I thought about a lot of different types of rows: rows of books, rows of vegetables or other crops, but in the end as I was sorting through old photos, I came across these from Venice. Venice is especially close to my heart because my grandfather came from there.
There are rows everywhere in the architecture: arches, pillars, columns, windows.
This is a detail from the Palazzo Santa Sofia, or Ca' d'Oro, which was being renovated when we saw it, and so it was unfortunately partially covered by tarpaulins. Built in 1428, it's hardly surprising that it needs renovation.
Above are arches and columns in the Doge's Palace
From the top of the Campanile, you have a very good view, not only of the rows of columns and arches in the Piazza San Marco, but also the rows of tables set out in the square, if you want to buy a refreshment at an extortionate price!
And here's another sort of row in Venice. It's a scan of an older picture we took about 15 years ago. Two rows of gondolas, one in each direction along a fairly narrow canal. Traffic congestion, Venetian style!
Venice is one of the priority places I'd love to visit because of the gondolas. I'd love to ride on one. I also see the place as romantic.
ReplyDeleteNice images and nice take on the theme.
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WOW! Absolutely beautiful I would love to visit one day. Perfect for this theme!!
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I bought a book : Viva Venezia from Paolo Zoffoli and Paola Scibilia during my trip in Venise! It is very simple but you can know the best of venezia reading it! It is in Italian language! I have to learn this language just to read it! I love Venezia but we were here with my husband during the carnaval! What a crowd!!!! I must absolutly go back here but not at this time! I'd like to have vacation at this place!
ReplyDeleteThanks to share with us all your experience! It's so interesting!
I always love your photos! These are all beautiful! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. What awesome photos for our theme. This looks like a very romantic place to visit.
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Beautiful photos! Such lovely rows. :) I know my humans are hoping to visit Venice while they are living in Munich.
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Ha great one! I looked for my photos of Venice. But then I got lazy! ;-)
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Great photos!! I would love to go to Venice one day. My grandfather is from Calabria.
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I dream of going to Venice someday. I think it's a romantic place. Those are lovely photos. Such amazing architecture.
ReplyDeleteA family friend went on vacation there and gave me two beautiful masks as souvenirs.
Ah, bella Italia!! wonderful rows and pictures :)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos -- thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all these different rows from beautiful and romantic Venice. I really hope the world will be able to save this pearl for ever.
ReplyDeleteOh, I especially like the last one - boat traffic! How romantic.
ReplyDeleteRows upon rows but no Cornettos, did you enjoy the Rolling stones concert, I am sure i snapped you dancing on the stage.
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I like travel photos - makes me feel like I was in another world.
ReplyDeleteThe last two shots are my favorite.
that is absolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely images. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI've been to Venice only once, some time ago, but these pictures brought the memories flooding back.
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I have to say, I did sit there and have a drink at a front row table on the square. Yes, it was extortionate, but worth it for the experience!
ReplyDeleteA very nice series of Row photos.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos. The close up of the decorative facades of the buildings are lovely. the other photos showing the life of the city make me want to go!
ReplyDeleteyou said: There are rows everywhere in the architecture: arches, pillars, columns, windows.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on the theme and thank you for the visit.
Your right, they have the most beautiful fine lines/rows in architecture.
Beautiful Photos.
Beautiful photos you got here for the theme. Thanks for sharing..Hope one day we can get our feet in Venice!
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Thank you all for your comments. Like many of you, Venice isone of my favourite places, but as Claudie says, it is best out of season. Tor is right, we have to do all we can to preserve it.
ReplyDeleteRachel, the masks must be lovely. We have one that my husband brought home from a trip on his own.
So we both have Italian blood Pat:)
ow, i love the first photo..:) architectural structures amaze me...
ReplyDeletebtw, thanks for visiting my very 1st Photohunt. :) appreciate it.
have a great week ahead.