Christkindl 2012 Her name is (supposedly) Amanda. She likes swimming, rugby and baking. She is 17 years old and the City of Vienna's official Christkindl 2012. The Christkindl is the traditional gift-bringer in German-speaking countries, an angel or sprite. It seems I hadn't taken any pictures for exactly one month. I've been busy with my other 'jobs'. So yesterday I went to an Advent market in Vienna. The official job of the Christkindl is to be at holiday markets, greeting the children.

Ritterturnier 2012 Rosenburg This guy didn't know what to make of me getting down low and pointing my camera at him. He had a (wooden) sword, but was unwilling to use it. Critiques welcome. And thanks for the neat comments on the shoes.

Fashion Show 2012-08-07 Not my usual metier, but my wife wanted to attend this fashion show. It was a public show, put on by the Natural History Museum, using only historically accurate designs and amateur models. It was a bright, hot hot day - everyone else in shorts. I found a higher spot and clicked a few (hundred) shots. The theme was 'from prehistoric times to 1800'.