A city full of history – Venice at dawn, May 2014
A step back in time, to my first trip on a photography workshop with my first Sony, and enjoying a stunning sunrise.
The trip was with Anthony Epes Photography. Anthony knows some great spots for sunrise in Venice, and it was a great trip for a beginner photographer. I reckon my favourite trip with him was to Istanbul, a city I fell in love with. Worth a look at his schedule when you feel up for travelling again!
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 13 December 2020
Posted as part of One Word Sunday
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Venice is probably one of the most photogenic cities in the world, I spent a couple of weeks there a few years ago and although I’m not as talented as you, I came back with some fantastic photos. The other thing to say about Venice is that no matter what time, day or night, it felt “safe” and I found myself wandering round at 2 or 3 in the morning, don’t think I would do that in many other cities I’ve visited.
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You’re right about all of that. I have been several times in the last few years and adore the place. I avoid high season as it gets too crowded when the cruise ships arrive, though evenings and early mornings are still ok. And yes, it feels a very safe city. I am often wandering pre-dawn and have never experienced any problems.
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I enjoyed your blog and I love Venice.
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My history! https://scrapydo2.wordpress.com/2020/12/18/one-word-sunday-history/
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Oh, how rude I am. I enter my take on history and don’t even send the link ovee. Durrr. https://margaret21.com/2020/12/13/history-sadly/. Yours is a lovely image = as usual!
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I know that feeling, Margaret. And thanks – that was the trip that got me addicted to photography. And yours is a great take on history. But truly sad.
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Ah, we were both there? I wonder why I never spotted you 😉 But it’s almost too depressing to remember now.
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I know! I think all us fellow Europeans should consider moving to an island and becoming an independent country! Would the Isle if Wight work?
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Yeah, that’ll do. But I don’t think it’s big enough.
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Good day Debbie, I really like your photo this week. The lighting is so dramatic.
Here is my entry for history 😀
https://ceenphotography.com/2020/12/15/one-word-sunday-challenge-history/
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Lovely and you’ve given me the perfect idea! See you soon 😉
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Ooh. I’m excited to see what you have Dawn
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hi debbie, a wonderful picture that appeals to me and I like it very much. an interesting theme and hope that I can contribute with my pictures, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-3Ft.
many greetings robert
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You had some great photographic opportunities! Venice – who doesn’t love that city?
Here is mine Have a great adventure coming week, Jesh
https://wp.me/p9EWyp-2sc
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Ah Venice! That sunrise is a very special one and to be there and be able to capture it is indeed a serendipity.
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Oh this is a fabulous photo 😀 😀
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Beautiful shot, Debbie 😃 Here’s mine: https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2020/12/13/history-ows-dec-13/
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The time is flying by. Here it is Sunday once again and time for one more word. 🙂 I hope it is or has been a good Sunday for all of you.
https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2020/12/13/history/
janet
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So jealous. What a glorious escape. Yes please!
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I think I would love taking one of his courses. I loved Istanbul too.
But nowadays I tend to use my phone as my camera and my beloved DSLRs are neglected in a drawer.
https://junkboattravels.blogspot.com/2020/12/history.html
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If you want to dig out the DSLR then a few days on a workshop are worth doing. There is another guy I did a day with in Istanbul who I highly recommend. A better option if you’re there with hubby and don’t want to neglect him for several days 🙂 I’ll be featuring a few Istanbul photos soon ad will give details of this other guy. He is worth spending some time with even if using your phone as he is a local and knows brilliant spots for photos, and lots of the local people.
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Your shot has history, photography and learning. Three wins, I love that!!!
https://littlepiecesofme1.wordpress.com/2020/12/13/ows-history/
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https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2020/12/13/history/
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I’ve always meant to get up early when in Venice to see the city before the crowds get there but my natural slothful nature has never allowed this. Next time, if we get a next time soon, I will. I must!
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Yes. You must! Aim for October / November when the crowds are smaller anyway and Dawn is later! I’m not a natural morning person either 😴
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I skipped the Medieval and Roman ideas for a post and went back to the Iron Age:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2020/12/13/history/
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Epic.
And now for something completely different: https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2020/12/13/rewriting-history/
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Wow! such a beautiful photo.
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I love this view, especially at that less populated time of day! Here’s my bit of history: https://suejudd.com/2020/12/13/history/
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It’s the time to see the city. Or late at night.
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Yes
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Such an unusual capture, Debs! Love that shaft of light 🙂 🙂
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Yes. It was strange light that morning. The sun seemed to be coming up not going down! I’ve never seen it again.
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Wonderful photo Debbie 🙂
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This is so beautiful Debbie 😍
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Lovely shot. Been to Venice twice and never seen so “empty”, it must have been lovely to walk around that early and having the city almost to your self.
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Wonderful 🥰
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That is a beauty, Debbie. How’s your mom?
janet
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