It's time for Weekend Reflections... and here is what I found in Vienna for James and our community of reflection hunters.
Sitting on a terrace on a warm day to sip espresso and watch the world go by is as normal to the Viennese as it is to Parisians. Café de l'Europe on Graben, the most famous street in Vienna's city center, is enclosed in glass... giving me a wonderful reflection of the sun shining on the buildings behind, including a spiral and the north tower of Vienna's landmark, Stephansdom (St Stephen's Cathedral), on the right.
And a slightly longer view so you can see a bit more of the setting.
Vienna, 2011
25 comments:
Gorgeous reflections, Francisca!
-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Lucky you--espresso, Vienna, AND great reflections!
So clear - it almost looks like a mural.
This is so incredible good. Sounds like a great day.
What a superb reflection!
Wonderful reflection!
So nice. I like the longer view best.
Thanks for the explanation re art nouveau architecture. Thinking outside the box can be invigorating and lead to all kinds of creativity.
But I remember one philosopher saying something to the effect that while that is true, sometimes we need to stay inside the box and figure out what to do with what we find there.
It gets a little too complicated for me! :-)
Very nice. I thought it was a reflection of a painting at first.
A rare and precious case where the reflection is much more lively and colorful of the subject itself!
I love the perspective ~
so it is warm enough for afresco dining.
If it wasn't fr reflection, your probably would not p[otograph the couple.
@Ann... they were a very handsome couple I hadn't even noticed until after my second shot they looked and me and I had to smile and say the photo was about the reflection! :-D
These photos make Vienna look so inviting, Francisca. I want to be there. :)
Fabulous reflection! It looks like someone painted over another painting ;D
A beautiful reflection of the Stefan's Dome.
What a heavenly spot and one full of wonderful reflections. You must have had a grand time there with your camera in hand. These captures are so impressive and so appealing to the eye of the viewer.
excellent reflections Francisca! So colorful!
A perfect reflection and a perfect way to spend a weekend day in the City!
Looks and sounds like a wonderful time! Vienna is a place I want to visit. Salzburg is as close as I've been.
Nice reflection. Conveys a more specific sense of place. Looks like a fine way to spend part of an afternoon.
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I love taking second looks at photos. There is a lot going on i these!
@Kelly... thank you for the kind invitation. Unfortunately I checked out your contest too late. :-)
Well spotted, Francisca!
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