A Half Kopek for Your Thoughts

Some trinkets from my time in Mother Russia. The small coin there is a half-kopek. One two-hundredth of a ruble. Who could imagine such a thing now?

The book is the History of the Russian Navy. Copper-bound, and heavy as a brick. I will treasure this keepsake for the rest of my days.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

This is beautiful. :) It has such an historical feel about it.

[jinx (@jinximages)]

Thank you so much. :) It is very close to my heart.

[Stephen Smiley]

Wow...very interesting, and copper-bound...that is too cool. I really like this shot because it keeps my attention.

[jinx (@jinximages)]

Thanks Stephen! :)

[Nicole Stone]

Gorgeous composition! I found you on the thread "To Critque or Not To Critique" and thought I should stop by! Great stuff you've got here! Can't wait to see more!

[Bekki Reed]

You are fantastic with your black and white photography. This is beautiful.

[jinx (@jinximages)]

@sns0707 Thank you so much Nicole! I'll do my best to raise the bar so you don't get bored of me too quickly! ;)

[jinx (@jinximages)]

@bekki1123 Cheers Bekki! Back when I shot film I worked almost entirely with b&w, and I miss it! I decided it would be a good idea to go with that as a general theme for my 365 (with the odd exception, of course). :)

[Tanya]

This wee collection looks a bit like our collection of global momentos- not exactly the usual souvenirs but thats what makes them special...a personal connection to where you've been. Thanks for your comments :)

[jinx (@jinximages)]

@palusami Thank you again. :) And, you're truly very welcome.

[Cheryl Surawski]

I bet this seems like a lifetime ago now... :)

[jinx (@jinximages)]

@csurawski It is a lifetime ago. It's also yesterday. :)