December 29, 2012

Mariazell

One of our first stops on our two-day Styrian Alps road trip this past week (see previous posts) was the well-known old pilgrimage town of Mariazell.

I thought of James and his meme Weekend Reflections when I took this first photo; the town seen in a big red Christmas ball, with the basilica as an advent window on the building behind it. It's been a while since I joined this fun.




Austria, 2012

All the very best in 2013 to my blogging friends!
May only pleasant surprises come your way.
Thank you for the past year's fun 
and wonderful sharing.
 

25 comments:

HansHB said...

A great serie of photos. Lovely reflections, - perfect for the theme!

James said...

I love these shots! Austria is such a nice place!

Sylvia K said...

I do love your colorful reflections, Cisca, and what a lovely place!! Wishing you a very wonderful and Happy New Year!! Enjoy!

Sylvia

MTWaggin said...

Oh my gosh, the reflection is amazing but I also love all of the other photos. Someday I'm going to spend Christmas in the old world, somewhere! :) Continue to be inspired in 2013.

Traveling Hawk said...

A really great composition in the first photo! I know this place, it is a nice one! Have you been to the lake too?

Happy New Year! May be we will meet this next year, if you come nearer.

Gunsside said...

Great red reflection shot, Have a nice weekend :)

'Tsuki said...

Nice sharing... I wish you all the best to you too !

Unknown said...

I envy where you are, especially around Christmas! Hope you had a merry one - and all the best for the New Year!

Jo said...

The first photo is so beautiful, and the series it self stunning.

TexWisGirl said...

love the big bulbs hung in the outside tree!

Valerie said...

A bright capture, nicely composed. Happy New Year to you and yours.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Good thought, great execution. I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year.

DeniseinVA said...

Gorgeous town, I love the reflection in the Christmas Ornament. Wishing you a Very Happy New Year!

VioletSky said...

Another surprise from you!
I have been thinking of you and wondering where you would be next :)

Hilda said...

What a charming town and a beautiful basilica!

Wishing you safe travels, and more time with your family and friends, in 2013.

Karl said...

Nice series, I like especially the 1st one! Well done!
I wish you a nice weekend.

Simon said...

How exciting to have new and fresh "things" to shoot. Jealous. My fave here in the one with the statue on the left overlooking the street. I have been horrible about reflections. I don't think I've played along for 6 months or better. Hopefully I can get back on soon. Happy 2013 to you too.

Oakland Daily Photo said...

Evocative composition. I was to surprised to see the tree full of red balls. I imagine Christmas in Austria to be charming. Look forward to your 2013 posts.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

How wonderful a Holiday post and just right for the Reflection meme. It looks exactly as I would expect an Austrian village to look -- perfectly charming and perfectly Christmasy.

Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

What great shots of this very charming town!

Cezar and Léia said...

What a gorgeous place! I'm enchanted by the first composition, the red is so special! Great shot!
Léia

Pat Tillett said...

Hello Cisca! Belated holiday wishes to you! I'm very glad to see that you are enjoying your adventure.
Very nice photos of a beautiful place. I'll be back a little later to catch up.

Kaori said...

Hi Francisca!

Hope you are doing well and having a wonderful start to the new year! Looking forward to seeing more of this wonderful world through your lens this year. xx

Joe Todd said...

Beautiful photos

Anonymous said...

A wonderful set of shots. I love the fog and mountain rising up in that last photo.