I do not know where my motherland is, and to what nationality I belong. When I caught a glimpse of green Steiermark colors at Rathauspaltz of Vienna, where traditional national festivity took place, my heart gave a leap. I had feeling that after long journey I had come back home.

I could again smell aroma of familiar food, and how people around me spoke- with specific accent- sounded so homelike and nice. A glass of rose Schilcher wine, that occurred to be unexpectedly strong, increased my nostalgic longing. When looking at governor Franz Voves standing by side of Vienna mayor, I recollected past days in Graz, and how once I photographed him in Schloss Eggenberg. I always transmit my sympathy to those whom I photograph. All in all I find Steiermark charm to be irresistible.

Action in defense of same-gender partnership
It was rather hot morning, and I felt the gravity of my photo bag, walking by zigzags and asking every pedestrian where civil registry office is. I anticipated picturesque manifestation at the place, but found only small group there. As usual, I photographed persons whose faces I found to be interesting. This time it was woman in red jacket
10.04.08 Aktion “Wir wollen da rein!” zur gleichgeschlechtlichen Partnerschaft
Die Debatte um gleichgeschlechtliche Partnerschaften wird immer absurder: In der ÖVP wird darum gestritten, ob das Standesamt der richtige Ort für die Eintragung von Partnerschaften ist, und die SPÖ sieht zu und schafft es nicht, ihre eigenen Wahlversprechen auch nur ansatzweise umzusetzen. (more…)