Silence

A quiet corner at the Old Danube... I prefer to walk along the Old Danube during the week when it's usually really quiet there.

Taking it Easy...

On Friday I usually stop working in the afternoon, then run errands and rush to the gym. Maybe I should think about letting the working week fade away in a quieter way?

Viennese Chic

The current window display of the Swarovski store in the city center was created by Austrian traditional costume designer Susanne Bisovsky. She transformed it into an avant-garde presentation of a “Salon for Three Viennese” and shows three of her designs.

Evening Sky

I'm back from a 10 day vacation. Although I had intended to publish a daily photo, in the end I didn't make it... But now everything is back to normal. Guess how I spent my first evening back in town? I took a walk along the Old Danube and enjoyed the view of this dramatic looking sky.

Bike Taxi

The bike taxi or bicycle rickshaw was built in the 1880s and was first used with regularity starting in 1929 in Singapore. In recent years you can see more and more of these vehicles in the city center -  an entertaining and eco-friendly form of transportation, according to my observations used mostly by tourists .

Look Who's Watching

I think garage doors are a good place for street art. This face was created by Austrian urban artist Golif.

Sunday Flowers #185

"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness,
the human soul is apt to revive also." - Harriet Ann Jacobs

Façade Detail #40

An impressive atlas at the entrance of an apartment building in the 4th district.

Sunset Obession #25

The sunset over the Danube Island some weeks ago...

Hi

Someone who works in an office building in the second district greets the world outside...

Sunday Flowers #184

"To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind
than to be hopelessly in love with spring." - George Santayana

French Tearoom

If you love French tea, tartes and macarons, this small and rather kitschy "salon de thé" (tearoom) is the perfect address.

Love is All Around

Sometimes the simple things catch your eyes: During one of my recent walks along the Old Danube I discovered this blue heart painted on the planks of a bathing platform.

Waiting for Customers

Last Sunday I took another walk along the Old Danube... It was a rather cloudy and cold day and the boats were waiting for customers.

Chairs

I just can't stop taking photographs of brightly coloured chairs...

Art in Public Space

In November 2013 the French artist Honet (*1972) created the permanent installation "Totem Modern" on 14 columns along the subway line 2 in the second district. The minimalist figures visually refer to the superheroes of the 1970s and - according to the press release - transform the columns into "cult objects"....

Vienna City Marathon 2016

Yesterday the Vienna City Marathon took place for the 33rd time. Shortly after the start the participants pass every year through my street and I can watch them from the windows of my living room. Yesterday I managed to spot a friend of mine amongst the 42.195 runners and we waved to each other. He took part in the marathon for the 5th time in a row!

Sunday Flowers #183

"Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer.  - Geoffrey B. Charlesworth

DC Tower & Tech Gate Vienna

Another photo taken during one of my recent evening walks: the DC Tower next to the office building Tech Gate Vienna.

Sunset Obsession #24

On Monday I took an evening walk and saw this beautiful sunset.

Donau City & DC Tower

Last Saturday evening, on my way home from a shopping mall, I passed by the modern buildings of Donau City and marvelled once again at the DC Tower. With its height of 250m it is a really tall building for Austrian standards... and in fact it is Austria's tallest skyscraper.

Pink Magnolia

The magnolia trees are currenty in full bloom. A beautiful sight!

So Many Walks Here

During my recent sick leave I took a lot of walks along the Old Danube and enjoyed every one of them. During the week the atmosphere was more calm than usual. I guess the ducks were happy to have some peace and quiet.

Well, Hello There!

The people who live behind this door in an allotment site next to the Old Danube seem to be very friendly, they welcome visitors with a "hello" formed with cobblestones. For me today it's "Hello Office!", I'm back to work after a two weeks sick leave. I hope the day won't be too tough...

Sunday Flowers #182

"April is a promise that May is bound to keep." - Hal Borland

Unusual Hot Day

The last day of March was an unusual hot day. It really felt like summer... The platforms along the Old Danube (I can't count the times I took a walk there during my current sick leave) were populated with sunbathers, and some people even went swimming. I relaxed in a sun lounger for half an hour, my neighbour was a young girl who was completely absorbed in her book.

April Theme Day: The Beauty of Simplicity

I like it when simple things catch my eyes. Recently I noticed the beautiful shadows of the railing of a platform on the banks of my beloved Old Danube.
Click here to view thumbnails of all participants in the theme day.