Rudolf Eitelberger, the first director of the MAK in Vienna, was a Professor of the History of Archaeology of Art. At a time where nations competed with each other in other fields than economics, but also arts and culture, the opening of the museum was also a political act. #vienna #architecturephotography #makvienna #sony #sonya7rv #minolta #minoltarokkor #minoltarokkor50mmf14 #50mm #50mmphotography
This building is a home for art since 1871. It is amazing that it stands for over 150 years for a single purpose. #vienna #architecturephotography #makvienna #sony #sonya7rv #minolta #minoltarokkor #minoltarokkor50mmf14 #50mm #50mmphotography
1871... Austria introduces the metric system and this museum is completed. Coincidence? Maybe. Nevertheless, a stunning building that (deliberately) invokes memories of the Victoria & Albert. #vienna #architecturephotography #makvienna #sony #sonya7rv #minolta #minoltarokkor #minoltarokkor50mmf14 #50mm #50mmphotography

Lichen growing on a wild Eastern Redbud tree (Cercis canadensis) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on March 22, 2024

I used a nearly 50 year old lens from a film camera attached to a modern camera body. Minolta MC ROKKOR-X PG 1:1.4 f=50mm

Some of the camera settings that I used to make this photo are at: https://www.rsok.com/~jrm/2024Mar31_birds_and_cats/2024mar22_lichen_IMG_9377c.html

#lichen #redbud #vintageLens #Cercis #naturephotography #treetrunk #Oklahoma #MinoltaROKKOR-X #photography #Parmeliaceae

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