Oak near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016
Fall colors near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016
Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye with Fort Totleben at horizon, 15 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2007
Death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) under oaks near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018
Hermitage Pavilion and Gulf of Finland in Peterhof, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, December 22, 2005
Chestnut bolete mushroom (Gyroporus castaneus) near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016
Boat and a house near Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 6, 2011
Shore of Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 6, 2011
View of Peter Canal, Ambassador Pavilion and Gulf of Finland from Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 3, 2004
Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 6, 2011
Lake near Gulf of Finland near 2nd Borovaya Street in Solnechnoye, 15 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2007
Birches on shore of Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 6, 2011
Trail near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016
White Island of Gulf of Finland from Tarkhovsky Mys (extremity) in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017
Granite rocks in Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 6, 2011
A ship in Gulf of Finland near Petrovskaya Pier in Kronstadt, Russia, August 3, 2001
Gulf of Finland near Repino, 20 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, January 31, 2000
View of Gulf of Finland from Monplezir Pavillion in Peterhof, a former Tsar residence, now a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2002
Laskovy Beach and Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011
View of Gulf of Finland from Dybki Park in Sestroretsk, 15 miles north-west from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2000
A pond on a beach of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003
Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003
Sepia bolete mushroom Xerocomellus porosporus near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018
Broken ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Gulf of Finland between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001
Brick house near Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015
Shallow water of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
A beach of Gulf of Finland in Peterhof, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2004
Pochtovyye(?) Vorota (passage to Gulf of Finland) of Middle Harbor. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009
Boats in Gulf of Finland in Sestroretsk, 15 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2007
View of Gulf of Finland and a fort built by Peter the Great in Sestroretsk, 15 miles north-west from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2000
Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
Gulf of Finland from Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
A beach of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003
Fort of Kronshlot in Gulf of Finland. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009
Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
Colors of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
Texture of ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Ice crystals of different sizes on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Granite stones on a beach of Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017
Dunes and Gulf of Finland between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001
Gulf of Finland in Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001
Forest Gate (Lesnyye Vorota, passage to Gulf of Finland) of Middle Harbor. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009
Gulf of Finland in Sestroretsk, with Kotlin Island on the horizon. A tall building is Maritime Cathedral in Kronstadt. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001
Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) near Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017
Birch trees on Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017
Ice texture on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Pattern of ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Gulf of Finland and a beach in Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001
Lighthouse of Fort of Kronshlot in Gulf of Finland. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009
Stones in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Boulders in Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015
Gulf of Finland between Repino and Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
Rocky shore of Gulf of Finland in south area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013
Gulf of Finland near Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003
A fort in Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001
Granite stones near Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2013
Stones in Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2013
Group of trees on the shore of Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015
Marsh marigold (kingcup, Caltha palustris, Russian name Kaluzhnitsa) on a shore of Gulf of Finland near Lakhta, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2016
Cargo ship in Gulf of Finland. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009
Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012
Gulf of Finland near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012
Stone pier in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Stone pier in still weather in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Stone strip in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Stones in still weather in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) in dunes of Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Leaves of Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) near Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) in sand near Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
Shores of Gulf of Finland near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 16, 2014
Beach of Gulf of Finland near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 16, 2014
Gulf of Finland near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 16, 2014
Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
Claspingleaf pondweed (Potamogeton perfoliatus, Russian name Rdest) taken from Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
Staminate flowers of common hop (Humulus lupulus) near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
White funnel like mushrooms Clitopilus scyphoides(?) near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Peeling fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Emerging fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Scalycap mushrooms Pholiota squarrosoides on a tree near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Shaggy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa) on a log near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Tender nesting polypore mushroom (Hapalopilus rutilans, Hapalopilus nidulans) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Boulders in Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park. Peterhof, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2016
Road near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016
View of Gulf of Finland and Lakhta Center from Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 3, 2017
Frozen Gulf of Finland in Nizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017
Golden lichen Xanthoria parietina(?) on a birch growing near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 16, 2017
Ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Linear ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Ice crystals of different shapes on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Ice crystals in shallow water on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Icy shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland after a cold night in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Needle shaped ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Glittering ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Various shapes of ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Pattern of ice on frozen shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Glittering crystals of ice on frozen shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Frozen opening of shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Lacy ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Pearly ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Frozen shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
Melting ice in Gulf of Finland near a coast guard station in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Accumulation of melting ice in Gulf of Finland near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Accumulation of melting ice with sand in Gulf of Finland near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Melting ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Icy Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Melting ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Elongated ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Melting ice field in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Glittering ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017
Shoots of grass on a shore of Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 24, 2017
Morskie Dubki Beach and Gulf of Finland from Novotsentralnaya Street in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 1, 2017
Bolders in Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017
Stony beach of Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017
Stony beach of Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017
Boulders on a beach of Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017
Stone bench near Gulf of Finland in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017
Old chicken of the woods mushrooms (Laetiporus sulphureus) on an oak near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2018
Puffballs mushrooms on a forest opening near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018
Wildflowers near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016
Marsh of Gulf of Finland near Morskaya near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 18, 2017
Overgrown Gulf of Finland in Morskaya near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 18, 2017
Wild rose and grasses in Gulf of Finland in Morskaya near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 18, 2017
Granite rocks on extremety in Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 18, 2018
Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 30, 2019
Sand ripples on a beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
Extremity of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021
Gulf of Finland with Kronstadt on horizon from Tarkhovka spit in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Gulf of Finland and Sestroretsk from Tarkhovka spit in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Gulf of Finland and Sestroretsk from a spit in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Gotleben Fort in Gulf of Finland from a spit in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Golden, slimy scalycap mushrooms Pholiota limonella in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Olgino. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2025
Gulf of Finland coastline, with shallow waters and glacial boulders. Behind the rocky beach, there is a zone of Common Reed (Phragmites australis), which is ubiquitous along the Neva Bay coast. The trees include Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)--the tall conifer with orange bark on the right--and Black Alder or Birch, which are typical for these damp, sandy soils. The pines here are often twisted by the strong westerly winds. Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025
Gulf of Finland coastline, with a zone of Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025
Wood hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum repandum) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Common mazegill mushrooms (Cerioporus mollis) on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Hypomyces species (possibly Hypomyces rosellus or similar) parasitizing common mazegill mushrooms (Cerioporus mollis) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Young yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Immature yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Corticioid mushroom Phlebia centrifuga on a thick fallen spruce in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Crust fungus Phlebia centrifuga on a thick fallen spruce without bark in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Close-up of corticioid fungus Phlebia centrifuga on a thick fallen spruce without bark in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Corticioid fungus Hyphodontia barba-jovis(?) with fringed tips of the teeth on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Texture of corticioid fungus Hyphodontia barba-jovis(?) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Corticioid fungus Hyphodontia barba-jovis(?) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Golden-yellow mushrooms tubercle scalycap (Pholiota tuberculosa) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Gills and curved yellow stems of tubercle scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota tuberculosa) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Orange-yellow cap of tubercle scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota tuberculosa) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Underside of anise mazegill mushroom (Gloeophyllum odoratum) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Anise mazegill mushroom (Gloeophyllum odoratum) on a stump in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Tiny immature :0438rick tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Some smooth white crust fungus on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Some smooth white corticioid fungus on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Some smooth grey-white corticioid mushroom on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Hydnoid mushroom Dentipellis fragilis on a lower side of an old fallen oak in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Hydnoid mushroom Dentipellis fragilis on a rotting oak in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Close-up of hydnoid mushroom Dentipellis fragilis on a rotting oak in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Reddish-brown crust fungus Hymenochaetopsis tabacina (syn. Pseudochaete tabacina, currently often treated as Hydnoporia tabacina) on a fallen oak(?) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Toothed cup fungus (Tarzetta cupularis) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Ascomycete fungus Hymenoscyphus monticola (Phaeohelotium monticola) (or a very close cryptic sibling in that clade) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Creamy-white discs of fungus Hymenoscyphus monticola (Phaeohelotium monticola)(?) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Lemon disco fungus (Bisporella citrina) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Slender coral mushrooms (Ramariopsis subtilis) in a semi-dry state in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Resinous polypore mushrooms (Ischnoderma resinosum) on a fallen deciduous tree in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Dark-brown caps of resinous polypore mushrooms (Ischnoderma resinosum) on a fallen deciduous tree in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Underside of resinous polypore mushrooms (Ischnoderma resinosum) on a fallen deciduous tree in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025
Serene autumn scene at Laskovy Beach (Russian: Laskovyy Plyazh) in the settlement of Solnechnoe, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, approximately 40 kilometers northwest of Saint Petersburg. Laskovy Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Kurortny District of Saint Petersburg. The name "Laskovy" translates to "Affectionate" or "Tender," while the settlement name, Solnechnoe, means "Sunny". This area has a rich history as a summer resort destination; formerly known as the Finnish village of Ollila, it became a hub for St. Petersburg s intelligentsia and dacha owners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image shows a trio of birch trees with vibrant yellow and orange leaves, which is characteristic of the "Golden Autumn" season in the Leningrad Region during early-to-mid October. The golden leaves contrast strikingly with the blue sky and the dark blue waters of the Gulf. The large white concrete sphere on the sand is a landscaping feature. Russia, October 9, 2025
Presence of a dead gull on a beach in the Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, that is most likely linked to the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak, specifically the H5N1 strain, which has devastated wild bird populations in the Baltic region throughout 2023-2025. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
View towards Repino from the Laskovy Beach area in Solnechnoe highlighting a transition in the coastal landscape of the Gulf of Finland, marked by rugged natural textures and distinct geological features typical of the Karelian Isthmus shoreline. Unlike the wide, smooth sandy expanses of the main Laskovy Beach, the stretch towards Repino is characterized by a "stony belt" of glacial boulders and pebbles. The rocks visible in the shallow water and on the sand--primarily rapakivi granite and gneiss--are glacial erratics left behind by retreating ice sheets. Their reddish and grey hues (wet from the waves) contrast sharply with the rust-colored sand. Several hooded crows (Corvus cornix) are visible foraging along the shoreline. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. It is a more abstract section, featuring dynamic bursts of color (yellow, orange, and white) that resemble explosions, splashes, or perhaps stylized sunbeams breaking through clouds. These bright, energetic forms add a sense of movement to the otherwise static scenes. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. This segment shows a yellow-orange cat perched comfortably on a tree branch. The surrounding trees are depicted with vertical, textured strokes, suggesting a dense birch or pine forest typical of the Karelian Isthmus. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. This section features a large bear with a cub, rendered in a sketch-like style with soft shading. The bears are set against a background of rolling green hills and a cloudy sky, evoking a gentle, fairytale forest atmosphere. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. A distinct horizontal band runs across part of the mural, depicting a long, grey commuter train (possibly an elektrichka) traveling through a green landscape. This element likely references the vital railway connection between St. Petersburg and the resort towns of the Kurortny District, a familiar sight for locals and visitors. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
Leuchtenberg Palace, designed by architect Andrei Stackenschneider and completed in 1842. The facade reflects the Late Classicism style (resembling a Roman villa), characterized by a grand portico with Corinthian columns, symmetrical window arrangements, and a pediment that gives the structure a noble, temple-like appearance. The palace s yellow stucco walls show signs of weathering and peeling paint, contributing to the estate s romantic, slightly melancholic atmosphere of a "forgotten" royal residence. The palace is situated on a terrace overlooking the Gulf of Finland, with its color palette harmonizing with the surrounding golden autumn foliage, reinforcing the seamless blend of architecture and nature intended by its designers. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
From the elevated terrace of the Leuchtenberg Palace, a thoughtfully designed "prospect" (vista) opens up towards the Gulf of Finland, offering a serene coastal panorama framed by autumn foliage. This clearing was intentionally cut through the forest in the 19th century to create a direct visual link between the palace and the sea, a common feature in romantic landscape architecture. The busy road visible in the middle ground is the Oranienbaum Highway, which separates the upper park from the lower coastal meadows. In the distance, the grey-blue waters of the Gulf of Finland merge with the overcast sky, creating a vast, moody backdrop that emphasizes the estate s prime coastal location. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
