Last night, after shutting down my business laptop for good for 2017, the significant other and myself headed into Nuremberg’s Old Town for some Bratwurst and Mulled Wine. To unwind and get into the right Christmas spirit. We took a walk in the alleys below the Imperial Castle to look at a few Christmas trees the city has put up. I took along the Olympus PEN-F and the 12mm F/2 and 25mm F/1.8 primes. For a few more images continue after the jump….
I was only photographing in P-Mode, all shots were taken handheld (the significant other wouldn’t tolerate me fumbling around with a tripod). With the prime lenses and ISO 1600 (which is completely usable on the Olys) I got pretty much a constant 1/25 – 1/60 second shutter speed, which I can easily handhold, thanks to the image stabilization of the PEN.
I hope you enjoyed that little stroll through Nuremberg’s Old Town and that you are getting into the spirit of Christmas as well!
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Wish you a stress free Saturday 😉 !
Marcus
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Great photos! I can imagine how lovely it would be seeing the sites from a horse drawn carriage.. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thanks so much for your visit and your kind words, Mary Ann, so much appreciated! Marcus
Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Debra, your comment is much appreciated! Marcus
Beautiful photos as always Marcus 🙂 Lynne
Thanks, Lynne, so happy they brought you some joy 🙂 ! Marcus
Oh they were lovely Marcus 🙂 Lynne
stunning pictures. I wish I could visit Germany during Christmas! someday… perhaps
Thanks, Arv! So glad you liked the photos! It is good to have a bucket list of things we want to visit! You are always welcome in Nuremberg! Marcus
That’s so thoughtful of you! Will keep you posted when I do, Marcus! 🙂
It looks like a lovely stroll. Thanks for helping me get into the Christmas Spirit! Lovely captures Marcus. 🙂
I like how we take us along through our various city walks 🙂 ! Hope you had a blessed Christmas! Marcus
Thank you Marcus. It was a lovely Christmas! We are enjoying the sunshine today. 🙂 -Amy
The first photo is by far, my favorite of this collection!
Thank so much for your feedback! Merry X-Mas
Danke für diese und viele Aufnahmen übers Jahr – und viele gute Schnappschüsse im neuen. Frohe Weihnachten!
Danke, Bernd 🙂 ! Dir auch frohe Weihnachten und ein gesundes und glückliches 2018! Marcus
Marcus, thank you for allowing us to take the stroll with you and your significant other. I like the image of the horses. You’ve captured well the sense of motion.
Thanks, Tim, as always :-)! Marcus
Marcus, you’re welcome
Lovely photos! Merry Christmas.
Thanks so much 🙂 ! Merry Christmas to you too! Marcus
The town looks so cosy and welcoming with the festive lights!
Thanks, Adell, your kind words are so much appreciated! I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas! Marcus
I’m really getting into the spirit of Christmas sitting on the rug by our roaring fire looking at your beautiful photos of Nuremberg Christmas Market. Have a wonderful Christmas !
Thanks, Marion. I wish you and yours a blessed, magic and peaceful Christmas with lots of love and laughters! Marcus
Thank you for sharing your photos of the old town. It brings back fond memories of my visit to the Frankfurt Christmas market. When I was a little girl my father splurged and took our little family to Germany at Christmas time to meet his brother and sister and my mother’s mom and sister. Fröhliche Weihnachten und einen guten Start ins neue Jahr. Carola
Thanks, Carola, I appreciate your kind words so much 🙂 ! It’s always good to collect happy memories as we go through our lives. Ich wünsche Dir auch frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches und gerunds Jahr 2018! Marcus
Great photos, I especially love the one of the horses.
Thanks so much for commenting! Happy Holidays! Marcus
Gorgeous, fairy-tale like pictures and architecture. The first one has a dramatic, eerie feel about it, I love it.
Thanks so much, it means a lot! You might be interested: The half-timbered house behind the Christmas tree is the house Albrecht Dürer was born, raised and lived, out greater German artist of the Renaissance. Happy Holidays!
Wow, it’s great to know that, now I like the picture even more. Happy Holidays!
Oh, marvellous….brings back memories- years since I was last in Nürnberg
Thanks so much, glad you like it, Sue! Happy Holidays! Marcus
And Happy Holidays to you, Marcus!
Some lovely photos!
Thanks, much appreciated! Marcus