"Il Cielo dei Sospiri""Heaven of Sighs"
Bridge of Sighs
Venice
Church Spires and Blue LaundrySan Polo
Venice
Gondolas DreamingRiva dei Schiavoni
San Marco Square
Venice
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© by Merisi
July 2009
Marvelous captures! Lovely words! Love Venice!
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Sylvia
Fantastic! I want to go there.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful skies from Venice. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteLovely blues.
ReplyDeleteSo different from my own photos of the same spots ... 5 yrs ago! Fabulous!
ReplyDeletelike how they draped the building with the blue...very interesting and it made the look to the bridge of sighs different.
ReplyDeletebeautiful captures as always...
have a most wonderful weekend.
Oh how I wish I were there! It's such a gorgeous-looking city!
ReplyDeleteVery striking shots, lovely blues.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tour. Thanks for taking us.
ReplyDeleteOMG
ReplyDeleteThe first one is better than a post card.
Heavenly skies - Heavenly images !
ReplyDeleteThanks for you thoughtful comments on my blog - I haven't read the NYT camp article, but I'll look for it online.
Judith
Terrific pictures. I finally figure out how to subscribe to your blog. What a treat for me!
ReplyDeleteUnusual photos--as usual. Your take on Skywatch Friday is always interesting and unexpected. Thanks for these treats.
ReplyDeleteThanks for another FAB tour! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. Love this trip through Venice.
ReplyDeleteLove those gondolas!!!
ReplyDeleteSo romantic......
Lovely, as always. Venice seems to be dressed for a party.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the use of blue that you made ...
ReplyDeleteThe best shots of Venice I've ever seen.
All your images are wonderful. I was there once and enjoyed my time, completely~
ReplyDeleteCalgon, take me away! These are beautiful--I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteSomething about the perspective is interesting. The church spires look almost like miniatures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Each looks like a postcard.
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like perfect weather there. Such lovely blues, such a lovely place.
ReplyDelete"Sospiri" takes on a whole different meaning, looking so festive.
ReplyDeleteI love the little tuft of cumulus adorning the Bridge of Sighs! It all makes me want to get back there :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, nice colors here, the last is my fav.
ReplyDeleteGreat SWF
Beautiful skies ad architecture. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful Merisi. A totally different view of the bridge and it is all so beautifully blue.
ReplyDeleteReally n ice post. Very nice shot for SkyWatch Friday.
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Oh Venice! How do I love thee!? Let me start with the blues!
ReplyDeleteBridge of sighs? Ha, I want to jump over the bridge! The water looks...heavenly!?
You bring us such beauty, Merisi!
Ah Glorious! So very restful this study in blue!
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Sandi
Back from when people cared what their city looked like. I love the fine, old architecture.
ReplyDeleteI love your blue period. Fine looking building and it's a pity we just don't build so well these days.
ReplyDeleteInteresting perspective and subjects, excellent captures!
ReplyDeleteahhh the Italians.... even their renovations look great !
ReplyDeleteGreat images Merisi..
The Bridge of Sighs shot makes me sigh and long to return to Venice. These are stunning "blue" pictures, Merisi! Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories. :D
ReplyDelete~Allie
Beautiful! I love the first one. Very interesting and great colors!
ReplyDeleteThe blues certainly make me sigh wishing I was there too. Great photos, Merisi.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Venice in blue.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting images, Merisi!