Venetian Blue
Blue skies, birds in flight, and boats passing by as the Basilica di Santa Lucia in San Geremia looks down on the intersection between Venice's Grand Canal and its largest "tributary", the Canale di Cannaregio. As seen from across the way, at the Riva di Biasio in the sestiere di Santa Croce.
Some people find midday light and bright, blue skies to be a challenge, or even a photographic no-no. But not so in Venice. These conditions here can be a photographer's dream, as they set off all of the vibrant colors in the city's palazzi, canals, and watercraft.
The church of San Geremia is primarily known as the seat of the cult of Saint Lucy of Syracuse, whose remains are housed inside. The first church was erected here in the 11th century, and was later rebuilt on several occasions. In 1206 it is mentioned as housing the remains of St. Magnus of Oderzo (died 670), who had taken refuge in this area from the Lombards. A first rebuilding was held under doge Sebastiano Ziani, the new church being consecrated in 1292. The current edifice dates from 1753, designed by Carlo Corbellini; the façade is from 1861. The brickwork bell tower (probably dating from the 12th century) has two thin Romanesque mullioned windows at the base. (Wikipedia)
The Cannaregio Canal, which was the main route into the city until the construction of a railway link to the mainland, gave the district its name (Canal Regio is Italian for Royal Canal). Development began in the eleventh century as the area was drained and parallel canals were dredged. Although the sestiere di Cannaregio is primarily known for its working-class tradition and as the location of the Jewish ghetto, this important intersection is flanked by several significant palazzi, including the Palazzo Labia (just next to the church on the Cannaregio canal), and the Palazzo Querini (on the Grand Canal just off the right-hand side of the frame). If you're entering Venice on a vaporetto (water bus) headed for the Rialto or San Marco, you'll pass right by this spot.
Single-shot JPEG image, taken with my Olympus OM-D E-M5 and 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 M.Zuiko lens. 12mm (24mm equiv), ISO 200, f/3.5, 1/800 sec., hand-held. Replaced with a very slightly tighter crop minutes after uploading.
If you'd like to see more shots of mine from Venice, see the appropriately titled photo set to the right. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving, wherever you may be!
Venetian Blue
Blue skies, birds in flight, and boats passing by as the Basilica di Santa Lucia in San Geremia looks down on the intersection between Venice's Grand Canal and its largest "tributary", the Canale di Cannaregio. As seen from across the way, at the Riva di Biasio in the sestiere di Santa Croce.
Some people find midday light and bright, blue skies to be a challenge, or even a photographic no-no. But not so in Venice. These conditions here can be a photographer's dream, as they set off all of the vibrant colors in the city's palazzi, canals, and watercraft.
The church of San Geremia is primarily known as the seat of the cult of Saint Lucy of Syracuse, whose remains are housed inside. The first church was erected here in the 11th century, and was later rebuilt on several occasions. In 1206 it is mentioned as housing the remains of St. Magnus of Oderzo (died 670), who had taken refuge in this area from the Lombards. A first rebuilding was held under doge Sebastiano Ziani, the new church being consecrated in 1292. The current edifice dates from 1753, designed by Carlo Corbellini; the façade is from 1861. The brickwork bell tower (probably dating from the 12th century) has two thin Romanesque mullioned windows at the base. (Wikipedia)
The Cannaregio Canal, which was the main route into the city until the construction of a railway link to the mainland, gave the district its name (Canal Regio is Italian for Royal Canal). Development began in the eleventh century as the area was drained and parallel canals were dredged. Although the sestiere di Cannaregio is primarily known for its working-class tradition and as the location of the Jewish ghetto, this important intersection is flanked by several significant palazzi, including the Palazzo Labia (just next to the church on the Cannaregio canal), and the Palazzo Querini (on the Grand Canal just off the right-hand side of the frame). If you're entering Venice on a vaporetto (water bus) headed for the Rialto or San Marco, you'll pass right by this spot.
Single-shot JPEG image, taken with my Olympus OM-D E-M5 and 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 M.Zuiko lens. 12mm (24mm equiv), ISO 200, f/3.5, 1/800 sec., hand-held. Replaced with a very slightly tighter crop minutes after uploading.
If you'd like to see more shots of mine from Venice, see the appropriately titled photo set to the right. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving, wherever you may be!