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Photographer’s Note

TIGHT FIT

Venice is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and most interesting cities in the world. Comprised of around 120 islands, it features canals for streets, the Grand Canal as its a main boulevard, and countless bridges (about 400) as its crosswalks. From its beginnings 1500 years ago as a loose federation of scattered villages, its population increased, and a network of canals was dug. It eventually evolved into the watery maze we know today that was described by architect-urban planner Le Corbusier as a "a perfect cardiac system!" Plying its “streets” are the gondolas, small barges, power boats, water taxis, and, in the case of its main boulevard, water busses or “vaporetti.”

Through the centuries, the city has been home to numerous (ordinary) geniuses, including architect Palladio; scientist-mathematician Galileo; painters Titian, Tintoretto, Canaletto, Veronese and Bellini; composers Albinoni and Vivaldi; and the lover Cassanova! Famous visitors who marveled at its prepossessing beauty include Napoleon, Hemingway. At one point in the early 16th century, it was also home to one rare "transformative genius," Leonardo, who actually lived most of his life in Florence and Milan.

I was riding in a water taxi that had just squeezed under a small bridge when I spotted a small boat trailing us also emerging from under the bridge. Two earlier posts of life on the canals of Venice appear as Number One and Number Two. Perhaps I will collect a few such shots in a theme, "Life on the Canals..."

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asajernigan (14268) 2009-02-01 8:02

Bulent,
This is a nice shot of this boat going under the bridge. The canal leads the eye through the shot and the boat gives the shot a sense of motion. The lighting and colors are fine with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

snunney (35436) 2009-02-01 8:06

Hello Bulent,
I like the animation and dynamism here and the sense of fun. It is perhaps slightly over-exposed but not a major issue. Clarity is excellent.

COSTANTINO (23135) 2009-02-01 8:20

Hello Bulent
I am looking at this photo and I am dreaming..
Splendid picture in venice..I would like to be into this boat under the bridge..
Excellent sharpness and details
The bridge and the boat give generally this nice compositin
Have a happy new month February 2009

loves_summer (763) 2009-02-01 8:30

Hi Bulent,
Excellent sharpness and details presented in this shot. I like the symmetry and lines of the photo as well...the bridge and boat in the middle, with the beautiful facades on both sides. As always, your notes are informative and interesting.
Thanks for sharing!

feather (50122) 2009-02-01 9:39

I've never been to Venice, but it is high on my 'to do' list. I love how you have framed this, really emphasising the narrowness of the canals and the small size of the bridges. One would have to aim for the centre to manage to fit the boat in. There is a wide difference in light quality from left to right and you managed that very well too.
Kath

Wandering_Dan (3285) 2009-02-01 9:47

Merhaba, Bulent -

I'm not sure I'd have much sympathy for this guy if he did bang his head on the bridge; somehow, driving a speedboat through the small canals of Venice sounds like drag racing on a San Francisco hill street. But he's not going all that fast, judging by the wake.

Occasionally, other cities like Amsterdam and St. Petersburg talk about how they have more bridges than Venice. That misses the point - Venice is all bridges and canals; no other city can make that claim.

Oh, yes - nice shot, if a bit busy.

Best,
Dan

ymrk (9105) 2009-02-01 9:55

Merhaba Sevgili Bülent hocam;
En çok gitmek istediğim yerdir Venedik.Lise yıllarımdan itibaren,büyük bir sevgi ve duygu uyandırır bende.Dünya çapında "Aşıklar Şehri" diye nitelendirilmiş.Umarım bir gün gitme fırsatım olur.
Gidemesemde en azından,sizlerin sayesinde yaşamış oluyorum orayı.Harika bir kare,ve nefis bir denge...
Elinize sağlık hocam,iyi günler diliyorum.

Yağmur

carper (65598) 2009-02-01 9:57

very nice one Bulent,
a fantastic point of view you have here my friend,
a great perspective with speed, and good details, I like it, with the good note, have a very good day.
regard jaap

ahmetgedikli (22072) 2009-02-01 10:00

Kanallarıyla ünlü Venedik'ten güzel bir günlük yaşam fotoğrafı... Bot o köprünün altından gerçekten zor geçiyor.
Ellerine sağlık, saygılar Hocam.
Ahmet

windosil (808) 2009-02-01 10:16

Hallo, Bulent.
First I was aware of the people on the bridge. Then I laughed when I saw the happy man pop out from under it.
Nice summer colours, too.
Best wishes,
Winifred

mesutilgim (37258) 2009-02-01 10:48

Selam sevgili Bülent,
Muhteşem ! Herşeyi ile tipik bir Venedig karesi. Güzel bakış açısı, iyi kompozisyon. Oyunu bozan tek öge, köprünün altından geçen deniz taxi'si. Vay gondol'ların haline.
Tebrikler
Selam ve sevgiler
MESUT ILGIM

omerozden (1241) 2009-02-01 11:43

hello bulent,
it is not easy to capture this image while you are moving.
you had perfect timing end very well managed light.
tfs,
regards,
omer

Cormac (26455) 2009-02-01 13:14

There is no place like Venice, and this is a good shot to show some of the unique character. I like the contrast between the people on the boat and the people on the bridge walking over them. Nice work!

MLINES (10948) 2009-02-01 14:21

Hi Bulent, Wonderful reality photograph from modern Venice. Well composed and cropped to maximise effect of this boat going under the low bridge. It really feels like being there as the photo is so clear and sharp. TFS. Murray.

TGULUMSER (12514) 2009-02-01 14:50

Bulent Bey merhaba,
Birazdan bir carpisma olacakmis gibi bir hisse kapildim. Cok canli bir kompozisyon, hayat dolu.
Elinize saglik,
Tulay

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-02-01 15:24

Hi Bulent

Nice decisive moment catch with the boat under the arched Venetian bridge. Good colour, sharpness & composition. The people add scale. Congratulations!

aadilj (17950) 2009-02-01 21:18

Hi Bulent, this is as close to being a documentary like shot from this tourism paradise as possible. I love the sizes and the way you capture them Lovely shot indeed my freind

Angshu (34089) 2009-02-01 21:42

Hello Professor 'A'
The bridges are indeed low in height & you managed to a good example with the passing boat with the man's head (would have been) barely inches from the arch roof. There is a wide variation in light on the left & right banks & you've handled the contrast very well. Well done!
With warmest Regards
Angshuman

Tolganer (413) 2009-02-02 6:55

Merhaba Bülent Bey,
Yaşam dolu, güzel bir kadrajla Venedik'ten nefis bir kare elinize sağlık.
Tolga

photoray (1369) 2009-02-02 7:07

Hello Bulant,
Very good candid of this favorite place, the tourists walking to and fro, and the modern boat offsetting the classical Venice buildings. Congratulations,
Ray

(PS: A California developer used the Venice theme and built canals and houses next to the coast near Santa Monica. It went through a period of downfall in the 1950s and 60s, but after fixing up the canals and houses, it is now a place of prime real estate.)

jaywalker (12302) 2009-02-02 10:57

Hi Bulent, A lovely photo with the boat sailing under the foot bridge & you chose a great POV, the rough look of the water adds a nice addition to the shot, the light is very good & it shows a typical Venice scene, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Glint (3058) 2009-02-02 12:17

Hello Bulent,
whenever I see views of the little bridges of Venice Daphne Du Maurier's "Don't Look Now" comes to mind. Yet here you have a cheery scene, not the least bit sinister.Excellent POV from your water taxi. Hey, you must have plenty of money 'cos water taxis are a pricey way to get about!It is the vaporetta for the likes of me.
;)
Bev

gunbud (28143) 2009-02-02 19:12

Hi Bulent,
This white boat cuts quite a figure as it moves swiftly towards your lens all the time surrounded by the lovely architecture of this wonderfully unique city.
The lazy pase of the pedestrians on the bridge is very charming.
I really enjoyed your note as to the geographic discription of the islands and canals that make up this unique city.
Regards, Tom

JCG (25741) 2009-02-02 22:05

Hi Bülent,

I have the impression that the driver of this boat seems to want to double your taxi !!! A photograph full with life and movement, I like much all the details which swarm in the image. Typical of Venice but so beautiful. Pretty and pleasant photograph, thank you Bülent.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

Cretense (57010) 2009-02-03 3:32

Hello, dear Bulent!

The place is beautiful, your timing is excellent in order to show the boat passing under this beautiful bridge! Great, "balanced" framing, well "studied" composition, great light managment! Congratulations!

Hercules

jhm (83276) 2009-02-03 3:38

Hello friend Bulent,

A lovely summerday in Venice, you chose an excellent angle with the bridge and boat on the same picture
But you show here very nice image, the composition of the picture is really skillful and lovely for look at.
Composition and presention are very well.
Nice done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

yedirenk (7539) 2009-02-03 13:01

merhaba Bülent hocam,
harika bir venedik karesi.bakış açınızla derinlik ve detaylar muhteşem.hiç gitmedim ama sayenizde kendimi venedik kanallarında hissettim birden.sert ışığı yönetiminizde çarpıcı.ellerinize sağlık.selamlar,sevgiler

Cevdet

Tezic (16927) 2009-02-03 13:43

Merhaba,
zamanlaması ve kompozisyonu çok güzel ve tipik bir Venedik tanıtım karesi olmuş... tebrikler...

BWJ (1775) 2009-02-03 14:59

Hello Bulent,
What a great POV and I like your idea of the speedboat. It is interesting, well presented, and gives the feeling of being there. The clarity and details are excellent. I enjoyed your excellent note.
Kind regards,
Betty

avene (11124) 2009-02-03 16:44

hello Bulent,
the essence of Venice in one shot - water, bridges, architecture, sunlight and crowds :) the sense of motion and sense of direction are very strong here and add depth and dynamism to the scene despite the harsh and flattening light.
I've only been to Venice once, more than ten years ago, but I do remember the unique aura of the place. it works like a shot of the best espresso and fills you with vibrant energy :)

regards,
Kristine

gaurav31dec (12) 2009-02-03 21:42

Good POV and composition and shrpness
Overall a Nice shot

alibasarir (14497) 2009-02-04 2:19

merhaba bülent bey
çok güzel bir bakış açısı ve mükemmel bir kadraj.ön planda tekne sanki kareden dışarı çıkacakmış gibi.gerçekten harika bir görüntü yansıtmışsınız elinize sağlık.
selamlar
Ali

Vasa (6274) 2009-02-04 2:35

Dear friend Bulent,

so nice pictures from so many countries in your gallery (Serbia could be the next destination...). Your sensibility and your experience are evident in your work and in your result. This picture from Venice illustrate what I am saying. The picture realised in the decisive moment with the welcome boat.

So glad and so proud to know you.

Branko

azaf1 (15547) 2009-02-04 12:31

Hi Bulent

I love that title. That's what happens when all these newly rich want to intrude and violate a whole culture with novelties. The traditional gondola the picturesque bridges and those incredible palazzos splashed by the waves thrown from speed boats. I guess the whole situation is deplorable the way it happens almost everywhere. No respect for anything!

Have a great day and thanks
Argiris

anokutan (7873) 2009-02-04 13:20

Bülent bey merhaba,
Tüm detaylarıyla nefis bir kare.Harika ışık kullanımı.Süper bir bakış.Tebrikler.Saygılar.

stelli (2959) 2009-02-05 2:20

Characteristic photo of this beauty called Venice!!! I wish to make it there one day! Nice composition! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

Bluejeans (33017) 2009-02-05 5:27

Hello my friend,
Bonita foto esta nesta rua apertada de Veneza com esta ponte bem acentuada , ficou lindo o braco a passar por debaixo , bonitos detalhes de arquitectura , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

zmey (7282) 2009-02-05 7:05

merhaba bulent
yah... a tight riding situation... that fellow must be careful where he guides the boat if he wants to keep his head intact :)
venice: a city i must see one day.

regards,
kristaps

TRB (3262) 2009-02-05 7:51

merhaba,
Çok canlı ve hareketli bir sunum.Yok yok gibi..
Tebrikler
Tülay

Kielia (8727) 2009-02-05 10:45

Hello Bulent,
Life on the canals is really exciting and busy, this is the impression I get while looking at this happy seaman who obviously savours the moment. The composition is pleasant and accompanied by a very interesting note. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

paololg (14205) 2009-02-05 14:24

Ciao dear Bulent,
beautiful image in Venice captured by an inusuale POV. The photo has pleasantly animated from the tourists that walk above the bridge and along the calli. This is really an image of daily life in Venice! Your notes are always very interesting, where you speak of so many illustrious guests that has had this city. I hope that among the guests that Venice will have on April 4 there is also you! :-)
Ciao, have a nice time!
Paolo

nivaldo (13353) 2009-02-05 16:51

Yes, Bulent, Venice is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities I have been visited ... I was there a couple of times.
It´s really an extraordinally feeling to take a boat or even a simple "vaporetto" and watch all those beauties around there!
Venice is magical, yes, it is. ( Somehow like Istambul, too, my dear Trekfriend! )
Have a nice 2009, Mr. Atalay!
Take care and take it easy!
Um abraço,
Nivaldo

Didi (36420) 2009-02-05 22:40

Salam dear friend
A scene of Da Vinci code ?
In spite of the hight lights the balance is well done and the scene il well framed from a good point of view.
Best regards.

Graal (58688) 2009-02-05 22:57

Hi Bulent,
good reportage from Venice. Good POV and composition. Unusual a small bridge. Well done photo and interesting note.
Gr., Aleksander

saxo042 (16234) 2009-02-06 9:29

Hi Bulent,
A very fine capture here of this boat just passing the narrow bridge. I guess you were very lucky to find this moment. A very good "street" scene, but a bit different...
Best regards
Gunnar

delkoo (34726) 2009-02-06 10:17

hi bulent
Your photo has a pretty well chosen pov and an elaborated composition that helped to enhance the interest of the photo, with also excellent exposure and sharpness!
It really pleases me!

best regards
didier

salvator (18905) 2009-02-07 6:30

Hello Bulent Bey,
Tight fit in a wonderful frame. The sharpness and details, the colors look absolutely wonderful.
Best personal regards. Salvator.

TopGeo (22181) 2009-02-07 13:37

Hello Bulent! Excellent shot! In a more famous city and a bridge also I liked your captured and choices in note Important imprinting and presentation
Georgios

ribeiroantonio (21967) 2009-02-07 16:53

Are they “on way” canals?!!!
It is a nice shot with lots of things and life happening in the background. We can, almost< hear the tourist remarks and expressions of astonishment. I never been to Venice but trust me it is on my “loooooong” priority list
Antonio

stego (22448) 2009-02-09 12:23

Hello Bülent, my friend,
It may be just a tourist snapshot, but it is also a lovely one. I imagine that it must be difficult to find a view of Venice that doesn't reminisce either a snapshot, a postcard or a painting. :D
An effective framing, a difficult light situation reasonably well managed, but most important of all, a beautiful setting.
Regards, José.

Henryk_Bilor (20371) 2009-02-09 23:52

Hello Bulent
Nice tight capture with the framing of walls. As the boat is closer then a bridge it is hard to imagine how it could fit under :).
Nevertheless I prefer streets to canals ;).
Regards

Uhu (7428) 2009-02-19 1:13

Oh I remember this exact place in Venice! Quite a good photo of it, and wonderful note - as usual!
Great work.

Emile (20107) 2009-02-19 19:57

Hola Bulent.
Nice view of the canal and typical buildings in Venice, maybe the presence of a gondola would be more romantic in such beautiful view but you captured a modern boat which we see now all around Venice. I was there last September but was raining for two days before we got the crystal cruiser, my wife tells me that we have to go back, will see!!.
TFS.
Best regards.

barrufeto_77 (25935) 2009-03-16 16:57

Hi Bulent.

Nice time there, I'll try to get something like this....a nice "inspiration"

Rgs, Oscar