Project RuSu 365
Henri Cartier-Bresson said, "Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.", so bear with us...
The little Snow Maiden ~ Snegurochka. (12.25.2011)
Santa, known as Grandfather Frost here, doesn't have elves to help him deliver presents. Instead, he & his grand-daughter, Snegurochka (from the word for snow) ride in a horse drawn sleigh delivering presents on December 31st.
Snegurochka originated in a Russian fairy-tale in which a childless, elderly couple build a snow girl who comes alive and is known as The Snow Maiden. Sadly, in true tragic Russian form, Snegurochka melts & turns into a white cloud in the Spring.
If interested, you can find the tale of Snegurochka in English courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh here:
http://clover.slavic.pitt.edu/tales/snow_maiden.html
I hope Santa fulfilled the dreams of all good boys & girls & that the joy of Christmas remains with you & yours throughout the coming year. Merry Christmas to all!
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dakotacowboy
on December 29, 2011Christmas card perfect
Guest
on December 29, 2011What a sweet ornament & story. Nicely framed in the snow.
irishmurr
on December 27, 2011What an interesting history behind this lovely shot!
geoghanart
on December 26, 2011Love the image and the story. Thanks for sharing.
Hershy
on December 26, 2011Beautiful!!
fotoeffects
on December 26, 2011Wonderful! Merry Christmas!
sharkbayte
on December 26, 2011this is beautiful! gorgeous colors, light, bokeh and pp! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and Rustem! what an interesting story, thanks for sharing the link and all the information you provide.
nelli
on December 26, 2011GORGEOUS capture and I love the fairy tale.
Chuck Beehner
on December 26, 2011nicely done...merry christmas!
pb
Donna McCommon
on December 26, 2011Merry Christmas to you. Lovely shot.