@annephilbrick, BINGO! yes, it is. St.Petersburg has a stylish old-fashioned lampposts (well, on the parade streets). and this one turned out really well.

its shadow reminds of a 'derzhava', aka 'emperor's apple' - a regalia of Russian emperors, their sign of power ... but ofc it is clear that this is not a shadow of such a sign (where would it come from, on the street ?!) but a shadow from the lamppost :))

I am not convinced it is great shadowphoto, my eye is not 'fresh' enough, but maybe its more or less nice... glad you enjoyed it!