Two parallel railway bridges over Jugla river in Riga's one of the most Eastern neighborhoods Jugla.

Labels: aerial, boats, bridges, jugla, railway, rivers, summer, water

Moles aka breakwaters are very common structures seen on Latvian coast (e.g. Riga's Mole) and almost all of them are quite romantic, but sometimes dangerous place for promenade.
This one was photographed in Roja on my way from Mersrags to Roja's exit and entrance sign

Labels: buildings, coastline trip, harbours, kurzeme, sea, water

Floating Dock, which is moored in Engure's port, is a 2 deck barge suitable for living.
This photo was made during my coastal ride between Apšuciems and Mersrags

Labels: boats, buildings, coastline trip, harbours, kurzeme, sea, water

Travelling around the world I understand that beaches in Latvia are ones of the most beautiful in the world.
White sand, blue skies and almost no annoying insects. Unfortunately they are like this only few months per year :(
This is the next photo after my stop in Jaunkemeri. The next is Kupla priede Tower.

Labels: beaches, coastline trip, country, kurzeme, nature, sea, water

Rīgas HES or Hidroelektrostacija (Hydroelectric Power Plant) was built in 1974 on Daugava river next to city border. Its dam holds a large amount of water behind it.
The plant serves also as bridge and connects Kekava town to Dole island, Zirnu island and Salaspils town.

Labels: bridges, daugava, industrial, rivers, roads, salaspils, soviet, water

Mazā Daugava as seen from Kayak and Canoe sport base Rīdzene towards sunset at North-West.

Labels: daugava, lucavsala, panoramas, rivers, skyscrapers, sunset, water, zakusala

Rīgas centrālais jahtklubs (Central Yacht Club) was founded during Soviet Latvia's times in 1961.
Yacht Club is located in cove of Bolderaja's Loču channel, which links Bullu and Daugava rivers.

Labels: boats, bolderaja, harbours, rivers, ships, water

Sunny Coast is the translation of the toponym Saulkrasti, a little resort town 35km (20mi) northeast from Riga.

Labels: beaches, boats, nature, saulkrasti, sea, sunset, towns, water

Vecdaugava is one of Riga neighbourhoods, located close to the Sea. It is named after old bed of Daugava river.

Labels: children, daugava, entertainment, neighbourhoods, people, rivers, water

One of the most stinking places in Riga is Daugavgriva Water Purification Plant, which was opened in late 1985.

Labels: aerial, daugavgriva, industrial, rivers, snow, water, winter

This is not a crater left from Latvian meteorite, but Riga Dam located on Daugava river next to Salaspils town

Labels: aerial, daugava, salaspils, snow, water, winter

Jaunmārupe is a small place next to Riga. It was formed in 1970s as collective farm.
Nowadays it is a satellite town of Riga, which basically has nothing to see, except this futuristic water tower.
Check another water tower in Marupe, which also has a fabulous design.

Labels: marupe, roads, towers, towns, water, writings

A bit depressing feeling because of the last weekend of Summer 2010 is about to finish.
No more swimming in sea, short nights, First club, yachting and other stuff which is possible only in summer.
The photo of Riga TV Tower was taken from South Bridge.

Labels: daugava, islands, panoramas, rivers, summer, sunset, towers, water

Rīgas svētki (Riga Festival) is always being held in the end of August each year. Tens of locations, hundreds of events and thousands of people are taking part in this huge celebration of Riga birthday.
In order to continue my own tradition, here below are some figures to describe Riga's growth.
During the last year Riga population went down from 713,016 to 709,145 people (-3,871); simple calculation proves that after 3 years Riga will have less than 700,000 residents :(
Riga district population (including cities inside) has decreased from 942,002 to 937,864 (-4,138)
And the picture of Latvia population is even worse. The huge drop is -43,325 or -1,92% of people (from 2,261,294 to 2,217,969)

Check also fireworks photos of Riga Festival 2008 and 2009.

As usually, good night photo is provided by F64.

Labels: birthdays, churches, events, fire, holidays, lights, night, riga, trees, water

A water tower located between Ilguciems and Imanta neighborhoods has fertile land on the roof.
Have you ever seen trees growing on tower's roof? :)

Labels: ilguciems, imanta, industrial, roofs, towers, trees, walls, water

Be careful when you leave your vehicle next to your apartment house in Riga.
I hope that insurance company will pay at least for car washing for this poor Honda Accord ;)

Photo has been taken from Delfi.lv

Labels: cars, incidents, purvciems, transport, water, yards

Mārupes ūdenstornis (Marupe Water tower) was built in 2002. The tower's height is 58 meters, hence it is the most tallest building in Marupe.
Shortly after being built the Water tower became the most recognizable reference point in the whole area.

Labels: buildings, industrial, marupe, towers, towns, water, winter

Yesterday almost a half of Riga inhabitants were without water supply, because of a catastrophic pipe leak near Brasa Railway station.
Railway tracks were covered with 40cm (1,3 feet) water layer and looked more like a water channel or a small river.

Labels: brasa, ciekurkalns, incidents, people, railway, rivers, snow, water, winter

Today is a birthday of riga.in :) 2 years have passed since Riga Daily Photo was started. Wow, we are taking the sea! :)
A lot of work has been done - about 750 photos were published, first appearance in press, transfer to new domain.
And there are still many ideas and things to do in order to improve riga.in and get this photoblog to even higher level.
For example, I will tell you a little secret, in a few days riga.in will have a brand new stylish smart design :)

Of course all of this take tons of resources. In fact riga.in is not created to make any money hence it is nonprofit project, but on this very special day if you want to help to riga.in, then you are very welcome to make a small gift :)

Prieka and Будем! (Cheers!)

Labels: birthdays, blog, boats, daugavgriva, nature, people, sea, ships, towers, transport, water

September - October is the annual flood season in Riga. Sometimes floods are quite heavy like flood in 2008.
But more often Riga gets lucky and only areas next to the sea get flooded for a couple of days.

Labels: autumn, bridges, children, daugavgriva, incidents, nature, rivers, water