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.
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.
A great serie of photos. Lovely reflections, - perfect for the theme!
ReplyDeleteI love these shots! Austria is such a nice place!
ReplyDeleteI do love your colorful reflections, Cisca, and what a lovely place!! Wishing you a very wonderful and Happy New Year!! Enjoy!
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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.
ReplyDeleteA really great composition in the first photo! I know this place, it is a nice one! Have you been to the lake too?
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! May be we will meet this next year, if you come nearer.
Great red reflection shot, Have a nice weekend :)
ReplyDeleteNice sharing... I wish you all the best to you too !
ReplyDeleteI envy where you are, especially around Christmas! Hope you had a merry one - and all the best for the New Year!
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is so beautiful, and the series it self stunning.
ReplyDeletelove the big bulbs hung in the outside tree!
ReplyDeleteA bright capture, nicely composed. Happy New Year to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteGood thought, great execution. I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous town, I love the reflection in the Christmas Ornament. Wishing you a Very Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAnother surprise from you!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of you and wondering where you would be next :)
What a charming town and a beautiful basilica!
ReplyDeleteWishing you safe travels, and more time with your family and friends, in 2013.
Nice series, I like especially the 1st one! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a nice weekend.
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.
ReplyDeleteEvocative 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.
ReplyDeleteHow 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.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
What great shots of this very charming town!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place! I'm enchanted by the first composition, the red is so special! Great shot!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Hello Cisca! Belated holiday wishes to you! I'm very glad to see that you are enjoying your adventure.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos of a beautiful place. I'll be back a little later to catch up.
Hi Francisca!
ReplyDeleteHope 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
Beautiful photos
ReplyDeleteA wonderful set of shots. I love the fog and mountain rising up in that last photo.
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