Photo
Greifenstein 2024
Marina work
Category: Misc
Microphone
Photo
Vienna 2024
These boots
Photo
Vienna 2024
Rows
Photo
Vienna 2024
St. Anton’s exterior is characterized by a 48.5-meter-high dome, two main towers each 51 meters high, and a 25-meter-wide front facade. Around the building, there are 31 mosaics depicting saints.
Bulbs
Photo
Vienna 2024
The interior of St. Anton von Padua was originally adorned with a cycle of paintings executed by young artists under the direction of Professor August Wörndle von Andelsried. However, after being damaged during World War II, the interior was painted white during restoration due to the high cost of reconstructing the original paintings.
Shadowplay
Photo
Vienna 2024
St. Anton von Padua, located in the tenth district of Vienna, is a significant religious and architectural landmark. The church is built in a Romanesque-Byzantine style, designed by architect Franz Ritter von Neumann. The foundation stone was laid on November 10, 1896, in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph I., and the construction took exactly six years, completed with generous financial donations from the public.
Fluffy
Photo
Tulln 2024
The floodplains along the Danube River play a crucial role in maintaining the health of this waterway. Their significance comes from:
- Flood Control and Risk Reduction:
- Floodplains act as natural sponges, absorbing excess water during heavy rainfall or snowmelt. By doing so, they help prevent downstream flooding in urban and rural areas.
- When the river swells beyond its banks, floodplains provide a buffer zone, allowing water to spread out gradually. This reduces the impact of sudden floods and protects communities, infrastructure, and agricultural land.
- Water Purification:
- As water flows through floodplains, it undergoes natural filtration. Wetlands and marshes within floodplains remove pollutants, sediments, and excess nutrients.
- This purification process enhances water quality, benefiting both human consumption and aquatic ecosystems.
- Biodiversity Hotspots:
- Floodplains support diverse plant and animal species. Their unique habitats include wetlands, meadows, and riparian forests.
- These areas provide breeding grounds for fish, amphibians, and waterfowl. Many migratory birds rely on floodplains as stopover points during their journeys.
Blue
Photo
Vienna 2023
During the blue hour, the sun is positioned approximately 4 to 6 degrees below the horizon. The resulting light is cold, steely, and imbued with rich hues of blue. Contrary to its name, the blue hour doesn’t last a full hour; its duration varies based on your location, the time of year, and weather conditions. However, it typically encompasses at least civil and nautical twilight, extending beyond what most people expect.
Recommended Camera Settings for Blue Hour Photography
- ISO: Keep your ISO low (around 100-400) to minimize noise.
- Aperture: Opt for a smaller aperture (higher f-number) to achieve greater depth of field.
- Shutter Speed: Since light levels are lower, use a tripod and longer exposure times (seconds to minutes) to capture the scene without blur.
- White Balance: Set your white balance to “Daylight” or “Tungsten” to enhance the blue tones.
- Composition: Pay attention to framing, leading lines, and silhouettes. Experiment with different angles and perspectives.
Plenty more fish in the sea
Photo
Vienna 2023
“There’s plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes, mate”
Lyrics from Dry your Eyes by The Streets
Turquoise
Photo
Vienna 2016
Timber has a natural beauty that lends warmth and character to buildings. Its grain patterns and colors can vary widely, offering a range of aesthetic options.
viennarightnow 