Military ships in Petrovskaya Harbor. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009
Boats in Newport Harbor, view from Goat Island Connector. Newport, Rhode Island, June 13, 2004
West Bay towers reflected in harbor from Corniche. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2010
Boats in Newport Harbor, view from Goat Island Connector. Newport, Rhode Island, June 13, 2004
Hancock Tower, Financial Center and Boston Harbor at moonrise, view to north-east from Skywalk observatory of Prudential Tower. Boston, Massachusetts, January 25, 2005.
Stage Harbor from Morris Road in Cape Cod. Chatham, Massachusetts, February 28, 2004
Dhow boats in fishing harbor of Ruwais on north coast. Qatar, March 3, 2010
View of an eastern part of Old City of Akko across fishing harbor from the end of the wharf (Malkat Akko restaurant). The Middle East, June 7, 2001
Fishing harbor and Old City of Akko, view from the wharf. The Middle East, June 7, 2001
A fishing boat "Happy Hunter" in a frozen Sakonnet Harbor. Rhode Island, January 25, 2004
Boston Harbor Islands from a plane from Atlanta GA to Boston MA. July 9, 2004
Reflections of West Bay towers in harbor from Corniche. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2010
Hatches Harbor and Race Point Light, view from mosquito control dam in Cape Cod. Provincetown, Massachusetts, April 10, 2004
Old City and south harbor terminal south from St. Olaf Tower of Vyborg Castle. Vyborg, Russia, June 7, 2009
Scituate Lighthouse across Scituate Harbor, view from Jericho Road. Massachusetts, May 8, 2004
Provincetown Harbor, Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Pilgrim Monument, view from the tip of Long Point. Provincetown, Massachusetts, March 20, 2004
Boats in Newport Harbor, view from Goat Island Causeway. Newport, Rhode Island, June 23, 2004
Sakonnet harbor from Breakwater Point. Tiverton, Rhode Island, January 21, 2004
Bailey Flat and Westport Harbor, view from Horseneck Point. Westport, Massachusetts, September 10, 2004
Old Harbor Lifesaving Station museum near Race Point Beach in Cape Cod. Provincetown, Massachusetts, January 18, 2005.
Reflections of evening lights in a harbor of Porto Arabia in Pearl Qatar development. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2011
Domed wire fish traps (gargoor) and boats in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Decaying military ships in Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) of Ladozhskoe Lake, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg, Russia. September 8, 2002
Rowes Wharf and Boston Harbor Hotel, view from a boat. Boston, Massachusetts, November 11, 2004
Gooseberry Island and Snug Harbor, view from the end of Succotash Road in Jerusalem. Rhode Island, December 5, 2004
Colonnade near Vorontsov Palace on Primorsky Boulevard, with Prakticheskaya Harbor and Odessa Seaport in background. Odessa, Ukraine, July 1, 2009
Dhow boat in fishing harbor, with West Bay in background. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2011
View of Nauset Harbor from Fort Hill in Cape Cod. Eastham, Massachusetts, June 20, 2004
Sinking military ships in Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) of Ladoga Lake, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2002
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown (zoomed), view from the dike of the Harbor. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, March 20, 2004
Boston Harbor Light on Little Brewster Island, view from a boat. Boston, Massachusetts, November 11, 2004
View to the south from Clock Tower, with harbor terminal on background to the right. Vyborg, Russia, June 7, 2009
Shoreline of Linnasaari (Tverdysh) Island and Zashchitnaya Harbor, view from Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, June 7, 2009
View of West Bay from Corniche (seafront promenade) across harbor at low tide. Doha, Qatar, January 29, 2010
Traditional dhow fishing boats in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Rusty military ships in Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) of Ladozhskoe Lake, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg, Russia. September 8, 2002
Rows of fishing boats in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Fishing boats at morning in dhow harbor of Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, January 30, 2010
West Bay across a harbor from a fishing mall. Doha, Qatar, February 3, 2010
Floating lighthouse and naval ships in Yuzhnaya Stenka Harbor in military base V/Ch 20862. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010
Harbor from a beach of Sheraton Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, January 25, 2016
Rescue(?) of a fishing boat from a frozen Sakonnet Harbor. Rhode Island, January 25, 2004
Pochtovyye(?) Vorota (passage to Gulf of Finland) of Middle Harbor. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009
Dhow boats in fishing harbor, with West Bay in background. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2011
Domed wire fish traps (gargoor) in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown (zoomed), view from the dike of the Harbor. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, March 20, 2004
Moor and Woods End Lighthouse in Cape Cod, view from the dike of the Harbor. Provincetown, Massachusetts, September 25, 2004
Dhow boats at morning in harbor of Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, January 30, 2010
Ruins of Crusader fortress or harbor at Mediterranean beach in southern Ashkelon. The Middle East, September 19, 2001
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown (zoomed), view from the dike of the Harbor. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, September 25, 2004
Fishermen on dhow boats at morning in harbor of Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, January 30, 2010
Vodnoy Zastavy Street and North Harbor north-east from Clock Tower. Vyborg, Russia, June 7, 2009
Prows of dhow boats in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Sunken military ship in Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) of Ladoga Lake, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2002
Masts in Newport Harbor, view from Long Wharf at morning. Newport, Rhode Island, September 19, 2004
Fishermen working with nets in dhow harbor. Al Khor, Qatar, February 12, 2010
Dhow fishing boats at sunrise in harbor of Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, January 30, 2010
Stage Harbor Lighthouse on Harding Beach in Cape Cod. Chatham, Massachusetts, April 10, 2004
Bristol Harbor and Bristol, view from a ferry. Rhode Island, June 27, 2004
View from the dike of Provincetown Harbor in Cape Cod. Massachusetts, September 25, 2004
Beach Point Light on Sandy Neck and frozen Barnstable Harbor, view from north end of Bone Hill Road in Cape Cod. Massachusetts, February 5, 2005.
Dhow boats at sunrise in fishing harbor of Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, January 30, 2010
Forest Gate (Lesnyye Vorota, passage to Gulf of Finland) of Middle Harbor. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, July 11, 2009
Dhow fishing boats in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise. Qatar, March 16, 2013
New London Harbor Lighthouse, view from Neptune Beach. New London, Connecticut, October 1, 2004
Rusty military ships in Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) of Ladoga Lake, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2002
Stray cats living among stones of causeway of fishing dhow harbor of Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, January 30, 2010
Provincetown Harbor and Provincetown, view from Long Point beach. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, June 20, 2004
A horseshoe crab skeleton floating in Provincetown Harbor near Long Point in Cape Cod. Massachusetts, June 20, 2004
Frozen Newport Harbor, view from Long Wharf. Newport, Rhode Island, January 22, 2005.
City Yacht Harbor in West End at moonrise. New Orleans, Louisiana, October 7, 2006
Selling fish from a boat in dhow harbor. Al Khor, Qatar, February 12, 2010
Auxiliary ship VTR-79 with electro-hydraulic crane in Yuzhnaya Stenka Harbor in military base V/Ch 20862. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010
Soviet military ship "Dolphin" in Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) of Ladoga Lake, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2002
Navigation sign of Lesnye Vorota Gate of Srednyaya Harbor from Petrovsky Park in Kronstadt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 21, 2011
Decaying military ships in Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) of Ladozhskoe Lake, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg, Russia. September 8, 2002
Seagoing tug ship MB-169 in Yuzhnaya Stenka Harbor in military base V/Ch 20862. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 4, 2010
Boat harbor in Porto Arabia in the Pearl Qatar development. Doha, Qatar, March 10, 2011
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown, view from the dike of the Harbor. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, March 20, 2004
Stage Harbor Lighthouse on Harding Beach in Cape Cod at evening. Chatham, Massachusetts, April 10, 2004
Boat graveyard in City Yacht Harbor in West End at sunset. New Orleans, Louisiana, April 27, 2006
Stray cat ready to hide under stones of causeway of fishing harbor of Al Wakra, south from Doha. Qatar, January 30, 2010
Boat harbor in Sidorovsky Canal. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012
Rows of fishing boats in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise, with airplane in background. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Fishermen folding nets on a boat in harbor in Al Wakra. Qatar, March 16, 2013
A gas tank on Sassafras Point and terminals across Fox Point Reach of Providence Harbor, view from East Bay Bike Path (conrail crossing of Watchemoket Cove). Providence, Rhode Island, March 7, 2004
Ruins of boathouses and City Yacht Harbor in West End at moonrise. New Orleans, Louisiana, October 7, 2006
Boats in Porto Arabia harbor in Pearl Qatar development project. Doha, Qatar, March 28, 2011
Dhow boats with fishing nets in a harbor. Al Khor, Qatar, February 12, 2010
Navy ship Indigirka in Yuzhnaya Stenka Harbor in military base V/Ch 20862. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012
Yacht Harbor and Castle Bridge north-west from St. Olaf Tower of Vyborg Castle. Vyborg, Russia, February 14, 2013
Soviet military ship "Dolphin" in Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) of Ladoga Lake, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2002
A boathouse at 56 Breakwater Drive in City Yach Harbor in West End "for sale". New Orleans, Louisiana, April 8, 2006
Reflections of fishing boats in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Half-frozen harbor with floating ice in south part of Labrador, Canada, view from a plane from London to Boston, January 11, 2006
City Yach Harbor in West End at sunset. New Orleans, Louisiana, April 8, 2006
Boats with their reflections in harbor in Al Wakra. Qatar, March 16, 2013
A sandbar near Hatches Harbor on Herring Cove Beach in Cape Cod. Provincetown, Massachusetts, April 10, 2004
Breach of Hatches Harbor and Race Point Lighthouse, view from Herring Cove Beach in Cape Cod. Provincetown, Massachusetts, April 10, 2004
Lobster traps(?) at low tide in Provincetown Harbor. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, June 20, 2004
Boats "Nolle Prosequi" and M1936HD in City Yacht Harbor in West End at sunset. New Orleans, Louisiana, April 27, 2006
Fishing pier at Clermont Harbor near Lakeshore, west from Bay Saint Louis. Mississippi, November 23, 2006
Old city and North Harbor from St. Olaf Tower of Vyborg Castle. Vyborg, Russia, February 14, 2013
Reflections of fishing boats in harbor in Al Wakra, view from a pier. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Deer Island Light (modern tower) and Deer Island Sewage Treatment Plant (Boston Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant) in Boston Harbor, view from a boat. Boston, Massachusetts, November 11, 2004
Plastic fishing boats in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise. Qatar, March 16, 2013
Floating lighthouse in Yuzhnaya Stenka Harbor in military base V/Ch 20862. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012
Boathouses at 7800-7802 Breakwater Drive in City Yach Harbor in West End. New Orleans, Louisiana, April 8, 2006
A.S. at Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) near Priozersk, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg, Russia. September 8, 2002
A construction in Westport Harbor, view from a bridge. Wesport, Massachusetts, May 19, 2004
A damaged boathouse at 7820 Breakwater Drive in City Yach Harbor in West End. New Orleans, Louisiana, April 8, 2006
Rows of fishing boats in harbor in Al Wakra at sunrise, view from a pier. Qatar, March 16, 2013
A monk of Konevets Monastery landing in Vladimirskaya Bukhta (harbor) of Ladoga Lake, 80 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2002
A sandbar near Hatches Harbor on Herring Cove Beach in Cape Cod. Provincetown, Massachusetts, April 10, 2004
This view of Pikk Street highlights the blend of commerce and history that has defined the area for centuries. The foreground features the large display windows of Pikk 12 and the red sign for Oh la la, a well-known gift shop at Pikk 10. These buildings continue the street s medieval legacy as the primary commercial artery connecting the harbor to the upper town. On the right, the prominent "LIVONIA" sign marks a shop specializing in traditional Estonian linen and wool products, housed in a building that respects the historic streetscape. Further down at Pikk 12 (corner), the "Veta" sign indicates a brand store known for knitwear, located in a building with a distinctive rounded corner bay window. The blue and yellow flag flying further down the street marks the location of the Swedish Embassy at Pikk 28. Housed in the magnificent von Rosen Palace (dating from the 1670s), it stands as a reminder of the Swedish era in Estonia s history. Estonia, October 16, 2025
This view from the St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste kirik) viewing platform offers a detailed look at the dense, red-roofed tapestry of Tallinn s Old Town, looking north towards the harbor. Dominating the skyline on the right is the spire of St. Olaf s Church (Oleviste kirik), which historically served as a navigational landmark for ships. Its green copper spire contrasts sharply with the surrounding red clay tiles. Looking directly down into the "canyon" of streets, one can trace Rataskaevu Street winding through the heart of the lower town. The prominent yellow building in the foreground (with the red roof and dormer windows) is likely part of the historic housing blocks near Rataskaevu and Ru"u"tli streets. Its bright facade stands out against the more muted tones of the neighboring structures. The view captures the intricate layers of the city s architecture--chimneys, dormer windows, and varying roof pitches that reveal the organic growth of the medieval city over centuries. Estonia, October 16, 2025
This view from the St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste) tower looks down towards the dense medieval streets of the lower town, offering a detailed perspective of the residential architecture and rooftops. The narrow, curved street cutting through the scene is Rataskaevu Street, one of the most picturesque lanes in the Old Town. Yellow Building: The prominent, multi-story yellow building in the foreground (with the large red-tiled roof and dormer windows) is likely situated on or near Rataskaevu Street. Buildings in this area often date from the 18th or 19th centuries and now frequently house guest apartments, such as the Rataskaevu Boutique Apartments or Rataskaevu Guest Apartment. Its bright facade and orderly fenestration are typical of the later updates to the medieval fabric. The image showcases the iconic "sea of red roofs" that defines Tallinn s aerial aesthetic. The jumble of gables, chimneys, and varying roof pitches reveals the organic development of the city over centuries. In the background, the spire of St. Olaf s Church (Oleviste kirik) rises above the horizon, providing a vertical anchor to the cityscape and connecting the view to the harbor beyond. Estonia, October 16, 2025
A view of Pikk Street (Pikk ta"nav) in Tallinn s Old Town, specifically looking towards the iconic House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads. The yellow building on the right foreground is Pikk 33. It is a historic property, formerly a merchant s house, that has been renovated into apartments and commercial space. In your photo, the ground floor features a shop with a green, white, and red flag display, likely an Italian restaurant or boutique. Further down the street on the right (at Pikk 26, though partially obscured in this angle) is the famous House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads (Mustpeade maja). This building is renowned for its Renaissance fac,ade, the only one of its kind preserved in Tallinn. It historically served as the headquarters for the guild of unmarried merchants and shipowners. Pikk means "Long," and this street is one of the oldest and most significant in the city. In medieval times, it was the main artery connecting the harbor to the Upper Town (Toompea), lined with the homes of wealthy merchants and powerful guild halls. The street showcases a rich mix of architectural styles, including the Gothic gabled houses seen on the left and the later Renaissance and Baroque facades. The building on the left with the stepped gable is a classic example of Hanseatic merchant architecture. Tallinn, 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
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
View along Mu"ndi Street (Mu"ndi ta"nav), looking towards the Tallinn Town Hall and its iconic spire. This short, cobbled street connects Pikk Street to the Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats). Historically known as "Mu"ndrikute ta"nav" (Street of the Porters), it was a key route for goods moving from the harbor to the market. The large pink building on the right (corner of Mu"ndi and Kinga streets) is a prominent residential and commercial block. Its ground floor houses souvenir shops like Lina, selling traditional linen goods, and the Japarto Crepes & Waffles cafe (visible signage "TURU" further down). The building s mansard roof and regular fenestration are typical of the 19th and early 20th-century renovations in the Old Town. At the end of the street, the Tallinn Town Hall (Tallinna raekoda) rises majestically. It is the oldest surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, completed in 1404. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
