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St. Michael slaying Lucifer
By Lorenzo Mattielli
St. Michael's Square
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Court Garden
Once upon a time
this was the Emperor's
private garden.
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Drinking coffee under
white lilacs and chestnut trees.
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Fountain
Court Garden Pond
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Hollmann Salon
Heiligenkreuzerhof
Vienna in Spring
Photographed
April 18, 2009
© by Merisi
St. Michael instantly brought to mind the last scene of THE MAGUS by John Fowles.
ReplyDeleteYour photos create a wonderful moment, as usual.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pity that I haven't been to Vienna when I was still in Europe. But I definitely will if I have chances ;-)
I'm hungry now and I want to go there to eat!
ReplyDeletel always say l love this image, then the next etc...and the man fountain, for want of a better phrase..you are mischievous aren't you Merisi?? naughty girl..
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Your photos are a wonderful escape from today, Merisi, comme toujours.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous as ever...but...but, where's my coffee?
ReplyDeleteSERENITY NOWWWWWWWWWWWW!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you get so much serenity in your pics but I could use some...as long as I don't lock eyes on that strawberry petit four..
Ah, water fountains and tables in parks. Gorgeous photos, Merisi.
ReplyDeleteThe second picture is splendid
ReplyDeleteI find myself wishing I could see "man fountain" from the front!!!
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