Lone Gondolier
This is one of 2 pictures I am loading of the Grand Canal, I have a few more, but these where the 2 I been debating over for a while. I like them both for different reasons and could not decide which I preferred.
This one I like for the subtle reflection and the light on the homes along the bank, and of course the Lone Gondolier.
It was a day full of many seasons, the few days we were there at about 3.30pm the clouds got very dark and it poured like we were in the tropics. Only to clear up as fast as it came around 4pm, and then we could all venture out again. Venice is a magical place.
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mikrin
What a great shot Betha! Wow!!
chasingsooz
This is absolutely stunning. The lone Gondolier really adds interest to the work.
Marilyn Harris
Wonderful work Betha!! This is so beautiful!!
Phil Ryan
This is a great shot and, although it is difficult to compare with the other one, I prefer this magic shot
Nala
This is a lovely shot i have one from the same place and its so so lovely well done
suefel48
Stunning capture, Betha….... :-))
BigAl1
Great shot Betha, the lone Gondolier and the impending storm.
Joy Engelman
Fabulous shot!
Joanne Bradley
The lighting is superb! The image is stunning. Love that solitary gondolier!
amarica
This is beautiful, love it.
CBenson
Beautiful composition
EarthGipsy
WoW!
Mary Campbell
Fabulous, the lighting in this picture is superior. Great job.
Adrian Rachele
Great to see something a little different. Beautiful image.
webbie
Gorgeous betha, looks so peaceful..:)
rdshaw
The lighting is excellent – and I love the competition, with the gondolier off center – and the contrast with the storm clouds!
Nice!
cherylc1
WOW- fabulous! love the architecture- incredible clarity!
Alessia Ghisi ...
Great photo, really… you gave to Venice the ancient taste we all think it had! Compliments…
randi1972
An amazing picture, great work
Louise Cooke
great sense of scale with the little gondolier out front of the huge buildings. And lovely pastel colours – well done!
jayview
Beautiful use of light and scale!
DaveBassett
Excellent image. I love the lighting of the foreground against the stormy sky.
Great composition and reflection.
Peacefulwarrior
Wow, very nice indeed….. lonely and dark…. love it!!
Astrid Pardew
I haven’t seen the other one yet but this one is so very lovely!!!! The hues and tones are amazing, the compositon superb.
EvaLarsen
Great shot. Well done.
johnr
ONE OF THE FINEST WELL SEEN.
Agnes McGuinness
This is stunning! Agnes xx
Elizabeth Bravo
What a beautiful serene shot. The colors are so wonderful, but I like the peaceful feeling the best. I’m guessing it’s because of the moody sky but yet wonderful sunlight coming in to light up the buildings. Wonderful Shot!!
HelmD
Taken from the bottom side of the Rialto! I love the sky and cloud contrast with the white tones of the buildings… but the gondola sets the photo on a whole new level! Congrats on the feature by the way!!!
annalisa56
EXCELLENT !!!
Lois Bryan
this is absolutely beautiful … I love the crisp light you’ve captured!!! Congratulations on your Top Ten in the Venice, Venice, Venice challenge!!! Very well deserved!!!!
Lorena Maria
WonDerFul !!!!
Andrea Rapisarda
fantastic light!!
KarenKSmith
Brilliant shot! outstanding light capture…
Wayne Cook
Perhaps chasing a mental rainbow,
Perhaps another dream,
Perhaps only the solitude,
Or….the sun’s wobbly gleam,
Taken alone or a passenger inside,
He is quiet, this fellow,
This gondolier gliding the stream,
Past mindless windows,
Past foundations green,
Each piece of moss,
Such lichens and stone,
Doors to empty hallways,
Echoes and grinning waves,
He wanders the waterway,
Past expressionless days
Was he grown for this,
Apprenticed and papered,
Or just one day, he bought this boat
Covered the seats, and took his fare?
What will be tomorrow to this leathered man,
The thoughts behind his narrowed eyes,
And that Venice tan.
A Lone Gondolier
walela
A wonderful shot!!