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Early Morning View of the Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy
Sighs at the Bridge in Venice One of the most recognizable symbols of Venice, Italy is the Bridge of Sighs. We have a black and white poster framed on our wall of this monument, and I have wanted to...
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Servizio Gondole Venice Italy
Good Luck in Venice I couldn’t believe my luck in Venice. Not only was the weather warm (for January) the sunset had been spectacular. Despite my worsening bronchial infection one I knew would require...
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Sepia Night on a Pier at St Mark’s Square, Venice, Italy
Night in Venice Venice is a city of many sides, but the setting of the sun turns the city of Venice into another other-worldly place. It is almost a magical transformation. Sunset seems to linger,...
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Man in a Hat, Venice Before the Tourists
Up Early I took the earliest train I could find into Venice that morning. As I stepped off the train station steps, I felt the undulation of Venice. The city wasn’t awake yet, the sun with just coming...
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Gondolier at Sunset, Venice Italy
Dark Shadows I recently talked about the feeling of a photo, and trying to capture how a place felt. I don’t say things like this often, but today’s photo might well be one of the best I have ever...
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Wrought Iron Window in an Ancient Brick Wall, Venice, Italy
Mundane Beauty in Venice Here is the thing about Venice, Italy…even the most ordinary scenes take on some of the magic that is all around this city of the sea. Just take a look at this wrought iron...
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Twilight Falls on Venice Italy
Twilight If ever there were a place for the Vampire to roam, it would be Venice. I constantly think of returning here, but have held off this year in favor of Florence and Rome (I have not YET visited...
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Equal Armed Cross in Venice, Italy
Keeping an Eye Out I love the little things you find when traveling. Sure the guidebook provides some historical context and the highlights that are NOT to be missed, but often I most enjoy the...
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In the Courtyard of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute
Up Early I got up early this day to walk across the Ponte dell’Accademia in Venice, Italy. I was hoping to catch the sunrise on the bridge and since I was so close I figured I would go to the Basilica...
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Ghosts of Gondolas in Venice
Ghosts You know that feeling you get…only sometimes, in the absence of the light. I have tried to explain how Venice changes once the sun goes down. I never explain it right. I always make it seem...
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