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...
Today's a holiday known as Defenders of the Fatherland Day (formerly known as Soviet Army Day) in Russia, so in honor of the holiday here's one from the files of a Soviet Navy Captain who fought in the Pacific against the Japanese during WWII. (Sakhalin, Russia)
Thanks for all your comments on yesterday's sunset.
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![Some people have Mardi Gras, others have Carnavale. Russia has Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week. Originally a pagan festival celebrating the end of winter, today's Maslenitsa is a time of [over] indulgence before the start of Lent, and a celebration of the end of winter. The pancakes (blini in Russian), which are more like crêpes, symbolize the sun. Let's hope they'll be an early end to winter this year. <br />
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The samovar with the teapot on top is done in traditional Russian style known as Khokhlama.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Project-RuSu-365/i-gfD3HHR/0/0b648b4a/Ti/IMG_4724%28New%29-6%20%28Frame%20-2%29-Ti.jpg)
![Cross atop Moneron Island.<br />
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Thanks for all your comments on yesterday's shot of northern Sakhalin's coastline. Kreston Refslund asked if that was where an airliner had been shot down by the Soviets - good memory Kreston. In fact, it was off the coast of this island, Moneron Island, that Korean Airline's flight 007 was shot down in 1983, killing all aboard. Once occupied by the Japanese, this uninhabited island off the coast of Sakhalin, is now a [Russian] national park, though incredibly difficult to get to.<br />
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The nearby Kuril Island are still disputed territory between Russia & Japan who have yet to sign a peace treaty since the end of WWII (simplistically put). Had hoped to visit the Kuril Islands, but couldn't get permission... maybe one day.<br />
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For more on Sakhalin, you can visit our gallery at: <a href="http://www.rusuphotography.com/Russia/Sakhalin/13625358_cWwRj#994887199_6DvHy">http://www.rusuphotography.com/Russia/Sakhalin/13625358_cWwRj#994887199_6DvHy</a>](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Project-RuSu-365/i-RVcgSwP/0/03b56895/Ti/P1010594-Ti.jpg)
fotoeffects
on September 11, 2011Great portrait!
fotomom
on September 10, 2011A fitting post and excellent portrait. We always need to remember those who protected our freedoms.
papamugger
on September 10, 2011Beautiful portrait and wonderful presentation of this hero
Pixel Footprints
on September 10, 2011Wonderful portrait!!!
58952oldaccounthenryklepc
on February 25, 2011Beautiful portrait.
Kerry Milkie Photography
on February 24, 2011Terrific portrait! Love the face!
photofreak
on February 24, 2011Wonderful portrait, thanks for the information, very interesting and he has a very interesting face.
agilitypics
on February 24, 2011Fantastic portrait!
Chuck Beehner
on February 24, 2011excellent shot !
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Pearls
on February 24, 2011Wonderful portrait. No matter what problems our countries may have, we love them and the people who serve.