view of the Karpovka River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on a clear, sunny day

view of the Karpovka River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on a clear, sunny day. The foreground is dominated by the blue water of the river, with gentle ripples. In the middle ground, a line of buildings and trees runs along the opposite bank. On the left, a large, ornate, multi-story building with a dark facade and white decorative elements is visible, set back from the river and surrounded by trees. To the right of this building are more trees and then modern glass-fronted buildings. Several boats are visible on the water. One small boat with a person in it is moving across the left side of the frame, leaving a visible wake. A white motorboat is cruising on the right side of the river. The sky is bright blue with scattered white clouds.