Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, is the oldest city in Northern Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A beautiful little city in the winter snow, although the coverage made it a little difficult to see anything. Most of my short visit there was spent in the Old Town, on Toompea Hill overlooking the view and around the Christmas markets near the town hall. I just managed to get the shot I wanted of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral against the blue dusk sky. Walking up and down the cobbled streets, one can really appreciate the history in the old town and castle walls. The Christmas markets were bustling, shoppers were jostling, and all were entertained by the occasional bout of Christmas folk singing from the stage that had been set up. I managed to sample some rustic food, including elk and bear meat, the latter being expectedly tough. Many of the images presented here were quick snapshots in the freezing snow, and mostly taken with the Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8. I also used the Nikkor 35mm F/2 AF-D for a few shots. Some of the images show the vibrant colours of the town, especially draped in Christmas decorations. Other images lent themselves to a B+W treatment, which suited the historical quality of the buildings. A great place to go for a short visit, I am sure it is just as beautiful in drier seasons. It certainly looked like a fairy tale town in the winter snow.
Dec 20, 2012Dec 20, 2012Alpha Whiskey PhotographyTallinn, the capital city of
Estonia, is the oldest city in Northern Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. A beautiful little city in the winter snow, although the coverage made it
a little difficult to see anything. Most of my short visit there was spent in
the Old Town, on Toompea Hill overlooking the view and around the Christmas
markets near the town hall. I just managed to get the shot I wanted of the Alexander
Nevsky Cathedral against the blue dusk sky. Walking up and down the cobbled
streets, one can really appreciate the history in the old town and castle
walls. The Christmas markets were bustling, shoppers were jostling, and all
were entertained by the occasional bout of Christmas folk singing from the stage
that had been set up. I managed to sample some rustic food, including elk and
bear meat, the latter being expectedly tough.
Many of the images presented here were quick snapshots in
the freezing snow, and mostly taken with the Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8. I also used
the Nikkor 35mm F/2 AF-D for a few shots.
Some of the images show the vibrant colours of the town,
especially draped in Christmas decorations. Other images lent themselves to a
B+W treatment, which suited the historical quality of the buildings.
A great place to go for a short visit, I am sure it is just
as beautiful in drier seasons. It certainly looked like a fairy tale town in
the winter snow.
Raekoja Plats. The Town Square with the huge Christmas Tree and Town Hall.
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
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The crescent Moon between the cathedral's towers.
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The view from Toompea Hill.
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St Nicholas Church.
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Inside a restaurant with a medieval theme.
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Toompea Castle.
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St Catherine's Passage.
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Kiek In De Kok. An old defence tower.
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Johan Pitka - famous military commander.
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The mighty St Olaf's Church.
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PiramidaJan 24, 2013 08:58 AM
Oh, so beautiful ! Just want to visit :)))
AlphaWhiskeyJan 28, 2013 01:47 PM
Thank you! :)
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