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«Fuji» from my window in Russia

Voronezh, Russia

Admiring the beauty of Mount Fuji, Japanese artist Hokusai created engravings that the whole world still enjoys. What would he paint, looking at a gray skyscraper that «ripped» the view? During the pandemic and my illness I must stay at home. So what I see from my window?

Voronezh, Russia

Voronezh, Russia

My «Fuji» appeared among the low-rise buildings. The same problem with giants among low-rise buildings is in other cities of Russia: developers buy out several private houses and erect a «mountain» in their place.

Voronezh, Russia

Voronezh, Russia

The gray building rises like a mountain on a plateau, causing not delight, but negative, visually eating up the space. But this view will also remain history: the little old houses below will turn into the same high-rise buildings. 

Voronezh, Russia

Nevertheless sometimes I want to seize the moment and just absorb what I see. Leaving the urban planning theme, I want just enjoy the reality and changing light. Like Hokusai …

Voronezh, Russia

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