Vienna

The Sony A7R IV, the LA-EA5 adapter, and the Sony Zeiss ZA 135 1.8mm A-mount lens were great combinations for pictures this afternoon. Often I leave this lens at home because of the wait. I was glad that I had it with me—a completely new experience to shoot streets and parks with a tele lens. I usually take between 28mm and 50mm. To change lenses and get new frames is a rewarding photo tour. This park is named the Volksgarten.

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Post processed with: Photoshop 2021, Color Efex pro

• Camera: ILCE-7RM4
• Aperture: ƒ/2
• Shutter speed: 1/160s
• Focal length: 135mm
• ISO: 400

My daughter wanted to do her running training in Schönbrunn. I had already done my cardio workout, took the opportunity for a photo tour, and accompanied her. The day was rather gloomy and dull, so I decided to go for black and white photography.

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• Camera: LEICA M10
• Aperture: ƒ/5.6
• Shutter speed: 1/60s
• Focal length: 50mm
• ISO: 200

A camera should not be missing when taking a walk with friends in the park. In the beginning, I thought that there were no motives. But then I was able to take this high-contrast photo of the jogger in the wintry avenue of trees. It was also a good test for the new LA-EA5 adapter to try out my Sony Zeiss ZA 135mm 1.8 on the Sony A7R IV. The new focus options are fantastic.

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Post processed with: Photoshop 2021

• Camera: ILCE-7RM4
• Aperture: ƒ/2
• Shutter speed: 1/800s
• Focal length: 135mm
• ISO: 400

The sausage stands are allowed to sell their goods in Vienna. It is then not permitted to stay at the stand and eat there; you have to eat the sausages and snacks while walking or aside.

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• Camera: ILCE-7RM4
• Aperture: ƒ/2
• Shutter speed: 1/160s
• Focal length: 135mm
• ISO: 400

I discovered this rooftop shed that was home to several cats while hiking. They were very active, in a quieter moment I was able to take the photo. The cat was then less peaceful then. When I reached out my hand to stroke it, it immediately opened its claws and tried to scratch me.

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• Camera: M8 Digital Camera
• Aperture: ƒ/3.4
• Shutter speed: 1/60s
• ISO: 160

Today you can see a winter photo from Judenplatz (Jewish Square) in Vienna. The Leica M240 creates an atmosphere that is particularly effective with buildings in downtown Vienna. Combined with black and white, Jewish Square appears in a new light.

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Post processed with: Photoshop 2021

• Camera: LEICA M (Typ 240)
• Aperture: ƒ/5.6
• Shutter speed: 1/90s
• Focal length: 50mm
• ISO: 250

I took a tour of the abandoned amusement park called Prater, which is in the heart of Vienna. There is a coffee-to-go shop there that is open in lockdown. The winter break is the order of the day in the horse enclosures. Spring will bring visitors again who will take part in guided horse rides.

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Post processed with: Photoshop 2021

• Camera: LEICA M10
• Aperture: ƒ/2.8
• Shutter speed: 1/500s
• Focal length: 50mm
• ISO: 800

The Prater Hauptallee(central avenue) is a four-lane street that is only open to pedestrians and cyclists. Thousands of outdoor activists cavort every day over the length of 4 kilometers.

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• Camera: LEICA M10
• Aperture: ƒ/8
• Shutter speed: 1/45s
• Focal length: 50mm
• ISO: 200

This year, this small Christkindl village that stands at the dining table serves as an alternative to the Christmas markets. It’s reassuring to see when the battery-powered Christmas tree turns, and the lights change colors.

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Post processed with: Photoshop 2021

• Camera: LEICA M10
• Aperture: ƒ/2.8
• Shutter speed: 1/500s
• Focal length: 50mm
• ISO: 1600

Few people on the streets, mostly with masks, bars closed, the new normal for Christmas in Austria. At least the retail sector has reopened and is providing more life in the cities. The photo shows the walk inside the Palais Ferstel.

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Post processed with: Photoshop 2021

• Camera: LEICA M (Typ 240)
• Aperture: ƒ/2
• Shutter speed: 1/60s
• Focal length: 50mm
• ISO: 800