Photographer's Note
Another example of wooden house from Irkutsk. Again, the windows almost reach to the ground. Maybe Serghei knows why? And one can see the small window in the window. (It was also used in Poland in old windows. The goal was to let a small amount of fresh air without not opening the whole. The Polish name for it was lufcik - from German Luft - air).
Some words about Irkutsk from Wikipedia. Irkutsk is one of the largest cities in Siberia. Population: 587,891 (2010 Census). In the early 19th century, many Russian artists, officers, and nobles were sent into exile in Siberia for their part in the Decembrist revolt against Tsar Nicholas I. Irkutsk became the major center of intellectual and social life for these exiles, and much of the city's cultural heritage comes from them; many of their wooden houses, adorned with ornate, hand-carved decorations, survive today, in stark contrast with the standard Soviet apartment blocks that surround them.
In 1879, on July 4 and 6, three-quarters of the city was destroyed, including approximately 4,000 houses. However, the city quickly rebounded, with electricity arriving in 1896, the first theater being built in 1897 and a major train station opened in 1898. The first train arrived in Irkutsk on August 16 of that year. By 1900, the city had earned the nickname of "The Paris of Siberia."
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snunney
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(130967) 2014-11-16 3:51
Hello Malgo,
A triple whammy! Good symmetrical framing, but what I like most are the colours and textures. Have a nice Sunday.
No_One
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(4) 2014-11-16 3:51
Hi Malgo
another fine example of this architectural detail, these every more elaborate than the last. There seems to be an eastern twist to this elaborate design. Very nice close up, I like your idea for this series a lot
best wishes
Noel
amaryllis
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(37047) 2014-11-16 5:19
Bonjour
cette fois c'est un trio de fenêtres aussi belles avec leurs décorations, deux identiques et celle du milieu qui diffère sans le petit carré
excellent
Juliette
kasianowak
(15762) 2014-11-16 5:47
Ten domek tez uroczy, ale jednak okna sa troche wyzej nad ziemia niz w poprzednim zdjeciu.
Bardzo ladnie wygladaja te zywe kolory na tle brazowych scian.
Pozdrawiam i zycze milego niedzielnego wieczoru.
Kasia
PaulVDV
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(54777) 2014-11-16 5:52
Hello Malgo,
Your note about Irkutsk creates high expectations. I knew about the exiles but that the town became a major center of intellectual and social life.
In any case, this house has great decorations in the woodwork. Does this concern an ordinary house?
I hope that these houses are recognized as cultural heritage.
The windows reaching low to the ground, remain a mystery.
Best regards, Paul
Sergiom
(117241) 2014-11-16 5:59
Ciao Malgorzata,
Elles sont belles ces triplées . J'aime la symétrie et le graphisme de cette composition où on ressent bien les textures du bois travaillé.
Bon dimanche
Serge
holmertz
(92774) 2014-11-16 7:42
Hello Malgo,
Another beautiful house with lovely windows with a sort of naive rustic charm. I do hope they are kept in a good shape so they can survive this century. This is a fine document with perfect light and colours.
Kind regards,
Gert
carlo62
(81265) 2014-11-16 13:03
Ciao Malgo
anche queste finestre sono molto artistiche, la corona sopra è elaborata, i colori sono vividi e contrastano con il resto della facciata.
Ottima nota con la spiegazione della piccola apertura.
Buon inizio settimana
Carlo
macjake
(96157) 2014-11-16 14:47
Hi Malgo
now thats a window!
I dont think i can buy this window at my local corner store :)
Talk about a window stealing attention away from the house!
This is an awesome cultural photo for TE, great details in it too.
excellent choice to post this one.
cheers
craig
jcpix
(14030) 2014-11-16 18:14
Hello Malgo,
What can I really say, you already know I like these decorative and colorful Russian windows just as much as you. :) A lovely trio here, and a fine follow-up from the previous two. Does this now mean the next will be a picture of four?? lol
I'm having a lot of issues with the computer tonight, so this will have to be my final comment...but I wanted to make sure and leave my mark on these beautiful old houses. One thing missing though, where's the little girl in the window...did she not follow you from Khokholvka?? :) Have a great day. Take good care.
Cheers from the desert boy,
Jason
rychem
(72179) 2014-11-16 20:58
Bardzo malownicze, i te i poprzednie okienka, zawsze się zastanawiałem jak ci ludzie dają sobie tam radę zimą ze szczelnością tych drewnianych okien
pozdrawiam Ryszard
jjcordier
(79299) 2014-11-16 22:03
Malgorzat
Une fenêtre de plus qu'hier mais une photo toujours aussi belle et intéressante. Très beau cadrage et superbes couleurs.
Amicalement
JJ
aliabazari
(18418) 2014-11-17 20:38
Hi dear Malgorzata
Beautiful shot of wooden windows. I love this shot. Good exposure. Thanks for sharing
Angshu
(56760) 2014-11-18 3:02
Dear Malgo
Indeed the workmanship on wood is something to be seen and admired here. Little is known about this style of architecture in russia..so thanks for the learning. Wonderful threesome of the window with fine contrasting colours between blue and the black.
Best Regards
Angshu
Fis2
(155519) 2014-11-18 23:09
Witaj Malgosiu!
Piekne okienka!
Wspaniale zdobienia i kolorystyka interesujaca.
Lubie takie klimaty.
Dobry kadr i ostrosc.
Milego dnia
Krzysztof
ChrisJ
(159946) 2014-11-19 16:54
Hi Malgo
Another nice rustic windows image in this series from Siberia. The three colorful blue windows are nicely framed, well lit, and well composed. I like the potplants at left. The windows contrast markedly against the drab unpainted wall. Tfs!
Silvio1953
(205581) 2014-11-20 12:12
Ciao Malgorzata, lovely composition with beautiful trio of fascinating old Windows, fine details, superb sharpness, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my beloved old friend, un abbraccio Silvio :)
jmdias
(102802) 2014-12-06 4:37
malgorzata
impressive details of this architecture in wood. I liked the way you presented the windows here. TFS.
hugs
jorge
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Copyright: Malgorzata Kopczynska (emka)
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- Date Submitted: 2014-11-16 3:35
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