A Few St. Petersburg moments

This spring hasn't been generous with beautiful weather. Winter is reluctant to retreat; sometimes it feels as if autumn is peeking through, too. But there have been bright days with interesting and inspiring scenes.

Recently, I was walking along the Neva on a clear day. The sun was setting, the city was humming, and little boats were beginning to crawl out of their winter hibernation.

Strolling along Shpalernaya Street, I saw an interesting moment. Two buildings stood so close together, like two friends. In the gap between them, I watched the sunset begin, tinged with the first hints of the white nights.

On another clear day, I was crossing a bridge and caught a wonderful shot. It was a tram, filled with the setting sun. I immediately thought of my wife, who adores them, and in an instant, this image was born.

Once, I was walking through a neighborhood and wandered into unfamiliar courtyards. Getting lost there, I discovered an interesting sight—a very long corridor open to the sky. A whole line of heavens broke through overhead, framed by clustered, monotonous walls. To my eye, it was an unusual "non-well" courtyard.

The weather could be deceptive, too. The sun would appear, then hide again. That's exactly how it was on one fine weekend when I found myself in a wonderful park in Pushkin. Everything looked more autumnal than spring-like: ice in patches on the water and canals, faded grass, and a gloomy sky. And in that moment, I captured a pleasant, in its own way delightful and inspiring, picture.

Closer to May, the sun began to peek out more often. You could even soak up its warmth sitting at home, replenishing much-needed vitamin D. A warm scene was right before me, and I decided to preserve it.