Brunch with Battutah
Very Venice II
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 23 December 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
An unknown canal in the backwaters of Venice, Italy. I enjoy the kind of sights you find simply by wandering aimlessly.
Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United States
It looks a whole lot warmer there than here. This is a lovely scene.
23 Dec 2008 6:10am
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
A painting! Strong effect here. Works great even with this overexposed sky. Well done!
23 Dec 2008 6:30am
Ross Collins from Wellington, New Zealand
"Very Venice" says it all! Nice colours and composition.
23 Dec 2008 8:06am
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
The thing I prefer in Italy, it is the wall color. And on this shot, it is really nice.
23 Dec 2008 8:54am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
It's just a beautiful composition, Michael... gorgeous colors. Well done.
23 Dec 2008 11:21am
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
I like the limited colour palette
the composition
and that intriguing piece of flotsam
23 Dec 2008 11:53am
@grouser: How very observant. I found that interesting too. Many thanks, Grouser.
kiji from valenciennes, France
YES! It's very Venice :)
I wish you a Merry Christmas!
23 Dec 2008 12:04pm
Elaine- from Canada
yes that's definitely venice, what a beautiful shot! Merry Christmas season to you man...
23 Dec 2008 12:32pm
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Wonderful architecture! Merry Christmas to you!
23 Dec 2008 1:52pm
Wolfgang - vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
Beautiful early morning light...
23 Dec 2008 2:08pm
@Viewfinder: You are very kind. thank you, VF.
@Eleftheria!: Thanks E. And the same to you.
Gary from Cochise County, United States
Seems like you can't take a bad picture in Venice. This is wonderful.
23 Dec 2008 2:54pm
@Gary: It is the most photogenic city I know. Many thanks, Gary.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
and you sure know how to find the gold Michael, it's sensational :)!
23 Dec 2008 2:59pm
@Lorraine: Thanks so much, Lorraine.
MJ from Delaware, United States
Great shot... It brings back such memories.. ken and I love to wander also....you seee so much that way.
23 Dec 2008 3:20pm
EYES WIDE SHUT from A corner of Utopia, United Kingdom
A city of suich beauty, amongst my favourites for sure. And here you have captured the essence of the architectural splendour to perfection. A delightfully observed photograph, picture postcard and then some.
23 Dec 2008 3:21pm
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Such a kind comment. thank you.
Sof from Neuchâtel, Switzerland
superbe cadrage et de belles coluleurs
superb framing and of beautiful colors
23 Dec 2008 5:13pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Every corner you turn and bridge you cross in Venice brings a wonderful site. A beautiful image Michael.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas.
Maryb x
23 Dec 2008 6:55pm
@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. And a Merry Christmas to you.
Manel from Girona, Spain
Nice scene. Realy good. In this pohoto we can see perfectly the inclination of the buildings.
23 Dec 2008 9:12pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Such a beautiful scene you've stumbled upon. The detail in the brick work and the red color are quite beautiful.
23 Dec 2008 9:14pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Lovely composition, the box thing floating by adds much to the layout.
23 Dec 2008 11:15pm
paolo from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Italy
gorgeous compo, and the colors looks so real !
23 Dec 2008 11:46pm
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Excellent composition in just some simple beautiful colours. Well done.
24 Dec 2008 12:02am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
I am glad that you like me enjoys aimlessly wandering I find its the only way to get the real feel of any place, and enables you to capture this wonderful view
24 Dec 2008 12:49am
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
A timeless shot, really wonderful. I like these fading colours too; and this little thingy in the foreground...
24 Dec 2008 12:18pm
Sony DSLR-A300
1/25 second
F/11.0
ISO 100
45 mm (35mm equiv.)