 Dunes of Laskovy Beach in area of volleyball courts in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Dunes of Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
 Birches on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Birches on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Laskovy Beach off season in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Group of birches on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Gulf of Finland from Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Several birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Birch tree on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Group of birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Birch tree stand on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Fall foliage of birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
 Entrance of Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
 Entrance path of Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
 Concrete receptacle on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
 Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
 Ice crystals on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
 Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
 Birch trees on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
 Tabular ice crystals on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017
 European searocket (Cakile baltica, Cakile maritima subsp. baltica, Russian name Gorchitsa) on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2017
 Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
 Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021
 Beach pea in dunes. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
 Sculptures on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
 Laskovy Beach and Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011
 Public sculptures on Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011
 Beach Pea (Lathyrus maritimus, Russian name Cheena) in dunes of Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
 Green moss on sandy soil in overgrown dunes near a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
 Flowers of beach pea (Lathyrus maritimus, Russian name Cheena) in dunes of Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
 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
 Flowers of beach pea (Lathyrus maritimus, Russian name Cheena) in dunes of Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
 A beach between Beloostrov and Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia. September 7, 2002
 Dunes in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
 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
 Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) in dunes of Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
 Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) in dunes of Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
 Stones in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) with flower buds in dunes of Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
 Stones 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
 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
 Dunes of Sestroretsky Kurort, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Forest in dunes of Sestroretsky Kurort, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013
 Course-grained sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
 Grains of granite on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
 Sand ripples on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
 Roots of reeds on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
 Grains of sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
 Large grains of sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
 Course-grained sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016
 Nude beach between Solnechnoe and Beloostrov, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
 Large grained sand on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
 Boat on a beach between Repino and Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
 Large grains of sand on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
 Sand ripples on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
 Mansion of S. V. Matvienko on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
 Mansion of S. V. Matvienko on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
 Birch trees on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
 Water at low tide on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
 Blooming Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
 Blue bottle shard (sea glass) on sand on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019
 Large sand grains on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
 Large-grained sand on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
 Flowers of Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
 Sand ripples at low tide on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
 Yellow flowers of sunflower family on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
 Concrete spherical receptacle on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
 Blooming Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) on a beach. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014
 Fenced pond and a mansion of S. V. Matvienko estate on a beach near Solnechnoe. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012
 Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) on Laskovyi Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024
 Freshwater mussels Anodonta cygnea(?) (Bezzubka in Russian) on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016
 Goldmoss Stonecrop (Sedum acre, Russian name Ochitok) on a beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011
 Blue flowers of beach pea (Lathyrus maritimus, Russian name Cheena) in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
 Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria, Russian name Derbennik) near a creek on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
 Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017
 Fruit of yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) found on a beach between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
 Flowers of purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria, Russian name Derbennik) near a creek on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
 Spikelet of sand ryegrass (Leymus arenarius, Russian name Volosnets peschany) on a beach in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016
 Dunes and Gulf of Finland between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001
 A pond and S. V. Matvienko Mansion on Laskovy Beach in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017
 Flowers of water crowfoot (Batrachium circinatum, Russian name Shelkovnik) found on a beach between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
 Birch trees on Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017
 Beach east of Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
 Stones on a beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
 Sestra River on a beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021
 A gull with a fish on a beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021
 Sand ripples on a beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
 Sand ripples on a beach east of Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
 Stony beach with water springs in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
 Pine and alder trees near stony beach in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
 Texture of sand ripples on a beach east of Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016
 Sand ripples on a beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021
 Remains of beach access boardwalk from Palisade Palms Condominiums over dunes to East Beach (the dunes were gone after a hurricane Ike). Galveston, Texas, November 15, 2008
 Beach of Kavgolovskoe Lake in fog. Kavgolovo, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 1, 2013
 Dunes of East Beach. Galveston, Texas, January 19, 2013
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