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Discussion in 'Landscapes, Architecture, and Cityscapes' started by Harry S., Apr 23, 2007.

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  1. Harry S.

    Harry S.

    3,624
    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    A few pics from the area where I grew up. Although I live in Vienna now, I still go to the country-side each weekend. The landscape is not very spectacular but it grows on you when you spend some time there. Characteristic are the rolling hills interspersed with patches of forest, the vineyards and hedges.

    I recently found out that over the years I have not given that lovely area the (photographic) attention it deserves but that will change from now on.
    I hope you enjoy this little pictorial excursion.

    #1
    original.

    #2
    original.

    #3 (I guess I posted this one before)
    original.

    #4
    original.

    #5
    original.

    #6
    original.

    #7 (where there's wine, there's cellars to store it)
    original.

    #8
    original.

    #9 (my home town - hidden in the valley)
    original.

    Cheers
     
    Harry S., Apr 23, 2007
    #1
  2. SamIAM

    SamIAM

    1,920
    May 4, 2006
    Alpharetta, GA
    Thank you for the great journey to Austria. I lived in Switzerland for a brief period of 1994-1996. I was very appreciative of beauty of Swiss Alps. Some folks used to say that Austria is more beautiful and pristine. Never had a chance to visit. May be someday will make a trip.

    Keep posting great landscapes like this.
     
    SamIAM, Apr 23, 2007
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  3. GastheerG

    GastheerG Guest

    3, 5 and 8 are great! Very fine job!
     
    GastheerG, Apr 23, 2007
    #3
  4. JeffKohn

    JeffKohn

    3,625
    Apr 21, 2005
    Houston, TX
    Nice shots. I like the strong graphic design of 3 and 5, and 7 has a timeless feel to it.
     
    JeffKohn, Apr 23, 2007
    #4
  5. Vern Dewit

    Vern Dewit

    132
    Feb 26, 2007
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Very nice!
     
    Vern Dewit, Apr 23, 2007
    #5
  6. Vienna Pics

    Vienna Pics

    4,107
    Nov 14, 2005
    Virgnia
    Great capture of various kinds of landscape 'lines' - well done.
     
    Vienna Pics, Apr 23, 2007
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  7. tojor

    tojor

    5,279
    Jul 27, 2005
    Denmark
    Beautiful shots all of them. The composition, the light and the lines in the shots are very artisticly seen. I wish I had your eye for that.
     
    tojor, Apr 23, 2007
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  8. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Great landscape area
    Those grapes look delightful
     
    Gale, Apr 23, 2007
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  9. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    fabulous series Harry! I need to get back there for a visit.
     
    dmwphoto, Apr 23, 2007
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  10. Leigh

    Leigh

    8,677
    Feb 19, 2005
    Alabama
    Beautiful series, Harry. I'd love to visit someday. Many years ago, my parents went to Austria (among other places) and the photos they took were nice, but nothing like yours! Looks like it would be a lovely place to raise a family.
     
    Leigh, Apr 23, 2007
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  11. biggstr6

    biggstr6

    2,594
    Apr 26, 2005
    Richmond,Va
    Very nice shots.

    I really thought Austria was beautiful when I was there .
     
    biggstr6, Apr 23, 2007
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  12. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    Aiii, wonderful landscape - beautiful perspective, very well done!
     
    Frits, Apr 23, 2007
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  13. RFCGRAPHICS

    RFCGRAPHICS

    6,668
    Apr 30, 2005
    A fantastic series of images as you well know :) 

    Regards

    RFC
     
    RFCGRAPHICS, Apr 23, 2007
    #13
  14. Harry S.

    Harry S.

    3,624
    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    Thanks Sam!

    Well, the Swiss Alps are definitely more spectacular (markedly higher elevations), but the Austrian Alps are more pristine as you have correctly heard. The reason is that the valley floors in Switzerland are densely populated while those in Austria are mostly unpopulated except for the major streams.

    Cheers
     
    Harry S., Apr 24, 2007
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  15. Harry S.

    Harry S.

    3,624
    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    Thanks all for the nice comments!

    Tojor, I'm very happy you say that because I was afraid that I lost my eye for composition, etc. In the beginning I mostly let intuition do the job, but later when my technical knowledge on photography grew I was more concerned with getting the shot right technically, which distracted me so much that creativity suffered heavily. This became particularly worse when I switched to digital.

    Cheers
     
    Harry S., Apr 24, 2007
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  16. Harry S.

    Harry S.

    3,624
    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    Thanks Leigh!

    You and your family would be most welcome, of course.

    It is a good place to grow up, or should I say it "was". Most of people's life is getting increasingly regulated by the legislative, parents are over-scared, etc.

    When I was a small boy, I had a rather "wild" childhood. There was hardly a day without bruises, I even had to get stitched altogether 4 times, etc.
    Hm, I have to ask my mother and grandmother how much they cared about what will happen next :smile:

    Cheers
     
    Harry S., Apr 24, 2007
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  17. Pam the Spiderwoman

    Pam the Spiderwoman Guest

    Harry , how nice to see this series, I can just picture you running across the fields or sitting on the tractor.:eek: 

    Not sure what Bob's comments will be if he picks up thread.:Ouch: :Ouch: :Ouch:

    Love Pam
     
    Pam the Spiderwoman, Apr 24, 2007
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  18. Catz

    Catz

    5,897
    Feb 4, 2005
    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    These are all wonderful. Love them all. Great job!
     
    Catz, Apr 24, 2007
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  19. Dave Dickerson

    Dave Dickerson

    8,291
    Dec 21, 2005
    Central Virginia
    I like all of these a lot Harry, but my strong favorite is # 3. Think of all the work planting, pruning, and tying the vines just so you can get a great picture. :wink:

    I don't think you need to be concerned about a degradation of your compositional skills. Like Torben, I wish I had your eye.
     
    Dave Dickerson, Apr 24, 2007
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  20. DanielD

    DanielD

    3,235
    Aug 13, 2006
    Berlin, Old Europe
    Thanks for the trip Harry!
    I really like rolling hills in landscape pictures, you got them quite well. I'm curious what you come with when it's all green.
     
    DanielD, Apr 24, 2007
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