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1828-06. Shallow water of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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1828-06. Shallow water of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Icy shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Frozen shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Frozen opening of shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Ice crystals in shallow water on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Pattern of ice on frozen shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Glittering crystals of ice on frozen shallow water of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Colors of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016  Claspingleaf pondweed (Potamogeton perfoliatus, Russian name Rdest) taken from Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 8, 2016  Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 30, 2019  Extremity of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021  Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012  Sand ripples on a beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021  Gulf of Finland between Repino and Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2011  A fort in Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001  Laskovy Beach and Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011  Gulf of Finland between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001  Dunes and Gulf of Finland between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001  Stones in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Gulf of Finland from Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Ice texture on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Pearly ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Lacy ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Stones in still weather in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Ice crystals of different sizes on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Stone pier in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Various shapes of ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Pattern of ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Glittering ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Stone strip in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) near Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014  Ice crystals of different shapes on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Texture of ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Linear ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) in sand near Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014  Leaves of Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) near Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014  Needle shaped ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  Stone pier in still weather in Gulf of Finland south from Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Seabeach sandwort (Honckenya peploides) in dunes of Gulf of Finland. Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014  Ice crystals on frozen Gulf of Finland after a cold night in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 24, 2017  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  Wildflowers near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Presence of a dead gull on a beach in the Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, that is most likely linked to the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak, specifically the H5N1 strain, which has devastated wild bird populations in the Baltic region throughout 2023-2025. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Boulders in Gulf of Finland in Alexandria Park. Peterhof, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 27, 2016  Oak near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016  Road near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016  Trail near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016  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  Fall colors near Gulf of Finland in Blizhniye Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016  Chestnut bolete mushroom (Gyroporus castaneus) near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016  Staminate flowers of common hop (Humulus lupulus) near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  White funnel like mushrooms Clitopilus scyphoides(?) near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Seeds of yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016  Fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Marsh marigold (kingcup, Caltha palustris, Russian name Kaluzhnitsa) on a shore of Gulf of Finland near Lakhta, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2016  Scalycap mushrooms Pholiota squarrosoides on a tree near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Shaggy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa) on a log near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Fruit of yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) found on a beach between Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016  Fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  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  Emerging fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Peeling fruit bodies of fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Expansive view looking north-northwest from the southern end of the Sestroretsk coastline towards the Sestroretsk Resort (Kurort) and, further in the distance, the settlement of Solnechnoe (Sunny). The coastline curves gently inward. This specific geography near Sestroretsk causes the eastward littoral drift (sand movement) to weaken, resulting in a very wide, accretional beach (up to 140 meters wide) known for its fine sand and extensive dunes. The foreground shows a sandy spit or sandbar created by the outflow of water. The shallow water here creates the wide, calm pools seen in the foreground, which are popular with birds. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Toothed cup fungus (Tarzetta cupularis) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Tender nesting polypore mushroom (Hapalopilus rutilans, Hapalopilus nidulans) near Gulf of Finland between Morskaya and Lisiy Nos, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Wood hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum repandum) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Some smooth white corticioid fungus on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Hydnoid mushroom Dentipellis fragilis on a rotting oak in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Some smooth white crust fungus on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Gulf of Finland coastline, with shallow waters and glacial boulders. Behind the rocky beach, there is a zone of Common Reed (Phragmites australis), which is ubiquitous along the Neva Bay coast. The trees include Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)--the tall conifer with orange bark on the right--and Black Alder or Birch, which are typical for these damp, sandy soils. The pines here are often twisted by the strong westerly winds. Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Some smooth grey-white corticioid mushroom on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Common mazegill mushrooms (Cerioporus mollis) on a stick in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Lemon disco fungus (Bisporella citrina) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Anise mazegill mushroom (Gloeophyllum odoratum) on a stump in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Underside of anise mazegill mushroom (Gloeophyllum odoratum) in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Golden, slimy scalycap mushrooms Pholiota limonella in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Olgino. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2025  Corticioid fungus Hyphodontia barba-jovis(?) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Close-up of hydnoid mushroom Dentipellis fragilis on a rotting oak in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Stones and shallow water in Repino, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021  Texture of corticioid fungus Hyphodontia barba-jovis(?) on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Hydnoid mushroom Dentipellis fragilis on a lower side of an old fallen oak in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Corticioid mushroom Phlebia centrifuga on a thick fallen spruce in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Crust fungus Phlebia centrifuga on a thick fallen spruce without bark in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Immature yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Young yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Resinous polypore mushrooms (Ischnoderma resinosum) on a fallen deciduous tree in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Gulf of Finland near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012  Gulf of Finland in Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001  Close-up of corticioid fungus Phlebia centrifuga on a thick fallen spruce without bark in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Underside of resinous polypore mushrooms (Ischnoderma resinosum) on a fallen deciduous tree in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Golden-yellow mushrooms tubercle scalycap (Pholiota tuberculosa) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Tiny immature :0438rick tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Orange-yellow cap of tubercle scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota tuberculosa) on rotting wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Corticioid fungus Hyphodontia barba-jovis(?) with fringed tips of the teeth on wood in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  Slender coral mushrooms (Ramariopsis subtilis) in a semi-dry state in a state nature reserve "North Shore of Neva Gulf" (Zakaznik Severnoe Poberezhye Nevskoy Guby) on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Lisiy Nos. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025 |