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615-07. Town Lake underneath First Street Bridge. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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615-07. Town Lake underneath First Street Bridge. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Town Lake and Congress Avenue Bridge from First Street Bridge. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008  Town Lake from First Street Bridge at morning. Austin, Texas, December 24, 2008  Town Lake, Shoal Beach and downtown from a path east from Congress Avenue Bridge. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008  First Street Bridge and downtown from Auditorium Shores. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008  Loop 360 Pennybacker Bridge and Lake Austin at morning. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Statue of goddess of liberty on top of Texas Capitol at morning, from a corner of Congress Avenue and East 11th Street. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008  River Walk under E. Houston(?) Street Bridge. San Antonio, Texas, February 9, 2008  Bench at River Walk under E. Pecan(?) Street Bridge. San Antonio, Texas, February 9, 2008  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  Steel arch bridge spanning Brazos River (Washington Street Bridge, built in 1901), from south-west. Waco, Texas, August 23, 2008  View of pylons underneath Braga Bridge and Fall River at sunset from Brayton Point Beach in Somerset. Massachusetts, March 22, 2004  View along Mu"ndi Street (Mu"ndi ta"nav), looking towards the Tallinn Town Hall and its iconic spire. This short, cobbled street connects Pikk Street to the Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats). Historically known as "Mu"ndrikute ta"nav" (Street of the Porters), it was a key route for goods moving from the harbor to the market. The large pink building on the right (corner of Mu"ndi and Kinga streets) is a prominent residential and commercial block. Its ground floor houses souvenir shops like Lina, selling traditional linen goods, and the Japarto Crepes & Waffles cafe (visible signage "TURU" further down). The building s mansard roof and regular fenestration are typical of the 19th and early 20th-century renovations in the Old Town. At the end of the street, the Tallinn Town Hall (Tallinna raekoda) rises majestically. It is the oldest surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, completed in 1404. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  A view of Kullassepa Street (Kullassepa ta"nav), a short but lively street that connects Niguliste Street to the Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats). The prominent building on the right (Kullassepa 4) houses Mikkeller Tallinn Old Town. This is a bar and restaurant operated by the famous Danish craft brewery Mikkeller in partnership with a local distributor. It offers 16 taps of craft beer and serves food in collaboration with VLND Burger. The building itself is a historic structure situated just steps away from the Town Hall. Kullassepa translates to "Goldsmith s," hinting at the street s medieval history as a center for jewelry makers and artisans. The street is a bustling pedestrian zone lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. In the background, you can see the open expanse of the Town Hall Square, making this a prime location for tourists moving between the major sights of the Old Town. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Ceiling of chamber of Senate in Texas Capitol. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008  Chamber of Representatives in Texas Capitol. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008  A rare view underneath the Visconti Bridge, revealing its dual function as a dam (plotina). The metal sluice gate system shown here is what controls the water level of the Slavyanka River. By regulating the flow through these gates, the park engineers could artificially raise the water level upstream, creating the wide, mirror-like "lake" seen in the previous images. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2025  Four-level underground structure of Capitol Extension on north side of Texas Capitol. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008  Ruins at Old Town on front beach, near Main Street. Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, February 4, 2006  Intersection of Pikk Street and Pikk jalg (Long Leg) Street, one of the most historically significant spots in Tallinn, marking the boundary between the Lower Town and the Upper Town (Toompea). The massive white tower on the right is the Long Leg Gate Tower, built in the 14th century (c. 1380). It served as the primary fortified gateway connecting the merchant Lower Town to the aristocratic Upper Town. Historically, this gate was locked at night to separate the two distinct social classes. The street rising steeply through the gate arch is Pikk jalg. Its name distinguishes it from the parallel "Short Leg" (Lu"hike jalg), which is a pedestrian-only staircase.:200b The clock attached to the wall on the far right (though partially cut off) is not the famous Holy Spirit Church clock but a decorative element often associated with the Krause Pharmacy building or nearby shops in this tourist-heavy zone. The pink building on the left corner (housing "Krause" and "Eesti Ka"sito"o"" shops) is a classic example of Old Town architecture, with its chamfered corner entrance and large shop windows. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  This view is taken from Vanaturu kael ("Old Market Neck"), a short historic street that connects the Old Market (Vana Turg) with the Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) in Tallinn s Old Town. The dominant structure in the center is the eastern gable of the Tallinn Town Hall (Tallinna raekoda), the oldest surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe and the Baltic region. The building s iconic 64-meter tower rises prominently, topped by the Old Thomas (Vana Toomas) weather vane (visible at the very tip), which has been a symbol of the city since 1530. The limestone facade features a distinct Gothic archway at street level and a small, high window on the gable. To the right, the cream-colored building with the "Hopner House" sign (partially visible) is historically significant, often associated with merchant history. 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The view is dominated by two historically significant buildings and a lively restaurant scene. The large, gabled building on the right (Pikk 17) is the Great Guild Hall, built in 1417. For centuries, this was the meeting place for the city s most powerful merchants (the Great Guild), who controlled the town council. The building is a masterpiece of medieval limestone architecture, featuring a prominent Gothic portal and a high saddle roof. Today, it houses the Estonian History Museum. The smaller archway next to it (right foreground) is a historic passage, the "Bo"rsi ka"ik" (Exchange Passage), leading towards the Holy Spirit Church. Though partially obscured, the building further down the street with the stepped gable is connected to the complex of the Church of the Holy Spirit. This church is famous for its 17th-century painted clock, the oldest in Tallinn, which faces Pikk Street (though not clearly visible from this specific angle). This section of Pikk Street is a major pedestrian artery, connecting the northern part of the Old Town (where St. Olaf s is) to the central Town Hall Square. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Little blue heron bird near Pilant Lake bridge in Brazos Bend State Park. Needville, Texas, April 22, 2008  Topiary dinosaur in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Succulent in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Red lobelia flower in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Trail around Hamilton Pool and waterfall. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  City houses from a canyon of Barton Creek. Austin, Texas, December 24, 2008  Intersection of Pikk Street (Pikk ta"nav) and Pikk jalg ("Long Leg" street) in Tallinn s Old Town. The corner building with the distinctive red mansard roof and "VeTa" sign is Pikk 1. This historic structure currently houses a flagship store for VeTa, an Estonian fashion brand known for its knitwear and linen clothing. The shop s entrance is directly on the corner, inviting visitors coming down from Toompea Hill or entering the Lower Town. To the left of the VeTa building is the start of Pikk jalg (Long Leg), a historic cobblestone ramp that historically served as the main carriage road connecting the Lower Town (residence of merchants) to Toompea (seat of nobility and power). Just out of frame to the left would be the Pikk jalg Gate Tower (Pika jala va"ravatorn), a 14th-century defensive structure that controlled traffic between the two distinct parts of the medieval city. This spot marks the transition between the bustling commercial streets of the Lower Town and the fortified administrative center on the hill. It s a popular starting point for exploring the Old Town s main artery, Pikk Street, which runs all the way to the Great Coastal Gate. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Old Town at the foot of Toompea Hill, specifically near Nunne Street 5. The illuminated stone staircase on the left is the start of the Patkuli Stairs. Built in 1903, these 157 steps connect the Lower Town (from Nunne Street) to the Patkuli viewing platform on the upper limestone plateau of Toompea. The striking street art on the wall to the right is titled "Okay, Queen...". Created by the artist Marie Soosaar in 2022, this stencil graffiti depicts a queen-like figure holding a lamb, flanked by a knight and a castle tower. It adds a modern, whimsical touch to the medieval surroundings and has quickly become a popular photo spot. The massive limestone wall in the background supports the Toompea hill. The buildings visible at the top (with the pink facade) are part of the complex of government and noble residences that historically occupied the Upper Town. The large trees on the left are part of the green belt (Snelli Park area) that surrounds the Old Town fortifications, providing a lush contrast to the stone architecture. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Water cistern in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Palafoxia callosa in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Orange water lily in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Pink and white phlox(?) in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Red succulent flowers in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Pink water lily in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Blue sage flower in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Brown polypore fungus Xanthoporia andersonii (Inonotus andersonii) with with thick outgrowths of tubes underneath of a fallen oak on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, February 1, 2020  Underneath side of cap of mature boletus mushroom (Boletus viridiflavus(?)) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 19, 2013  Robert Hedron Brown House (c. 1897) at 600 East Texas Street, a corner of Pin Oak Street. Calvert, Texas, February 10, 2008  Rocks and Pedernales River in Reimers Ranch park. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Small red flowers of Stachytarpheta (porterweed) in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Mistflower (Eupatorium coelestinum) in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Palafoxia hookeriana flower in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Water-primrose (Ludwigia) in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Red star like flowers of Pentas lanceolata in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Edward T. Austin House (Oak Lawn, 1860s) at 1502 Market Street, a corner of 15th Street in East End Historic District. Galveston, Texas, January 1, 2011  Palafoxia callosa near Onion Creek in McKinney Falls State Park. Austin, Texas, October 26, 2008  Mustard flowers in grist mill in McKinney Falls State Park. Austin, Texas, October 26, 2008  Crag lily (Anthericum torreyi) in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Pentas lanceolata (Penta starla) flowers in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  A sleeping place under a bridge near Bowery Street in Chinatown. New York City, February 18, 2007  Old gas station and a grocery store at a corner of Road 594 (Iron Bridge Road) and Harge Road south-west from Somerville. Texas, February 24, 2008  Cypress stump on a shore of Pedernales River in Reimers Ranch park. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Alcove in Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  "Porcupine egg" of cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium) near Onion Creek in McKinney Falls State Park. Austin, Texas, October 26, 2008  Towers of Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Sycamore and Lick Creek from a bridge on Iron Bridge Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 20, 2008  Obvodny Canal from Roshalia Street bridge. Kronstadt (part of Saint Petersburg), Russia, February 11, 2013  Lick Creek bridge on Iron Bridge Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 20, 2008  Motorcycle Room in Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Mock graveyard of Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Back entrance of Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Colorful gate in Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Decorated passage in Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Detail of an alcove in Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Cathedral of Junk (superimposed images) at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Circular staircase in Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Throne Hall in Cathedral of Junk at 4422 Lareina Drive (Vince Hannemann s backyard folk art). Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Spillway Trail in Brazos Bend State Park, with a bridge across Pilant Lake spillway and observation tower in background. Needville, Texas, December 14, 2008 |
