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| Ornate Facade, Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy © Doug Hickok Even the casual observer can not help but marvel at the astounding beauty of the Basilica di San Marco. Just the ornate exterior alone gives one an inkling of just how powerful and prosperous the Venetian Republic once was. Most of the decorative art work seen here was added in the Gothic period, but the basilica itself is much older, dating from the Byzantine era. The winged lion is symbolic of Gospel author Saint Mark. The horse of course is symbolic of the patron saint of long shots, Saint Seabiscuit. (Photo note: This image was made with a Nikon F3HP SLR body, a Nikkor 100mm f2.5 AIS lens, on Fujichrome Velvia RVP 100 color slide film) |
Sunday, March 27, 2011
San Marco Sunday - All That Glitters Is Gold
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wonderful POV, the light is perfect too
ReplyDeleteIncredible beauty and history. When were you there? I will be there in June, can't wait!
ReplyDeleteWhat an ornate building part! Very nice photo, the F3 was (is) an excellent camera, and you have a really good "photographer's eye" :)
ReplyDeleteGood shot! Venice is heaven on earth for photographers :)
ReplyDeleteexcellent colors framing, and pov
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Wonderful place and wonderful shot.
ReplyDeletefantastic colors and tones.very well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is magnificent entrance way.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! So sharp and colourful. Well done. Thanks for sharing! Have never seen this before.
ReplyDeleteI've loved horsies since I was a little girl. I'm so happy to know about St. Seabiscuit. Why, as a Catholic, have I never heard of him.
ReplyDeleteGREAT CAPTURE!
Great shot and post Doug--made me smile. Love the Saint Seabiscut reference! My wife and I were there just about 10 years ago to the day for our honeymoon. We had grand plans to return every couple years...life.
ReplyDeleteAwesome and amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow equsite carvings!
ReplyDeleteTruly a magnicent cspture!
awesome detalis in perfect light and contrast, wonderful vertical depth
ReplyDeleteThe contrast is really stunning. Nicely done Doug..
ReplyDeletealways worth a visit - venice and san marco! you've found a very good angle for this shot!
ReplyDeleteTruly impressive, there are so many details and it's so well projected against the blue sky!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
Very beautiful. Love the horse.
ReplyDeleteterrific pov. beautifully captured
ReplyDeletestunning catch ! great pov and light , many beautiful details
ReplyDeleteHaving seen San Marco myself - I've gotta agree - it's simply awesome. Wonderful capture of the detail!
ReplyDeleteWonderful perspective that emphasizes the details of their wealth and excellent warm tones, if I'm wrong because even gorgeous afternoon sun. A greeting.
ReplyDeleteTruly opulent!
ReplyDeleteI miss Venice - the entire city feels like a giant maze to me.
Oh, is that a horse? Looks like a ram or a stag from this angle. ;p
>Does the UK use the metric system normally?
No, not entirely. Distances, clothes, shoes are still imperial.
high tase art...very beautiful foto.
ReplyDeleteHi Doug...this is a magnificent facade even if it is only gold....i have to kick myself because i was a block away from the Basilica di San Marco and missed it except my pictures from the lagoon of the grand canal....Duhhh....peter:)
ReplyDeletePerfect title for this ornate image, Doug. Those were indeed the days. I'm guessing we'll never see them again?!
ReplyDeleteThe details are superb, magnificent colors and light. Good day.
ReplyDeleteA splendid architecture detail, well captured with a fine golden light. It gives a sensation of aliveness and great light. Very pleasant.
ReplyDeleteCompliments,
Donato
Oh boy! I really feel the power of Venice! My hometown (Bergamo) was one of the most Western territories of the Venetian Republic. Your image is so fascinating! Superb!
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