Brunch with Battutah
Flapping finery
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 19 June 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
Airing their clean laundry down a back alley in Venice, Italy.
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
@Michael Rawluk: So true. thanks, Michael.
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Interesting shot. I keep saying it but I really must go to Venice some day.
19 Jun 2008 5:51am
@Mike: A great idea. Thank you, Mike.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
wow! do you get around? i thought you location was hong kong? awesome pic!
19 Jun 2008 6:15am
@dj.tigersprout: Actually I'm in Saudi Arabia at the moment. The Hong Kong part was a wrong click somewhere. Thanks, dj.
MahGol from Tehran, Iran
i know this street and i took a shot .. i like urs too .. isnt amazing just to be in venice .. thanx Michael
19 Jun 2008 7:13am
@MahGol: Yes, it is an amazing place. Thank you, Mahgol.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
J'aime beaucoup cette photo, le porche qui encadre le haut, les couleurs et tout ce linge qui pend... typique scène de la vie quotidienne dans les villes italiennes.
19 Jun 2008 7:30am
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci beaucoup, Evelyne.,
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Hanging out that washing is a way of life for the residents there. Very nice light flooding in on the old buildings, and look at the arm on that street lamp, an artform in itself.
19 Jun 2008 7:35am
@Observing: Thank you, Mike.
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
wow! I like venice! very well done, too much details and different view of a historical city ;)
19 Jun 2008 7:49am
@Arash: Thank you, Arash.
@Saeed: yes, Thank you, Saeed.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
You are a real inspiration, need I say it, this is nothing short of brilliant, I LOVE IT!!!!
19 Jun 2008 9:21am
@Lorraine: That's very generous, Lorraine. Thank you.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Colorful and beautifully framed, Michael ... you've captured this simple ritual in a lovely way.
19 Jun 2008 10:16am
@Ron: Thanks so much, Ron.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Excellent, Michael... I love it! Must have been wash day! Great title!
19 Jun 2008 10:17am
@Betty: Many thanks, Betty. Yes, they all seem to have their laundry out!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Fabulous Michael, simply fabulous! had to give this shot 5* I love everything about it.
Here's a link to a wonderful series on Venice that was on the BBC last year
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007zq9t
19 Jun 2008 10:50am
@MaryB: Thank you so much, Mary.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Oooop! sorry Michael, just checked that link, and you can't view the programs any longer, so I've found this link instead :) I hope this works.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-f13U80sYxc&feature=related
19 Jun 2008 10:56am
@MaryB: I started watching the series and it looks excellent. Thanks for the link, Mary.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Five stars for sure - my fascination for laundry is strong and I love your title. "Flapping finery" is perfect!
19 Jun 2008 11:17am
@Judy: That's a delightful comment. thank you, Judy.
Betsy Barron from Glenmoore, United States
Brilliant! both in color and eye for detail!
19 Jun 2008 11:36am
@Betsy Barron: Many thanks, Betsy.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
astrise from Shunfu, Singapore
Interesting shot. I like the idea of using the arch as a frame.
19 Jun 2008 12:28pm
@astrise: Thank you, Astrise.
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you, Wolfgang.
@M. Isabel: Venice. Thank you, Isabel.
@Craig: Thank you, Craig.
@Marie: Merci, Marie.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
This is so picturesque. Love it. They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words and this one certainly is.
19 Jun 2008 4:32pm
@Marion: Yes, even the laundry in Venice is photogenic. Many thanks, Marion.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Without any car traffic that definitely makes sense: the laundry keeps clean :-)
19 Jun 2008 5:12pm
@MadScientist: Good thinking. thank you, MS.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Typical Italian street. A very nice shot.
19 Jun 2008 5:50pm
@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Brilliant! I love this and have had my eyes peeled for such a scene to photograph. But you have caught it, and it's great.
19 Jun 2008 6:13pm
@Viewfinder: Thanks for the delightful comment, VF.
@Jennifer Radio: Thanks so much, Jennifer.
chris chisu from Seattle, United States
Really unique and lots of character here.
19 Jun 2008 8:17pm
@chris chisu: Thank you, Chris.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
This is definitly Italy Michael! A beautiful festival of colours.
19 Jun 2008 9:06pm
@standley: Thank you, Richard.
Sammi from New Jersey, United States
thats really interesting. like a scene in a cinema or something...
19 Jun 2008 9:52pm
@Sammi: Very much so. Thank you, Sammi.
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Strange how decorative this looks in the right place. Where I live, legal action would be the result of hanging stuff out!
19 Jun 2008 11:55pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thank you, Ronnie. I guess that's why they look so unusual to some eyes. We are simply not used to seeing laundry hung outside.
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
I remember sites like this in Sorrento... makes me want to head back...
20 Jun 2008 2:57am
@Fliss: Thanks for commenting, Fliss.
Ras from Plano, United States
Captured so many stories in those clothes, good work.
20 Jun 2008 3:21am
@Ras: Many thanks, Ras.
Niña from New York, United States
oh wow! you turned something which is sort of an eyesore into something spectacular. very nice!
20 Jun 2008 4:33am
@Niña: Thanks for the really great comment, Niña.
@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Another great composition! Moreover, a slice of reality...I believe this is real Italy, away from museums and monuments! The Italians are as colourful in character as the laundry they put up to dry!
23 Jun 2008 8:52am
@Japanalia: A great interpretation. I thought the same thing. thanks again.
@Twelvebit: thank you, 12bit.
NJ & SB Photography from Spain
Me encanta, excelente urbana.
saludos
Núria (fredolica2)
5 Sep 2008 1:50pm
@NJ & SB Photography: thank you very much.
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