Postsboddhisattva in # photography • 11 hr. ago • 2 min readA walk through the Palace SquareWe were just walking around, you know, not really hurrying anywhere, just taking it easy. The air had that real crisp autumn bite to it, made you want to pull your scarf tighter. It was a bit grey, but the light was still pretty good, somehow. Saw these little stalls setup on the side, people looking through stuff, some trinkets maybe. Then you…boddhisattva in # photography • 1 day ago • 1 min readA tranquil autumn passageI remember this day, several years ago. The river carried its waters so calmly, like a mirror, reflecting every twig and every little cloud. The foliage on the left bank was just beginning its golden dance, and further, beyond the bend, more saturated colors of autumn were already visible. The hills on the horizon seemed to slumber under this…boddhisattva in # photography • 2 days ago • 1 min readGolden hues of an autumn afternoonWalking through my hometown in autumn is a special pleasure. The air is already cool, but the sun still warms gently. The bright colors of the rowan tree opposite the old houses - it's like a postcard, you can't tear your eyes away. You look at these walls, at the balconies, and it seems as if time stands still, as if in an old film. How…boddhisattva in # photography • 3 days ago • 1 min readThe city's quiet rushI was walking by the Neva in autumn. The city lights, they just cut through the grey. I like these old buildings. And cars, they just rush past, leaving these long streaks of light. It’s like time is moving so fast for them, but for me, here, it slows down. You can almost hear the quiet hum of the city, even with the traffic. Just a regular…boddhisattva in # photography • 4 days ago • 1 min readAn autumn stroll in sunbeamsThese walks through the autumn town always bring some special calm. The sun that day was incredibly bright, breaking through the golden foliage and scattering rays all over the alley. Every leaf on the ground seemed like a small light, as if someone had scattered treasures underfoot. It was easy to breathe, and the air was filled with the smell…boddhisattva in # photography • 5 days ago • 2 min readRiver gold of an autumn eveningHow quickly autumn takes hold, right? It feels like just yesterday the greenery was vibrant, and now every bush on the bank has dressed in its brightest gown. I was walking along the river and simply couldn't take my eyes off the sky; it burned so intensely today that even the water caught this fire, turning into liquid gold. I remember sitting…boddhisattva in # photography • 6 days ago • 1 min readJust looking down from aboveI always try to get a window seat. There's just something about it, seeing the world from up here. All the fields down there, they look like a patchwork quilt someone laid out. Then those tiny villages, tucked away. I always wonder what life is like there, down on those little roads. It puts things in perspective, you know. Just being quiet…boddhisattva in Magical Sun & Sky • 7 days ago • 1 min readEvening light on the rocksWe were just walking along, you know, a usual summer evening stroll in Petersburg. Decided to head out towards the Gulf, it's always a good idea when the sun starts to set. The Lakhta Center, yeah, it always dominates the skyline from here. But tonight, with those clouds, it felt different. Saw a few people fishing further down, and this couple…boddhisattva in # photography • 8 days ago • 2 min readSunny awakening of the riverThese morning walks always gave a feeling of something new, even when you walk along familiar paths. In autumn, the air becomes especially crystalline, and every breath fills you with lightness. The river, still enveloped in a light haze, slowly carried its waters, reflecting the first rays of the sun. I remember how the sun had just risen above…boddhisattva in # photography • 9 days ago • 1 min readAutumn ray in a familiar parkThis autumn day, bathed in such warm light. The sun broke through the golden foliage of the birches, scattering myriad sparks around, and each leaf seemed like a separate treasure. A car sped past, leaving a faint sound, but it barely disturbed the quiet. Fallen leaves rustled underfoot, creating a soft carpet that was so pleasant to walk on.…boddhisattva in # photography • 10 days ago • 1 min readMy autumn walk viewsSometimes you just need to get out to the water. The city can feel a bit much sometimes. This new part of the embankment, it's really opened up the view. The light today, it catches the clouds just right, makes the sky feel so huge. Saw a few ducks too, just swimming around there. And some guys are fishing already, so patient. It's funny, even…boddhisattva in # photography • 11 days ago • 1 min readAutumn stopoverWhat a wonderful afternoon it was. The sun is no longer as scorching as in summer, but it still generously gives its warmth, breaking through the golden foliage of these tall poplars. The wind sometimes tore the last leaves from the branches, and they, swirling, gently lay on the already dense carpet underfoot. We parked a little to the side just…boddhisattva in # photography • 12 days ago • 1 min readAn autumn evening's quiet pathSometimes you just walk wherever your eyes lead, and suddenly you notice this play of light. Autumn sunsets are special; they don't scream about themselves, but rather envelop, saturating everything around with their warm, yet already cool breath. I always liked how the sun, before finally disappearing behind the horizon, casts its last…boddhisattva in # photography • 13 days ago • 1 min readEvening glow over the gulfWe were just finishing up our walk around the gulf. Out of nowhere, the sun just decided to play hide-and-seek with the Lakhta Center. It was right behind it, sending out these incredible rays. Like something from a painting, honestly. A few people stopped, just for a second, to watch it. I quickly got my camera out, had to catch that moment. The…boddhisattva in # photography • 14 days ago • 2 min readAutumn hills under an endless skyIt was one of those autumn afternoon experiences, when the air rings with a special clarity, and thoughts flow unhurriedly. I remember how the grass underfoot still retained its fresh greenness, but on the distant slopes, a golden dryness was already clearly visible, and the bushes at the foot of the large hill had turned a bright yellow. The…boddhisattva in # photography • 15 days ago • 1 min readWandering through the city's pulseI just wander sometimes, you know? Not really looking for anything special. Just feeling the city, its pulse. And this square, it always has that. So many faces. All these little groups, scattered around. You just wonder what they're saying, what's their story today. The autumn chill was definitely in the air already. But nobody seemed to care.…boddhisattva in Magical Sun & Sky • 16 days ago • 1 min readWaking up to thisWoke up to this after falling asleep for a bit. Before, it was just dark clouds everywhere, really dull. So, this? Totally unexpected. The sun just burst through all that. Felt like I should take a picture, even though the window was a bit dirty, and there was always that glare. My phone was right there, so why not. Tried to get the wing in, it…boddhisattva in # photography • 17 days ago • 1 min readEvening light on the NevaSummer evenings here are always filled with a special atmosphere. The sun is already setting, painting the sky in warm hues and casting long shadows on the embankment. It's pleasant to see people strolling leisurely, enjoying this moment. And below, on the water, someone is mastering a paddleboard, while another simply paddles a kayak, catching…boddhisattva in # photography • 18 days ago • 1 min readAn autumn path under an open skyFew years have passed, yet this walk through the autumn expanses is still fresh in my memory. The sun was high, flooding the fields with emerald green, although golden hues were already peeking through somewhere. Rare, fallen leaves rustled quietly underfoot, and in the distance, this double track wound, inviting one to follow it. I especially…boddhisattva in # photography • 19 days ago • 1 min readAutumn light on the palace pondWalking past this palace again, it just hits different in autumn. The light was doing something special, you know, making the pink walls soft against the grey sky. I always try to catch it when it's like this. All those fallen leaves, floating around on the water, they added to the whole picture. It’s these small, calm details that really make a…
