Brunch with Battutah
Architectural masterpiece
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 17 June 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Venice, Italy.
@Ekaputra Tupamahu: Thank you very much.
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
This city is great! I really love to be there! this is really masterpiece! so great and amazing! thanks for sharing michael :)
17 Jun 2008 5:54am
@saeed: A pleasure. thank you, Saeed.
Rags from Plano, United States
I am amazed by these buildings. I am puzzled as to why the buildings have been able to stand that long in water.
17 Jun 2008 6:09am
@Rags: Constant renovation I think. Thank you, Rags.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I too wonder if they don't suffer from the dampness. The art work on this building is wonderful. Great capture Michael.
17 Jun 2008 6:16am
@Marion: I believe there is always a problem with the dampness and flooding. thank you, Marion.
@Saeed: Thank you, Saeed.
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Oh wow - what a beautiful building! Great shot Michael - such beautiful colours!
17 Jun 2008 6:32am
@Mandy Provan: Thanks so much, Mandy.
Tilala from Bordeaux, France
Il a été rénové depuis peu celui-ci... Il est tout clinquant !
17 Jun 2008 7:37am
@Tilala: Merci, Marie.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
It's impossible to be original when photographing Venice. On the other hand, a good photo is always a good photo. And that's the case: a magnificent building very well captured.
17 Jun 2008 8:00am
@António Pires: An excellent comment. thank you, António.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
It truly is a work of art. An excellent portrayal of the area.
17 Jun 2008 9:06am
@Observing: Thanks so much, Mike.
@HoMo: Thank you, HoMo.
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
Nice building!
Thank you for share it with us!
I love it!
17 Jun 2008 9:55am
@Porcsin: Thank you, Porcsin.
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
A real beauty, Michael ... I particularly like how you've given the viewer a peek at both sides of this masterpiece so that we can appreciate how it is situated among its neighbors.
17 Jun 2008 10:29am
@Ron: Thanks so much, Ron.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
A fine palazzo, indeed! Not sure if I would want to live there though :-)
17 Jun 2008 12:08pm
@MadScientist: I would love to. thank you, MS.
Judy Andrus Toporcer from Colton, United States
And masterfully portrayed. Nice work, Michael. I remember Venice and especially being in St. Mark's cathedral on Easter in 1966 - an amazing and moving experience even for this agnostic. As climate change continues, we may soon have only such wonderful photographs as this to preserve the splendorof this unique city.
17 Jun 2008 12:27pm
@Judy Andrus Toporcer: Thank you, Judy. Yes, it is one magical place and I just hope they get the flood controls in place before it is too late.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
That is one, very valuable piece of corner real estate (if that's what you call the bottom of the canal).
How these buildings have lasted for centuries is beyond my comprehension. They must have elaborate foundations to have withstood the test of time and floods. This is a beautiful capture, Michael!
17 Jun 2008 12:39pm
@Judy: Thanks, Judy. I believe they are constantly renovated with the foundations restored as they are in Amsterdam.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Are you sure it's not your little "pieds à terre" in Venice? :-) Good job!
17 Jun 2008 12:48pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: I only wished. Thank you, Wolfgang.
Andres Abon from Plano, United States
Wow, very nice. Was this from a gondola? It seems that you travel a lot, good for you!
17 Jun 2008 1:31pm
@Andres Abon: From a water taxi. Thank you, Andres.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Yes it is wow, how spectacular, I'd love to be there with my cam ;)_
17 Jun 2008 1:39pm
@Lorraine: yes, it is wonderful to visit. thank you, Lorraine.
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Gorgeous shot... I never got to go to Venice but south of Italy... what a great place... take care
17 Jun 2008 1:45pm
@Fliss: Thank you for visiting my blog, Fliss.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
And your picture is really a perfect tribute to this masterpiece.
17 Jun 2008 3:02pm
@Calusarus: Thank you very much, Calusarus.
@MJ: Many thanks, MJ.
@Craig: Thank you, Craig.
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
This is a magical shot - a fine example of the quality and beauty our forefathers were able to produce. Don't get me wrong - I'm a lover of the modern, but we just don't see this type of craftsmanship today.
17 Jun 2008 4:30pm
@dobbino: I agree. Thank you, dobbino.
@Emboy: Thank you, Emboy.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Really an elegant building. So "Italy" there in Venice.
17 Jun 2008 7:20pm
@Viewfinder: Many thanks, VF.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
La restauration de ce palais est vraiment fantastique. Merci de ce témoignage. J'imagine tout Venise ainsi....
17 Jun 2008 7:33pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
Sammi from New Jersey, United States
Venice... I read about this place in a book, or I've heard about it before. I think some terrible/great event happened. If only I remembered...
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Love it ;) Pretty place, like a theatre. What is the building anyway? Reminds of a art muesum as well because of the art work on the building. But from the water and boat maybe its something more simple than that.
17 Jun 2008 8:48pm
@Sammi: I don't really know what it is. But it could be a museum or even hotel. Thanks for commenting, Sammi.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superb capture Michael. The art work is fabulous!
17 Jun 2008 9:22pm
@standley: Thank you, Richard.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
A beautiful piece of architecture captured here. I hope it is still in good condition. I have heard many of the buildings in the Venice area are being vacated due to their structural state.
17 Jun 2008 9:58pm
@Steven: I've heard the same but this one has been renovated recently. Many thanks, Steven.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Good grief, I thought I'd commented!
This is a magnificent building, and you've captured it so beautifully Michael.
17 Jun 2008 10:50pm
@MaryB: Thanks so much, Mary.
Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada
Quel immeuble fantastique. Merci pour cette belle photo et pour cette aussi belle série !
17 Jun 2008 11:10pm
@Suzanne Labbé: Avec Plaisir. Merci.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Masterpiece is not an exaggeration! Wow! Great capture.
17 Jun 2008 11:45pm
@Tracey: Thank you, Tracey.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Docking the boat at the front door. Very cool shot.
18 Jun 2008 4:04am
@Michael Rawluk: many thanks, Michael.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Of course, the idea of renovation was excellent and the job done looks super (must have cost quite something!). It really brings to attention the lovely architecture on the facade of the building.
23 Jun 2008 8:34am
@Japanalia: I agree it must have cost a huge amount. Again thank you.
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