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...
Old coal burning samovar spout & handle. (7.10.2011)
Samovars were traditionally used for boiling water for tea. They're not in use much nowadays having given way to the electric kettle, but this one was used recently to make tea for us. Many old samovars are things of real beauty & one needs permission to take them out of the country.
Not too inspired on this gloomy Sunday & not thrilled with this shot, but it's what I have.
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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)
Hershy
on July 13, 2011Lovely shot. My friend has one and use it at times!
irishmurr
on July 11, 2011Love the history behind this piece -- very interesting shot!
Chuck Beehner
on July 11, 2011this is so cool....!!!
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Tom Reichert
on July 11, 2011Very cool !
Pearls
on July 11, 2011This is wonderful, love the comp,textures and shapes on this.
webstersway
on July 11, 2011Superb closeup, terrific light and detail!!!
Donna McCommon
on July 11, 2011Love the samovar and your capture really tells a story.
fotomom
on July 10, 2011I like the loved look of this piece. Makes me wonder the stories behind it.
sharkbayte
on July 10, 2011Gorgeous light, textures, tones and comp. This is very cool and interesting. Hope you get you inspiration back, what you have been posting is always fascinating.
Lgood
on July 10, 2011Very nice and well done.