Austria
Gettin’ Schloss-ed in Vienna
Fact: America doesn’t have nearly enough sweet castles. Vienna’s Schloss Shonbrunn, just outside the city center, makes for an awesome pretty-day excursion in the city. Arches, palatial rooms, well-situated cafes/beer gardens, and one of the oldest zoos anywhere. Take some time to visit if you’re ever in town. See what we’re missing, America? Kindly remember, though: Inside … Continue reading
Death, Fame, and Beauty in Vienna
I know this a bit weird, but I really like visiting cemeteries. Something about the monumental aspects of them, the air of quiet contemplation, and the bounteous living greenness of a space devoted to death all appeal to me. In Vienna, then, how could I avoid the two historic cemeteries (Vienna Central Cemetery and St. … Continue reading
Old Town, Old World
There are places in the world with UNESCO status that make me think “Whaaaaat? Who’d they bribe to get that?!” Old Town Vienna, though, is definitely NOT on that list. The parts I enjoyed most were many of the civic buildings, away from the tourist madness of St. Stephen’s Church. Where you wander in the … Continue reading
Matador U Photo Lab: Leading Lines
This shot is from Vienna’s Nascht Market. I was trying to use the lines of the buildings and the shadow to lead the viewer into the image and project the feeling of walking deeper into the market. What do you think? Did it work? What could I have done better? Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125) Aperture … Continue reading
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