Project RuSu 365
Not always so successful or interesting, & not always daily, though certainly a reflection of our daily lives - more like pick of the day. Our goal - to share our world and improve our skills. Thanks to all the members of the SmugMug Daily Community for your support and input. Feel free to leave feedback by clicking on 'Add Comment' below. We look forward to hearing your thoughts. The photo of the day will always be in first position. Thank you for looking. - Rustem Safronov & Susan Gilman a.k.a. RuSu. This gallery was started on October 26, 2010.
Henri Cartier-Bresson said, "Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.", so bear with us...
Read MoreHenri Cartier-Bresson said, "Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.", so bear with us...
For the car lovers out there, here's a 1960's era Volga in mint condition (Reworked 7.11.2011)
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![I suspect today may be somewhat of a fireworks shootout & there are already some beauties posted, but no fireworks here, so a shot of pickles in the market instead.<br />
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Russians pickle everything. During the days of food shortages, it was a necessity. People used to spend all summer canning & pickling produce grown on small plots of land given them by the government in anticipation of winter. Nowadays imported fruits & veggies are available all year long in the cities [at a price] & many Russian manufacturers produce pickled products, but homegrown are still popular in the markets. The price for these is $1.75/kilo. It's back to work for many you... hope everyone has a good week. (7.5.2011)](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Project-RuSu-365/i-nDW3sMk/0/f938c73a/Ti/IMG_4885-Ti.jpg)
![Old Russian banyas along the river in the village of Vyatskoe. Before the days of indoor plumbing, Russians built steam baths. After the incredibly intense heat (up to 200ºF, 90ºC) people jump in cold water or roll around [naked] in the snow. Russians love their banyas to this day & go to what are often elaborate paid, public banyas. Banya traditions include smothering yourself in honey and/or coffee grounds & being beaten with dried birch branches. These banyas dating from the beginning of the 20th century belong to village residents & are still in use today. (7.2.20111)<br />
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I used Orton & sepia filters to reflect how it might once have been photographed. Hope all American & Canadian Smuggers enjoy their holiday weekends.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Project-RuSu-365/i-6dvdbxZ/0/6ec1d54c/Ti/P1020236%28Orton%20Sepia%29-Ti.jpg)
![Salads as many of us know them are relatively new in Russia. Caesar & Greek salads are now on every menu though they're often overflowing with peppers & stale-prepackaged croutons. Some, such as this, go beyond the usual. This baked feta with greens, sun dried tomatoes, sprouts [hope they weren't from Germany], & pomegranate seeds in a pomegranate dressing was spot-on and delicious. (7.1.2011)](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Project-RuSu-365/i-g27sHWv/0/14a6574d/Ti/IMG_4777%28Framed-5%29-Ti.jpg)
nelli
on Jan 18WONDERFUL!
Lgood
on Dec 25Fantastic shot! Love seeing this old car (being the car lover that I am), but I have to admit that I don't know about Volga's. Thanks for sharing.
Christophe Zahm
on Dec 25Great shot and process.
Hershy
on Jul 18Great car & nice to see it's preserved so well!
Jacci
on Jul 13Awesome processing, really brings out the smooth metallic texture.
photofreak
on Jul 11Very cool!
Boobaby
on Jul 11Very cool!
Gene Hyder
on Jul 11Excellent shot.
Tom Reichert
on Jul 11very cool next to the modern cars
irishmurr
on Jul 11Sweet ride -- well captured!