"Venetian masks emerged in a climate of cultural and religious repression during the Medieval era in Italy. People donned the colorful masks to free themselves from judging neighbors, all of whom knew each other in such a small city. The gentry class and peasants alike sought anonymity for promiscuity, gambling, and other indiscretions." -- Wikipedia
"Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one
go."
- Truman Capote
This photo was taken on September 9, 2006 in New Farm, Brisbane, QLD, AU.
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JIGGS IMAGES (70 months ago | reply)
A very interesting shot, the mask and surounding collar etc. are very rich and opulent looking. A very nice shot.
Seen in australian flickr.
crowolf (70 months ago | reply)
I was already homesick for New Orleans from the stuff I've been working on and you just made it worse. I took a mask making class at the University of New Orleans from two master Italian carnival mask makers. Beautiful image.
.steve.t [deleted] (70 months ago | reply)
I'm not sure how effective it would be at disguising the identity of the wearer with those large openings for the eyes - but on the other hand the lighting wouldn't have been very good either.
ed's point of view (70 months ago | reply)
great composition; wonderful image.
catb - (70 months ago | reply)
Love the framing and the colours.
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Southernpixel Alby (70 months ago | reply)
Excellent photograhy !
seen in explore
littleBiGsis (70 months ago | reply)
Wow! Beautiful colors and detail.
Midnight_Shadow (70 months ago | reply)
Woow, very nice artwork. ;-)
✪ Zuan (70 months ago | reply)
gorgeous color
addon [deleted] (70 months ago | reply)
promiscuity, gambling, and other indiscretions ... ooooooh yes please!
i love all the detail and frippery here.
"Promiscuity is the opiate of the masses" someone said. Or should have. Let's get on with it then!
adam
Bigbird3 (70 months ago | reply)
I love these masks, but I actually find them quite sinister. I suppose it is because you never know what it is hiding!
I also saw this on the Explore page and the mauve gargoyle!
morganawolf (70 months ago | reply)
A few days ago i was in venice... i saw lots of beautiful mask like this one, but i didn't have a chance to take good pictures of them... or buy one :-(
Let me tell you i love your picture, this mask its very beautiful, and the datails are great... so i like too the way you take the picture... i mean, the mask its not complete but is enought, just perfect... maybe if you show it complete the picture will not be so magnificent...
Do you understand what i mean? (sorry my english its not perfect)
Regards from Madrid
Aurora
Lynn Morag (70 months ago | reply)
This is super - love the colours and the angle gives character to the mask.
(Seen in 99 Words)
PS - Which thread is it in - I don't see your tag?
Misteriddles (70 months ago | reply)
Lynn, I chose 'tradition' (thanks for reminding me) because even the dissolute have traditions. :)
Dr Tao (68 months ago | reply)
Totally theatrical.............. Stunning eloquense and mystery in one perfume bottle of ART !
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My Baby Mia [very busy for few days] (68 months ago | reply)
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sheaireland (65 months ago | reply)
Tha is so amazing. I have a masquerade fetish, i swear.
Jessica Sweet TV (64 months ago | reply)
Wow, impressive
Epoch Photo 1 [deleted] (62 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous!
Bob
Frizztext (54 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 500x500 (weekly contests), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
qletsqop (53 months ago | reply)
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excellent!!!! very beautifull.
Bella Luna Creative (45 months ago | reply)
So cool!
maphler (45 months ago | reply)
Very vibrant and colourful. Nice.
Lochithea [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)
Your image is of excellence!!
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Lochithea [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)
Your image is of excellence!!
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alexgirl06 (42 months ago | reply)
This mask is just absolutely beautiful!
Čajka (40 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Seasons’ Magic INVITE ONLY - POST 1 / AWARD 2- NEW ICON!!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Čajka (40 months ago | reply)
Please consider posting this photo to our new
Carnival contest
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juntos ( MOSTLY OFF) (40 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Mona Lisa Smile (Admin Invite Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
juntos ( MOSTLY OFF) (40 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Oracle of Grand Muses (Invite Only - 100+Fave), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
K-Joy (39 months ago | reply)
i am an admin for a group called "creative masks" we would love to have you picture added to the group
kunst.freiheit (36 months ago | reply)
This is absolutely breathtaking!
*Greig* (35 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Masks around the world, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Beautiful photo!
crazy, with camera (29 months ago | reply)
I really, really love the way this photo is taken. Normally I like to see every piece of something, but this partial shot is just perfect and enhances the beauty of the details in the mask- breathtaking!
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