Yellow Sunray - Aug 07

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Hibiscus stamen from our Balcony

God's Hands- 28 June 08
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Poodle - 27 July 08

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Sunny Side Up - 18 Nov 08

3 Dec 08

12 August 07

11 April 08

Taraxacum, are weeds that we see a lot on summers, though they are more commonly known as dandelion. I have always wondered why its called a dandelion, I assumed that the name has to do with a lion, since in german it is called Löwenzahn (Lion teeth), I recently found out that it is indeed of French origin, dent de Lion.

Dandelions are composed of hundreds of florets, so when dried up, a dandelion clock (below) is composed of hundred of seeds that makes them proliferate much faster as they also disperse easily, especially with the help of kids.

24 August 07

"If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn." ~Andrew Mason

In photo, daughter sometime in May 08.

17 April 08

This is a small lake, more like a pond (with still water) found as an extension to the Danube. Ducks, swans and other birds frequent this area.

25 February 08

One of the famous playplace for kids in Vienna is the Praterstern. Carnival, arcade games and pure fun awaits them and also those child-at heart here. One of the biggest attraction is the big Riesenrad (Ferris/Giant wheel), it has become a Viennese icon much like the London Eye or Tokyo's Big-O or the Singapore Flyer. A ride would give you a good view of the city.

The Ferris wheel was erected in the years 1896-97 by the English engineer Walter Basset, The same engineer who made one in London, as well as Chicago, Blackpool, and Paris.

Technical Data
Total height: 64,75 m
Diameter of the Wheel: 60,96 m (=200 feet)
Height of axis centre: 34.20 m
Total weight of the iron structure: 430,05 t
Turning speed: 0,75 m/sec = 2,7 km/h

Number of cabins: 15 (prior to 1945: 30)

Since 1987 cabin nr. 30 serves as a luxury cabin

Prices range from 3,20E (kids) to 8E(adults) but lower when you come in groups.

If you look closely, there's another circle...it is the reflection of my camera on the train's glass window.