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November 2004 Daniel Bollag

CanaleGrande
by Daniel Bollag

Venice, Italy

The ordinary: the Canale Grande every tourist visits
The extraordinary: the silence after sunset on this waterway so busy during the day

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel ,Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR
30s f/22.0 at 34.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time28-Nov-2004 17:52:03
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 300D DIGITAL
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length34 mm
Exposure Time30.00 sec
Aperturef/22
ISO Equivalent100
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Daniel Bollag19-Feb-2008 15:53
That's a wonderful word, Helen: "mysteriousness". When I don't learn photography here, I--or you!--improve my English. Thanks for your friendly words! -- db.
Helen Betts18-Feb-2008 21:29
I love the mysteriousness of this image, Daniel. Lovely capture.
Daniel Bollag18-Feb-2008 11:25
Glad you like it, Lora. You sure have become a faithful friend! ;-) -- db.
lac111 18-Feb-2008 06:07
This is exquisite, I hope to see it in person someday. Lora
Daniel Bollag17-Feb-2008 11:19
Thank you, Kathleen! There are quite many films trying to give an answer to your question... ;-)) -- db.
Kathleen Palmer16-Feb-2008 14:18
Lovely image, Daniel. I wonder what it was like to live in one of those homes in the past. Beautiful to see. - Kathy
Daniel Bollag15-Feb-2008 09:38
You know what, Franky? There aren't many people living in Venice anymore; most of those working here--mainly for the tourist industry--commute from nearby Mestre. That's why this becomes so incredibly quiet soon after sunset: Venice too (as discussed in the context of my Florence entry) has become a sort of "museum of its own past". Thanks, Franky, for your kind remark! -- db.
Franky2005 14-Feb-2008 21:00
Just an ordinary place for anybody who lives in Venice. When possible I also try to visit very popular places very early in the morning. This will provide a good light and an ordinary view on the scene. Perfect shot!
Daniel Bollag14-Feb-2008 18:55
Thanks a lot, bottles, for commenting! I'm glad the image was able to transmit some of the "genius loci" of "Venice by night". -- db.
Guest 13-Feb-2008 17:40
Daniel, I like all of your entries but this one is my favorite! The scene looks so quiet and peaceful, it's hard to imagine it being a busy tourist area during the day. Just beautiful!