Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Village Museum (Muzeul Satului): Wood, Windows, Cats and Time (II)










































































































The Village Museum was established in 1936 and it contains over 300 wooden houses, windmills, churches etc. from all over the country.  Many of the buildings are originals which were brought here in pieces and reassembled. The oldest houses date as far back as the 17C. Behind the project from the start was ethnographer Dimitrie Gusti (1880 - 1955) who wanted the museum to mirror as closely as possible the aspects of the rural life. Because of this the museum is organized as a real village, with clusters of houses being linked by winding paths. This makes for a pleasant stroll especially if you find yourself in Bucharest during the summer, when the city is hot and dusty.

Muzeul Satului - Bucuresti



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56 comments:

  1. Luis GomezFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    These are so pretty. I love the texture of the wood and the super model cats!

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  2. FreeSeoDesignFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Ca de obicei, imagini ce ma fascineaza :)

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  3. Windsmoke.February 16, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    This village museum represents a vastly different way of life when everything was handmade by skilled artisans who took pride in their work and gave their work character, unlike today's mass production that is only interested in profits :-).

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  4. CameliaFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Foarte frumoase imagini, Daliana!

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  5. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    An un-ending series of textures in beautiful composition !

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  6. ADRIANFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Keep going back here......these are wonderful images of a beautiful place........Go on sunny days though.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    frumoase linii. interesante imagini. o serie placuta ochiului.

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  8. Vasile CovaciuFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    imi plac mult detaliile, cu matza aia si eu am cateva fotografii :)

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  9. ApuniFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful and interesting photographs.

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  10. Siddhartha JoshiFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    wow...these are such lovely pictures! The cat adds so much interest in the images :)

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  11. Traveling HawkFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Frumoasa colectie de detalii di de...pisici, Wind! Pentru culoare, imi place cea cu scoarte. Nr.6 imi place pentru aerul de izba ruseasca, fiindca are si mesteacanul alaturi...si imi place cea cu copacelul in varf...De fapt, imi plac toate!

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  12. OlaFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Wow, this was amazing! I would like to see this village museum

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  13. arcadiaFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Orice trece prin ochiul tau devine minunat:)

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  14. magdaFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    What a wonderful museum, not sate to see your photos!
    I love the wood, is there a slice of the trunk tree, so many years!
    The textile, is the same Metsovo ..
    Thank you very much, it was wonderful TOUR!
    Greetings

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  15. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    There are so many great images to be captured in Romania - lovely pictures!

    www.duncaninkuantan.blogspot.com

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  16. Madalina DascaluFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    faine detalii

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  17. Aliceee TravelerFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Si mie mi-a placut mult muzeul Satului, si casele acelea albastre ...

    Frumoase pozele tale, ca de obicei

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  18. BibliotecaruFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Nu ştiu dacă a fost intenţie sau nu, dar am descoperit în structura imaginii simbolul treptei care dezvoltă principiul scării lui Ioan Scărarul structurat pe verticală, orizontală şi, mai ales, oblic.

    Roduri pururea înflorind, învăţăturile cele din cartea ta aducând, înţelepte, îndulceşti inimile celor ce iau aminte la dânsele cu trezvie, fericite, că scară este, care ridică de pe pământ sufletele celor ce cu credinţă te cinstesc pe tine, la mărirea cea cerească, care rămâne pururea.(Condac)

    Din astfel de probe la trecutului îţi poţi da seama cât de multe am uitat în ultimele milenii ce au trecut peste noi.

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  19. Dejemonos sorprenderFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Hi, very nice pictures.. perspectives in some are great))

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Particolare molto belli come i colori.

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  21. WebbyFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Din pacate nu am ajuns nuciodata la Muzeul Satului. Nice foto.

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  22. ClintFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Wonderful, rustic beauty! and I love that cat! Blessings.

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  23. Betty ManousosFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I'm always blown away by your photos!

    EXQUISITE!!

    Have a great day!
    Betty xx

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  24. Arnoya AriFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Exquisitely you see photography items at each place.

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  25. L. NeusiedlerFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    gorgeous! the light was perfect!

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  26. jooFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I love all your photos, but cat against blue wall and cat in the last shot are definitely my favorites!

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  27. Fram ActualFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I think I easily could live inside a structure such as the manner you reveal in your photographs, Wind. Of course, I would hope to have all of the modern conveniences of daily life within the building. That is to say, warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer.

    The degree and the quality of pure art that can emerge from a few pieces of wood is amazing, and to capture these visions through photography is equally amazing. Your work has star quality, Wind.

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  28. robertFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Pai, poti pierde o vesnicie uitandu-te la fiecare dintre ele in parte. Sunt deosebite.
    Tree and roof... interesant punctul de vedere. Eu aveam impresia ca te uiti la noi ... invers ;)
    Iar pisica (cat): de unde stii ca nu este un motan(tomcat) :D

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  29. Tiago BragaFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    great shots!
    the cat looks amazing and cute ;D

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  30. Se-cretFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Este un muzeu fantastic,Muzeul satului iar tu îl faci și mai frumos.Este desfătare ochilor.Felicitări!!!

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  31. TrevorW�� February 17, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    What wonderful textures of wood in these super images.
    Oh, and the cats are gorgeous.....

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  32. Anamaria do ValFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Dear Daliana, your photos tell a story, they have weight, personality! You look at things from a very special way! Fantastic. I love coming here. Hugs

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  33. joannaFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    You transport us back to the future, capturing the essence of the life in each close up. The wood macros tells a story of its own, the fresh colors of the woven rugs are creative and delightful.
    Cats are amazing to watch -love and photograph.

    You are a exquisite with the camera lens.

    warm wishes from the Pacific
    joanny

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  34. RIZALENIOFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Oh wow!!! Very artistic shots! Looks so cinematic. I love everything esp the photographs with cats.

    I'm preparing my post for 10 things I like. Will publish it soon.

    Have a great day, my friend. :)

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  35. ChristopherFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    A superb series--I particularly love the shot third from the bottom. It has great perspective and minimalism.

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  36. Celia na ItaliaFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Really beautiful photos!

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  37. Cristina DeboniFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Le tue foto sono meravigliose, mi piace molto il tuo blog e ti seguirò! Complimenti! Amo le foto delle trame del legno, le vecchie mura .....e amo i gatti! :-) Ciao Cri

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  38. VictorFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    ... într-o singură expresie, cred că un american ar spune "sharp eye"...
    ... iar melodia, 100% voce, are în ea fior ancestral, ce completează superb buchetul de texturi şi culori (şi pisicuţe)...

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  39. SKIZOFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Excellent
    pictures
    good creations

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  40. MihaelaFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Superbe, cine ar crede ca din niste casute asa banale pot sa iasa aceste minunatii de poze, felicitari.

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  41. Tora ! Tora ! Tora !February 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Voce, suflet, boget in imagini autentice si veritabile!

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  42. MarieFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    magnifique série de photos, avec de très belles lumières.

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  43. aoplpo (Antonio Pascual Pedrero)February 18, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Unas maderas con unos colores preciosos, saludos

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  44. Lily RianiFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    wow! inspiring

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  45. ANRAFERAFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Que belleza de fotografías. Me encanta el procesado aplicado y las tonalidades de la madera. Felicitaciones por éstos vistosos reportajes que nos expones. Saludo cordial y buen fin de semana.
    Ramón

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  46. J_on_tourFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    This museum is an amazing place that you keep on doing justice to. As always I like the windows and doors with the textures. It is unfortunate that the thing that does not show much interest in your work is the cat ! On the other hand the contrast in textures between the wood and the cat in image 2 is great.

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  47. amatamari©February 19, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Come è possibile??? Io non so quale scegliere, sono tutte così belle, forti, pittoriche...
    :-)
    Una magnifica serie!!! Thanks!!!

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  48. Andrei BarbuFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Superba seria, foarte bine facute! Excelenta lumina, culorile si texturile sunt extraordinare! Felicitari!

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  49. BlitzFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Wow, this blow is really great. Love you photos:) And I would really like to follow you. I look forward to see more of your great work.

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  50. Amelia & Mihai-Stefan CHIRCAFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Suuuuperbe!!!

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  51. Amelia & Mihai-Stefan CHIRCAFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Grigore Lese - Extraordinar!
    Multumim frumos

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  52. CatalinFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Este o întreagă poveste despre autoarea covoarelor dintr-una din fotografii

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  54. cartimFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Ce faini sunt pisoii :P

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  55. LuziaFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Absolut stunning pics! I love the colours, textures, the historical houses and the cats! I would like to paint the last image with the cat, If it´s ok for you??? A lot of hugs from Luzia.

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  56. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Felicitari pentru blog si post. Arata bine

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