Stone breathes in its sleep, the pond keeps her quiet lore — evening softens all. Stone, time, ripples. The Tsaritsyno Sphinx — part of the wharf reconstructed in 2006–2007 near the Upper Tsaritsyno Pond. There are two sphinxes – this is the one facing the water, not the footpath. The sculptures were created by Moscow artist Alexander A. Pirogov and have become one of the park’s signature details. Shot on expired Kodak Tri‑X 400, adding grainy texture and a soft silver tone to the scene. Tsaritsyno, Moscow. September 2018. No riddles were asked – everyone had already rented a rowboat. Russia. Moscow. Tsaritsyno Park Upper Tsaritsynsky Pond Camera: Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 120 ED (AF) #3431629 Film: Kodak Professional Tri‑X 400 B&W Negative (expired film, storage conditions unknown; exposed at box speed) Scanner: Pakon F235+ Date: September 6, 2018
«The Sphinx That Gave Up on Riddles and Now Just Watches the Rowboats» (Kodak Tri-X 400)
Stone lioness waits.
Water copies her blank gaze –
no one asks today.
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![Russia. Moscow region. Ryazanovskoe settlement, Mostovskoye village (Equestrian club «KSK Reward»)
Camera: Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 120 ED (AF) (№3431629)
Film: Kodak Professional Tri-X 400 Black and White Negative Film
[The film is expired, storage conditions are unknown.
The film was exhibited at nominal ISO]
Scanner: Pakon F235+
Photo taken: 08/09/2018](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:twfoosjibsbs4ivgvckiitol/bafkreibsllvybtbysv2c7waln7mbwbuzmrkhw3h2xqb5c7assngbbcku2i)
