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217-33. Gulf of Finland and a beach in Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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217-33. Gulf of Finland and a beach in Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Gulf of Finland in Sestroretsk at windy day. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001  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  A fort in Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe and Sestroretsk. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001  Stony beach of Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017  Gulf of Finland in Sestroretsk, with Kotlin Island on the horizon. A tall building is Maritime Cathedral in Kronstadt. Near Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 1, 2001  Boulders on a beach of Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017  Stony beach of Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017  Granite stones on a beach of Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017  Bolders in Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017  Gulf of Finland and Sestroretsk from a spit in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024  Granite rocks on extremety in Gulf of Finland in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 18, 2018  White Island of Gulf of Finland from Tarkhovsky Mys (extremity) in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017  Gulf of Finland and Sestroretsk from Tarkhovka spit in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024  Gulf of Finland near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012  Gulf of Finland near Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Icy Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Boats in Gulf of Finland in Sestroretsk, 15 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 8, 2007  Accumulation of melting ice in Gulf of Finland near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Melting ice in Gulf of Finland near a coast guard station in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Glittering ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Broken ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Elongated ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Melting ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Melting ice field in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Melting ice crystals in Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Accumulation of melting ice with sand in Gulf of Finland near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Laskovy Beach and Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2011  A beach of Gulf of Finland in Peterhof, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2004  Sand ripples on a beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 17, 2021  A ship in Gulf of Finland near Petrovskaya Pier in Kronstadt, Russia, August 3, 2001  Gulf of Finland from Laskovy Beach in Solnechnoe, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  A beach of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017  Beach of Gulf of Finland near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 16, 2014  A pond on a beach of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoye, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Gulf of Finland coastline, with a zone of Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Birch trees on Laskovy Beach of Gulf of Finland in Solnechoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 15, 2017  Morskie Dubki Beach and Gulf of Finland from Novotsentralnaya Street in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 1, 2017  View of Gulf of Finland from Dybki Park in Sestroretsk, 15 miles north-west from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2000  View of Gulf of Finland and a fort built by Peter the Great in Sestroretsk, 15 miles north-west from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2000  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  Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. This section features a large bear with a cub, rendered in a sketch-like style with soft shading. The bears are set against a background of rolling green hills and a cloudy sky, evoking a gentle, fairytale forest atmosphere. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Wildflowers near Gulf of Finland near Morskaya, 5 miles west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 5, 2016  Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. This segment shows a yellow-orange cat perched comfortably on a tree branch. The surrounding trees are depicted with vertical, textured strokes, suggesting a dense birch or pine forest typical of the Karelian Isthmus. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Puffballs mushrooms on a forest opening near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018  Gotleben Fort in Gulf of Finland from a spit in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024  Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. It is a more abstract section, featuring dynamic bursts of color (yellow, orange, and white) that resemble explosions, splashes, or perhaps stylized sunbeams breaking through clouds. These bright, energetic forms add a sense of movement to the otherwise static scenes. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) under oaks near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018  Sepia bolete mushroom Xerocomellus porosporus near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018  Old chicken of the woods mushrooms (Laetiporus sulphureus) on an oak near Gulf of Finland near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2018  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  View of Peter Canal, Ambassador Pavilion and Gulf of Finland from Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 3, 2004  Graffiti series, located on the concrete retaining wall separating the beach from the promenade along the Gulf of Finland (near the Sestroretsk Resort or "Kurort" area) which is a fanciful and nostalgic mural composition featuring whimsical animals and nature motifs. A distinct horizontal band runs across part of the mural, depicting a long, grey commuter train (possibly an elektrichka) traveling through a green landscape. This element likely references the vital railway connection between St. Petersburg and the resort towns of the Kurortny District, a familiar sight for locals and visitors. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Fringed earthstar mushrooms (Geastrum fimbriatum) 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  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  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  Gulf of Finland with Kronstadt on horizon from Tarkhovka spit in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024  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  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  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  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  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  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  Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 30, 2019  Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  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  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  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  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  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  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  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 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  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  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  Colors of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Extremity of Gulf of Finland in Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 29, 2021  Seashore dock (Rumex maritimus) behind reeds on a beach in Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024  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  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  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  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  Shallow water of Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Gulf of Finland near Solnechnoe. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2012  Mudwort (Limosella aquatica, Russian name Luzhnitsa) in reeds on a beach in Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024  Common soapwort (Saponaria officinalis, Russian name Mylnianka) on a beach in Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024  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  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. 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