Ponte della Croce
Ponte della Croce on La Giudecca, one of the major Islands of Venice, Italy.
This bridge used to be called Ponte della Zirada (of the turn), because in the regattas the boats rounded a post placed opposite to it.
Single RAW image Tonemapped in Photomatix Pro 3.2.
Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA)
Sigma 18-200mm lens
Exif data from the JPG
F-stop f/5.6
ISO 200
Focal length 106 mm
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Related shots can be found at: Venice or Italy.
Featured in : Bridges : 3 Oct 09
Featured in : A View somewhere….. : 3 Oct 09
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RedHillDigital
Superb shot Tom, great vantage point.
Tom Gomez replied
Thanks Howard, this shot was from our balcony as we steamed up the Giudecca Canal to our berth on the way into Venice.
Joanne Bradley
Excellent composition and capture of light! I just love the burnt amber tones of the roofs and that lovely passage in the middle!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much dear Joanne …
Martina Fagan
Excellent Tom love the angle
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly Tina …
JacquiK
Fantastic shot Tom.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much dear Jacqui …
Frank Legault
Stunning shot Tom!!!
Tom Gomez replied
Much appreciated Frank …
biddumy
Beautiful perspective and colour!!!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much …
cherylc1
Magnificant scene and composition!!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Cheryl, always appreciated …
Baynanno1
Great shot Tom. So much to see from the vantage point of one’s balcony … a whole new perspective, quite different to our usual ground level view.
Tom Gomez replied
Thanks for the great comment, very much appreciated …
Peter Lusby Ta...
Tom, this is fabulous, beautiful colouration, what a great place for a holiday.-
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Peter. We only had one day in Venice, but now we intend to go back for a long weekend. I’m not sure I could take a whole week there, it is way too busy for my liking …
Barry Norton
Stunning shot and composition Tom
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Barry, so glad you like it ..
Chris Clark
simply outstanding photography Tom
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Chris, Venice is a photographer’s dream …
BigD
Beautiful buildings, Tom
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly BigD …
KBSImages
This is Outstanding!!!! Fantastic Photo of this Very Beautiful Place!!!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much for the great comment …
Janie Oliver
lovely capture.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Janie …
Steve & Lesley
wonderful tom
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Steve …
Tim Denny
Very nicely done Tom
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Tim …
JamieGreen
That’s a great viewpoint Tom, and a well composed shot.Nice one
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Jamie, much appreciated …
Antanas
great shot
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Antanas …
Anna Shaw
I think this is the best one yet!! Superb Tom.
xx
Anna
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Anna, more to come, watch this space …
Jason Connolly
Fantastic shot mate..
Tom Gomez replied
Cheers Jason, glad you like it mate …
Heather Rivet...
well done
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly Heather …
Sean Farragher
great shot
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Sean …
Béla Török
Outstanding capture, Tom!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you once again Béla, much appreciated …
Scott d'Almeida
fantastic,
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly Scott …
LudaNayvelt
superb
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Luda …
Maureen Maliha
beautiful, Tom!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Maureen …
Lucindawind
fantastic ..this is a great view !
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Elaine …
DonDavisUK
Another instant FAV for me Tom. Those wonderful red brick buildings in the warm sunshine are awesome. The bridge is typically Venice. Awesome mate.
Tom Gomez replied
Thanks once again Don. This is one of my favourite images from my Venice uploads so far (more to come) ...
Sharon Mau
Beautiful work Tom, I love your new Venezia series.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Shaor, still a few more to come. Hopefully enough for a calendar …
Tom Gomez replied
Or even Sharon (also my daughters name BTW), dyslexia rules KO – hehehe
almeidacoval
wonderful image..
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Jose, very much appreciated …
Sharon Mau
:)))
ilpo laurila
Very beautful HDR image.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you ilpo, much appreciated …
dinghysailor1
superb vantage point and composition
:))
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Maggie, I had a grandstand view from my balcony on the ship …
dinghysailor1
wow! that makes my dinghy feel very very tiny indeed ….LOL
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PhotosByG
Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “A View somewhere ….”
This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.
Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to this group.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Graham, I very much appreciate the honour …
Lois Bryan
how I love your rich color, Tom!!!!! And congratulations on your Feature!!! YAY!!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much dear Lois …
Rita H. Ireland
wow picture perfect!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much rita, very much appreciated …
Robin Brown
Up the junction Tom; by that I mean its a bit of a squeeze!! Terrific shot!!
Tom Gomez replied
Cheers Robin, glad you like it mate …
John44
Dear friend Tomas
A piece of art with a capital A
John
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much John, this is one of my favourites from my Venice shots …
Adri Padmos
An amazing picture, Tom.
Very well composed with stunning colors and light.
Great perspective!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Adri, very much appreciated …
Diane Schuster
Cool dof and composition! Dee
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Dee …