Hands

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Vienna 2024

Hands are often associated with the act of creation. In many religious and spiritual traditions, the hand is seen as the instrument through which divine power is manifested. For example, in Michelangelo’s iconic painting “The Creation of Adam,” God’s outstretched finger reaches out to touch Adam’s, symbolizing the spark of life.

Karl-Marx-Hof

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Vienna 2024

The Karl-Marx-Hof is a significant landmark in Vienna, Austria, and a prime example of the “Red Vienna” era of social housing. It is a Gemeindebau which is the German term for a type of municipal housing complex, a concept pioneered in Vienna during the early 20th century. The Karl-Marx-Hof is one of the longest continuous residential buildings in the world, stretching over 1,100 meters (0.68 miles).  

My dreams are flying

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Vienna 2024

Balloons, spheres of vibrant hues,
Floating weightless, light as dewdrops.
They dance on the breeze,
Whimsical and free.
A fleeting moment of joy,
A burst of color against the sky.

Like dreams, they ascend towards the unknown,
Carrying hopes and wishes aloft.
A testament to the ephemeral nature of human life.
A reminder to cherish the present moment.

Push boat

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Greifenstein 2024

Push boats, also known as pusher boats or towboats, are vessels designed to push barges or other large floating structures. They are commonly used on rivers and inland waterways for transporting goods, such as coal, oil, and agricultural products. Above is a push boat passing the Danube Power Plant Greifenstein is a run-of-river hydroelectric power plant located on the Danube River in Stockerau, Lower Austria. It is considered an ecologically friendly power plant, as it has a minimal impact on the environment. The “Giessgang,” a man-made wetland created during the construction of the power plant, is a significant ecological feature that provides habitat for various plant and animal species.