Birthday Girl 2011-09-19 I had arranged a boat trip on the Danube last Saturday, and this young lady's husband turned it into a large, fun, birthday party for her - a round birthday, but I won't say which. I'm not very experienced with portraits, and this is a candid shot on the boat. Mother of two wonderful daughters, working, born in Malaysia, married and living here in Vienna, active in the church [which is how I know her]. I did try some digital make-up here, smoothing the skin a bit and adding a very small bit of glow. I hope it isn't too obvious.
Last Dip 2011-09-13 First let me say that this shot has a bit more pp than most, to bring out the evening colors. These three young ladies were taking one last swim before turning in their pedal boat. The water is the "Alte Donau" - an old arm of the Danube that is now a recreation area in Vienna, Austria. Vienna has an amazing number of recreation areas reachable by public transportation. On hot days, the Viennese flock to the water. Many thanks for all the kind comments yesterday - on both the spires and the stairs shots. You are a great community.
Say "cheese" 2011-09-06 This cheese maker from western Austria was at the garden show in eastern Austria last weekend. Free samples are a good marketing tool. Looks like he had a few sausages too. Many thanks for the wonderful comments on my gong. It obviously rang a bell with many of you (sorry, couldn't resist)
![Birthday Girl
2011-09-19 I had arranged a boat trip on the Danube last Saturday, and this young lady's husband turned it into a large, fun, birthday party for her - a round birthday, but I won't say which. I'm not very experienced with portraits, and this is a candid shot on the boat. Mother of two wonderful daughters, working, born in Malaysia, married and living here in Vienna, active in the church [which is how I know her]. I did try some digital make-up here, smoothing the skin a bit and adding a very small bit of glow. I hope it isn't too obvious.](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Bht6Qvp/0/L/i-Bht6Qvp-L.jpg)
