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My Home - A collection of street photographs made on film and representing the social and environmental existence of the city I live in. Chisinau, Moldova.

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A moment on the snow. © John Roshka

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:42:00 -0800 With Bare Hands http://blog.johnroshka.com/with-bare-hands http://blog.johnroshka.com/with-bare-hands

During my personal experiences and as a photographer I encountered different people. The most simple, kind, honest and respectful are people who have less. Around them I feel that I don't have to play a role or to make them like me...I am just being human, open and respectful.

I seldom finish what I start...this is why this blog is so poor in images. This is how I am. I like more shooting, than posting, tweeting, marketing myslef and all these stuff...As my good friend and mentor, John McConnico said : "Marketing I am afraid is at least 80%, that is true of all things, not just photography"...and he is right. I have no idea how other photographers are doing it...when do they have all the time...

Well, I wanna start a project on people who work...who work with their hands. It is an ongoing project and I'll try my best to post as often as possible. I will call is With Bare Hands...It's simple, I'll not write a long philosophical text making it more interesting or comlicated or whatever...just a theme to show something I like and which is not showed yet...at least in my country. 

Enjoy.

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Garage view, Chisinau, 2012

This guy was fixing front car windows. He fixes cracks.

 

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Working on the car, Chisinau, 2012

It was like 4 degrees inside and he was working without even feeling it. He barely move for 1 hours doing what he has to do.


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Garage view 2, Chisinau, 2012

The place was filled with old posters starting with Lenin and ending with an image of a Romanian poet. It was a trip back in time.

 


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:44:00 -0800 Moldova between big twos... http://blog.johnroshka.com/moldova-between-big-twos http://blog.johnroshka.com/moldova-between-big-twos

Brochure about Moldova available. 
44 pages with images black and white 19x26,5cm.

A small and powerful photographic explanation of Moldova as a "country between two" - Europe and Russia.
Check out this blog post, you can order by sending an email to the email in the post.

Photographer Pablo Chinard

http://moldaviemoldova.over-blog.com/article-brochure-moldavie-un-entre-deux-de-l-europe-a-la-russie-98025217.html

Capture

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:27:00 -0800 Exhibition about Moldova http://blog.johnroshka.com/exhibition-about-moldova http://blog.johnroshka.com/exhibition-about-moldova

I met two extraordinary people who came to Moldova last year and spent here almost one year. They were from Grenoble, France. A photographer and a graphician. He was photographing stories and she was drawing them. Amazing combination...

They started a blog while in Moldova, you can view it here:

http://moldaviemoldova.over-blog.com/

Pablo helped me finding my motivation when I needed it. I'm very thankfull for all the interesting and constructive moments we spend together while on shootings.

Check out also his website. He has interesting stories from different countries and about different people. 

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Here are some photos and drawings that are exhibited in Grenoble. If any of you will be nearby, check the exhibition. It's worth it. I'd do it myself, but I'm too far away...

http://moldaviemoldova.over-blog.com/article-exposition-moldavie-l-europe-meconnue-96280381.html

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View of the second hand market in Chisinau. Property of the artist.


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Maxi-Taxi on one of Chisinau streets. They are the most common and used public transport in Chisinau.

 

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A soldier's girlfriend hugs him, © Pablo Chinard

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:39:00 -0800 Happy New Year http://blog.johnroshka.com/happy-new-year http://blog.johnroshka.com/happy-new-year

Happy New Year.

Let it bring you all the best and for all the "shooters" out there amazing new images and more decisive moments.

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Army Museum, 2011  Chisinau

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Snow. Hope we'll get some this winter. Last winter it was better (above).

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Santas, 2010 & 2011, Chisinau and Ukraine

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:12:00 -0800 Street Photos http://blog.johnroshka.com/street-photos http://blog.johnroshka.com/street-photos

I try to make images during my way to work, as in Yellow post, or after work...that is to say after 2:00 p.m. I don't know why but it takes a lot of will to go photographing after 2:00 p.m unless I have to go somewhere: to photograph someone for PentruEa magazine , meet someone or other stuff. These were taken during my way to work.

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1. Scene from trolleybus. PANCOM intersection.

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3. Advertising view. On the left Academy of Economical Science.

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4. Women selling make up products under 2012 Moldcell advertising.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:56:00 -0800 Yellow http://blog.johnroshka.com/yellow http://blog.johnroshka.com/yellow

Yellow trees during autumn were my main subject few years ago when I just started with photography. But they were alone...forests, parks, gardens... Every photographer knows that with time comes the need for human figure or for what human builds. I hadn't take any images the day before I took these images. In the morning on my way to work I felt an enormous desire to photograph... Just a small essay on yellow.

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1. A worker behind the trees.

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2. A tree coming out between buildings.

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3. A worker and a man passing by.

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4. A composition on yellow.

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5. Yellow light.

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6. Yellow building with people passing by.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:51:00 -0700 July 21 http://blog.johnroshka.com/july-21 http://blog.johnroshka.com/july-21

I'm being lazy or busy. Busy because I study Swedish and lazy because it's been too hot these days...I guess. Anyway, here are some photos from today. I don't have a lot of time for stories or long term projects, so I'm mainly shooting street. I love it. Don't know why. It's great to put pieces of a moment together, I believe. Check out my friends blog. He is a French photographer doing his stories in Moldova. http://moldaviemoldova.over-blog.com/

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1. Academy of Economical Studies yard.

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2. Lady with red rose bag.

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3. Man cutting the grass in front of a supermarket.

©2010 John Roshka, All Rights Reserved These images are not available for use on websites, blogs or other media without the explicit written permission of the photographer.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:12:37 -0700 Street Moment http://blog.johnroshka.com/street-moment http://blog.johnroshka.com/street-moment [caption id="attachment_447" align="aligncenter" width="700" caption="Street Moment"]
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:09:35 -0700 Sale Exhibition http://blog.johnroshka.com/sale-exhibition http://blog.johnroshka.com/sale-exhibition Tomorrow, on the 14th of October a sale exhibition will take place in the center of Chisinau, capital of Moldova. The occasion is the Day of Chisinau. The exhibition will be held in front of Opera and Ballet Theatre and all the money from sale will go to an orphanage. Works of many photographers will be displayed, including 3 of my works. The works to be displayed and available for purchasing with a signature on them: [caption id="attachment_384" align="aligncenter" width="333" caption="Faith"]
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:04:33 -0700 Photo Exhibition http://blog.johnroshka.com/photo-exhibition http://blog.johnroshka.com/photo-exhibition The first thing I'd like to "say" after long time of pause in posting is: I'm sorry...I hadn't updated my blog regularly. I've been a bit busy with personal problems, but also had a trip of 2 weeks in Turkey. The photos will come pretty soon. This post is about the Mondi Paralleli Exhibition that will take place in Italy. It's a presentation of different photographs of different photographers and artists from Moldova, including me... Here's the information about the exhibition: Host: Galleria Chigi, Viterbo Type: Music/Arts - Exhibit Network: Global Start Time: Friday, April 3, 2009 at 6:30pm End Time: Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 12:00pm Location: Galleria Chigi Street: via Chigi, 11 City/Town: Viterbo, Italy Email: tiziana.arceri@alice.it Description: The idea of this exhibition comes from a 9 months long journey. Not just a simple volunteering experience, but a path made of people, places, colors. The real "stars" of this event are Moldova and the young artists that we were so lucky to meet. Laura and Tiziana with Lunaria Robert Andersen Mihai Gitu Kostantin Margine Vadim Palamarciuc John Roshka Also, there's an event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=59378034606&ref=mf As I was announced that the prints will also sell, so who interested in buying some prints of Moldova from Moldovan artists...and also, if you are near Viterbo, take a look and join the exhibition. Thanks.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:13:00 -0800 MallDova Experience http://blog.johnroshka.com/malldova-experience http://blog.johnroshka.com/malldova-experience Chisinau has several big malls: Megapolis, Jumbo, SunCity... And there is another one, MallDova. It situated near a bridge that connects the center of Chisinau with Botanica region. It is an amazing, modern architectural construction and it provides a wide range of services: from beauty salons to fast food, restaurants and leisure.

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External View

 

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From the top floor

 

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MallDova has 4 floors

 

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International brands are all over MallDova

 

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On the 4th floor one can find different restaurants presenting different countries. There is a bowling place and game center.

 

Have Fun.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:36:41 -0800 Orheiul Vechi - River Raut http://blog.johnroshka.com/orheiul-vechi-river-raut http://blog.johnroshka.com/orheiul-vechi-river-raut This is a view from the Monastery altitude from Orheiul Vechi complex. It was taken with Canon EOS D60, Canon EF 50 mm, 1.4. I liked the curvy river, the cows far away and some people fishing. Yeah, it's pretty hard to find them... :) Enjoy.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:36:24 -0800 What's Immensity? http://blog.johnroshka.com/whats-immensity http://blog.johnroshka.com/whats-immensity I found the answer to this question by looking at this image for couple of minutes. I liked the immensity of what people believe and the immensity of the power with which they are holding their believes. I took this several years ago on Kodak ProFoto 100 with a Pentax SFXn camera. I just like it. Enjoy.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:15:10 -0800 The Priest http://blog.johnroshka.com/the-priest http://blog.johnroshka.com/the-priest This was taken at the same Archeological Complex, Orheiul Vechi. It is in the carved monastery inside the wall rock.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:50:47 -0800 Orheiul Vechi http://blog.johnroshka.com/orheiul-vechi http://blog.johnroshka.com/orheiul-vechi This is a rosehib bush with the Raut river on background. The same place. I want to make a calendar with the view of Orheiul Vechi, so you'll see some of them on my blog on my way processing them for the calendar. The calendar will be available at RedBubble and I'll post a link as soon as it is done. The Rosehip Bush:

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1726107/ME2-2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eiWXZdeHy7a5A John Roshka roscaion John Roshka Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:17:53 -0800 Orheiul Vechi Archeological Complex http://blog.johnroshka.com/orheiul-vechi-archeological-complex http://blog.johnroshka.com/orheiul-vechi-archeological-complex Not many of you heard about our, Moldovan canyon. Yes, we have some of them, mainly small, but this one is really big. The river Raut has caved the limestone for centuries making this majestic beauty of nature. Many tribes representing many civilizations found home on this territory leaving it with ancient foundings, turkish baths and other moments full of history. This link will help to get into the atmosphere of the place. http://orhei.dnt.md/en.html Thank you.   [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="Orheiul Vechi"]
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