venice backyard
I had the fortune of visiting Venice again last weekend. At this time of year the city is not so overcrowded as in summer. It allows for more peace and quietness; to get closer to and to explore the pittoresque surroundings.
The churches and islands are fabulous but it is also very rewarding to walk the backyards and witness the rare beauty of these old buildings (even though most would be in need for some serious renovation by today's standards).
I have picked this capture primarily because I like light and the colors. Comments without graphics are very much appreciated. Thank you!
There is a painting from another artist inspired from this photograph available here.
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Ragstatic, elginz, davе, Spinool, and 440 other people added this photo to their favorites.
H o g n e (39 months ago | reply)
Other photos from the same area:
Ragstatic (39 months ago | reply)
lovely colors - pastel ! soft and I feel alive with this ! great place and capture
elginz (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful composition and colors. Very well done.
Spinool (39 months ago | reply)
The light is just beautiful here!
mm767cap (39 months ago | reply)
Very cool colors indeed. That light with the little haze is wonderful. Thanks for sharing this spot!
Arpad Lukacs Photography (39 months ago | reply)
Oh I envy you big time, I really want to visit Venice....Great shot, beautiful light!
Arpad
Jan Egil Kristiansen (39 months ago | reply)
I want to go canoeing!
Phillip Norman Photography (39 months ago | reply)
Nice canal; Venice is high on my list of places to visit!
Salva del Saz (39 months ago | reply)
Love how the light 'flows' between these old walls helping to enhance the sense of depth. Beautiful capture my friend!
Seung Kye Lee - Fine Art Landscape Photography (39 months ago | reply)
A unique photograph, my friend.
It has a painterly composition and I love how the light pervades throughout...having the strongest light in the background is a fantastic element.
I am sure it makes for a nice-looking print.
Thank you for stopping by my stream today :-)
Have a wonderful weekend, senior Hogne.
Seung Kye
pranan7 (39 months ago | reply)
very special, great light
Nothingbeatsnature (39 months ago | reply)
Flotte farger.Som et pastell/vannfargemaleri. I want to go kayaking.
M.Christian (39 months ago | reply)
Terrific colors and wonderful light.
LightSpectral | Ismanah photography (away) (39 months ago | reply)
wonderful.... love how the light fills this wonderful space
of old houses... fantastic!
Have a wonderful & light-filled weekend
JOSE ANORO (39 months ago | reply)
Spectacular!!!!
Fantastic light and compisition.
No one in the photo is amazing!
Have a nice weekend!!
shottwokill (39 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called This is Excellent - (Contest - open theme), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
H o g n e (39 months ago | reply)
Thank you all for your kind comments. Much appreciated!
Funny how the Norwegians want to go canoeing. I actually asked myself while being there if at all it would be permitted to enter Venice (and the canals) by own boats?
Rafał S (39 months ago | reply)
The soft and dispersed backlight works perfectly here. Nice colours and composition.
...and Yes - I had a great time skiing in the Austrian Alps - perfect weather and snow conditions - these mountains are simply beautiful.
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hillsee (39 months ago | reply)
This is such a beautiful view into the small streets of Venice. The jade channel of water contrasts with the warm reds, orange and browns, which are also reflected in it, leading my eye forward, also drawn by the source of the light. The exposure is perfect, with rich color and texture revealed in both shadow and lit areas. Wonderful, Hogne. Thank you also for your visit, and advice on the banding issue...much appreciated :~) Hills
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CharleneM50 (39 months ago | reply)
very beautiful tones. . .wonderful perspective!! Thanks for your comments on my photo of Snake River Overlook!
Mashunya (39 months ago | reply)
wonderfully captured!
Pål Ivan Eithun (39 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!
l*aura** (39 months ago | reply)
ooohhhh.......you came here.....
Hope you had wonderful holidays !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great shot !
gregor H (39 months ago | reply)
also der türkise Farbton des Wasser suggeriert mir Sauberkeit..
erinnert etwas an Gletscherseen hier in den Alpen. Du hattest wohl
in allen Belangen Glück, denn vom Hörensagen ist in den Kanälen eher
braunes Wasser zu finden. Das Lichtspiel mit den dunstingen Gegenlichteffekt ist einfach genial. Auch die warmen Pastelltöne an den Hauswänden spielen sich gut mit dem Wasser. Wunderbar dieser ungewöhnliche Blick in die tiefe Gasse. Ich mach normalerweise einen Bogen um so Klischeehafte Reiseziele, aber für dieses Bild würde ich meine Kamera mitnehmen.
PatrickSmithPhotography (39 months ago | reply)
This really makes me want to go there to see this myself. Nice exposure time for the water texture in addition to the light.
Patrick
santaferich (39 months ago | reply)
You've captured exquisitely the radiant, reflective color-washed walls of Venice. The splash of red makes it sing. The lighting and compo contribute to making it ... well, Operatic!
Paul Sidle (39 months ago | reply)
Such a melancholic city and your image really captures that feeling for me with its soft light and muted colours, while at the same time not dwelling in sorrow as the light is softly uplifting. Lovely photo.
Luís C (39 months ago | reply)
I nominate this image for this week's pool contest.
jorgen.ekstrand (39 months ago | reply)
Very nice!
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Héctor Rubio (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful street! Great photo
cgullz (39 months ago | reply)
fantastic light and colours, neat alley, neat capture.
surfwax (39 months ago | reply)
Wonderful...I like this because the colors are strong, but they're muted, calmer, more nuanced than the bright flashiness of most Venice shots. This feels so much more real. Lovely shot...
powerfocusfotografie (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful photography!!
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Maryam Masood (39 months ago | reply)
Love the colors and light!
CT old boy (39 months ago | reply)
Every inch a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing.
TonyAglio (39 months ago | reply)
Great shot.
Nathalíe [deleted] (39 months ago | reply)
a beautiful photo
Sarah C* (39 months ago | reply)
amazing work!
4thebug (Angie Johnson) (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful ;)
and, congrats on Explore!!
HORIA STANICEL (39 months ago | reply)
Great shot
djdphotos (39 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot... i love the rays of light shining through. wonderfully captured.
Shanghai 2007 (39 months ago | reply)
Stunning light here.
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James Duckworth (39 months ago | reply)
I apologize but this comment requires a graphic:
I nominate this image for this week's pool contest.
IturriOna (39 months ago | reply)
Hey! This is a amazing work! I love the composition. Nice job!!
Lucky Like Lucy (39 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Amsterdam Blogging Workshop - Post 1 Comment 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Giordan. [deleted] (39 months ago | reply)
Che fantastica luce! Magnifica!
Paul Saxton (39 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!
Raymond Larose (39 months ago | reply)
Awesome light coming through in this shot. Nicely composed!
btn1131 (39 months ago | reply)
Really fantastic. Nice work!
Gildas Paraiso (39 months ago | reply)
Awesome!!!!
Congrats on the explore