Yearly Archives: 2018

2018-01-28 VENICE FROM ST MARK’S CAMPANILE

It’s a good idea to visit Venice in January. The weather is ok for sightseeing, and the best, the long lines at the entrances of the famous sights are much shorter. For going up to St. Mark’s Campanile I had to wait only about 15 minutes. On the top, you have a great view of Venice in all four cardinal directions. The weather was not sunny at all, slightly grey and rainy, but it didn’t stop me from taking photos of the roofs and buildings of this great city.

Post processed with: Aurora, Photoshop, Color Efex Pro

Camera: SLT-A58
Aperture: ƒ/8
Shutter speed: 1/60s
Focal length: 24mm
ISO: 125

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-28T18:27:55+01:00January 28th, 2018|Generic|0 Comments

2018-01-27 VIENNA KOHLMARKT

Kohlmarkt, one of the more expensive shopping streets in Vienna. It connects the “Graben” and the “Hofburg.” All streets in this circle are a pedestrian area, so it’s always good for a short walk to look at historic buildings and drink an espresso at the “Julius Meinl” (on the photo left). And don’t forget your camera, some beautiful shots are not far away. 🙂

Post processed with: Aurora, Photoshop

Camera: DSC-RX1R
Aperture: ƒ/6.3
Shutter speed: 1/20s
Focal length: 35mm
ISO: 640

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-27T12:11:40+01:00January 27th, 2018|Vienna|0 Comments

2018-01-26 LOCH LOMOND AFTER THE RAIN

It took us a two-hour ride from Edinburgh to get to Loch Lomond. The weather god was not merciful to us, it didn’t stop raining, although accuweather.com said the opposite. After entering The Trossachs National Park, I saw a Loch-Lomond-East and a Loch-Lomond-West sign, what to take? I took west; it was a narrow street with moss on the roadside and plants that looked like from another planet. I was lucky that the raining was interrupted for a short time, which I used to take some foggy panorama shots.

Post processed with: Aurora, Photoshop

Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Aperture: ƒ/9
Shutter speed: 1/20s
Focal length: 35mm
ISO: 125

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-25T22:46:09+01:00January 26th, 2018|Scotland|0 Comments

2018-01-25 HONG KONG STREETS

Exploring the streets and watching the hectic was my “hobby” in Hong Kong. I like the colorful billboards with the Chinese scripts and the hundreds of shops from ginseng roots to electronic equipments. For relaxing a had dim-sum and a cool aloe-vera drink.

Post processed with: Photoshop

Camera: ILCE-7R
Aperture: ƒ/4
Shutter speed: 1/2000s
Focal length: 59mm
ISO: 6400

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-24T20:19:06+01:00January 25th, 2018|Hong Kong|0 Comments

2018-01-24 CHAMPAGNE CELLAR

I live only about one mile away but never visited the Schlumberger champagne cellars before. I can only recommend it; it’s a great photographer’s location. Asking at the reception if taking photos is permitted, it came back: “Sure, no problem at all.” My visiting time was before noon, with only few visitors, so I had time and room for placing the tripod and composing the shots I wanted.

Post processed with: Aurora, Color Efex Pro, Photoshop

Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Aperture: ƒ/5
Shutter speed: 2.5s
Focal length: 24mm
ISO: 64

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-22T22:01:02+01:00January 24th, 2018|Vienna|0 Comments

2018-01-23 ENTRANCE OF THE MARINA BAY SANDS

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, one of the most famous hotels in the world. After its opening in 2010, the photos and story spread via the news gazettes and media channels over the whole world. Mostly they show the building from outside. On the picture above you can see the impressive entrance where taxis and shuttle buses bring the new guests.

Post processed with: Aurora, Photoshop

Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Aperture: ƒ/4
Shutter speed: 1/40s
Focal length: 24mm
ISO: 5000

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-22T21:09:55+01:00January 23rd, 2018|Singapore|0 Comments

2018-01-22 FIACRE IN VIENNA

The fiacre, a stout means of transport in the inner city of Vienna. It brings you in the right mood for exploring the historical buildings and getting a feel for the Imperial Era. The season is around-the-year, in the winter months you get a cabin deck and a blanket, in the warmer months, it’s classical open-air.

Post processed with: Luminar, Photoshop

Camera: ILCE-7S
Aperture: ƒ/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/30s
Focal length: 14mm
ISO: 640

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-21T19:59:55+01:00January 22nd, 2018|Vienna|0 Comments

2018-01-21 STARS AT THE HIGH SLOPE

The “Hohe Wand” – High Slope is a nearly vertical rock-wall with height at about 1,135 m (3,700 ft). Geographically it’s at the tail of the Alps, about one hour driving time away from Vienna. On the top, you are standing on a big plateau with a view over a broad landscape. At about 11 pm is the best time for star photography. Wide-angle lens, wide open, ISO 800-2,500. I used my Sony A7S and the Rokinon (Samyang) 14mm 2.8 AF lens.

Post processed with: Luminar, Photoshop, Raya Easy Panel

Camera: ILCE-7S
Aperture: ƒ/2.8
Shutter speed: 20s
Focal length: 14mm
ISO: 2500

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-20T19:11:23+01:00January 21st, 2018|Austria|0 Comments

2018-01-20 SHEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE AT DUSK

I would line up that mosque under the Wonders of the World. Such an impressive, spacious building with its surroundings is a must see in Abu Dhabi. After leaving your shoes a the entrance, you are free to walk around and explore the pillars, roofs, and domes. If you are there before dusk, you can watch the illumination of an impressive, complete artwork.

Post processed with: Aurora, Color Efex Pro, Photoshop

Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Aperture: ƒ/6.3
Shutter speed: 1/100s
Focal length: 53mm
ISO: 200

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-20T19:19:43+01:00January 20th, 2018|Dubai|0 Comments

2018-01-19 BARISTAS AT WORK

It was the second time that I visited “Coffee World Vienna,” an exhibition of coffee brewers, sellers and all kind of espresso machines. There’s always a pleasant smell in the air, no wonder with the steady coffee brewing. You get many coffee samples free of charge; better to hold the consumption under control. Otherwise, you get a sleepless night with that caffeine overdose. 🙂

Post processed with: Photoshop

Camera: ILCE-7S
Aperture: ƒ/4
Shutter speed: 1/200s
Focal length: 135mm
ISO: 1600

By heyyouphoto|2018-01-19T21:38:43+01:00January 19th, 2018|Vienna|0 Comments

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