Doors of Venice

[mbaginy]

Inspired by Andres Bonilia's nice photos of Italian Doors to the Old World, in his recent post, here are some entrances I photographed in Venice early December.  What a fabulous city for (not only) photographers!  I hope to return in springtime.

[Andres Bonilla]

Fantastic set of photos!!

[petermfiore]

Wonderful set....number three for me. Classic and Whistler approved!


Peter

[RSL]

+1

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

+2.

[mbaginy]

Thanks for your comments, guys.

Venice offers an abundance of motifs and the lack of wheeled vehicles makes strolling through streets and alleys a pleasure - at least in December, with smaller tourist crowds.  I plan to return in springtime to be able to capture more images due to longer daylight hours.  December was my first visit and everything was new, I even took photos of the most over-photographed, typical touristic views imaginable.  But I quickly focused on the unique details of the city - interests me far more.  I'm often torn between the color and b&w image, unable to pick which I like better.  Maybe, with the colors Venetian (Italian?) buildings offer, color photos are more pleasing.

[petermfiore]

Thanks for your comments, guys.

Venice offers an abundance of motifs and the lack of wheeled vehicles makes strolling through streets and alleys a pleasure - at least in December, with smaller tourist crowds.  I plan to return in springtime to be able to capture more images due to longer daylight hours.  December was my first visit and everything was new, I even took photos of the most over-photographed, typical touristic views imaginable.  But I quickly focused on the unique details of the city - interests me far more.  I'm often torn between the color and b&w image, unable to pick which I like better.  Maybe, with the colors Venetian (Italian?) buildings offer, color photos are more pleasing.

Color or B&W is always something you can ponder, later. The B&W images in your other post are very powerful. Sometimes reducing the strength of the color will allow the tonal structure to work beautifully. Like a B&W with slight color. Much like a tonal painting.

Peter

[mbaginy]

Quite right, Peter.  While I do often take a shot with the intention of monochrome processing, I'm surprised often enough with the color original (and vice versa) being quite good or "better".

[Jonathan Cross]

Oh, these have caused me to look at my Venice library, such memories and I now have withdrawal symptoms again.  Winter in Venice is wonderful, minimum tourists.  Just wander and use one's eyes, up down, left, right, in front, behind, and stop for a hot chocolate.  Attached are Casa Bepi tucked away on that colourful island of Burano, the ruins of Madonna del Monte, a detail if 'Comet Star' a large glass sculpture on Murano, and a reflection in the basin behind ST Mark's Square.

Best wishes,

Jonathan

[mbaginy]

Nice photos, Jonathan!  The last is my favorite.  I haven't had a chance to visit Burano yet, but maybe next time.  Colorful door!!

[Andres Bonilla]

Oh, these have caused me to look at my Venice library, such memories and I now have withdrawal symptoms again.  Winter in Venice is wonderful, minimum tourists.  Just wander and use one's eyes, up down, left, right, in front, behind, and stop for a hot chocolate.  Attached are Casa Bepi tucked away on that colourful island of Burano, the ruins of Madonna del Monte, a detail if 'Comet Star' a large glass sculpture on Murano, and a reflection in the basin behind ST Mark's Square.

Best wishes,

Jonathan

They are all beautiful but the first one is fantastic!!

[francois]

Super nice, all your photos are in invitation to go back to Venice.