Brunch with Battutah
Very grand canal
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 3 January 2009 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
The Grand Canal of Venice as taken from the famous Rialto Bridge.
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
This is a wonderful composition here. I love the view with that gorgeous light on those wonderful buildings.
3 Jan 2009 5:21am
Sien from Netherlands
Wowww...
The lighting and the colour are outstanding Michael
Well done, Fantastic shot!
Have a nice weekend
Grz Sien
3 Jan 2009 6:22am
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Excellent contrast! Great control over highlight and shadow detail as well!
3 Jan 2009 9:09am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful light and composition... wonderful colors. Excellent!
3 Jan 2009 10:47am
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Beautiful and classic shot! The lighting is fantastic!
3 Jan 2009 11:04am
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
At a guess that's late afternoon light.
It brings out the colour in warm tones beautifully.
3 Jan 2009 11:27am
@grouser: Thanks very much, You are right about the time of day.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Very Grand Canal indeed, it's exquisite...and then there's that luminosity that you always, always catch ;)
3 Jan 2009 12:08pm
@Lorraine: Thanks so much, Lorraine.
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
un vrai tableau façon Canaletto ! wonderful lighting and colours !
3 Jan 2009 12:13pm
@Anna.C: Merci, Anna.
@MadScientist: Thanks so much, MS.
Elaine- from Canada
oh my, what a lovely shot, the sun kissed building on the right just look as if i'm right there with you... that quality of sunlight is so hard to capture... well done you!!
3 Jan 2009 12:29pm
@Elaine-: Thanks so much, Elaine.
Jean-François from LES ISSAMBRES, France
parfait !!!!!!!!!! ............................ ;))))) j'adore le piqué et cette sensation Vivaldienne .......... comme toujours avec les fabuleuses lumières de Venise et comme dit Anna .... Canaletto !!!!!!! BRAVO !!!!!
3 Jan 2009 12:47pm
@Jean-François: Merci beaucoup, Jean-François.
Karthik from Buffalo, United States
exceptional warm lighting and brilliant composition!!
3 Jan 2009 12:54pm
MJ from Delaware, United States
wonderful shot... I love this place.... we stayed in a little bed and breakfast right near there... I love how you captured the sun and shadwos on the buildings
3 Jan 2009 1:14pm
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
Ye Gods, Michael, this is an absolutely exquisite photograph. Picture postcard perfection in every way. Beautiful
3 Jan 2009 2:12pm
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thanks so much. Your comment is a delight.
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Beautiful view of Venice, as we know it. Wonderful colours and reflections.
3 Jan 2009 2:28pm
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
Perfect colors and light, lovely composition. A happy new year, Michael.
3 Jan 2009 2:43pm
@Mirko Herzner: Thanks, Mirko. And a very happy and creative New Year to you.
@Photographs by M.E.: Thank you, M.E.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
It's all been said before, but the lighting is exquisite. You either 'ordered' it, or simply waited for it ... it's perfect!
3 Jan 2009 5:39pm
@Judy: Thanks, Judy. The light was there when I got to the Rialto Bridge in late afternoon. Just luck I noticed it.
kiji from valenciennes, France
Very beautiful compo! Especcially the light and the colour!
I'd like to go there ;)
3 Jan 2009 6:51pm
Steve Rice from United States
This is such a gorgeous image. The colors are so fine not to mention the perfect composition.
3 Jan 2009 6:52pm
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
This is so wonderful, light and colors are simply fantastic.. I especially love the color reflections in the water!
3 Jan 2009 9:49pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
I like the natural coloring and presentation in this . . Venice seldom needs much else !
4 Jan 2009 12:21am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Wow, really well composed; the lighting and colors are amazing.
4 Jan 2009 1:28am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
A stunning composition! I really like how you have worked with the light and the colour, the shift from left to right.
4 Jan 2009 3:13am
Nan from Quezon City, Philippines
Looks like a painting in some way. I guess it's true--there's something about the way light falls on those old houses.
5 Jan 2009 3:50pm
Vink from Grasse - French riviera, France
Like a painting of Canaletto ! Just perfect !
6 Jan 2009 3:38pm
@Vink: Thank you. That is a kind comment, Vink.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
The lighting is magnificent and makes the buildings look happy! And then...the reflections...worth a painter's brush!
23 Jan 2009 10:22am
@Japanalia: Really great to hear from you, Gabriela. thanks so much for the kind comments.
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