Tuesday, January 25, 2011

From the Archives - Fantastical Venice

Gondola docks near the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy  © Doug Hickok

 Venice, especially at night, seems like a dream world, a magical world of color and light and imagination. One feels transported to another time, one that is out of time with one's own, yet vaguely familiar. It's little wonder that so many writers, painters and composers have found inspiration in fantastical Venice.


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11 comments:

  1. chaoticfancyJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Indeed, Venice is such a magical place as I remember it. I like the shimmert circular lights highlighted here... gives the pic a suitable glow :D

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  2. TemujinJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I love bokeh in this photo.

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  3. Michael RowlandJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Wonderful colours, Venice must be so great for photos,,,thanks for the comments on my blog, I'm off to the Grand Canyon today!,,,M

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  4. Frank de JolJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Again, a nice mix of colors, this time in warm mood.
    Truly magical dream world.

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  5. brattcatJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    My favorite place on the planet. Love this take on it.

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  6. SidneyJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    In my opinion one of the most beautiful cities in the world... if you can erase the tourists :-)

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  7. GinnieJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I'd go back in a New York minute, Doug. And this is why!

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  8. theys rolandJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Wonderful work Doug

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  9. KrunalJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    cool bokeh

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  10. MarieJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    magnifiques, ces couleurs, j'aime beaucoup.

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  11. Laurette TheronFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Hi Dough. Whent through your collection of photographs. They are truely all beautiful. Love the photo of sunrise at Botany Bay a beautiful capture indeed.

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