Photos of the Day for February 5, 2020

Patrimony of vernacular architecture in Polesia (Pripet Marshes):  conservation, loss, change. Спадчына народнага дойлідства на Палесьсі: ахова, страта, зьмена.     Well-preserved barn with thatched roof, Machul’ 2019. Unlike in Poland or western Europe, in Belarus there is little interest in maintaining or reviving the country’s once-rich patrimony of thatched roofs.  It is thus inspiring… Continue reading Photos of the Day for February 5, 2020

Photos of the Day for April 9, 2019

Polesian spring:  Machul’ 2018. Палеская вясна: Мачуль 2018 г.   A classic Polesian scene: order, prudence, hard work. Палескія парадак, працавітасьць, прадбачлівасьць.         Annual spring flood. Веснавая паводка.  

Photos of the Day for June 23, 2018

The harmony of thatched roofs and storks’ nests. Гармонія чаротавых стрэхаў і кублоў (бусьлянак).     Tsjerablichy 2018. Цераблічы 2018 г.         Azdamichy 2018. It is a shame that the owner of this barn can no longer maintain its thatched roof. Аздамічы 2018 г. Шкада, што ўладальнік ужо ня можа клапаціцца па… Continue reading Photos of the Day for June 23, 2018