Sign of the Times: Part 2

Vienna.  Kiosks all over the city provide a tidy-ish place to advertise.  Some of the messages this week include:

There's a new musical celebrating Gustav Klimt, who would have been 150 this year...

artichoke juice is good for health (never heard of this before)...

After nearly dying here last winter, George Michael is returning to Vienna...

Royal treatment for kids...

Um...there's male in the mail (?)...

And my two favorites: respect each other...

...and the young wines of the new season are here.

Signs of the Times: Part I

Vienna.  With its stars and stripes and a woman standing on an "elephant," I can't help but wonder if this circus poster has political undertones—or overtones—as the US Republicans struggle with the possibly back-breaking issues concerning women.

Green Hair and Converse High-Tops 2

Dresden, Germany.  I had to photograph this woman with her green hair and Converse high-top sneakers because she reminded me of the one in Vienna also with green hair and the same shoes.

For Rent: Pink on Pink

Vienna.

For some unknown reason, I couldn't upload the photos originally planned for today but finally got this one to load.

Grassy Banks

Dresden, Germany.  The grassy banks of the Elbe River in the center of Dresden is a prime site for people-watching with picnickers, bikers, strollers and friends getting together. It's also a great place for just watching the views change, the sun set, the skyline light up...and the grasses wave.

Bronze Bridge

Dresden, Germany.  Connecting the Residenzschloss to the Hofkirche, this ornate bronze bridge today transports imagination to ages past.  Unfortunately, it was partly hidden by a construction tarp when we were visiting Dresden.  Still, it ranks easily as one of the most architecturally memorable bridges I've ever seen.

Klimt Tip...But Hurry

Vienna.  While the Belvedere Palace houses the majority of Gustav Klimt's works in Vienna, including his most famous work, The Kiss—and they are great—I've suddenly become a much bigger fan of Klimt, thanks to the Kunsthistorisches Museum.  They've constructed an elevated bridge so visitors can get close to several of Klimt's paintings decorating the museum's high walls, near the ceiling.  Amazingly beautiful!  I highly recommend seeing them before the museum removes the bridge January 6, 2013.

Sadly, photos are not allowed so I can't share any images  (ten of them are on the museum's website).  However, as Klimt often painted wealthy women, perhaps this ad image can substitute for the moment and pay homage to the spirit of Klimt.