Side view of terrestial polypore mushrooms Tiger s eye (Coltricia perennis) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 12, 2017
Young Tiger s eye polypore mushrooms (Coltricia perennis) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 14, 2017
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) on a fallen oak branch in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 26, 2017
Banded texture of Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis, Russian name Sukhlianka Dvukhletniaya) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Tiger s eye mushrooms (Coltricia perennis) on a camping site in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2017
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) with oddly shaped reproductive structures on a twig picked under an oak on campus of Texas A and M University after a tropical storm "Ike". College Station, Texas, September 13, 2008
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus)(?) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, July 1, 2012
Tiger s eye mushrooms (Coltricia perennis, Russian name Sukhlianka Dvukhletniaya) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Hairy Androsace (Androsace villosa) alpine flowers on Colony Baldy Mountain in Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with white pinwheel-like flowers having a yellow "eye" that turns pink with age and tiny basal tightly clustered leaves. Colorado, July 3, 2007
Pheasant s eye (Adonis vernalis) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 10, 2016
Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2017
Shrubby body of Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) on a tree branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 28, 2008
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) on a twig in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 28, 2008
Sheep with a black nose and eye in Sheep Market, Wholesale Markets area. Doha, Qatar, February 25, 2012
Flowers of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Gold colored reproductive organs surrounded by "eye lashes" of Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 28, 2008
Eye of a sheep in livestock market, Abu Hamour area. Doha, Qatar, April 23, 2013
A one eye cat at Nili Street in Shekhuna Gimel neighborhood. Beer-Sheva, the Middle East, September 22, 2001
Yellow flowers of Pheasant s eye (Adonis vernalis) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 15, 2015
Eye of a camel at Camel Market (Souq) in Wholesale Markets area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2012
Pheasant s eye (Adonis vernalis) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 15, 2015
Habitat of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) in stony desert in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
White cat with an infected eye near Abdullah Bin Thani Street in Musheirib (Msheireb) area. Doha, Qatar, August 14, 2015
A field of black eye susan flowers near Road 162. Calvert, Texas, May 28, 2007
Rough-tailed bowfoot gecko lizard (Cyrtopodion scabrum) with chigger mites (acari) under its eye found on northern tip of Haloul Island (Jazirat Halul). Qatar, April 19, 2013
Tiger s eye mushrooms (Coltricia perennis) in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2017
An eye of an ostrich west from Beeri Reserve, 3 miles north from Gaza city. The Middle East, March 21, 2002
Black eye susan flowers carpeting a field near Visitor complex in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, June 2, 2007
Basal rosette of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
A photo camera adorning the Chapel of Saint Roch Cemetery as a voting offering (ex-voto) among plaster replications of limbs placed in the niche dedicated to the healed by a grateful believer cured from an eye affliction. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26, 2006
A one eye cat in a junk cart at Nili Street in Shekhuna Gimel neighborhood. Beer-Sheva, the Middle East, September 27, 2001
Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Basal rosette emerging from sand of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Basal rosette with flowers of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Flowers of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
Brown kitten with eye infection on Al Najada Street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2014
Bright orange beak and blue eye of Toco Toucan parrot (Ramphastos toco) in animal market in Souq Waqif. Doha, Qatar, December 23, 2014
Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) in stony desert in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
Fruits of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis, Russian name Sukhlianka Dvukhletniaya) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Tiger s eye fungus (Coltricia perennis mushroom) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016
Polypore mushrooms Tiger s eye (Coltricia perennis) taken from area of Shchuchye Lake in Komarovo, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2017
Tiger s eye mushrooms (Coltricia perennis) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 6, 2017
Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 8, 2017
Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis) in area of Lembolovo - Orekhovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 8, 2017
Tiger s eye fungus (Coltricia perennis) in area of Lembolovo - Orekhovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 8, 2017
Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis) in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2017
Tiger s eye mushrooms (Coltricia perennis) on burnt site near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 16, 2017
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) on a huisache(?) tree in abandoned TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 22, 2019
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) with other lichens on a branch of huisache(?) tree in abandoned TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 22, 2019
Tuft of golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) on a huisache(?) tree in abandoned TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 22, 2019
Close up of apothecia of golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) on a huisache(?) tree in abandoned TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 22, 2019
Golden eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) on a stone chest of Virgin Mary statue in Washington Cemetery. Washington, Texas, December 8, 2019
Terrestial polypore mushrooms Tiger s eye (Coltricia perennis) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 12, 2017
Tiger s eye mushrooms (Coltricia perennis) on a site of campfire in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 30, 2017
Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on a burned site with pines in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021
Large pores of Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on a burned site with pines in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021
Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) among burned pine bark in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021
Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on sandy soil with burned pine bark in a sparse forest in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 17, 2021
Eye with Dove mural in Balmy Alley in Mission District of San Francisco. California, March 16, 2024
Black eye susan flowers on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2024
Tiger s eye mushrooms (Coltricia perennis) on Lenin Trail near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 29, 2024
Caps of tiger s eye mushrooms (Coltricia perennis) on Lenin Trail near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 29, 2024
Flowers of Golden Thryallis (Galphimia gracilis) in ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight (the buds and bracts show a distinct dark patterning in UV that isn t visible to the naked eye) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025
Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on burned site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 13, 2025
Underside of Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on burned site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 13, 2025
Close-up of pores of Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on burned site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 13, 2025
Pore surface of Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on burned site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 13, 2025
Spores (in KOH) of mushrooms Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola from a burnt site collected a day before in in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 14, 2025
Layered perspective of the Krestovy Canal s Chinoiserie architecture. The Small Chinese Bridge frames the scene with its limestone portico and iron lattice railing (1786). The canal leads the eye directly to the Cross Bridge (1779), its arch rising over the water with the distinct "globular pendant" hanging from the vault. The bridges are aligned along the canal s axis, creating a visual corridor characteristic of the park s "New Garden" layout, emphasized here by the autumnal frame of maple trees. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
The view through the porticoes of one Small Chinese Bridge (often called the Second Small Chinese Bridge) that frames the Cross Bridge in the distance. The twin porticoes, with their "Chinese" peaked roofs and paired columns, create a natural proscenium that directs the eye straight down the canal. The foreground showcases the bridge s vibrant ironwork--geometric lattices and gilded details--contrasting with the brick arch of the Cross Bridge and the soft autumn foliage beyond. This alignment exemplifies the park s deliberate theatricality, using architectural "wings" (the porticoes) to stage the view of the central pavilion. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
Linden alley in Oranienbaum Park. Mature linden trees form a dense, golden tunnel overhead. The long, converging lines of the tree trunks draw the eye toward the distant tractor, emphasizing the scale of the park (which covers over 160 hectares) and the ongoing maintenance required to preserve its historic appearance. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
The "Adam s Head" (or Golova-valun:feff) sculpture presents a striking profile view, revealing its deep-set eye and prominent nose emerging from the earth. Bright yellow maple leaves carpeting the ground and contrasting with the grey granite. A small spring flows near the base of the sculpture (visible in the foreground as a trickle), adding to the mystical atmosphere that reportedly inspired Lewis Carroll during his visit in 1867. This angle emphasizes the massive scale of the boulder relative to the path, showing how the face was carved directly into the natural granite contours. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
This is the No~elasilma ("Eye of the Needle") Gate, a reconstructed section of the medieval urban fabric located at the end of Niguliste Street. Originally, this area was a densely built-up part of the Old Town, near the historic Harju Gate. However, the neighborhood was largely destroyed during the March 1944 Soviet bombing, which leveled about 20% of Tallinn s buildings, particularly in the Harju and Niguliste street areas. The ruins stood for decades before the area was cleared and later redeveloped as a green space and memorial. The No~elasilma Gate itself was reconstructed in 2006-2007 as part of an effort to restore the medieval street network and mark the historical boundary of the former churchyard. The structure consists of two limestone walls with arched openings, mimicking the narrow passageways typical of the medieval city. Looking through the gate, you see the cobblestones of Niguliste Street. In the background stands a distinct corner tower with a red tiled roof, part of the residential block that survived or was restored after the war. The modern apartment buildings on the left (Harju Street area) are post-war constructions, filling the void left by the bombing. The gate now serves as a poignant reminder of the city s lost layers and its resilience. Estonia, October 16, 2025
Evening view that provides a dramatic, upward-looking perspective of St. Olaf s Church (Oleviste kirik) from the street level (near Lai 48), emphasizing the towering scale of its west facade. The image is dominated by the massive limestone tower of St. Olaf s. The perspective highlights the transition from the square base to the octagonal upper stages, a typical feature of Gothic architecture in the Hanseatic region. The long, narrow window with its pointed arch (lancet window) is a defining Gothic element, allowing light into the nave. To the right, you can see the upper stories of the adjacent building (likely Lai 48 or 50). Its simple, plastered facade and regularly spaced windows provide a domestic scale that contrasts with the monumental church. The distinctive rain gutter (downspout) on the left foreground acts as a framing element, drawing the eye upward. This view underscores why St. Olaf s was once the tallest building in the world (1549-1625). The sheer verticality visible here was originally intended to serve as a landmark for trading ships approaching Tallinn s harbor. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
Side view of Tiger s Eye mushroom Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on a burned site in a pine forest on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery County, Texas, March 22, 2026
Underside of Tiger s Eye mushroom Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on a burned site in a pine forest on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery County, Texas, March 22, 2026
Top view of Tiger s Eye mushroom Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on a burned site in a pine forest on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery County, Texas, March 22, 2026
Tiger s Eye mushroom Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) on a burned site in a pine forest on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery County, Texas, March 22, 2026
Spores of Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) from a burned site in a pine forest on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, collected 3/22/2026 in Montgomery County. Texas from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 5, 2026
Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) at the base of a burned pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery County, Texas, April 18, 2026
Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) under pines on burned site on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery County, Texas, April 18, 2026
Caps of Tiger s Eye mushrooms Coltricia focicola (C. perennis group) at the base of a burned pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery County, Texas, April 18, 2026
