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Annual expedition to Panjamon’ (V/V).  Штогадовая экспедыцыя ў Панямонь (V/V). Oak grove, Panjamon’ 2015.  This open grove lies along the right bank of the River Njoman, the principal river of northwestern Belarus, which flows on to the Baltic Sea through Lithuania. Storks still return to nest here, although in fewer numbers than in the past. … Continue reading Photos of the Day for July 3, 2015

Annual expedition to Panjamon’ (IV/V).  Штогадовая экспедыцыя ў Панямонь (IV/V). When we mentioned our interest in re-visiting the oak grove beyond the village, our great-grandmother friend asked jokingly, “And what about the oak trees here, by our property?  Aren’t they worth a photograph?”  We recalled that we had always looked at those oak trees fondly,… Continue reading Photos of the Day for July 2, 2015

Annual expedition to Panjamon’ (III/V).  Штогадовая экспедыцыя ў Панямонь (III/V). Belarus in Faces (part CLVI):  three generations, Panjamon’ 2015. While the men of the house were off fishing, we renewed our acquaintance with this great-grandmother and were able to make a portrait of her together with her visiting daughter and great-granddaughter. Беларусь у тварах (частка… Continue reading Photo of the Day for July 1, 2015

Annual expedition to Panjamon’ (II/V).  Штогадовая экспедыцыя ў Панямонь (II/V). Belarus in Faces (part CLV):  Mikhail and his grandson, Panjamon’ 2015.  Беларусь у тварах (частка CLV):  спадар Міхаіл са сваім унукам, Панямонь 2015 г.

Annual expedition to Panjamon’ (I/V).  Штогадовая экспедыцыя ў Панямонь (I/V). Lying at the western edge of the Nalibaki Wilderness, the well-kept village of Panjamon’ sits on both banks of the River Njoman.  It is a favorite spot for anglers and for those who seek the timeless tranquility of its open oak grove and the sight… Continue reading Photos of the Day for June 29, 2015

The Oak.  Дуб. The oak is sacred to Belarusians and the sight of an oak gives one additional strength and inspiration on any journey. These oak leaves provide welcome shade for the churchyard of the Orthodox church of St. Nicholas in the central Pripet village of Rukhcha in Stolin District of southern Belarus.  Orthodox spring… Continue reading Photos of the Day for June 28, 2015

Orthodox feast of the Ascension, Azdamichy 2015.  Сьвята Ўшэсьця, Аздамічы 2015 г. Grannies and parents normally keep children strictly behaved in church.  However, there are occasions when the grannies correctly judge that it is better to let a boy quietly exercise his curiosity as a way to keep him occupied… …because in the end he… Continue reading Photos of the Day for June 27, 2015

Polesian rhythms (part III):  gathering grasses for the hog.  Tsjerablichy 2015.  Палескія рытмы (частка ІІІ):  збор траваў для кабанчыка.  Цераблічы 2015 г. Small-holder farmers in Belarus traditionally supplement their hogs’ diets with tasty, curative grasses.

Polesian rhythms (part II):  presentation in the temple (churching of Jelisjej).  Tsjerablichy 2015.  Палескія рытмы (частка ІІ):  прысьвячэньне Елісея Госпаду.  Цераблічы 2015 г. The presentation of a newborn in the temple commemorates Mary and Joseph’s presentation of Jesus in the temple on the fortieth day after His birth (Luke 2.22-23).  The presentation (“churching”, or blessing… Continue reading Photos of the Day for June 25, 2015

Polesian rhythms (part I):  letting the cows out to pasture.  Tsjerablichy 2015.  Палескія рытмы (частка І):  на пашу.  Цераблічы 2015 г. Ownership of a cow, a source of protein and a hedge against crop failure, has traditionally been central to the health and survival of Belarusian small-holders.  Now, the number of privately-owned cows in Belarus… Continue reading Photos of the Day for June 24, 2015