The Moyka River (Russian: Мо́йка) is a small river which encircles the central portion of Saint Petersburg, effectively making it an island. The river, originally known as Mya, derives its name from the Ingrian word for "slush, mire". It is 5 km (3.1 mi) long and 40 m (130 ft) wide.
The river flows from the Fontanka River near the Summer Garden past the Field of Mars, crosses Nevsky Avenue and the Kryukov Canal before entering the Neva River. It is also connected with the Neva by the Swan Channel and the Winter Channel.
In 1711, Peter the Great ordered the banks of the river to be consolidated. After the Kryukov Canal linked it with the Fontanka River four years later, the Moyka became so much clearer that its name was changed from Mya to Moyka, associated with the Russian verb "to wash".
In 1736, the first Moyka quay was constructed in wood. Four bridges originally spanned the river: the Blue, the Green, the Yellow, and the Red. The 99 m (325 ft)-wide Blue Bridge, now hardly visible underneath St. Isaac's Square, remains the widest bridge in the whole city.
Among the magnificent 18th-century edifices lining the Moyka quay are Stroganov Palace, Razumovsky Palace, Yusupov Palace, New Holland Arch, Circular Market, St. Michael's Castle, and the last accommodation and museum of Alexander Pushkin.
In 1798, work started to construct a stately embankment faced with red granite and adorned with ornate railings. After construction works were completed in 1811, it was discovered that the water of the river became so muddy that its use for cooking has been officially forbidden ever since.
Picture is taken from the Pevchesky Bridge
05 Nov 12:12
solapi
Really nice!!
05 Nov 13:19
eduardo_kiehl
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05 Nov 16:04
dirk
Very good night shot,composition and lights.
Needs a little more sharpnes,imho.
Some ghosting on person right side and maybe a litle halo on top of buildings.
05 Nov 16:05
inkslinger
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05 Nov 16:17
fredzhang
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05 Nov 17:11
cocomoni
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05 Nov 17:31
sanz3jo
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05 Nov 18:26
yoctox
I like picture style
05 Nov 18:34
jorgehdrbrazil
I like it. Basically only two colors. Sky color matches water color.
05 Nov 19:11
chema
i like it, also, but must agree with dirk's comment
The Moyka River (Russian: Мо́йка) is a small river which encircles the central portion of Saint Petersburg, effectively making it an island. The river, originally known as Mya, derives its name from the Ingrian word for "slush, mire". It is 5 km (3.1 mi) long and 40 m (130 ft) wide. The river flows from the Fontanka River near the Summer Garden past the Field of Mars, crosses Nevsky Avenue and the Kryukov Canal before entering the Neva River. It is also connected with the Neva by the Swan Channel and the Winter Channel. In 1711, Peter the Great ordered the banks of the river to be consolidated. After the Kryukov Canal linked it with the Fontanka River four years later, the Moyka became so much clearer that its name was changed from Mya to Moyka, associated with the Russian verb "to wash". In 1736, the first Moyka quay was constructed in wood. Four bridges originally spanned the river: the Blue, the Green, the Yellow, and the Red. The 99 m (325 ft)-wide Blue Bridge, now hardly visible underneath St. Isaac's Square, remains the widest bridge in the whole city. Among the magnificent 18th-century edifices lining the Moyka quay are Stroganov Palace, Razumovsky Palace, Yusupov Palace, New Holland Arch, Circular Market, St. Michael's Castle, and the last accommodation and museum of Alexander Pushkin. In 1798, work started to construct a stately embankment faced with red granite and adorned with ornate railings. After construction works were completed in 1811, it was discovered that the water of the river became so muddy that its use for cooking has been officially forbidden ever since. Picture is taken from the Pevchesky Bridge
Really nice!!
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Very good night shot,composition and lights. Needs a little more sharpnes,imho. Some ghosting on person right side and maybe a litle halo on top of buildings.
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I like picture style
I like it. Basically only two colors. Sky color matches water color.
i like it, also, but must agree with dirk's comment
Beautiful scene but agree about the ghosts
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Like it,great colors, problem with halo.
Agree with Dirk.
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It is an excellent one!
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