Nativity Scene 2011-12-20 This scene is set up every year in the Minoritenkirche (Grey Friars' Church) here in Vienna. Like many alpine scenes, it is more a life scene than just the birth (Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus can be seen in a little cave at the far left). This shot was hand held without flash, wide angle lens - and then enhanced on the computer. Next time I'll take my tripod. Many thanks for your comments on yesterday's ornament.

Merry Christmas from Vienna 2011-12-24 One last ornament for the tree. I hope you have a good and peaceful time with friends and family. All the best to all SM friends and thanks for your comments throughout the year. Jerry Barton

Vienna in a snow globe 2011-12-17 The very first snow globe was created in Vienna by Erwin Perzy (who got sidetracked while trying to improve electric light bulbs). His grandson now runs the same snow globe company. Each globe is hand made. This one shows the Riesenrad - the ferris wheel built in 1897 - one of Vienna's attractions. Thanks for the comments yesterday.