relaxing after all that skiing ...

Posted by
Franz (Baden, Austria) on 14 March 2013 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

some pictures from a week of skiing in the dolomites, february 2013 (17)

irene and yours truly, enjoying the sun at bozen's walther square. we have been going to corvara, south tyrol, to ski for 13 years now, and we always go to bozen once during our week there - after all, it's only a drive of a little more than an hour, through breathtaking scenery most of the way. besides, bozen has very inviting cafés, and if the weather is fine, competition for a table in the sun is stiff - so you enjoy it when you can!

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Maria from California, United States

"Bonnie and Clyde" is the first thing that comes to mind. with the sunglasses and cool processing, this image seems to be straight out of a movie scene!
Nice to see you both!
great shot

14 Mar 2013 5:33am

@Maria: mulţumesc, maria !! but be careful ... bonnie and clyde could be deadly ;-)))

Javier from Castro-Urdiales, Spain

Precioso retrato. Tenéis una expresión alegre y divertida, seguro que lo habéis pasado fenomenal esquiando. ;)

14 Mar 2013 6:12am

@Javier: gracias, javier! me alegra que se ven estos sentimientos en las caras ... ;-)

Anina Botes from Auckland, New Zealand

A beautiful portrait. Wonderful tones and processing

14 Mar 2013 7:14am

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

A super portrait, nice to see you both

14 Mar 2013 7:39am

@Christine: cheers, christine !!! ;-)

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Lovely portraits

14 Mar 2013 7:46am

Nigel from Avening, United Kingdom

Life must be a struggle ? :-)

14 Mar 2013 7:46am

@Nigel: you don't say ... ;-))

Phil Morris from Saskatoon, Toronto, Canada

Very pleasant portrait, she does not seem to mind you putting down the camera !~

14 Mar 2013 7:56am

@Phil Morris: not at all, though she's very patient with me and my camera ;-)

Marilla from Turku, Finland

Relaxing is a very important part of any athletics... Looks you know that!

14 Mar 2013 8:22am

gerard1948 from Somewhere on earth, Spain

Beautiful portrait, after a hard day's skiing ... is very important to relax on the terrace of a café, ... a good cake. with chocolate or mulled wine is excellent.
Have a good day.

14 Mar 2013 8:33am

@gerard1948: or ... aperol spritz, tortellini, tramezzini, coffee ... ;-)

Heinz from Hamm, Germany

Ausgezeichnetes Doppelportrait.

14 Mar 2013 8:39am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Beautiful double portrait, Franz - and wonderful way to relax!

14 Mar 2013 9:23am

Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States

A lovely shot of the two of you ... and a well-deserved rest after all your hard work skiing!

14 Mar 2013 9:52am

@Judy aka L@dybug: cheers, judy !!! ;-)

Marie-Line from Lille, France

Yes, relax

14 Mar 2013 10:13am

Doug Hickok from Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Ah, the good life! That sun must have felt really nice :^)

14 Mar 2013 10:29am

Phil from Sausset les Pins, France

No true difference with 2004 ! Nice to see you both , Phil

14 Mar 2013 10:50am

@Phil: how flattering ... ;-) thanks, phil !!!

Jason Politte from Conway, AR, United States

You two look great, Franz. Such a wonderful photo of a beautiful couple. :-)

14 Mar 2013 11:08am

@Jason Politte: cheers, jason !!! ;-)

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

Superb portraits !

14 Mar 2013 11:10am

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

A gorgeous day and double portrait. It looks like a fine tradition you have going there.

14 Mar 2013 11:19am

@Steve Rice: thanks, steve! wouldn't want to miss it ... ;-))

Mariana Maoduš from Waterloo, Canada

Looking good, feeling gorgeous , for sure ;)
Great double portrait !

14 Mar 2013 11:39am

@Mariana Maoduš: merci, madame ;-))

Ainsley from Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Haha you look very "Rock and Roll" sat there with the shades on, very cool =]

14 Mar 2013 11:40am

@Ainsley: cheers, my friend ;-))

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(Old West Wales Boy), Germany

My question is,"Who took this picture of you two" ??

14 Mar 2013 12:16pm

@Anthony Morgan Lambert: our friend ernst, who was skiing with us ;-)

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

A beautiful double portrait shot of these two classy skiers! Bravo Franz! ;-)

14 Mar 2013 12:50pm

@Eric Cousineau: classy all the time ;-)) thanks, eric ...

Tomek from Poznań, Poland

Beautiful doble portrait. You can see the satisfaction on your faces.:-)

14 Mar 2013 12:53pm

@Tomek: i hope so ;-)) thanks, tomek !

Melocoton from Salamanca, Spain

wonderful shot

14 Mar 2013 1:13pm

Frankiess from Český Těšín, Czech Republic

Great portrait and nice framing!

14 Mar 2013 1:21pm

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

I hope the skiing was good

14 Mar 2013 1:22pm

@Jules: excellent !!!

jean pierre from paris, France

après l'effort le réconfort !!! amitié

14 Mar 2013 2:38pm

@jean pierre: c'est ça ! ;-))

Slackwater - Don from Spokane, United States

A fine picture of you two as you lucked out in getting a table in the sunlight.
Sounds delightful and certainly worth an hour's drive.

14 Mar 2013 2:57pm

@Slackwater - Don: thanks, don, and cheers ! ;-))

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Very nice portraits, nice to meet both of you...:-)

14 Mar 2013 3:29pm

@Lena: cheers, lena ! ;-))

Rick from Toronto, Canada

An excellent "Life is good!" photo. I am pleased to continue contributing to your well deserved comment count!

14 Mar 2013 3:45pm

@Rick: thanks, and thanks !!! ;-)

Tede from Aubenas 07, France

Splendides portraits et auto-portrait. La lumière et les contrastes sont superbes. Bonne soirée.

14 Mar 2013 4:22pm

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Superb double portrait!

14 Mar 2013 4:27pm

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

Great capture of the two of you! Before you know it, Emilia will be enjoying the same activities and skiing. :-) Congrats on the # of comments.

14 Mar 2013 4:48pm

@Steven: thanks, steven! we are indeed thinking of taking emilia with us to corvara next year, though for her there won't be any skiing yet, just sleigh rides and fun in the snow ;-)

Maria from California, United States

I know...Irene is suspiciously holding her hands, and yours are hidden also, so maybe there is a reason for that! :)

14 Mar 2013 6:49pm

@Maria: ;-))

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

WOnderful relaxing portrait. I like the light and shadows. COngratulations on so many comments!

14 Mar 2013 6:52pm

@Ruthiebear: chears, ruthie ;-))

Shiva from Berwick, Canada

Hi Franz, ich denke, Ihr Beiden habt eine Pause in der Sonne verdient. - Hat Bozen die Geschaefte unter Dach und man kann im Trockenen Fenster gucken oder ist das Meran .....
Ich weiss nur, dass es ein Rest. gab, da sass man in einem Innenhof und es gab eine wunderbare Salami Platte .... - Schoenen Abend Monika

14 Mar 2013 6:57pm

@Shiva: wir machen immer am 3. oder 4. tag pause vom schifahren und begeben uns stattdessen nach bozen zum "window shoppen". du hast schon recht, diese arkaden gibt es sowohl in bozen als auch in meran, und gute restaurants gibt es auch in beiden städten ... schönen abend noch nach canada ! f.

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

That beautiful sun ...! Bon appetit and congratulations on your 883 post...

14 Mar 2013 7:49pm

@Adela Fonts: gracias, adela ! ;-)

Patrick M. from Lille, France

It is good to spend retirement in the sun

14 Mar 2013 7:54pm

omid from mashhad, Iran

very nice portraits!
so beautiful frame, colors, lights & reflections!
Lovely!

14 Mar 2013 7:58pm

Francisco Romero from Carbajal de la Legua, Spain

You definitely were enjoying a good time. Excellent, relaxed portrait after the action.

14 Mar 2013 7:58pm

helys from Paris, France

Great portraits in a sunny day
Nice expression, colors

14 Mar 2013 8:51pm

Arnd from Basel, Switzerland

Great portraits. I love the happy mood and your relaxed attitude.

14 Mar 2013 8:52pm

J.R. from Urasoe City, Japan

Couple of young folk out for a lark, good double portrait.

14 Mar 2013 9:28pm

@J.R.: yessss ... ;-)

Ted from South Wales, United Kingdom

looks like you enjoyed sun and snow!

14 Mar 2013 9:46pm

Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom

A place I really love, we've been the twice, you are right, so lovely cafes

14 Mar 2013 10:06pm

maximage from Mase, Switzerland

A very nice double portrait. Wonderful tones and processing

14 Mar 2013 10:34pm

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Great shot. Nice to see you both warming in the sun in a beautiful spot.

14 Mar 2013 11:55pm

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Gorgeous portrait! Beautiful light!

15 Mar 2013 12:11am

Abena from Illinois, United States

That's a whole load of comments ! And an achievement. Great image to celebrate that with. You guys do look like your living le goodlife :) and the sun rays make for a lovely warm image. This is a lovely image ! And for that sun you get there, the trip is all worth it.

15 Mar 2013 2:46am

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

Très très beaux portraits et image superbe vue et captage.
Amitié

15 Mar 2013 3:57am

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Nice to see you both my friend, good day to you :)

15 Mar 2013 9:19am

L'angevine from Angers, France

ben je les salue

15 Mar 2013 4:24pm

Photographs by M.E. from San Francisco, United States

beautiful and handsome couple!

15 Mar 2013 7:42pm

AMH from Buenos Aires, Argentina

que bonito verlos !!! se los ven muy bien y eso me gusta mucho . siempre es lindo ver a la gente que uno quiere feliz y así se los ve . porque eso es lo que transmites con tus fotos amistad y afecto . a través de tus paisajes, a través de tu familia, de Emilia ; compartes cada momento de tu vida y eso hace que la gente te quiera . se los ven tan contentos que una se pone contenta por eso . felicitaciones por los comentarios y un beso gigante con un fuerte abrazo . Alejandra =)

21 Mar 2013 2:15am

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

I like to watch you relax after this series of "very wintery" shots!

25 Mar 2013 8:14am

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46 mm (35mm equiv.)

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