Monthly Archives: August 2007

Wedding aftermath

Took Emilia’s parents and aunt to the Franklin Park Conservatory. A wedding just finished up and we viewed the aftermath of the event. These once beautiful roses, so carefully picked out and arranged by the couple, now lay wilted, helplessly strapped to rented chairs. We thought about our upcoming wedding, only 5 days away and all the planning and preparation that has taken place over the past months. So much time invested in an event that lasts only a few hours. We too look forward to the aftermath.

Colors

Colorful flowers on the Ohio State University campus near The Oval. This 11 acre open oval-shaped area is a popular hang out for students in the warmer months and is one of the most endearing symbols of the university.

Vienna statue

Sometimes you can catch the light in such a way that what you photograph is different than what you are seeing. This statue was one of several in an entrance between two courtyards near Hofburg Palace in Vienna.

Budapest Railway Station Sunrise

Pulling in at sunrise into Budapest on our way to Vienna. The border guards who boarded the train to check passports were the most polite and efficient of any that we encountered. Stayed in the station for about 30 minutes before heading North.