it was amazing! i got to ride the giant ferris wheel, which took not more than 10 minutes! the cabins are huge - it can hold maybe 20 people. took this when i readhed the top. you can see part of the ferris wheel on the lower left to give you an idea of where i was. the other smaller ferris wheel you can see on the right.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
the edge of delight
i am loving this lensbaby. for those who asked, the aperture will register in the exif as zero, as you manual place the aperture disks on the lens.
starting to get busy again, so will catch up with you later ok?
starting to get busy again, so will catch up with you later ok?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Stephansdom, Vienna
Inside the Stephandsom...There was a mass going on so we could not get closer to the High Altar.
Stephansdom, Vienna
The main entrance to the church is named the Giant's Door, or Riesentor, while on the left and right are the two Roman towers, or Heidentürme.
The name for the towers derives from the fact that they were constructed from the rubble of old structures built by the Romans during their occupation of the area. The Roman towers, together with the Giant's Door, are the oldest parts of the church.
The name for the towers derives from the fact that they were constructed from the rubble of old structures built by the Romans during their occupation of the area. The Roman towers, together with the Giant's Door, are the oldest parts of the church.
The Prater Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad)
Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad) was erected in 1897 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Empereror Franz Joseph I.
In 1944, at the height of World War II, the Giant Ferris Wheel burnt down, but was rebuilt in 1945 - at the same time as St. Stephen's cathedral. The Viennese Riesenrad is the only giant ferris wheel of its time which is still in use today.
In 1944, at the height of World War II, the Giant Ferris Wheel burnt down, but was rebuilt in 1945 - at the same time as St. Stephen's cathedral. The Viennese Riesenrad is the only giant ferris wheel of its time which is still in use today.
Wiener Kaffeehaus
The Viennese café is a typical institution of Vienna that still plays an important role in Viennese culture and tradition. As you walk through the old city, you will notice them everywhere, serving not just coffee, but also a lot of other things to munch on. And yes, they serve water with your coffee.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera)
The Wiener Staatsoper is one of the busiest opera houses in the world producing 50 to 60 operas per year in approximately 200 performances. It is quite common to find a different opera being produced each day of a week. As such, the Staatsoper employs over 1000 people!
More than 50 productions are staged every year, and there is a performance nearly every day for ten months of the year. Isn't that amazing?
More than 50 productions are staged every year, and there is a performance nearly every day for ten months of the year. Isn't that amazing?
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