Peterhof Palace Grand Cascade Fountains
by Catherine Sherman
Title
Peterhof Palace Grand Cascade Fountains
Artist
Catherine Sherman
Medium
Photograph - Photography Painterly
Description
"Peterhof Grand Cascade Fountains" by Catherine Sherman.
Tourists watch the fountains display in the Grand Cascade of Peterhof Palace near St. Petersburg, Russia. The sculptures are covered in gold.
Because the fountains run on gravity, the fountains aren't turned on until enough pressure builds. Additionally, the pressure of the water wears away the gold. So when the fountains do run, there is a crush of spectators. I know, because I almost got crushed! Of course, I was pushing my way to the front to get this shot.
Peterhof is a series of palaces and gardens located in Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the "Russian Versailles". The palace-ensemble along with the city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Grand Cascade is modeled on one constructed for Louis XIV at his Chateau de Marly, which is also modeled in one of the park's outbuildings.
At the center of the cascade is an artificial grotto with two stories, faced inside and out with hewn brown stone.
The "purpose" of Peterhof was as a celebration and claim to access to the Baltic Sea.
Peterhof was vandalized and nearly destroyed by occupying German forces during World War II. Restoration began immediately after the war.
Featured in "First Friday Gallery" group (12/30/2015); "Fountains of the World in Color" group (01/01/2016); "Images That Excite You" group (01/05/2015); "Premium FAA Artists" group (02/02/2016); "UNESCO World Heritage Sites" group (05/23/2018)
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December 30th, 2015
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Comments (6)
Lynn Sprowl
This photo is amazing...what a beautiful place. ...and the gold sculptures! sheesh...l/f
Nisah Cheatham
Congrats! This photo has been featured on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites group on FAA/Pixels.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations on your home page feature in the beautiful Fountains of the World in Color group.
Theresa Campbell
Great shot, Catherine! LFTPG! Please feel free to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest, if you'd like! https://www.facebook.com/DAugustArtTheresaCampbell53 https://twitter.com/campbells53 https://plus.google.com/116150721123501477257 https://www.pinterest.com/DAUGUSTART/