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Tag Archives: Prague
Soviet Intercontinental
During the reign of Communism, a hotel was built in Prague. This has been appropriated by the Intercontinental chain of hotels – quite possibly as a joke. I cannot think of a bleaker building anywhere. So I post-processed the image … Continue reading
Reading in the park
The Vltava River that flows through Prague is a wonderful place to walk and just while away the time. For tourists, it’s a great place to catch the real feel and vibe of the city. This is how the locals … Continue reading
Old Town Cooking
This was taken on our last night in Prague. A number of vendors were set up providing a feast for passers-by. I wandered around the back of the stalls and managed a shot of one of the guys working there. Aperture: ƒ/2.8 Camera: Canon EOS … Continue reading
Prague doorway #1
Prague is an old city, certainly a lot older than the ones we generally find ourselves in. Consequently, there are any interesting sites that we just don’t get to see. This doorway is one such… Aperture: ƒ/8 Camera: Canon EOS 60D Focal length: 20mm ISO: 640 Shutter speed: 1/40s
Prague doorway #2
This is another shot of the doorway that drew our fancy. Aperture: ƒ/2.8 Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Focal length: 50mm ISO: 160 Shutter speed: 1/50s
Monument to the effects of Communism
A subway journey and a short walk from our apartment brought us to the most astonishing sight – a monument to Communism. This was a staircase with a series of bronze statues placed on each step. Each statue down the … Continue reading
Cartier Store, Prague
We wandered a short distance from the Old Town Square and happened across some swanky stores with amazing frontages. This Cartier store was one. We received some raised eyebrows from the staff as we did the touristy thing of shooting up a … Continue reading
Tanecni Konzervator, Prague
Here’s a statue from the facade of the Tanecni Konzervator in Prague. We passed this place often as well on the way into the Old Town district, and one day, decided to stop and admire the place for what it was. … Continue reading
The aftermath – a New World Symphony
Prague streets are mostly cobble stones, and yesterday’s trudge left our feet in tatters. Today we decided that the same would be a bad idea. We took it easy and wandered down our side of the river, avoiding a crowded … Continue reading
Driven by the murk into the bowels of the earth
We managed an early entry to the world, and began our day as so many other do. With Starbucks. You have to do it at least once. Then off into the city. At first, the Charles Bridge was nice and … Continue reading