Beautiful photo and such a nice perspective. Marvelous and impressive piece of religious architecture and such vibrant and superb but rather unusual colours for this type of buildings. The building stands very nice against the beautiful blue sky. Well done!

Regards, Christian

Mafo (1339) 2005-05-07 17:21

Beautiful presentation of monastery Johnatan!
Beautiful composition with clouds, nice colors, good sharpnes!
Thank you!

Cruize (0) 2005-05-07 21:32

Another impressive photo from you Jonathan. I like the limited colours in this image (White, blue and gold). I also like that you have chosen to fill the frame with only the monastery.

Best Wishes

baba_flies (8829) 2005-05-08 5:02

Very powerful and what a rich culture. I love the blues mixing with the sky. Beautiful.

toni_al (15875) 2005-05-08 17:42

Hi Jonathan
Très joli cadrage haut en couleur. Etonnante architecture
Very nice shot
Toni

colinbrenchley (6431) 2005-05-30 10:24

Another of your colourful shots - this time you have matched the paintwork to the sky. Plus the detail in the gold parts of the building is excellent.

anaines (827) 2006-08-11 10:59

Beautiful colors!!! powerful and very sharp picture. The sky and the incredible Monastery makes a beautiful compo in blue!
TFS

USErin (189) 2006-11-10 23:09

I love this photo. I always have since I first joined TrekEarth. The colors are perfect, the building is beautiful and the photo is crisp and sharp. But the angle always bothered me and tonight I decided to straighten it up. Hope you like it.

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sothy81 (9646) 2006-11-10 23:11

Hi Jonathan:

This is super sharp, and super beautiful. Great color. It is a sucessful photo. Congrats. Sothy

kodakbox (45) 2006-12-23 2:24

Good use of low angel and wide lens...crisp pics.

ebassotto (158) 2007-02-25 10:12

Amazing building and very nice shot! Congratulations!

miumiu (6117) 2007-05-24 7:36 [Comment]

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Photo Information

Copyright: Jonathan Wilson (jbweasle) (9393)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2004-06-12
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D70, 18-70 1:3.5-4.5 DX
Exposition: f/10.0, 1/250 secondes
More Photo Info: view
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Thème(s): Artistic Structures, Sergiyade St Michael's Kiev [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-07 11:18
Favoris: 1 [voir]