Vienna

This year, Jessie and I spent our Christmas break in Vienna.

To not have too long of a drive, we split it in two and stayed for a night in Brno in the Czech Republic. On the way I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of Ionity chargers that are available in Czech Republic - especially compared to the first stretch in Germany where it feels like we’re always taking the wrong routes for charging on their network.

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
35 mm
at
1/30
f/7/5

It was interesting to experience Christmas Eve away from home in another city with it initially being very quiet and then eventually after dinner people came out and met with friends for a drink or a walk.

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
35 mm
at
1/60
f/7/5

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
35 mm
at
1/60
f/7/5

As soon as we arrived in Vienna, we started with a walk on the Central Cemetery which - despite it’s name - is very inconveniently located at the outskirts of the city, requiring a 50min tram ride.

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
35 mm
at
1/210
f/7/5

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
179/5 mm
at
1/50
f/4

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
262/5 mm
at
1/60
f/28/5

Jessie had already been and told me about animals like deer and hamsters living there so I was hoping to be able to spot some and take some pictures of them. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen and just when I had given up, a hare came from behind a tombstone right in front of us and was just as surprised as myself. It only took him a second to realize his mistake and he was off again.

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
447/10 mm
at
1/60
f/8

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
35 mm
at
1/30
f/7/5

The next day we went for a hike on the “Stadtwanderweg 2” - one of Vienna’s city hiking trails that take you through the surrounding forests and vineyards and are conveniently accessible by public transport.

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
80 mm
at
1/120
f/8

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
146/5 mm
at
1/25
f/28/5

On the next day, places closed for Christmas were slowly opening up again and we visited the Prunksaal of the Austrian National Library. This was a great experience with the room being in great shape and one can imagine how it must’ve been to go through books here in the 18th century.

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
154/5 mm
at
1/45
f/4

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
47/2 mm
at
1/30
f/28/5

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
447/10 mm
at
1/60
f/4

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
233/5 mm
at
1/40
f/4

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
146/5 mm
at
1/40
f/4

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
154/5 mm
at
1/15
f/4

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
171/5 mm
at
1/50
f/4

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
171/5 mm
at
1/15
f/4

A lot of our remaining time we spent on long walks through the city, admiring the sights and the hordes of tourists that were pushing themselves through the streets.

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
35 mm
at
1/250
f/7/5

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
33/2 mm
at
1/20
f/8

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
80 mm
at
1/120
f/4

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
80 mm
at
1/200
f/8

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
80 mm
at
1/480
f/4

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
65/2 mm
at
1/170
f/8

Overall, this was time well spent and we were lucky with great weather compared to the constant rain that came down back home during the same time.

Oh and look at this pretty 240Z:

Taken with a(n)
FUJIFILM
X-T3
using a focal length of
35 mm
at
1/50
f/7/5