Tabbynera - The Angloswiss with the cats

Apr 10, '08 3:32 AM
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I was going to leave this PP out. I have so many hobbies, but cannot bring them together on a photo. Genealogy (too personnel with all my long gone relatives), West Ham United (my favourite football club and where I administrate a forum site - but have no original photos), learning languages (did not want to blog in French, German, Russian, or Italian) and then I had a sort of morbid brainwave. I love photography. My camera is always with me. If I travel to another town or country, one of my tourist hobbies is visiting the local graveyard - you never know who you might find. Vienna is the place for visiting graveyards. They have the biggest in Europe. I took the above photo in the Kaisergruft (the emperor's tomb). It is a fascinating place. The last emperor was Kaiser Franz Josef. He had a couple of children, but the heir committed suicide after being involved in a dubious love affair, His wife was known as "Sissi" (Elizabeth) and there was a film made about her life starring Romy Schneider. The tomb in the middle is Franz Josef and the one on the left Sissi, the other his son Rudolf. I may be a bit off the mark with my submission this time, but it sort of combines my love of photography and the genealogy.

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fabiolalawalata wrote on Apr 10

wow..what an hobby :)interesting....

belita747 wrote on Apr 10

Very very uncommon hobby, I would say, but... very interesting!
Thanks for reminding me of those beautiful tombs I saw when visiting Vienna.

http://belita747.multiply.com/journal/item/416/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_HOBBY_-_GOLF

nina4737 wrote on Apr 10

i love wandering around old graveyards .. i particulary like the real old gravestones that say how the ppl died, like = murdered by, or drowned, or excecuted, etc..they are not allowed to put that sort of stuff on graves these days.
there is a graveyard in SA that has 16 childrens graves from the same family, all died in infancy or early childhood.. the graves are not as grand as the ones above, but just as interesting,..
lovely photo tho, nice and clear for such a dark and gloomy place.

smaragd wrote on Apr 10

Very interesting hobby... Pat
here's my entry http://smaragd.multiply.com/journal/item/144/Picture_Perfect_HOBBY

ka2ka wrote on Apr 10

:()

http://ka2ka.multiply.com/journal/item/113/Picture_Perfect_HOBBY

jayaramanms wrote on Apr 10

Interesting details about your hobbies. I too have many and one is coin collecting. Your photograph here is brilliant. Thanks for sharing. Mine is at - http://jayaramanms.multiply.com/journal/item/120/PHOTO_PERFECT_-_HOBBY

jujukitten wrote on Apr 10

Interesting shot, I too like to walk around graveyards. I like to look at the dates on the stones to see how old they are....
http://jujukitten.multiply.com/journal/item/40/Picture_Perfect_-_Hobby

atsubway6 wrote on Apr 10

hahaha...you are (a little bit) crazy. i like you very much! ich wusste nicht, dass särge fotografieren ein hobby sein kann.

http://atsubway6.multiply.com/journal/item/69/PICTURE_PERFECT_Hobby

lintang71 wrote on Apr 10

hmm interesting hobby.. but thanks for sharing this, quite informative
http://lintang71.multiply.com/journal/item/166/Picture_Perfect_Hobby

guazzetto25 wrote on Apr 10

hmm a little bit ossianic, isn't it?
http://guazzetto25.multiply.com/journal/item/75/PICTURE_PERFECT_hobby

monaswe2007 wrote on Apr 10

Interesting hobby! =o)

My Picture Perfect theme

sattva2 wrote on Apr 10, edited on Apr 10

very exciting and interesting hobby you have there............... I used to go to the oldest graves with the oldest grave stones, and i used to do Rubbings of them.
http://sattva2.multiply.com/journal/item/276/Picture_Perfect_-_Hobby

dianutami wrote on Apr 10

Two of your hobbies combine together, great! Here's mine: Hobby

laniebg wrote on Apr 10

Great one!
I chose this hobby too!

http://laniebg.multiply.com/journal/item/318/Picture_Perfect_Hobby

mimisplace wrote on Apr 10

I always visit cemetery's when I travel ... they say so much about the people. I remember the movie Sissi... it was a rather uplifting movie.. or so I thought.. she commited suicide also?
Click here for my ppf

wbtak wrote on Apr 10

A very clever way to incorporate the two hobbies!

mel49ers wrote on Apr 10

Like you have several but like your take mine is up now
http://mel49ers.multiply.com/journal/item/149/Picture_perfect_Hobby

photo99 wrote on Apr 10

Great one ..... here is mine http://photo99.multiply.com/journal/item/12/Picture_Perfect_HOBBY_

mimisplace wrote on Apr 10

awwww how tragic *sigh* .. thanks for answering... I didn't remember how the movie ended .. I think I seen that as a child .. single digit age hehehe.

zbethz wrote on Apr 10

tabbynera said

one of my tourist hobbies is visiting the local graveyard

unique hobby...but also interesting :)

http://zbethz.multiply.com/journal/item/460/Picture_Perfect_HOBBY

fotofriday wrote on Apr 10

I am glad you decided to join in afterall, and thank you for you comments. You are right on the mark!!! This is perfect for the theme. And you did combine two of your hobbies, like the way you did that, much smoother than the way I did it!!! Really interesting

tribunj wrote on Apr 10

WOW Great hobby and to combine it together in one pic Compliment
My husband and I too have the strange 'tick' to visit graveyards Père-la-Chaise in Paris made a great impression on us Just like the graveyards in Croatie
http://tribunj.multiply.com/journal/item/47/hobby

shairationgco wrote on Apr 10

you know i had a friend who told me that all one way of knowing a culture is to visit their graveyard... she always does that wherever she goes... and since the time she told me this, i myself got curious sometimes... this particular photo is beautiful! the royalty and greatness of the people buried is very evident, isn't it??? very very nicely taken.... Visit my PPF Hobby - Treasured Collection

lilwolfsis wrote on Apr 10

like you .. so many hobbies .. what to post! and BINGO! the camera! always with me also.. great post btw ! mines up now also!
http://lilwolfsis.multiply.com/journal/item/211/Picture_Perfect

sensual639 wrote on Apr 10

I also take pictures of grave yards, a big hobby of mine also so I apreachate this picture. I'm know for driving down the road and yelling for hubby to pull over...."Graveyard" lol

http://sensual639.multiply.com/journal/item/102/Picture_PerfectHobby

mattajogja wrote on Apr 10

ikut ah ..
mine :
http://mattajogja.multiply.com/journal/item/71/Picture_Perfect_HOBBY

naarta wrote on Apr 10

I think it is a great entry for this week and thanks for the history lesson.
http://naarta.multiply.com/journal/item/237/PICTURE_PERFECT_HOBBY

xchips wrote on Apr 10

Not unusual at all. My wife just toured a local cemetary with friends and took lots of photos. I didn't go because my back was bothering me. (c;

http://xchips.multiply.com/journal/item/66/Picture_Perfect_Hobbies

mindyjordan wrote on Apr 10

glad that you've changed your mind ;) und danke für die Informationen.

http://mindyjordan.multiply.com/journal/item/241/Picture_Perfect_Hobby

clearstar wrote on Apr 10

Interesting way of combining both hobbies together ...a little history with the genealogy and photography pulls the history in nicely.

http://clearstar.multiply.com/journal/item/141/Picture_Perfect_Friday_Hobby

tribunj wrote on Apr 10

I am very sorry ;made a mistake I think I solved the problem

http://tribunj.multiply.com/journal/item/47

newsdoggg wrote on Apr 10

prolly a bit weird to some, but I enjoy visiting graveyards to see the oldest and most unusual gravestones ... COOL! ... 9 woofs!

oceankinguk2003 wrote on Apr 10

I always visit grave yards when I travel its a cool hobby.
http://oceankinguk2003.multiply.com/journal/item/435/PICTURE_PERFECT_FRIDAY_---_HOBBY

mepati wrote on Apr 10

All great hobbies! E mi sarebbe piaciuto se tu avessi potuto scrivere in italiano! Anche se gli altri non ne sarebbero stati cosi' contenti!;)

http://mepati.multiply.com/journal/item/247/Picture_Perfect_-_Hobby

awakingthelion wrote on Apr 10

Interesting one. History is always interesting... well... except when i was in highschool...
http://awakingthelion.multiply.com/journal/item/89/Picture_Perfect_-_Hobby

mom2mels wrote on Apr 10

It's both a history lesson and a hobby! Great entry!
http://mom2mels.multiply.com/journal/item/97/Hobbys_Picture_Perfect_

jolaranita wrote on Apr 10

nice way to express it
http://jolaranita.multiply.com/journal/item/304/picture_perfecthobby

daddyonboard wrote on Apr 10

yikes! nice grouping ;)
http://daddyonboard.multiply.com/journal/item/132/Picture_Perfect_Friday_Hobby?replies_read=20

sjxsn13 wrote on Apr 10

Very interesting ... I bet you have some really cool shots with a story behind each one!!

http://sjxsn13.multiply.com/journal/item/255/Picture_Perfect_..._Hobby

windin wrote on Apr 10

I think this was a wonderful combination of two of your hobbies!

http://windin.multiply.com/journal/item/371/Picture_Perfect_Hobby

terrencew wrote on Apr 10

Great detail in the photo and a fine depiction of two of your hobbies. And I, too, carry my camera everywhere, even on a short walk to the corner store. You just never know what you're going to see and I think I'm more observant than most because I'm always looking for pictures.
http://terrencew.multiply.com/journal/item/319/PICTURE_PERFECT_HOBBY

harleymick wrote on Apr 10

That's a great shot. I remember hearing this story. Nicely done.

LINK TO: My Picture Perfect -- *HOBBY*

sharonl344 wrote on Apr 10

I like looking at headstones in graveyards it's interesting. Your hobbys are not off the mark , it's a "hobby" and it fits right in , thank you for the interesting information that goes along with the photo !!

http://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/88/Picture_Perfect_Hobby

dianadji wrote on Apr 10

That is one interesting hobby. Wishing you good luck with your hobby and thanks for sharing.
http://dianadji.multiply.com/journal/item/394/MY_HOBBY_IS..._A_Photo_Story

genyapg2002 wrote on Apr 10

Very unique! I love it!

http://genyapg2002.multiply.com/journal/item/25/Picture_Perfect_Hobby_Teacher_Photographer

kia909 wrote on Apr 10

Smile!! That's a unique one!!
Have a lovely WE!
http://kia909.multiply.com/journal/item/111

ninakobie wrote on Apr 10

I can understand your fascination with both photography and graveyards. I do the same thing. The most interesting graveyards I've visited, so far, were in Paris. Pere Lachaise Cemetery was particularly interesting. I remember and saw the film about Sissi. Very interesting blog.

http://ninakobie.multiply.com/journal/item/384/Picture_Perfect_-_Hobby

vrilia wrote on Apr 10

interesting.. great pic n great entry Pat!
http://vrilia.multiply.com/journal/item/54/picture_perfectHoBBy

dannidoodles wrote on Apr 10

A very interesting and historical hobby!
http://dannidoodles.multiply.com/journal/item/137/Picture_PerfectHobby

wyldstorm wrote on Apr 10

Cool! I love photographing graveyards too.
http://wyldstorm.multiply.com/journal/item/814/Picture_Perfect_-_Hobby

morysa wrote on Apr 10

I think you hit it right on! Great shot!

http://morysa.multiply.com/journal/item/241/Picture_Perfect.._Hobby

tintalasia wrote on Apr 11

I think it is a great post! It definitely does combine your love of genealogy, history, photography and yes, even visiting cemeteries.

Tint~
Tint's Picture Perfect

maraid wrote on Apr 11

Good picky and very fancy caskets can see they belong to someone important. Luv M.

http://maraid.multiply.com/journal/item/1140

loveangel94 wrote on Apr 11

What an interesting hobby. I have relatives that have traced our heritage. They love it.
http://loveangel94.multiply.com/journal/item/515/Picture_Perfect_Hobby

allaboutmarley wrote on Apr 11

Nice photo! Here is mine:
http://allaboutmarley.multiply.com/journal/item/43/Picture_Perfect_HOBBY

cammiedreams wrote on Apr 11

Interesting hobby!

http://cammiedreams.multiply.com/journal/item/38/Hobby

stillwandering wrote on Apr 11

Very interesting and original entry!
http://stillwandering.multiply.com/journal/item/148/Photo_Friday_HOBBY

brigyde wrote on Apr 11

what nice hobbies you have !

one of mine is at
http://brigyde.multiply.com/journal/item/47/Picture_Perfect_-_Hobby

photographyku wrote on Apr 11

i loved photography too :)
http://photographyku.multiply.com/journal/item/6/Picture_Perfect_HOBBY

lindylooh wrote on Apr 11

My cousin and I visit old grave yards all the time. Well, when we have time. LOL There's so much history to be found there. So many of the old stones tell a story.

This is a great entry.
http://lindylooh.multiply.com/journal/item/645/Picture_PerfectHobby

empressselena wrote on Apr 11

LOL Maybe only a little morbid. Very nice hobby though if you think about it. What happens when no one cares any more about these places and they are destroyed? Then at least somewhere there is a photo memory. Great PP!

thymekeeper wrote on Apr 11

Terrific post. We generally visit old graveyards when we're out and about too. I take pics of interesting headstones but most of my pics are of ancestors graves - I'm a genealogy nut too =)
Here's mine:"Hobby" by the Thymekeeper

riihele wrote on Apr 11

Hallo Pat

I love history as well.
Lovely photo and so very interesting for i have a lot about Sissi.
Keep so grand. Rii :)

My take is in ere

rifestitch wrote on Apr 11

Hmmm, very interesting! I like to tour graveyards, too - it all goes together with my fascination with architecture, I think, as well as my love of history. I would love to see Vienna some day - here's another stop :)
http://rifestitch.multiply.com/journal/item/120/Picture_Perfect_Friday_HOBBY

songbirdnmf wrote on Apr 11

Great combination of hobbies, I think! Graveyards really do tell a lot. A "legit" hobby.
http://songbirdnmf.multiply.com/journal/item/7/Picture_Perfect_Friday_-_Hobby

iniaku wrote on Apr 11

what a tragic story!

but the picture is just great! thanks for letting me know your hobby
here is mine: http://iniaku.multiply.com/journal/item/294/Picture_Perfect_Hobby

lindalovestostitch wrote on Apr 11, edited on Apr 11

I love genealogy, too. I have also taken photos in graveyards. It is a very interesting hobby!
http://lindalovestostitch.multiply.com/journal/item/17/PICTURE_PERFECT_FRIDAY_HOBBY

lilangelwolf wrote on Apr 11

What an interesting post. And so cool. My grandfather did a genealogy of his side of the family and it dates all the way back to the 1600's. He published it in a hardcover book that I bought from him at almost 500 pages long. It is so awesome to read the older dates. Letters are contained within, How people died, and would you believe I met a relative on myspace and confirmed her spot in my grandfathers book?? Her great grandfathers and my great grandfathers were brothers. She is a very beautiful and an extremely talented violinist. I had a hard time posting one too, you can stop by mine to see what I came up with... have a great week/ weekend, lilangelwolf
http://lilangelwolf.multiply.com/journal/item/263/Picture_Perfect-_Hobby

dews24u wrote on Apr 11

Very nice photo & hobby. My brother has photographed the graves of most of the famous people in our city. I think it's interesting :-)

"Hobby" - For Picture Perfect

flutterbee1952 wrote on Apr 12

Isn't genealogy FUN! I find it very interesting to exam old ship logs, church registries, graveyards, and public records. There is always a story that seems to come alive and instill the excitement to continue the search. Beautiful picture!
http://flutterbee1952.multiply.com/journal/item/271/PICTURE_PERFECT...Hobby

cfbookchick wrote on Apr 12

No, I don't think you are off the mark at all! This is a creative interpretation of the theme and very well done!

dreamzonforever wrote on Apr 12

Very interesting hobby. Nice picture.

DreamzOnForever’s entry - Hobby

fluffyj wrote on Apr 12

I think you qualify for the thinking out of the box! I remember doing gravestone rubbing as a high schooler. Used to have them hung all over my bedroom (creeped out my mom I can tell you). This is kind of a new fangled way, without the intrusion feeling I had when I touched their stones. Far more respectful and very interesting! -janeen

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