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...

Strawberry blonde with flower wreath. (7.11.2012)<br />
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We took a break from the conference & sat by the river with this woman from Khakassia's Ministry of Culture, the organizers of the event. While we sat, she made this wreath following an ancient Slavic pagan tradition in honor of Ivan Kupala Day. According to Wikipedia, girls float wreaths of flowers on rivers in an attempt to gain foresight into their relationship fortunes from the flow patterns of the flowers on the river. Hers went in the river shortly after this shot. <br />
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Thanks for your comments on yesterday's shot of Salome. Based on my last two Dailies, I'd say character trumps beauty :)<br />
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I've got a busy day & a touch of dysentery, so will catch up this evening.

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Strawberry blonde with flower wreath. (7.11.2012)

We took a break from the conference & sat by the river with this woman from Khakassia's Ministry of Culture, the organizers of the event. While we sat, she made this wreath following an ancient Slavic pagan tradition in honor of Ivan Kupala Day. According to Wikipedia, girls float wreaths of flowers on rivers in an attempt to gain foresight into their relationship fortunes from the flow patterns of the flowers on the river. Hers went in the river shortly after this shot.

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's shot of Salome. Based on my last two Dailies, I'd say character trumps beauty :)

I've got a busy day & a touch of dysentery, so will catch up this evening.

Иван Купала Ivan Kupala Day strawberry blonde flower wreath woman with flower wreath Khakassia Russian woman Республика Хакасия Siberia pagan tradition Slavic tradition rusu rusu photography

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Alicia Dickenson
on Aug 21
She is so lovely! She somewhat reminds me of Princess Diana.
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Katherine Witrick
on Dec 07
Beautiful portrait
rfuphoto
on Dec 07
I like it!!!
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Ed Murray
on Dec 07
Beautiful portrait!
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Janet McQueen
on Jul 13
Lovely portrait of this beautiful Russian woman! It's wonderful how the Russians are still so connected to their ancient traditions, they are so meaningful even in our 'modern world'. Wish we had more of them here.
Thanks for your comments on Madi's dance photos - no she's not professional, she's only 12, almost 13. She loves her dance but has no desire to make it a career, although I think she could if she chose.
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Tatiana (travelways)
on Jul 13
Russian beauty - wonderful portrait!
Take care :)
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100987laurajohnson
on Jul 11
Absolutely LOVELY portrait! Very nicely done.
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fotoeffects
on Jul 11
Outstanding portrait; lovely lady!
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nelli
on Jul 11
She is beautiful as is the job you did here!
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Deborah Glessner
on Jul 11
Love this portrait --

Project RuSu 365

Alicia Dickenson

Katherine Witrick

rfuphoto

Ed Murray

Janet McQueen

Tatiana (travelways)

100987laurajohnson

fotoeffects

nelli

Deborah Glessner