The morning rush hour, a photo from Venice, Veneto

Photographer's Note

Until 1854, the Ponte di Rialto was the only bridge across the Grand Canal in Venice. Even now, there are only three bridges along the canal's (3.5 km) length.

the most conveninet way to cross the river is by traghetto. Communters and shoppers are rowed while standing to the other side for only 40 cents.
Traghetto means "ferry" in Italian. The boats used are old gondolas that have been stripped of their brocaded chairs and other luxury trimmings. They are rowed by two oarsmen: one who stands behind the passengers like a traditional gondolier, the other closer to the bow.

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RGatward (20108) 2006-04-20 6:22

Hi Elaine, really intersting TE shot, showing how everyday life works in this waterworld. I like the PoV with the effect you've got with the posts.

jinju (14265) 2006-04-21 3:31

Hi Elaine,

congrats for not going for the obvious postcard. In Venice thats hard to do, eh? I like the everyday situation of the foreground very much. It makes it a bit more meaningful than the usual gondola shot. The verticals are interesting too. And in the back you still got a nice postcardy look. I guess this is street photography in Venice.

bertolucci (14052) 2006-04-21 19:11

Hi Elaine, delightful and well composed Venice graphism - I like the way you played with verticalism here - the poles, the people, the architecture - they make for a nicely busy but well structured 'street'scene. Congrats.
Have a nice weekend,
Bert

feather (51130) 2006-04-29 4:26

...and who fishes them out when they fall in?
Older people standing in wobbley boats don't seem to go together. Interesting image; I haven't been to Venice (yet) and didn't know about this. I like the way you have included the poles and used them as frames for the people.
Kath