Venice means so many things to so many people.
When I think of Venice, I think of wet, winter mornings – and getting up early. Even on the coldest winter days, Venice’s tiny streets are full of crowds by mid morning.
As a school girl I used to get up very early every other weekend or so and drift around the streets of Venice. They were always quiet and almost empty. I felt like the town belonged to me.
I went for early morning strolls less frequently in the summer months. It doesn’t matter how early you get up in the summer: the streets are always crowded!
A very romantic shots. Love the way the reflections shone on the water.
Have a lovely Suday.
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So, so timelessly beautiful
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Thanks for sharing your memories. So often the “real” place–the one known by those who live there–is different from the one that visitors see. I like seeing Venice through your eyes!
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Oh Wow! Can’t believe you grew up in Venice. How beautiful. It’s one of our favourite places in the world! Love the pictures. We haven’t been since September 2008. Thanks for the reminder!
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Beautiful pictures. Looks like a wonderful place to visit and how lucky for you, to live there.
Wonderful memories. Happy SSS.
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Great shot! I love Venice, all the pathways winding thru the city, along and over the water. I remember getting so loat there!
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These are such beautiful photos. The sepia in particular set such a wonderful mood. Beautiful memories of a beautiful place.
Lovely landscapes, I love each one. Narrow passages make the landscape feel so intimate. You ave a great eye and skill! I am very impressed with your photos.
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The B&W and sepia monochromes allow the shapes of the buildings and canals to stand out. Being without tourists and pedestrians, we see the work of the architectural artists, the designers of such unique buildings, as it was – delicate. We feel as if you are giving us a glimpse of why from an early age you see such beauty, because we have just seen it, too..
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Oh, the multitudes that must’ve walked and rowed these ancient paths, it’s only in a dream or through other’s images that I will ever see such a grand place, thank you so much for sharing the other side of Venice!
Though I will never say never, stranger things have happened!
sharon
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Wonderful images. The second one has a special magical light. Your artist eye was at work (or fun) once again.
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Everyone of these watery reflections are terrific with the little narration of your past! Fantastic!!
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that’s a good Venice to remember… I hope to remember something close to picture two one day.
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Beautiful memories, shots…
Have a great SS Sunday!
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The other day your pictures were perfect with people in them, today they are perfect without them. What a marvelous place to grow up.
Very beautiful. The reflections on the water are great.
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It’s a great city for black & white.
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Beautiful pictures of Venice. It must have been amazing living there. I will have to put up my pictures of Venice as well soon!
By the way, I couldn’t get on your site for the last few days, I’m not too sure why. I’m glad it’s back up again though!
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Great dramatic shots. I would love to visit Venice but the crowds of tourists put me off. So I can visit on your blog anyway. It must have been interesting growing up there.
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Beautiful photos of less-obvious views. I’d love to see Venice.
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These are beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing them with everyone.
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Stopping by from SITS – what beautiful pics and beautiful reflections!
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Lovely photos – definitely somewhere that I will have to visit!
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Lovely Venice views and reflections … thanks for sharing.
Hugs and blessings,
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An awesome post! Love the black and white.
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Lovely…just like the City of Venice. Wanted to let you know I’m hosting the Academy Awards of Bloggy Bling today, and you’re a recipient! Have a lovely…
Lovely photos … I love the city in the early morning right before it wakes up!
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I realized I forgot to tell you where the Love Pig came from…my mom gave him to me as a Valentine’s Gift a few years ago.
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very classic shot.. this kind of places is the ono I’d love being there all day long.. very beautiful..
I tried to get to your site today and it didn’t work!
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I visited Venice on my own in a November and got lost, late at night, in the narrow streets. It was unnerving. However many times I tried to get un-lost, I kept coming up against water and returned over and over again to the same bridge. I wondered if ever I would escape. (I did!) The Lido was deserted. Another eery experience. Those few days left a marked impression. If ever I return, it will be in the winter again.
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I would love to go to Venice some day. Seeing your pictures reminds me to put Venice on my Bucket List.
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I’ve always wanted to go to Venice.
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I am here to thank you for your visit and comments on my blog on my SITS day. It is so appreciated! but I am really stopped by the beauty of these images. We visited Venice during a Biennial year, and were completely charmed by the spirit of Venice as we wandered (everywhere except Plaza San Marco, where the swarms of tourists were a bit overwhelming!) I will pass this blog along to all of my photographer friends!
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I love your photos of Venice (and your memories).
Paz
I randomly picked your blog to look at from SITS. I feel like it was a little gift just for me. I love Venice and have been there twice. I’d leave to go again tonight, if I could. Your pictures are breathtaking and beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.
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Beautiful Venice.
Thank you for sharing!
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My first visit here and your photographs from Venice are just gorgeous. V
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Very alluring – it makes me want to visit.
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Beautiful! Great post.