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Polyrus

Posted: 23 Dec 2016

Taken: 21 Nov 2008

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1 sec. • f/8.0 • 7.2 mm • ISO 100 •

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Mertens Fashion House •
Nevsky prospekt •
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Zara Home •
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Dom Mertens

Dom Mertens
Mertens Fashion House is wedged between two buildings which look rather plain in comparison. It is one of the newest developments on the 4.5 km long Nevsky pr. and was built 1910-12 by Marian. S. Lyalievich in the the art nouveau Neo-Renaissance style for Mertens Furriers.

Zara and Zara Home, one of the world's largest fashion houses opened an outlet at this address a few days before I took this photo at 02.30 one morning.

I've just got through this morning without realising it is Friday, so this is a late submission.
HFF and a Merry Christmas to all. Might need to go large to see the fence ;-)

Jean, tiabunna, William Sutherland, and 5 other people have particularly liked this photo

25 comments - The latest ones
 Cheryl Beal
Cheryl Beal club
Ooooooooh how magnificent......the fence however...;-)

HFF Neil, wishing you fabulous festivities!!
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Cheryl Beal club
Thank you, Cheryl. I admit it is not everyone's type of fence ;-)

HFF and may all your seasonal festivities be top drawer.
7 years ago.
 Erika Akire
Erika Akire club
...HFF for Christmastime...
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Erika Akire club
Likewise, Erika. HFF and wishing you all the best for Christmas.
7 years ago.
 Leon_Vienna
Leon_Vienna club
Wonderful night-shot. Light may come back soon! ;-)
HFF and a Merry Christmas.
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Leon_Vienna club
Many thanks, Leon.

HFF and greetings to you for Christmas and New Year.
7 years ago.
 Steve Bucknell
Steve Bucknell club
I've never been happy with bollards and chains, Neil, for obvious reasons...HFF!
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Steve Bucknell club
Could it be that once they get up your nose, it is a real challenge to get them out?

HFF Steve and may you find festive jollyment.
7 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Looks good at night! At least Zara haven't ruined the facade the way McD.. do;-) HFFand Merry Christmas, Neil!
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Gudrun club
Thank you, Gudrun. Yes, Zara are being sympathetic but the mayor's office issue many rules stating what can be done and only the real big businesses can find a way around those rules ;-)
Hoping you have a very merry Christmas too.
7 years ago.
 LutzP
LutzP club
HFF Neil, where is the fence? What the heck, merry Christmas to you and your loved ones
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to LutzP club
Many thanks, Lutz. I image the fence is where I left it, fencing off the pavement from the road ;-)
HFF and all the best for Christmas to you and yours.
7 years ago.
 HappySnapper
HappySnapper
Happy Christmas all the best for 2017.
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to HappySnapper
Thank you Maurice. I bid you well for the festive season but it must have been over the other side.
7 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Like the arches !!
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Pam J club
Not everyone does, as there in nothing remotely like them on the street and they don't exactly blend in with the surroundings.
7 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
I see what you mean by 'digging deep' Neil !!
This is a splendid low light shot and I wish you a great Christmas.
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Jeff Farley
Thank you for your kind comments and greetings, Jeff.
Hoping you have an enjoyable Christmas.
7 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Beautiful building, even if it is a consumer's temple, it is better than not being restaured...
Belated HFF and greetings.
7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to Xata club
Thank you for your thoughts. The architecture is out of kilter with the rest of the street but the present tenants are being considerate with their use of it. I guess it must be the Spanish influence ;-)
Complements of the season to you.
7 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Magnificent capture!

Admired in:
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7 years ago.
Polyrus has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you kindly, William.
7 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Missed this earlier (too much else happening). A well taken night shot. Belated HFF.
7 years ago.
 Polyrus
Polyrus
Many thanks for noticing it and your kind comments, George.

HFF and have a memorable weekend!
7 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
Beautiful elegant building.
7 years ago.

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