Stone Arch Bridge across Blackstone Canal in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Uxbridge, Massachusetts, October 10, 2004
Stone Arch Bridge across Blackstone Canal in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Uxbridge, Massachusetts, October 30, 2004
Stone bridge of Krystatelka River in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2017
Sakonnet River at morning near old stone bridge. Tiverton, Rhode Island, January 21, 2004
A stone bridge in Robert H. Treman State Park. Ithaca, New York, October 23, 2005
Novosilviysky stone bridge of Slavianka River in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 31, 2015
Novosilviysky stone bridge of Slavianka River in fog in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 17, 2013
Novosilviysky stone bridge of Slavianka River in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 29, 2007
Stone arch near Elizavetin Pavilion one mile from Tiarlevo near Novosylviysky Bridge in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 2, 2013
Stone Arch Bridge across Blackstone Canal in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Uxbridge, Massachusetts, October 30, 2003
Stone Arch Bridge across Blackstone Canal in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Uxbridge, Massachusetts, October 30, 2003
Pudost Stone Bridge Weir in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017
Novosilviysky stone bridge, with butterbur (Petasites hybridus, Russian name Belokopytnik) in foreground in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2016
A stone bridge across Heathcote Brook in Cook Natural Area at sunset. Kingston, New Jersey, April 2, 2007
Pudost Stone Bridge Weir in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013
Stone bridge of Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012
Novosilviysky stone bridge of Slavianka River in Pavlovsk Park, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 23, 2010
Stone bridge bearings of a railroad from Novgorod to Valday. Novgorod, Russia, May 7, 2016
Stone bridge near Eleninskaya Alley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 1, 2016
Stone bridge of Krystatelka River in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017
Grand Ruin Stone Bridge in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015
Stone foot bridge of Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015
Humpy stone bridge of Beloe Lake in Gatchina Park. Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 12, 2016
Stone bridge near Ruin Cascade in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 2, 2013
Slavianka River from area of Novosilviysky stone bridge in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 31, 2015
Grand Ruin Stone Bridge of Alexandria Park. Peterhof (Petrodvorets), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2013
A stone bridge (1937) across Heathcote Brook in Cook Natural Area. Kingston, New Jersey, April 28, 2007
Orange maple leaves near a stone bridge in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015
Slavianka River from Novosilviysky stone bridge in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 31, 2015
Stone bridge in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015
Stone foot bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015
Stone foot bridge and Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015
Pudost Stone Bridge Weir in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2019
Pudost Stone Bridge Weir in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015
City sewage waterfall in Cascadilla gorge, view from a stone foot bridge below and east from Stewart Avenue bridge. Ithaca, New York, October 10, 2005
Abandoned stone wall in a forest in Bridge Creek Conservation area in Cape Cod. Barnstable, Massachusetts, February 28, 2004
Stone bridge in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 11, 2013
Stone lion of a suspension foot bridge of Griboedova Canal. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 27, 2011
Stone bridge of Eleninskaya Alley of Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 18, 2015
Stone bridge of Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015
Big Ruinny Stone Bridge in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2015
View from Big Ruinny Stone Bridge in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2015
Bridge to Marsa Arabia in Pearl Qatar Development from a stone stairs. Doha, Qatar, October 23, 2015
Stone bridge in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 26, 2016
Stone bridge of Krystatelka River in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016
Grand Stone Bridge in Gatchina Park. Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 12, 2016
Stone bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016
Squirrels on a stone bridge in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 19, 2020
Squirrel sitting on a stone bridge in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 19, 2020
Arches of a stone bridge in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 19, 2020
Pudost Stone Bridge Weir at Upper Ponds in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017
Potato-like stones and fossilized sea shells in red sandstone near Whiskey Bridge of Brazos River, on Highway 21 west from Bryan. Texas, November 29, 2019
Dam and remains of a stone bridge across Slavyanka River in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 12, 2021
Pudost Stone Bridge Weir in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021
Upper Ponds and a stone bridge of Ramp Alley in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021
Stone bridge across frozen ponds of Research Park on campus of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 17, 2024
Scattered, moss-covered remains of the pontoon bridge mechanism or its anchoring system. The massive granite boulders with embedded iron loops are likely anchors for a floating structure, or remnants of the pontoon system itself that was once used or stored near the Visconti Bridge. Before the stone Visconti Bridge was built in 1803, a floating bridge existed in this location. It is possible these are historical remnants from that era or parts of the hydraulic system used to manage the floating pontoons or secure boats near the dam. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2025
Ruined Cascade situated in a deep ravine that serves as the boundary between Old Sylvia and New Sylvia. Designed by Vincenzo Brenna in 1794, it was intended to look like a collapsed antique aqueduct or bridge. The rustic birch-trunk railing (visible in your photo) is a signature element of this specific cascade, contrasting with the stone vases and masonry to emphasize the "wild" nature of the Sylvia district, October 6, 2025
"Framed" perspective looking towards the trees near the Marble Bridge in Catherine Park. The arches create a "picture window" effect, a classic technique in landscape architecture designed to direct the viewer s gaze to specific idealized scenes of nature. The stone ball finials on the balustrade add a rhythmic, formal element that contrasts with the organic chaos of the forest background. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
Petrovsky Bridge in Oranienbaum Park. The bridge is a three-arched stone structure built in 1910 (designed by O. Paulson) to replace an older wooden one. It features rough-hewn stone masonry on the lower arches contrasting with lighter brick detailing and white balustrades along the top. It spans the Karasta River, which flows through a valley currently filled with vibrant orange and golden foliage from the surrounding maple and oak trees. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
Artificial waterfall on the Karasta River in Oranienbaum Park serving as a connection between the Upper and Lower Parks. It is a tiered spillway designed with granite steps that allow the water to cascade gracefully from the Lower Pond, flowing underneath a massive stone bridge (the Lower Bridge/Dam Bridge) Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
Rustic, three-arched stone bridge (often referred to as the Ruin Bridge or simply the stone arch bridge) in the "Russian Switzerland" area in Oranienbaum s Upper Park. Built from rough-hewn boulders to mimic a natural or ancient ruin, it harmonizes perfectly with the wild, rugged aesthetic of the Karasta River valley. The bridge spans a small ravine or tributary, surrounded by a golden forest of birch and maple trees that soften the stone s heavy appearance with delicate autumn foliage. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
Close-up view of the Karasta River cascade in Oranienbaum Park. The water tumbles over tiered, man-made steps (part of the Lower Bridge dam system), transforming into a silky, smooth sheet of water that suggests a long-exposure photograph. Moss-covered boulders at the base add a rugged, naturalistic touch, breaking the uniform flow into frothy white streams that contrast with the dark, wet stone walls. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
Stone bridge in Oranienbaum Park in the "Russian Switzerland" section of the Upper Park. The bridge is built from rough, unpolished granite boulders, giving it a deliberately archaic, "ruin-like" appearance that blends seamlessly into the natural landscape, typical of the romantic style popular in the 19th century. It spans a bend in the Karasta River, connecting a gravel path that winds through rolling green hills, which were artificially shaped to mimic an alpine valley. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
View of the Karasta River near the stone bridge in Oranienbaum Park. The stone bridge, with its rustic, unpolished arches, is partially obscured by the golden leaves of a large tree, enhancing the sense of depth and discovery typical of romantic English-style gardens. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
A scene of the Karasta River in Upper Park. The shallow, rocky river flows gently towards a rustic, arched stone bridge in the background, which acts as a romantic focal point nestled deep within the foliage. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
Rustic stone arch bridge, nestled deep within the Sergievka Park ravine. Built from rough-hewn granite blocks, the bridge was designed to look ancient and weather-beaten even when new, fitting the 19th-century romantic preference for melding architecture with wild nature. The bridge spans a small cascade of the Kristatelka River, where water tumbles over mossy stone steps, creating a soothing auditory backdrop to the visual serenity. The scene is framed by golden maples and fallen leaves that carpet the banks and settle into the stream s rocky bed, enhancing the secluded, fairy-tale atmosphere. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
A modest stone bridge with simple iron railings crossings a quiet, reflective section of the Kristatelka River, showcasing the "Golden Autumn". Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
This stone bridge serves as a picturesque crossing over the Kristatelka River ravine, situated at the foot of the slope directly beneath the Leuchtenberg Palace. As part of the 19th-century Sergievka ensemble, this bridge links the wilder, lower ravine paths (near the "Adam s Head" boulder) with the landscaped grounds surrounding the palace on the upper terrace. It features a solid masonry arch topped with simple iron railings, designed to provide a functional yet scenic vantage point for viewing the deep ravine that defines the estate s geography. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
A stone arch bridge of the Kristatelka River situated downstream from the "Adam s Head" sculpture. The bridge features a solid, polished masonry arch topped with a simple, functional black iron railing. Spanning a cascade of moss-covered boulders and small waterfalls, the bridge sits deep within the ravine, creating a secluded atmosphere amplified by the dense canopy of trees. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
Sturdy stone bridge, crossing the Kristatelka River just downstream from the famous "Adam s Head" sculpture. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
A rustic stone bridge of Sergievka Park s hydraulic system, spanning the small creek that connects the Bolshoy Prud (Big Pond) and the Ogorodny Prud (Kitchen Garden Pond). Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
This view emphasizes the imposing nature of Hermann Castle while revealing the stark reality of the modern frontier. From this angle, the Tall Hermann Tower looms directly overhead, showcasing its 51-meter height and white-washed stone upper sections. The massive limestone walls of the fortress rise steeply from the riverbank, illustrating why this stronghold was the northernmost defensive point of Livonia. In the foreground, the Friendship Bridge is heavily fortified, contrasting sharply with the medieval architecture. Rows of concrete "dragon s teeth" (pyramidal anti-tank obstacles) and coils of razor wire block the roadway. These fortifications, installed by Estonia around 2024-2025, serve as a physical barrier against potential military threats and unauthorized vehicle crossings, marking the bridge s transformation from a trade route into a secure defensive line. A blue, black, and white flag flies from the castle wall, asserting Estonian sovereignty. Modern security cameras are mounted on the utility pole in the foreground, highlighting the intense monitoring of this border zone. Estonia, October 16, 2025
