Venice, Sep 2019
There is no place on earth like Venice. The best way to explore Venice is to simply get lost for a few hours, wandering through its enchanting little streets and passageways, and strolling beside its network of picturesque canals, all of which are great for street shots.
There are no shortage of churches, some of which were decorated by the greatest artists and architects of the time that no words can describe the beauty and richness of its design. Most are simply breathtaking.
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St. Mark’s Square, also know as Piazza San Marco
It already has lots of people almost rubbing shoulders against one another. Thanks God its not covid 19 yet. I digitally juxtaposed more people instead of creating the usual slow motion on the flow of people.
St. Mark’s Square, also know as Piazza San Marco
The puddle of water becomes an added interest for me to “bend” the building, giving an ethereal beauty of St Mark's Square.
The gondola is the most typical of Venetian boats. In 1609 a decree was issued which the boat has to be painted only in black. That synonymous with elegance. Some luxurious gondola is adorned with real gold ! The front part of the gondola, “the bow”, carries a stainless steel prow-head, formed in “S” shape, has 6 distinct protruding serration. Not only from an aesthetic point of view but also for the meaning that it carries with it. 1) The six metal lines correspond to the 6 Sestieri di Venezia 2) The rear-facing tooth shape symbolizes the Giudecca island area. 3) The “S”shape is a reference to the Grand Canal and the well known Rialto bridge. 4) The upper part of the iron has the shape of the Doge’s hat I really do not know what the heck all these symbolises. All I’m interested being in construction, whether the “S” shape stainless steel is in grade 304 or 316.
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