"San Giorgio Maggiore" by Tom Gomez

San Giorgio Maggiore

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Artist's Description

The Church of San Giorgio Maggiore is a basilica in Venice, Italy designed by Andrea Palladio and located on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Facing the Bacino di San Marco, the church plays a central role in the panorama from the Piazzetta.

The first church dedicated to Saint George dates to the 8-9th century. The Benedictine Monastery of San Giorgio was established in 982, when the doge Tribuno Memmo donated the whole island to a monk, Giovanni Morosini. The monks drained the island’s marshes next to the church to get the ground for building.

The present church was begun in 1566, and was not entirely finished before the death of Palladio in 1580. The façade was continued by Vincenzo Scamozzi based on the original architect’s designs and completed in 1610. The church, sometimes designated as a basilica, is a prime example of Palladio’s architectural style, and one of the finest churches he designed. The bell tower, first built in 1467, fell in 1774; the reconstruction was completed in 1791. The Benedictine monks still officiate in the church.

Single RAW image Tonemapped in Photomatix Pro.

Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA)
Sigma 18-200mm lens
Exif data from the JPG
F-stop f/4
ISO 200
Focal length 18 mm

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Related shots can be found at: Venice or Italy.

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Artwork Comments

Antoine Dagobert over 9 years ago

Marvelous Tom..WOW!!!
Tom Gomez over 9 years ago

Thank you so much Ant …
simba over 9 years ago

Fabulous scene Tom,wonderful colours and lighting.
Tom Gomez over 9 years ago

Thank you Linda, always appreciated …
Martina Fagan over 9 years ago

Wonderful Tom:)
Tom Gomez over 9 years ago

Thank you kindly Tina, very much appreciated …
Agnes McGuinness over 9 years ago

A magnificent capture, Tom, and very beautiful light and colour. Agnes xx
Tom Gomez over 9 years ago

Thank you so much Agnes, I always appreciate your great comments …
Agnes McGuinness over 9 years ago

p.s. exquisite tonemapping. xx
blamo over 9 years ago

Absolute stunner ……….
Tom Gomez over 9 years ago

Thank you blama, much appreciated …
fauselr over 9 years ago

great shot
Tom Gomez over 9 years ago

Thank you so much Ray, much appreciated …
Antanas over 9 years ago

so lovely shot
Tom Gomez over 9 years ago

Thank you Antanas …
Spiritinme over 9 years ago

like a beautiful dream
Tom Gomez over 9 years ago

Thank you so much Cynthia, very much appreciated …
Béla Török over 9 years ago

Fabulous capture, Tom!
Tom Gomez over 9 years ago

Thank you Béla …