The Photodiarist

Good Misty Morning

New York: Gramercy Park

Inspiration:  The past two mornings have been unseasonably warm and misty . . . But quite beautiful. On another note, have I mentioned that I've seen John Galliano working out with a trainer in my gym three times now?  The first time  saw him, I thought it was a guy who looked eerily like JG.  But now, this morning, after seeing him inches away from me, I know for sure.  I've read he is in town working with Oscar De la Renta.  I really hope the rest of the fashion cognoscenti relent and allow this genius back into the fold.  

A Wintry Urban Oasis

Vienna, Austria

Inspiration: Three weeks after my trip to Vienna and I am still inspired by the gorgeous winter light I encountered there.  This sunny woods was right in the middle of the city, which is why I refer to this as an urban oasis, albeit a wintry one.

St. Charles Church

Vienna, Austria: St. Charles Church in Wieden

Inspiration: I loved the architecture . . . I can't believe that three weeks have already gone by since my trip to Wien!  Have to start planning my next trip! I think I want to go to Berlin.

Straight Down the Middle, Pt. II

Vienna, Austria: Schonbrunn Gardens

Inspiration: I tried to balance this shot . . . but it's not quite perfect.  But good enough to post, I guess.  I like this one more, I think.

Morning Light

Vienna, Austria: Hofburg Castle Grounds

Inspiration: During this entire trip to Vienna, I was pretty amazed by the light. It was gorgeous at all hours of the day.  I only have a few more Vienna photos to share and then I guess I ought to get back into photographing the ordinary little things happening in my own town . . .

Viennese Architecture

Vienna, Austria: Universitat Wien (Vienna University)

Inspiration: The architecture in Vienna is imposing and powerful.  If we were talking about only a few buildings in this vein, then maybe this one would seem merely gorgeous.  But when almost every building in the immediate vicinity possesses this imperial quality, then you see why Vienna conveys such a regal and somewhat haughty air.  

A Beautiful Day in Vienna

Vienna, Austria: A Park (now I cannot remember which one)

Inspiration: Gorgeous sunny afternoons like this one make even the most resolute summer lovers like me appreciate winter days.

Lights, Camera . . .

New York: Gramercy Park

Inspiration: I was walking through the Gramercy area of Manhattan on a night when a movie was being filmed around the park.  As part of the set, the trees around the park were lit up with ground based lights. I couldn't resist whipping out my i-phone!  This photo reminds me of another one I posted recently.

Straight Down the Middle

Vienna, Austria: Gardens of Schonbrunn Palace

Inspiration: I love symmetry.  Maybe it's because my life is so frequently topsy turvy, helter skelter and willy nilly.  As a result, I can often be found hanging out straight down the middle, searching for balance.

Schonbrunn Light

Vienna, Austria: The Gardens of Schonbrunn Palace

Inspiration:  Even in the middle of winter, the gardens surrounding Schonbrunn Palace were stunning.  They must be ridiculously stunning in the summertime!  After all, this Palace was the summer home of the Hapsburg dynasty.  In any event, what captured my attention the most on this day was the gorgeous afternoon light.