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3767-04. Fall foliage of Children s Island (Ostrov Detskogo Domika) of the Great Pond concealed within the dense autumn foliage in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Reddish foliage of Children s Island (Ostrov Detskogo Domika) of the Great Pond concealed within the dense autumn foliage in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Children s Island (Ostrov Detskogo Domika) of the Great Pond concealed within the dense autumn foliage in Catherine Park. Built in 1830 by architect Alexei Gornostayev, it was a playhouse created for the children of Emperor Nicholas I. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall colors of Children s Island (Ostrov Detskogo Domika) of the Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall foliage of Empty Island in Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Fall foliage near Empty Island in Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Fall foliage of trees of Empty Island in Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Foliage near Red Cascade showin "Golden Autumn" in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Foliage of Empty Island of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Fall foliage around Marble Bridge in Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  "Golden Autumn" of the shores of the Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Oak foliage near Marble Bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Eastern gates of the Feodorovsky Cathedral (Fedorovsky Sobor), framed by a magnificent display of autumn foliage. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall foliage at Upper Ponds in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Fall colors of Empty Island of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Fall colors of Empty Island of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Autumn landscape of Third Pond of Grand Cascade in Catherine Park from Pavlovsky Bridge of Sadovaya Street. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Grotto Pavilion and Great Pond (Bolshoy Prud) in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Rich tapestry of deciduous trees on the shores of the Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  "Natural" path of English Landscape Park near Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall colors of Empty Island of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Fall foliage near Verkhovaya Road near a dam of Kuzminka River at Nizhne Lamsky Pond in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Great Pond and Hall of the Island in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021  Secluded path winding through the English Landscape Park, near the Swan Islands at the southern end of the Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Maple fall foliage at Elevaya Alley near a dam of Kuzminka River at Nizhne Lamsky Pond in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Empty Island of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Great Pond, Admiralty and Hall of the Island in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021  Azure blue walls and white columns of Grotto Pavilion sitting on the edge of Great Pond (Bolshoy Prud) in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall colors around Marble Bridge of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Empty Island of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Trees of Empty Island of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Reflections of Empty Island in Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Empty Island of Great Pond in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  Area of Stone Island of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Empty Island from a corner of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Trees of Empty Island in Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Trees on Empty Island of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Maple tree near the pond by Feodorovsky Gorodok, with juxtaposition of the maple s broad, saturated yellow leaves against the fine, silvery-grey foliage of the willow (Salix species) behind it. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Marble Bridge and Empty Island in Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  View of Empty Island and Great Pond in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  Chesme Column on an island of Great Pond in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2013  Fall colors of maples in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall colors of oaks in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall colors of Catherine Park from Sadovaya Street. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall colors near Marble Bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Marble Bridge (also known as the Palladian Bridge) in Catherine Park, Pushkin, enveloped in the vibrant colors of a Russian autumn. Built in the 1770s, it features a graceful colonnade of Ionic columns carved from blue-grey Ural marble, resting on a sturdy granite base. The bridge spans a narrow channel connecting the Great Pond to smaller neighboring ponds and the "Swan Islands." In the foreground, several mallard ducks glide peacefully across the water. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall foliage north from Vittslovsky Canal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Island of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Fall foliage of spirea in area of Shapel Tower in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Wild Island of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Fall colors in area of the Small Caprice (Malyi Kapriz) in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  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  Empty Island of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Great Pond and Admiralty in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021  Empty Island and Chesma Pillar at Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Cape Star of Great Pond in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021  Great Pond and Marble Bridge in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021  Cape Star and Great Pond in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021  Marble Bridge of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2019  Great Pond in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  North end of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  A road around Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Alley north from Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013  Children s Pond in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Metal bridge located near the Small Caprice (Malyi Kapriz) in Catherine Park. It spans the water channel connecting the Upper Ponds (Verkhnie Prudki) with the Longitudinal Pond (Prodolny Prud). This area is a critical junction in the park s hydraulic system, where water flows from the upper terraces down towards the Great Pond. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Turkish Bath on Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Marble Bridge of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Great Pond in Catherine Park, near Marble Bridge. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Great Pond in Catherine Park, with Grotto in background. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Marble Bridge at Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  View of Great Pond in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  Upper Bath Pavilion reflected perfectly in the Mirror Pond in Catherine Park. This artificial pond was created in 1719-1722, by the garden masters Jan Roosen and Johann Vocht. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Children s Island in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Children s Pond and House in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Romantic melancholy of the Russian "Golden Autumn," a recurring theme in both landscape design and literature. The dark, still water acts as a "black mirror," doubling the impact of the golden foliage while adding a somber, contemplative depth to the scene. The contrast between the fading green aquatic grasses, the rusty-red dogwood underbrush, and the bright yellow canopy creates a rich, painterly texture reminiscent of Levitan s landscapes. The framing of the water by dense, encroaching vegetation emphasizes the "wild" nature of this park section, moving away from the formal geometry of the canals toward an intimate, secluded atmosphere. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall colors at Big Lamsky Pond (Bolshoy Lamskoy Prud). Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Naturalistic style of the English landscape garden, which dominates the areas surrounding the formal canals, with rich textural contrast between the golden maples and dark evergreen firs, creating a painterly composition typical of 19th-century Russian park design. The untamed, wilder growth of the underbrush and tall grasses contrasts with the manicured lawns found elsewhere, evoking a sense of romantic melancholy suited to the "golden autumn" season. The dense, layered foliage creates an intimate, enclosed space that feels removed from the grand palace architecture, focusing entirely on the mood of the forest. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  From this more distant perspective, the bridge serves as a gateway through the dense "Golden Autumn" forest, its dark iron silhouette creating a strong focal point amidst the vibrant foliage. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025  Great Pond and Marble Bridge in Ekaterininsky (Catherine) Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 25, 2017  Turkish Bath from north end of Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Reflections of Marble Bridge in Great Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015  Children s House on an island in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Children s Pond and a bridge with a dock in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Stone Island of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2016  Wild, impressionistic beauty of Alexander Park s naturalistic sections. The image is dominated by the rough, dark bark of mature oaks (likely Quercus robur) in the foreground, which contrasts sharply with the soft, hazy backdrop of golden maples and underbrush. The dense layering of vegetation--from the grassy forest floor to the tangled mid-story shrubs (like hazel or dogwood) and the towering canopy--creates a sense of enclosure and depth, reminiscent of a Levitan landscape painting. The scene captures the full richness of the "Golden Autumn," where the vibrant yellows and russets of the foliage seem to glow from within the forest, creating a warm, immersive atmosphere despite the overcast sky. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Fall colors near Marble Bridge (also known as the Palladian Bridge or Siberian Marble Gallery) in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Wild (Empty) Island of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016  Fall colors in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  A birch grove in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. The composition is defined by the striking, repeating vertical lines of the white birch trunks. This "bar code" pattern creates a strong visual rhythm that cuts through the soft, chaotic texture of the foliage. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Fall colors of an alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Orange leaves of maples in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Grand Pond with Great Weir Island in Ekaterininsky Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011  Bronze sculpture of Marcus Cocceius Nerva (reigned 96-98 AD), the first of the "Five Good Emperors" of Rome on the "Great Lawn" (Parterre) of the Landscape Park, directly in front of the Granite Terrace in Catherine Park. He is depicted seated, draped in a toga that exposes his muscular torso, holding a scroll (a symbol of law or wisdom) in his right hand. Catherine the Great and her successors viewed their own reign through the lens of Enlightened Absolutism, often drawing parallels between the Russian Empire and the Pax Romana. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Big Pond and Empty Island from Palladiev (Siberian) Bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2016  Reeds in Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Shore of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Pier of Big Island in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Hall on the Island in Catherine Park, view from Ferry Crossing. It was originally built in the late 1740s by the architect Savva Chevakinsky in the Baroque style, with decorations based on sketches by Rastrelli. In 1794, under Catherine the Great, the architect Giacomo Quarenghi completely rebuilt it in the Classical style. He simplified the decor, giving it the restrained, elegant appearance seen today--white walls, large arched windows, and a modest green roof. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Chromatic diversity of the understory, where native and introduced species create a vibrant tapestry, with complementary contrast between the brilliant, flat yellow of the maple foliage (likely Acer platanoides) and the deep, rosy-pink to burgundy hues of the Siberian dogwood (Cornus alba). Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025 |