Roses!
Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases, poverty .... The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel depressed and weary. This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and enjoy in life ...
Thursday, 25 February 2016
Thursday, 18 February 2016
Tsar Nicholas II blesses soldiers leaving for the front lines
On this photograph from 1905 Russian Tsar Nicholas II gives his blessing to soldiers
leaving for the Russo-Japanese war:
(Processing and colouring by me)
Labels:
russia,
Russian empire,
Russo-Japanese war,
soldiers,
Tsar Nicholas II
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Coaling warships during the Russo-Japanese War 1904 - 1905
During the Russo-Japanese War (1904 - 1905) both sides used a British invention - Temperley overhead cranes - for coaling their warships while underway. The image from 1905 (coloured by me) shows a Russian navy ship receiving coal from a steamer with a Temperley crane.
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
The Kremlin in 1890s
Here is my version of the Kremlin in the late 19th century. I coloured an 1890s photograph
hoping that you will like it:
Labels:
1890s,
hand colouring,
Kremlin,
old Russia,
photograph,
russia
Monday, 15 February 2016
Sunday, 14 February 2016
Saturday, 13 February 2016
Ponte Vecchio in the 19th century
I hope you like this late 19th century photograph of Ponte Vecchio in Florence,
hand coloured by me:
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