I love everything about this - great framing and composition, beautiful colours and elegant post processing here. This photographer has waited for the perfect moment during blue hour when the bridge is lifted and framing the church expertly. Congratulations on your number 1 placement in this Russia photo contest. It was my top choice from the moment I saw it.
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162 Photographers
A classic scene here that doesn't employ technical wizardry, just great composition leading us through (and out of) the image, plus an interesting subject with some muted colours, enough to grab your interest but not too much to distract. Congratulations on your deserved placement in this Russia photo contest.
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As the hosts of the FIFA World Cup, Russia will very much be in the world's focus over the coming weeks, so what better time to get this remarkable country in your camera's focus, too. As the globe's largest nation, spanning 11 time zones and with borders across Europe and Asia, the diversity of Russia's landforms and populations are not inconsiderable, meaning there's an incredible amount to do and to photograph here. Travel photographers, this one's for you!
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