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1662-03. Glossy fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Pair of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Young Amanita muscaria (fly agaric, Mukhomor) mushroom in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 29, 2015  Button of fly agaric mushroom Amanita muscaria (Mukhomor in Russian) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016  Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Fly agaric mushroom Amanita muscaria (Mukhomor in Russian) in a forest near Toksovo, 10 miles north from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, September 27, 2000  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016  Amanita muscaria (fly agaric, Mukhomor) mushroom near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015  Stone bridge of Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Foot bridge of Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Orange fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016  Red cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016  Stone foot bridge and Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Stone foot bridge of Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Small yellow fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016  Amanita muscaria (fly agaric, Mukhomor) mushroom in Monrepo Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 1, 2007  Valley of Karasta River the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 22, 2014  Autumn scene of Karasta River in Oranienbaum Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Classic "Golden Autumn" above the Karasta River in Oranienbaum[CloseCurlyQuote]s Upper Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Winding gravel path in the Upper Park of Oranienbaum. This area was called "Russian Switzerland" because of its rugged, hilly terrain, steep river banks, and the winding Karasta River valley, which landscape architects designed to resemble a wild, mountainous alpine landscape on a miniature scale. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Small fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016  Rocky riverbed of Karasta River, with moss-covered boulders visible in the shallow water. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013  Stone bridge of Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), 20 miles west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2012  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  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in northern area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013  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  Button stage of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Park of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2017  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013  Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom in Dubki (Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  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  Small fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013  Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017  Cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016  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  Young fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013  Dissected fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017  Emerging fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013  Nibbled cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013  Scenery on a slope to Karasta River. A dense mix of oak, maple, and fir trees creates a rich tapestry of color, dominated by vibrant yellows and deep golds that completely cover the canopy. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Young fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) on roadside near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in West Kotlin Nature Reserve in Kronstadt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 8, 2017  Red cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a coastal forest between Lisiy Nos and Olgino, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2018  Red cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013  Lower Pond (Nizhny Prud) with an island. The pond itself was an integral part of the fortress s original defensive and decorative water system, fed by the Karasta River, which flows down from the Upper Park. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) on a road south-west from Arsenal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  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  Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 30, 2016  Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 13, 2017  Linden Alley in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Little Switzerland area in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Stone bridge in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  End of Klenovaya Alley in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Third Poperechnaya Alley in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Second Poperechnaya Alley in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in Park of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2017  Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a lawn in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017  Pair of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013  Pavilion Katalnaya Gorka in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Spillway of Krasny Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Guard booth at the entrance of the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Ilioney sculpture in Pergola in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Island of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  View from Soykinskaya Alley in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Approach of Chinese Palace in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Pergola near Chinese Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) behind a memorial in Park of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2017  Pair of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a lawn in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017  Nibbled caps of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 15, 2013  Red caps of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a lawn in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017  Maple near southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  A road north from Krasny Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Southern part of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Western shore of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Fall foliage of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Reeds in southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Trees near southern end of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Trees on an island of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Fall colors near Soykinskaya Alley in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  South section of Linden Alley in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  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  View of southern part of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Fall colors of an island of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Reeds in southern part of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Orange maple leaves near a stone bridge in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Trail on eastern shore of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  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  Island of Lower Pond in the park, with Japanese Pavilion in background. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Lower Pond and Japanese Pavilion of Menshikov Palace in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Fall colors of western shore of Lower Pond in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2018  Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016  The Great (Menshikov s) Palace. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015  Alley of Upper Garden. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015 |