Friday, January 13, 2012

La Serenissima

View from the Canale Della Giudecca toward the Fondamenta Zattere
 and the Bell Tower of Santa Maria dei Carmini, Venice, Italy  © Doug Hickok
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view.)


The "Most Serene Republic" looks just that, serene, on a bright gem-like winter day. Perhaps Venice has seen more prosperous days, but in vivid light and glowing color, it is still a city of incomparable beauty.


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16 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    When the right angle of sunlight, it is beautiful !!!!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    I had the opportunity to be in Venice, and it's sites that back, the picture you've done I really like this light.
    a greeting

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  3. yzJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    classic beautiful street scene of venice in fantastic light

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  4. Joop ZandJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Lovely Venice..... fantastic colors Doug.

    Greetings, Joop

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  5. brattcatJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    my favorite city in the world.

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  6. franzJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    one of my eternal love affairs - venice! only about 6 hours by car from where i live, or two and a half from where we go skiing every year (the italian dolomites). it is such a wonderfully unique place that not even las vegas could do damage to it ... ;-))
    i love your view across the giudecca canal! the district to the north, dorsoduro, is one of my favourites in the city! just looking at your picture and writing these words here makes me long for another visit to la serenissima ... (perhaps in february ...)

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  7. OlaJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    for me it is one of the most beatiful cities ever!

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  8. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    ahhh Venice, Italy!A romantic post for Friday, thanks a lot!
    Léia

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  9. cocominoJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Great light. I like these architecture. :)

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  10. fabrizioJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    a romantic light does to perfect frame in this photo

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  11. photoioanninaJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Very impressive lighting!

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  12. A.BarlowJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful image sir.

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  13. KalaJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    What glorious light in this image!

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  14. DomLOrthaJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    You caught all the light over Venice for this one! Great work!
    Have a nice day.

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  15. ChristopherJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Agreed--incredible beauty. Gorgeous light and composition here Doug!

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  16. rianFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    i probably would try to live in venice if i had the chance to do so.. such a beautiful place.. :)

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