Brunch with Battutah
Queen of the Adriatic
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 16 June 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
The beginning of a 4-photo series on Venice, Italy known as the Queen of the Adriatic Sea.
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
@saeed: Many thanks, Saeed.
MJ from Delaware, United States
great view of the city... lovely colors...great idea
16 Jun 2008 11:49am
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Fantastic on so many levels, Gosh I love this! My first thought though was 'mardi gras' lol
16 Jun 2008 11:51am
@Lorraine: That's a nice uplifting comment. thank you, Lorraine.
@Tilala: Je suis d'accord. Merci, Marie.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Beautiful shot Michael, and the ghostly figure is really cool.
16 Jun 2008 12:07pm
@Observing: Thanks, Mike. I'm happy you mentioned the "queen."
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
A fabulous piece of work Michael, Venice is on the top of my favourite city list, a magical place, as you have portrayed in this beautiful image.
I'm so looking forward to this series.
16 Jun 2008 1:15pm
@MaryB: Thank you for the delightful comment, Mary.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Wonderful idea with the mask! Well done in layers!I like the suggestion of the laguna in the distance! Indeed a great choice in this presentation!
16 Jun 2008 2:10pm
@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela. I'm just starting to use layers so wanted some practice.
Rags from Plano, United States
very cool image. It is cinematic in some ways. Very well done!
16 Jun 2008 3:20pm
@Rags: Thanks, Rags. A great comment.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
That would make a good photo in a travel magazine :)
16 Jun 2008 3:33pm
@MadScientist: Thanks, MS. I wished I knew a mag that would buy such images without an accompanying story.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
This is a wonderful combination of images Michael. Love the blues and purples of the sea.
16 Jun 2008 4:30pm
@Marion: Thanks so much, Marion.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Ce masque, emblème de Venise, incrusté dans l'image est une bonne idée pour renouveler le sujet, si souvent photographié (à juste titre Venise étant une ville merveilleuse !!)
16 Jun 2008 4:53pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
KIJI from Valenciennes, France
Fantastic work. The result is very interesting. Good balance of colours
16 Jun 2008 8:08pm
@KIJI: Thank you very much.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
A magical shot of a magical place. Great processing work Michael!
16 Jun 2008 8:50pm
@standley: Thanks so much, Richard.
Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada
Magnifique photo qui donne le goût de visiter l'endroit !!
16 Jun 2008 11:15pm
@Suzanne Labbé: Merci, Suzanne. Il est bon pour le tourisme.
vu@granby - Gilles Martineau from Granby, Québec, Canada
J'adore cette apllication de la couche du masque de la "Reine de Venise" dans le ciel de Venise!
16 Jun 2008 11:27pm
@vu@granby - Gilles Martineau: Merci, Gilles.
@Sammi: Thank you, Sammi.
@Viewfinder: Many thanks, VF.
@Porcsin: Many thanks for commenting.
@Calusarus: Thanks for the delightful comment, Calusarus.
@Craig: Thank you, Craig.
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