Drying the ClothesJuly 2007
My iTunes: Rain King by Counting Crows
The idea that I had when posting images of Venice was I was going to do sets. But some of these unforgetable images for me don't belong in a set. Here are a few. Tim, this top shot is for you. You and I were entranced by the same exact thing on our trips to Venice even though they were 12 years apart. The one thing above all I saw there that I will always remember is the laundry hanging on all the buildings to dry. Not one building was safe from the lines stretching from window to window. It was so quaint and definitely not something I would see anytime soon back in London or America which made it all the more interesting to me. I found it funny that if I were to hang my laundry for a week I would need the whole entire side of the building! :)
I was also surprised at how early most businesses closed while we were there. It is so true that in Europe they know how to live....a time for work and a time for play. You can bet in the US that if there is an hour to make money the stores are open. As we roamed around in the evenings, the way was lit by pretty wrought iron lamps at every corner. Venice by night is breathtaking another sight I won't soon forget.
My last image is the flag of Italy. I just liked this shot. I have always liked flags. Unfortunately, this day wasn't windy so I waited and waited for any movement...this was the best I could get. As I am looking at my images I am realizing in each one I am looking up (AGAIN)....I am so glad I did!
Lighting the WayJuly 2007
ItaliaJuly 2007
22 comments:
Haha...u sure are looking up!!! loved the lamp......will we get to see Venice at night???
Yes, you will! :)
Anna......am loving all the Venice photos you have posted. the colours are so vivid....and your "eye" for catching such wonderful perspectives is an amazing gift.
beautiful.
"Lighting the Way" has a warm feel.
2nd one is perfect...
go ahead...
I like all of these (een the wind-less flag), but the clothes hanging is my favorite. Really has an old world feel to it.
Ahhh I like Counting Crows and especially the Rain King.
I really love this hanging laundry shot. I didn't realize how interesting clothes lines were until your previous series. I'm like you, I would need a lot more line than this :)
Yes, the theme here seems to be: Looking Up! It's the details that make this city fun.
Looking up to you. Thanks for looking up. I like all of them but the clothes one is my favorite.
I like your comment on the businesses closing. Can't imagine that in the US.
Gorgeous pics, Anna. I loved the washing too...quite "intimate" articles of clothing out there in the street too. Am loving your pics!
Loved the lamp shot...gorgeous!
These images are wonderful. So you! The flag shot is brilliant, I love the colour and movement in it :o)
Have a nice weekend :o)
The clothesline is wonderful. The effect you chose suits it perfectly.
Paula
loving this blog...
great images...
as the man says - "i'll be back."
I really like all of these, but looking at the building behind the drying wash, I'm struck by how old and how much life has passed through them.
I like the softness of the lamp photo too.
i think these are my favorite in the series so far. you are so talented, anna! you are able to capture the small things that make a place so interesting.......
there are still plenty of clothes to be seen hanging out in my neck of the woods.... undies and all! :)
I like the second one. But the clothesline is good too. I have always wondered what it owuld be like to have a clothesline like that.
i am soooo jealous that you were in italy. i've never been and am DYING to go.
i hope you enjoyed. i'm sure it was needed!!!
oh...and as always...stunning photos.
That top shot is a great one, Anna.
Very nice.
Joel
awesome photos Anna C! You're the most awesomest EVER!
It's amazing how a simple act of laundry can become such a stunning photograph through the right pair of eyes.
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