Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/01/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Le 26 janv. 11 ? 13:58, Douglas Sharp a ?crit : > > I agree, Prague is fantastic, and even photogenic when it's overcast > and wet. > > Although, it must be said, that it is one of the places in Europe > where you are most likely to get mugged, robbed, screwed on currency > deals and charged special tourist prices in restaurants, bars, > hotels and cafes. > > I suppose everywhere has its downsides. > > Berlin is a good place to go, and much safer - and one of the least > expensive capital cities in Europe. > > Douglas > I agree with Douglas about Prague - one of the top ranking picturesque cities I've visited - the only itch is its own success ... avoid the touristic season (long and short holidays alike) or you'll never be able to shoot anything but gaudy and noisy PS holders ... A couple of views by the most (probably) creative Czech photographer http://www.google.fr/images?hl=fr&source=imghp&q=sudek&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g2&aql=&oq= Also, this is where Pils(ner?) was invented - the mother place of Budweiser if I'm not mistaken. Public transport (tram) was fine 5 years ago. And the food was excellent, if not gone too international hence insipid nowadays. Paris is safe so long as you act sensibly ... and a little more carefully on the tube at rush hour ... Keep us tuned Ph NO ARCHIVE