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695-19. Town Lake from First Street Bridge at morning. Austin, Texas, December 24, 2008Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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695-19. Town Lake from First Street Bridge at morning. Austin, Texas, December 24, 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 underneath First Street Bridge. Austin, Texas, February 2, 2008  Loop 360 Pennybacker Bridge and Lake Austin at morning. Austin, Texas, July 26, 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  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  Steel arch bridge spanning Brazos River (Washington Street Bridge, built in 1901), from south-west. Waco, Texas, August 23, 2008  City houses from a canyon of Barton Creek. Austin, Texas, December 24, 2008  Trail around Hamilton Pool and waterfall. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  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  Rocks and Pedernales River in Reimers Ranch park. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  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  Cypress stump on a shore of Pedernales River in Reimers Ranch park. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 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  Rocks in Hamilton Creek, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Hamilton Creek below the waterfall, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Cypress on Hamilton Creek below the waterfall, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Cypress stump in Hamilton Creek, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Pools of Hamilton Creek below the waterfall, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Cypress roots in Hamilton Creek, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Cypress knees in Hamilton Creek below the waterfall, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Cypress trees in Hamilton Creek below the waterfall, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Cypress tree base in Hamilton Creek, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Cypress roots and fern in Hamilton Creek, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  Cypress trees and roots in Hamilton Creek below the waterfall, in Hamilton Pool Preserve. West from Austin, Texas, December 20, 2008  River Walk under E. Houston(?) Street Bridge. San Antonio, Texas, February 9, 2008  Lomonosov Bridge and Fontanka River at morning. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 24, 2016  Liteyny Bridge from Kutuzov Embankment at morning. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 29, 2014  Bench at River Walk under E. Pecan(?) Street Bridge. San Antonio, Texas, February 9, 2008  Capitol Extension on north side of Texas Capitol. Austin, Texas, December 24, 2008  Newport Bridge at morning dusk, view from Taylor Point. Jamestown, Rhode Island, December 18, 2004  Newport Bridge at morning dusk, view from Taylor Point. Jamestown, Rhode Island, December 21, 2004  Church of Savior on Blood from Malo-Koniushenny Bridge at morning. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 23, 2016  Bourne Bridge at morning, view from the bike trail, near the Railroad Bridge. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, February 14, 2004  Louisiana Street between Dallas and Lamar streets at morning in fog. Houston, Texas, January 27, 2008  Armadillo near Iron Bridge Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 7, 2008  A Robin Street wharf, Mississippi River and a bridge from cruise ship "Dream Princess", at morning. New Orleans, Louisiana, January 19, 2006  Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street at morning. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Newport Bridge and East Passage of Narragansett Bay at morning dusk, view from Taylor Point. Jamestown, Rhode Island, December 18, 2004  Main Street north from Mitchell Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Backyards of Main Street, view from Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Cuzzeri Building at 619 Main Street, a corner of Hanna Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Spider web in foggy morning on a bridge in Research Park on campus of Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 2, 2021  Jake Abrams-Allday House (1887) at 209 East Burnett Street, a corner of Pine Street at early morning. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2010  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. Estonia, October 16, 2025  - Manhattan: Little Italy, So Ho, China Town, near Brooklyn Bridge (New York, June 22 - 23, 1997)  - Manhattan: Little Italy, So Ho, China Town, near Brooklyn Bridge (New York, June 22 - 23, 1997)  - Manhattan: Little Italy, So Ho, China Town, near Brooklyn Bridge (New York, June 22 - 23, 1997)  - Manhattan: Little Italy, So Ho, China Town, near Brooklyn Bridge (New York, June 22 - 23, 1997)  - Manhattan: Little Italy, So Ho, China Town, near Brooklyn Bridge (New York, June 22 - 23, 1997)  - Manhattan: Little Italy, So Ho, China Town, near Brooklyn Bridge (New York, June 22 - 23, 1997)  Bridge across Pilant Lake spillway in Brazos Bend State Park. Needville, Texas, July 4, 2008  Jones House (1897, now Parish House Bed and Breakfast) at 609 East Gregg Street, a corner of Pin Oak Street at early morning. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Jones House (1897, now Parish House Bed and Breakfast) at 609 East Gregg Street, a corner of Pin Oak Street at early morning. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2010  Intersection on Pikk Street (at Pikk 17), looking towards the Town Hall Square area. 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  Succulent in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Topiary dinosaur in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Red lobelia flower in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 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  Odd shaped rose-pink berries of coralberry (Indian currant, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) on Iron Bridge Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 7, 2008  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  Pink water lily in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Red succulent flowers in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Pink and white phlox(?) in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Palafoxia callosa in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Water cistern in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Blue sage flower in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Orange water lily in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  First Presbyterian Church (former Cumberland Presbyterian, 1850) at 401 East Barton Street, a corner Beech Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Street overpass in downtown at morning in fog. Houston, Texas, December 31, 2011  Red star like flowers of Pentas lanceolata in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Palafoxia hookeriana flower in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Mistflower (Eupatorium coelestinum) in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Small red flowers of Stachytarpheta (porterweed) in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Water-primrose (Ludwigia) in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Little Lake Creek Loop Trail at misty morning in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, July 20, 2008  Joseph A. Foster House (1878, Dunn(?) House) at 307 East Texas Street, a corner of Beech Street at early morning. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2010  Jones House (Queen Anne style, 1897, now Parish House Bed and Breakfast) at 609 East Gregg Street, a corner of Pin Oak Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 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  Crag lily (Anthericum torreyi) in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Mustard flowers in grist mill in McKinney Falls State Park. Austin, Texas, October 26, 2008  Pentas lanceolata (Penta starla) flowers in Zilker Botanical Gardens. Austin, Texas, July 26, 2008  Water Street after snowfall, at morning. New Bedford, Massachusetts, December 27, 2004  First Presbyterian Church, formerly Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Sterling (1850) at 401 East Barton Street, a corner Beech Street at morning. 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