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3678-15. Old brick houses at 11186 FM 149 in Richards. Texas, March 8, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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3678-15. Old brick houses at 11186 FM 149 in Richards. Texas, March 8, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Old brick houses under restoration from a lookout platform at 11 Krasina Street. Vyborg, Russia, August 5, 2024  Community Center (Richards Civic Club) in Richards. Texas, March 8, 2025  Brick-spored firedot lichen Brigantiaea leucoxantha on a tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, March 22, 2020  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) on burned ground on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) after a recent burn on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) on muddy burned ground on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) after a prescribed burn a week ago on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Cap and gills of brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) on burned ground on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Close-up of brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) after a prescribed burn a week ago on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Gills of brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) after a prescribed burn a week ago on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  View of a late-Soviet brick residential quarter (kirpichnaya khrushchevka) deeply integrated with the mature nature of the Vyborgsky district, captured at the beautiful but fleeting peak of autumn. View from this window providing a glimpse into Soviet-era urban planning, specifically the residential design of the 1960s. The beige brick buildings visible in the frame are classic examples of "Khrushchevka" (Series 1-528). Unlike the cheaper concrete panel blocks (panelki), these are constructed from silicate brick, which was considered a "premium" material for mass housing at the time. They are easily identified by their 5-story height, hipped roofs (often replaced with metal sheeting), and specific balcony arrangements. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2025  Side view of brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) after a prescribed burn a week ago on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) among burned pine needles and oak leaves after a prescribed burn a week ago on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) on muddy soil under small burnt bushes after a prescribed burn a week ago on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Area between houses near Svetlanovsky Prospekt at "Golden Hour" shortly before sunset. SPb, October 12, 2025  Brick tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium) in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Brick-brown powdercap mushrooms (Cystodermella granulosa) in Petyayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2025  Rocket box bat houses on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 6, 2025  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) on a burned pine forest floor after a prescribed burn a week ago on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 21, 2021  Ruined brick tower on the beach, which is the remains of a searchlight station (prozhektornaya stantsiya) belonging to Fort Shanetz. Kronstadt, Russia, September 27, 2025  A view from a window near Svetlanovsky Prospekt that offers an intimate look into a typical residential courtyard (dvor) of the Vyborgsky District. The beige brick buildings framing the scene are classic examples of brick Khrushchev-era apartments (or early Brezhnev-era), likely built in the 1960s. The 5-story height was standard to avoid the mandatory installation of elevators, which was required for buildings of 6 stories or more. This layout reflects the Soviet microdistrict concept, where residential blocks were arranged around green, communal courtyards to provide light, air, and recreation space away from the main roads. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 14, 2025  Leaves of maples turning from green to orange between houses on Svetlanovsky Peospekt in cloudy weather. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 8, 2025  Large brick building of the Officer s Building (Officers Assembly) of the Fort Shanetz. Kronstadt, Russia, September 27, 2025  Shaggy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota squarrosa) at the base of a tree on a lawn between houses on Svetlanovsky Peospekt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2025  View from an apartment window showing lived-in atmosphere of a residential block near Svetlanovsky Prospekt, characterized by 1970s brick architecture softened by mature greenery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025  Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, March 8, 2025  Common blue violets (Viola sororia) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, March 8, 2025  Spores of a brick-red Hygrocybe mushroom (spore print whitish) collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 7, 2022  This street is Rataskaevu, famously known as the location of the Cat s Well and the legendary "Devil s Wedding" house. The pink building on the right (Rataskaevu 16) is one of the most famous houses in Tallinn folklore. Legend says the devil once held his wedding here in the upper-left room, which was later bricked up to trap the evil spirits inside. Today, the building houses the highly rated Rataskaevu 16 restaurant, celebrated for its warm atmosphere and modern Estonian cuisine. Just out of view (near the intersection) is the historic well that gave the street its name ("Wheel Well"). In medieval times, locals believed an evil spirit lived in it and sacrificed stray cats to prevent the water from running dry, earning it the grim nickname "Cat s Well". Estonia, October 16, 2025  Brick house near Mandell Street in Art District. Houston, Texas, March 9, 2008  Brick red funnel mushrooms Bonomyces sinopicus (Clitocybe sinopica) on Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest west from Richards. Texas, April 9, 2019  Brick-spored firedot lichen Brigantiaea leucoxantha on an oak(?) on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, February 9, 2019  Large millipede on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, March 2, 2025  Curled millipede on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, March 2, 2025  Houses near Indianapolis airport from a window of a plane. March 29, 1999.  An old transformer substation (or similar utility building) in Lanskoy Garden on Sampsonievsky Prospekt near Lanskaya train Station. Its brick walls have effectively become an unofficial community billboard, covered in layers of concert posters (e.g., for the singer Linda). Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Curled millipede on black background on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, March 2, 2025  Houses at at the upper end of Mercer Street. Princeton, New Jersey, March 7, 2007  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) on a burned ground on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 8, 2023  Spores of brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 8, 2023  Apartment houses near Svetlanovsky Prospekt from a window of a house. This view presents the "other side" of the Golden Autumn coin: not the crisp, sunny glory, but the damp, reflective, and deeply saturated beauty that follows the city s frequent rains. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 12, 2025  Brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) on Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest west from Richards. Texas, April 9, 2019  View of houses across railroad from Erie Street. Lafayette, Indiana, March 22, 1998.  Houses of Back Bay in Boston from Skywalk of Prudential Tower. Massachusetts, March 8, 2003.  Old houses at Al Jassasiya Street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 28, 2014  Spores of brick-red Clitocybe mushrooms (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) (in Toluidine blue dye) collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 8, 2023  Crumbling houses at Al Jassasiya Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2013  Breached brick fence of Chalmette National Military Cemetery, Saint Bernard Parish. New Orleans, Louisiana, March 19, 2006  Chornaya River in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Old bird watching cabin and overgrown bat houses in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 27, 2023  Abandoned historical houses on Ferry Street and Saint James Lutheran (?) Church. Lafayette, Indiana, March 22, 1998.  Rataskaevu Street (Rataskaevu ta"nav) in Tallinn s Old Town. The focal point in the small square is the famous Cat s Well (Rataskaevu), which gave the street its name. According to local legend, a water spirit lived in the well, and the townspeople would sacrifice stray cats into it to prevent the wells from running dry. The yellow building on the left (Rataskaevu 7) houses the St. Petersbourg Hotel. It is the oldest operating hotel in Tallinn, originally opened in 1850 and located in a 15th-century building that was once a Russian merchant s home. Opposite the well (out of frame to the right, but significant to the street s lore) is the building at Rataskaevu 16, famously known as the site of "The Devil s Wedding." Legend says the devil held a party in the upper room of this house, and to this day, there is a painted "false window" on the facade to block the view into that haunted room. The building now houses a very popular restaurant of the same name. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  A road in alder and willow forest in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Last year oyster mushrooms on a mossy log in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  An old transformer substation in Lanskoy Garden on Sampsonievsky Prospekt near Lanskaya train Station. This view of its brick wall focuses entirely on the gritty, tactile reality of the city--where every surface is a battleground between human attempts to cover things up (paint, posters) and nature s tendency to strip them back down (peeling, tearing, weathering). Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  A view along Lai Street (Lai ta"nav) in the Old Town of Tallinn, Estonia, looking towards the iconic St. Olaf s Church. The dominant spire in the background belongs to St. Olaf s Church. This Gothic church was once the tallest building in the world (from 1549 to 1625), and its 124-meter spire remains a defining feature of the Tallinn skyline. As the name suggests, this is one of the wider medieval thoroughfares in the city, running parallel to the busier Pikk ("Long") Street. Historically, it was a prestigious residential area for wealthy merchants and artisans. The street is lined with well-preserved medieval merchant houses. The buildings on the right likely include or are near the famous "Three Brothers" complex (Lai 38, 40, and 42), a group of medieval gabled houses similar to the "Three Sisters" on Pikk Street. The building with the warm light in the window (foreground right) exemplifies the historic limestone architecture characteristic of the Hanseatic era. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Brick red funnel mushrooms Bonomyces sinopicus (Clitocybe sinopica) on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, March 28, 2021  Toothed crust fungus (Xylodon radula) in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  False conk mushroom (Phellinus igniarius) in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Yellowish corticioid mushroom on an alder(?) tree in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Hairy bracket mushroom (Trametes hirsuta) in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Spore print of brick-red Clitocybe mushroom (Clitocybe sinopica, Bonomyces sinopicus) taken a day before from Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, March 22, 2021  Some cracked rosy corticioid mushroom on a lower side of a log in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Caps of polypore mushrooms Phellinopsis conchata on a willow in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Rosy crust mushrooms (Peniophora incarnata) on a tree in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Tinder mushrooms Stereum hirsutum with yellow underside in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Yellowing curtain crust mushrooms (Stereum subtomentosum) in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Mushrooms Panellus ringens on a fallen alder tree in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Yellowish corticioid mushroom on a trunk of a dry alder(?) tree in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Brick ruins at Lizardi Street, a corner with North Prieur Street in Lower 9th Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana, March 17, 2006  Young hairy bracket mushroom (Trametes hirsuta) on a willow in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Rosy crust mushrooms (Peniophora incarnata) on a dry burnt willow in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Upper view of polypore mushrooms Phellinopsis conchata on a willow in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Red Cascade or Turkish Cascade in Catherine Park. The Rust Red (8A611E) of the brickwork complements the surrounding Golden Orange (BB812a) foliage perfectly. The rough texture of the brick and the stepped stone cascade creates a rustic, "ruin-like" aesthetic that was highly fashionable in 18th-century landscape design. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Brick red funnel mushrooms Bonomyces sinopicus (Clitocybe sinopica) after a recent prescribed burn on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, March 28, 2021  Bleeding Broadleaf Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum mushrooms) on a willow in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Brown witches butter mushroom (jelly fungus, Exidia cartilaginea(?)) on a log in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Small mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) on a willow(?) in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Young mossy maple polypore mushrooms (Oxyporus populinus) on a willow(?) in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  View of Pikk Street (Pikk ta"nav), one of the most architecturally diverse streets in Tallinn s Old Town. The spectacular grey Art Nouveau building on the right (with the corner turret) is a masterpiece designed by architect Jacques Rosenbaum in 1910. It is famous for its fantastical facade featuring two large dragons and Egyptian-inspired motifs. Today, the ground floor houses the Draakoni Gallery. On the left side of the street (the red and grey facade), one can see the St. Canute s Guild Hall (Kanuti Gildi Saal). Originally built in the 13th century and remodeled in the 19th century with Tudor-style windows and statues of St. Canute and Martin Luther on the facade. It now serves as a contemporary performing arts center. The yellow building on the immediate right foreground is Pikk 22, which houses the Estonian Handicraft House (Eesti Ka"sito"o" Maja). This shop is a go-to place for authentic Estonian folk art and crafts. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Brick red funnel mushrooms Bonomyces sinopicus (Clitocybe sinopica) on muddy soil on burned ground on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, March 28, 2021  Caps of brick red funnel mushrooms Bonomyces sinopicus (Clitocybe sinopica) after a recent prescribed burn on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, March 28, 2021  Fomitiporia punctata corticioid fungus (Phellinus punctatus mushroom) on a willow tree in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Bleeding Broadleaf Crust fungus (Stereum rugosum mushrooms) on a large willow in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  This view from the St. Nicholas Church tower focuses on the southwestern edge of the Old Town, dominated by medieval fortifications and the lush greenery of Toompea s slopes. The massive round tower on the right is Kiek in de Ko"k ("Peep into the Kitchen"), a 15th-century artillery tower. Its formidable stone walls, over 4 meters thick, were designed to withstand cannon fire, making it the most powerful defensive tower in the Baltic region during its time. Today, it houses a fortification museum. Below the tower, the cobblestone street running vertically is Ru"u"tli Street, historically home to the city s executioner and later a quiet residential area. To the left of Ru"u"tli Street, the large building with the expansive red-tiled roof is the Swedish St. Michael s Church (Rootsi-Mihkli kirik). Originally a medieval hospital and poorhouse, it was converted into a church for the Swedish garrison and community. Its simple, robust architecture contrasts with the more ornate merchant houses found elsewhere in the Old Town. Estonia, October 16, 2025  Houses of Nasser bin Mohamed bin Mohammed Almkaona in Ain Mohamed Fort near Al Areesh Road north from Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 6, 2015  Fungus (mushroom) Hymenochaetopsis tabacina (Pseudochaete tabacina) on a willow in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017  Ruins of houses of Nasser bin Mohamed bin Mohammed Almkaona in Ain Mohamed Fort near Al Areesh Road north from Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 6, 2015  Houses between Commonwealth Avenue and Beacon Street east from Gloucester Street in Back Bay of Boston from Skywalk of Prudential Tower. Massachusetts, March 8, 2003.  Fungus (mushroom) Hymenochaetopsis tabacina (Pseudochaete tabacina) with moss on a willow in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017 |
