Lighted Sculpture Garden by Jan Hendrix in a courtyard of Student Center in Education City campus. Doha, Qatar, March 4, 2012
Riace Warriors, I, II, III, IV sculpture (Elisabeth Frink, 1983-88) in Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA in City Park in fog. New Orleans, Louisiana, December 16, 2006
Winter Garden and 2 World Financial Center. New York City, March 18, 2007
Sculpture Garden by Jan Hendrix in a courtyard of Student Center in Education City campus. Doha, Qatar, March 4, 2012
Illuminated Sculpture Garden by Jan Hendrix in a courtyard of Student Center in Education City campus. Doha, Qatar, March 4, 2012
Frances Antebellum Home (c. 1810) at Road 182, Garden City, Saint Mary Parish. Louisiana, March 25, 2006
Chair Sculpture (from a novel "Twelve Chairs" by Soviet writers Ilya Ilf and Evgeny Petrov) in City Garden. Odessa, Ukraine, July 5, 2009
Evening in Sculpture Garden by Jan Hendrix in a courtyard of Student Center in Education City campus. Doha, Qatar, April 7, 2013
View of Golden Gate to the Old City from the Garden of Gethsemane. Jerusalem, the Middle East, June 17, 2000
Gardens on roofs of Old City of Jerusalem. The Middle East, September 20, 2000
A decorated oak in Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA in City Park. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 5, 2007
Mother and Child sculpture (Fernando Botero, 1988) in Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA in City Park. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 6, 2007
Monkeys sculpture (Rona Pondick, 1998-2001) in Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA in City Park. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 6, 2007
Bronze monument of Soviet singer Leonid Utiosov in City Garden. Odessa, Ukraine, July 5, 2009
A pond in Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA in City Park. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 6, 2007
Travelin Light sculpture (Alison Saar, 1999) in Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA in City Park. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 6, 2007
In Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA in City Park. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 6, 2007
Sculpture Garden by Jan Hendrix in a courtyard of Student Center in Education City campus. Doha, Qatar, April 7, 2013
Rebus 3D-89-3 sculpture (Ida Kohlmeyer, 1989) in Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA in City Park in fog. New Orleans, Louisiana, December 16, 2006
This panoramic view from the tower of St. Nicholas Church looks south-west towards Toompea Hill, capturing the dense layering of Tallinn s medieval and religious history. The striking structure with black onion domes is the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, an Orthodox cathedral built in 1900 in the Russian Revival style. Its imposing presence on Toompea Hill contrasts sharply with the surrounding red-tiled roofs, symbolizing the complex history of the Russian era in Estonia. In the foreground and middle distance, you can see key parts of the city s defensive network: The square tower with the tall red roof in the foreground is the Maiden Tower, a 14th-century defensive structure that now houses a cafe. Just behind and slightly to the left of the Maiden Tower (partially obscured) is the massive Kiek in de Ko"k artillery tower, whose Low German name ("Peep into the Kitchen") referred to the guards ability to see into nearby homes. Connective sections of the medieval city wall run between these towers, marking the boundary between the lower town and the upper citadel. The green space visible near the base of the wall is the Danish King s Garden (Taani kuninga aed). According to legend, this is where the Danish flag (Dannebrog) fell from the sky during a battle in 1219, turning the tide in favor of the Danes. The garden sits on the slope directly facing St. Nicholas Church. Estonia, October 16, 2025
A weathered, wooden gate at Tolli Street 8 (Tolli tn 8) in the Old Town of Tallinn. This short, historic street runs north from Pikk Street towards the harbor area. Its name (meaning "Customs") reflects its historical connection to trade and taxation near the old port. The gate likely leads to a private courtyard or garden behind one of the historic residential properties. The wooden gate is visibly aged, with uneven planks and temporary reinforcements, suggesting it is awaiting restoration or is part of a less polished corner of the Old Town. This "shabby chic" aesthetic contrasts with the meticulously renovated facades on nearby Pikk Street. The flanking limestone walls are covered in peeling plaster and graffiti, revealing the raw stone construction typical of Tallinn s medieval infrastructure. The presence of graffiti and the unkempt nature of the gate offer a glimpse into the "lived-in" reality of the city, distinct from the purely tourist-focused attractions. The autumn leaves visible above the gate add a touch of seasonal color to the otherwise gritty scene. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
This aerial view captures the Tapiola district in Espoo, Finland, just west of Helsinki. Known as a "garden city," Tapiola is famous for its unique urban planning that blends modern architecture with extensive green spaces. Central Basin (Keskusallas): The large body of water in the left-center is the artificial pool or basin at the heart of Tapiola s center. It is surrounded by key landmarks like the Espoo Cultural Centre and the iconic Tapiola Garden Hotel. The image clearly shows the "garden city" concept in action: high-rise apartment blocks (typically white) are scattered amongst dense patches of forest and parks, rather than being packed into tight grids. In the foreground (bottom left), the coastline features marinas and residential areas, likely parts of the affluent Westend or Haukilahti neighborhoods, known for their seaside location. The major road running horizontally through the upper middle is likely La"nsiva"yla" (Western Highway), the main artery connecting Espoo to Helsinki city center (which would be to the right/east). View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland, October 17, 2025
