Cypress swamp-like lake in the heart of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus. Lafayette, Louisiana, May 20, 2007
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1903-3) at 1302 Broadway (Avenue J), from Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Galveston, Texas, January 1, 2011
Purple heart spiderwort (Tradescantia pallida) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 24, 2008
Academy of The Sacred Heart (the Rosary house) at 4521 Saint Charles Avenue at rain. New Orleans, Louisiana, October 27, 2006
Red flower of bleeding heart Vine, glory bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) in TAMU Holistic Garden in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 29, 2008
Bleeding heart Vine, glory bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) on a parking lot in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 3, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1903-3) at 1302 Broadway Avenue J, a corner of Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Galveston, Texas, March 2, 2008
Heart shaped leaf of greenbrier (prickly-ivy, smilax) in dew in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, October 18, 2008
Academy of The Sacred Heart (the Rosary house) at 4521 Saint Charles Avenue at evening. New Orleans, Louisiana, February 17, 2005.
Red-flowering bleeding heart vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) in TAMU Holistic Garden in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 11, 2008
Ducks in Saint Mary s Lake reflecting Golden Dome and Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. South Bend, Indiana, May 21, 1999.
Large heart-shaped leaves of heart-leaved moonseed (Guduchi, Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015
Basilica of the Sacred Heart at a catholic University of Notre Dame. South Bend, Indiana, May 21, 1999.
Blooming heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016
Red flower of bleeding heart Vine (glory bower, Clerodendrum thomsoniae) in dew in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, November 5, 2009
Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida, Setcreasea purpurea) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2016
Heart shape impressed on limestone on shores of Kuyalnik Liman. Odessa, Ukraine, July 4, 2009
A niche dedicated to the healed in Chapel of Saint Roch Cemetery. Relics include casts of hands, feet, legs, head, brain, heart, ear, even a tooth. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 26, 2006
Cross on a tomb of executed prisoner TDCJ No. 740 decorated by a plastic heart and spiderwort flowers behind it in Captain Joe Byrd (Peckerwood Hill) Cemetery. Huntsville, Texas, April 26, 2008
Leaves of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015
Bleeding heart Vine, glory bower (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) on a parking lot in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 5, 2014
Malformed fruiting bodies of aborted entoloma mushrooms (Hunter s Heart, Totlcoxcatl, or ground prunes, sweetbread, popcorn balls, Entoloma abortivum, Clitopilus abortivus) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2013
Back lit heart shaped leaf in Pavlovsk Park. South from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2012
Gastroid or atavistic aberration of fruiting bodies of aborted entoloma mushrooms (Hunter s Heart, Totlcoxcatl, or ground prunes, sweetbread, popcorn balls, Entoloma abortivum, Clitopilus abortivus) on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2013
Heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015
Fragment of heart-shaped window of Engineering School of Baltic Fleet at Petrovskaya Street in Kronstadt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, January 3, 2016
Tradescantia pallida (Setcreasea purpurea, Purple Heart) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2016
Tradescantia pallida (Setcreasea purpurea, Purple Heart) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2016
Flowers of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016
Close up of flowers of heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) near United Nations Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016
Heart shaped tombstones in Washington Cemetery. Washington, Texas, July 8, 2018
Malformed fruiting bodies of aborted entoloma mushrooms (Hunter s Heart, Totlcoxcatl, or ground prunes, sweetbread, popcorn balls, Entoloma abortivum, Clitopilus abortivus) on the trail near tree roots on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, December 7, 2019
Heart rot fungus (Inonotus andersonii) on a detached piece of bark from a big recently fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 20, 2022
Heart rot fungus (Inonotus andersonii) on underside of a detached piece of oak bark in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 20, 2022
Yellow spores of heart rot fungus (Inonotus andersonii) on underside of a detached piece of oak bark in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 20, 2022
Underside of a detached piece of oak bark with yellow spores of heart rot fungus (Inonotus andersonii) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 20, 2022
Close-up of underside of a detached piece of oak bark with yellow spores of heart rot fungus (Inonotus andersonii) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 20, 2022
Texture of underside of a detached piece of oak bark with yellow spores of heart rot fungus (Inonotus andersonii) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 20, 2022
Fallen oak branch heart with rot fungus Inonotus andersonii on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, January 1, 2024
Shrinken wood of an oak branch with heart rot fungus Inonotus andersonii on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, January 1, 2024
Mural "Heart Shaped Rocks" by Chris Gazaleh at 98 Clarion Alley in Mission District of San Francisco. California, March 16, 2024
Leaf of lettuce from a supermarket (Mann s Family Favorites, Romaine Hearts, Walmart) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024
Blending of religious and patriotic symbolism in the "Alley of Heroes". The foreground monument features a poignant epitaph addressing the deceased ("And you stand before our eyes, Alive... We keep you in our hearts") alongside an elaborate engraving of a soldier ascending a staircase toward a Christ-like figure, framing death as a spiritual journey. In the background, a distinctive broken-heart monument depicts a split image of a bridge at night surrounded by flags from various military branches, including the VDV and Russian Naval Infantry. Cemetery of the Victims of January 9, St. Petersburg, Russia, October 4, 2025
Narrow, leaf-strewn path winding through the heart old-growth forest, exemplifying the serene, immersive quality of the "Golden Autumn" season. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 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 tower looks down into the heart of the lower town, specifically capturing the densely packed historic streets below. Ru"u"tli and Rataskaevu Streets: The view likely centers on the intersection or alignment of Ru"u"tli (Knight) and Rataskaevu streets, which run close to the church. These streets are characterized by their medieval layout and historic merchant houses. The prominent yellow building with the red roof in the foreground (bottom center) stands out with its orderly rows of windows and distinct dormers. This is typical of the 18th and 19th-century residential architecture found in this part of the Old Town, often housing guest apartments today. The image perfectly illustrates the "red roofscape" of Tallinn, with various shades of terracotta tiles covering the gabled roofs. You can see the complex interplay of courtyards, chimneys, and firewalls that define the city s historic urban fabric. St. Olaf s in Distance: In the upper right corner, the spire of St. Olaf s Church pierces the skyline, providing a vertical counterpoint to the horizontal spread of the lower town. The view extends to the gray waters of the bay in the background, reinforcing the city s coastal setting. Estonia, October 16, 2025
This perspective on Harju Street captures a striking mix of Soviet-era modernism and medieval heritage in the heart of Tallinn s Old Town. The prominent grey building on the right is the Writers House (Kirjanike Maja), located at Harju 1. Designed by architects August Volberg and Heili Volberg and completed in 1963, it is a prime example of post-war modernist architecture in Estonia. The foreground reveals traces of the area s turbulent history. The open green space on the left (Harju Street Park) occupies the site of buildings destroyed during the March 1944 Soviet bombing. For decades, these ruins were a painful scar, but the area has since been redeveloped into a recreational space that memorializes the lost urban fabric while providing a breathing room in the dense Old Town. The blue truck cabin visible in the foreground of the Harju Street photo is a GAZ-51, a legendary Soviet-era truck that was a common sight in Estonia for decades. Estonia, October 16, 2025
A view of Suur-Karja Street (Suur-Karja ta"nav), one of the main arteries in Tallinn s Old Town. This street is famously (or infamously) known as the "Bermuda Triangle" of Tallinn s nightlife. The intersection of Suur-Karja and Va"ike-Karja streets is packed with bars, pubs, and clubs, making it the busiest party spot in the city on weekends. The street is lined with historic buildings that date back centuries. For instance, the building at Suur-Karja 12 (partially visible on the left) is a late-Gothic merchant house with roots in the 15th century. It has recently undergone extensive renovation to modernize its interiors while preserving its medieval stone fac,ade and window details. The street name "Suur-Karja" translates to "Great Cattle Street," referencing its medieval function as the route used to drive cattle from the city center out to pastures through the Karja Gate. Today, it connects the heart of the Old Town with Pa"rnu Road and the modern city center. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
Saiakang passage where it meets the Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) in the heart of Old Tallinn. III Draakon: The medieval-style tavern located directly in the town hall building (the large white structure on the left) is III Draakon ("The Third Dragon"). Famous for its elk soup, pies, and theatrical service where the landlady "scolds" customers, it offers an immersive medieval dining experience. The dragon waterspouts on the town hall facade give the tavern its name. The large merchant house with the stepped gable in the background (Raekoja plats 18) is known as Hopner House (Hopneri Maja). It is a prime example of a wealthy merchant s dwelling from the Hanseatic era, now used as a cultural venue. The street leading into the square is Saiakang ("White Bread Passage"). Its name dates back to the 13th century when it was lined with bakeries selling white bread, a luxury item at the time. It is one of the shortest and oldest streets in the city, connecting the square to Pikk Street. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
A wooden gate in the wall of a building at Uus 16/1. The gate is covered in layers of graffiti. The most prominent feature is the word "TOY" spray-painted in red over a black-and-white heart symbol. In graffiti culture, the term "toy" is a derogatory slur used to describe an inexperienced or unskilled writer, or someone who disrespects the unwritten rules of the scene (e.g., painting over better work). The underlying black-and-white geometric heart appears to be a stencil or a specific artist s tag that has been "crossed out" (dissed) by another writer using the red paint. This layering tells a story of conflict or rivalry within the local street art community. The gate and the yellow stucco wall are covered in various other tags ("PACollege Station, Texas," "ATAS," "NGR"), typical of the tagging that plagues less-surveilled streets in the Old Town like Uus Street. This gate likely leads to a private courtyard or a utility area behind the residential buildings on Uus Street. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
A weathered stone portal and wooden door at Sauna Street 2 (Sauna 2), in the heart of Tallinn s nightlife district. The arched doorway features a rustic, heavy limestone surround with a prominent keystone. This style is typical of the less ornate, utilitarian medieval architecture found in the Old Town s side streets. The panelled wooden door is heavily distressed, covered in layers of graffiti tags in various colors (silver, red, black). The tags cover nearly every inch, including the panels and the frame, obscuring the original wood finish. The heavy graffiti on this specific door is a hallmark of the area around Sauna Street and Va"ike-Karja, which transforms into a bustling party zone at night. While the historic architecture remains, the street level often bears the marks of the active nightlife scene, creating a gritty contrast between the medieval heritage and modern urban culture. This door is likely a side entrance or utility access for one of the nearby venues like Frank or Sigmund Freud Bar. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
Aerial view of Tallinn. The heart of the image is the medieval Old Town, identifiable by its dense cluster of red-tiled roofs, church spires (including the tall St. Olaf s Church), and the fortified Toompea Hill. Surrounding the Old Town are the modern high-rises of the financial district (left foreground), including the Swisso^tel and Tornima"e towers. To the right, the Port of Tallinn (Vanasadam) stretches out into the Baltic Sea, with ferries and cruise ships visible. The sweeping coastline of the Tallinn Bay dominates the background. The clear blue sky and the calm sea suggest a crisp, sunny morning. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Estonia, October 17, 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
A detailed look at the suburban landscape of Tikkurila, the administrative center of Vantaa, located just north of Helsinki. Kerava River (Keravanjoki): The winding river cutting through the landscape is the Kerava River, a tributary of the Vantaa River. It flows past residential areas and parks, offering a scenic green belt through the suburbs. The denser cluster of buildings in the center-right is the heart of Tikkurila (Dickursby). This area is a major transport hub, home to the Tikkurila railway station (a key stop for airport trains) and the Heureka Science Centre (likely one of the larger modern structures near the river). Suburban Fabric: The image showcases a mix of housing types typical of the Helsinki metropolitan area: detached houses with large gardens in the foreground and denser apartment blocks closer to the Tikkurila center. The presence of a sports field with a running track (red oval, left side) highlights the community-focused planning. Rural-Urban Edge: The top and left portions of the image show open fields and farmland, illustrating how abruptly the urban area transitions into the countryside in this region. This area is minutes away from landing at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, making it a common sight for travelers. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki, Finland, October 17, 2025
Anglepod Milkvine (Gonolobus suberosus) is a native climbing milkweed recognized by its heart-shaped leaves and distinctive five-angled seed pods. The striking yellow mosaic highlights its intricate veins due to a condition called chlorosis. Lake Somerville Trailway near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 29, 2026
