I spotted her from the vaporetto on my way back from Santa Maria della Salute. Her lone self on the balcony of the Palazzo Genovese (now the Centurion Palace Hotel) overlooking the Grand Canal, and juxtaposed against the glorious details of the church beyond. What a fabulous vantage point from which to survey the panorama below! I admit I felt a wee bit envious.
Stay tuned for more from Venice when I return from a short trip to Coonoor over the weekend.
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lovely!
Thank you Amit. Lovely to see you here! 🙂
This shot is fabulous. I like the backdrop and the presence of the lady made the scene come alive.
Thank you Imelda. That was a lucky shot! 🙂
Great…as you know I love shots of a solitary person!
I do! 🙂
Great shot.
Thanks Debra.
So many fabulous layers Madhu and now I find it impossible to imagine the shot without her!
Me too! Thanks Patti.
Excellent captured, Madhu – could be the princess waiting for the knight and his white horse – ehhh sorry the knight and his white boat… 🙂 🙂
Ha, could very well be!!! 😀 Thank you Ledrake.
What a great photo. I love all the lines that are going on.
It is the light on the red roof of the monastery in between the two buildings that adds to the composition I think. Glad you enjoyed this Mani.
Incredible composition. Looking forward to more on Venice.
Thank you Lynne. The scene seemed to me like a cut and pasted collage! 🙂
Walking around Venice is similar to a continual series of gift nicely wrapped … that is, one approaches a corner unknowing that surprise is around it.
It certainly is Frank. A photographers dream.
How amazing it must be to look out that window every day. Beautiful shot.
Exactly….hence the envy 🙂 Thanks Colline.
She just was at the perfect place, the perfect time for a perfect shot! 🙂
Pure serendipity!! Thank you for the share Marina 🙂
I wouldn’t mind being solo on that balcony, but together with (an intelligent/nice/kind) prince charming would be better of course. I didn’t try that, yet. 😉 Waiting for the next, Madhu.
Of course! Hope you get a shot at that soon Bente! 😀
Great find! She looks like the 3rd statue in the pic! 😉
A twentieth century addition!! 🙂 Thanks Lee.
In that particular case, Envy is totally justified!
🙂
I lied…I was more than a wee bit envious 😀
To put things in perspective, the plumbing is probably 16th century. The toilet downstairs in the backyard. And the walls with mould creeping everywhere! 😉
Have a lovely week Madhu.
Brian
That makes me feel a lot better…..thank you! 😀
I’ve been wanting to go to Italy for sometime now., seems like I can take out 3 days for it next month.
Do you mind suggesting one out of these three.. Venice, Rome or Milan.. For a three day trip? Would love your advise 🙂
PS the picture is Gorgeous! I’m
Short of words really..
Hard to pick. I haven’t been to Milan yet. I think both Rome and Venice are technically doable in three days (read my prev. post on Venice), but you wouldn’t really do either of them justice.
Yes ! That’s what I thought.. And that is why wanted to spend three full days in one place. I’ll read your Venice post! How about Rome?
Three full days, not including travel days should cut it. I went to Rome decades ago on a whirlwind tour and hope to return with a lot more time on my hands.
Great composition, Madhu. Having her in the photo makes all the difference.
janet
A beautiful extra isn’t she? 🙂 Thanks Janet.
Brilliant capture! Thanks for the share.
Regards Madhu.
Thank you for reading Dilip.
Stunning picture with a great composition! 🙂
Thank you very much for the visit and compliment 🙂
That’s wonderful, I can almost hear her calling “Romeo, Romeo”
He he he, I did consider titling this ‘Juliet in Venice!’ 😀
Venice fascinates me… so look forward:)
Coming up Ishita 🙂
That is a beautiful picture. . Thanks for sharing
You are most welcome Bikramjit. Thank you for stopping by.
Oh my what a spectacular and extra special vantage point! What a rare moment! Looking forward to more Madhu!
Envy worthy right? 🙂 Thanks Kathryn…more coming up.
Yes indeed , I think many are waiting my dear Madhu!
This is a simply beautiful shot perfectly framed.
Thank you Valentine. I just had to aim and shoot…and quickly, from a moving water taxi!! 🙂
Beautiful, Madhu. Venice and Rome are on my bucket list. The goal: next summer. 😉
That’s great Judy! Shoot me a mail if you need any suggestions for Venice.
As the time draws closer, I will. Thank you, Madhu.
Venice is so full of beautiful cameo moments Madhu. I would also have been envious of this lady on the balcony. 🙂
You are so right Sylvia. And I was lucky to capture a few of those moments without messing up the shots 😀
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. -Max-
My pleasure Max. Thank YOU.
You caught an introspective moment there.
A fleeting one Ian. I was worried I had messed this up in my hurry to capture the moment before she turned around to leave.
Would juxtaposition be a good term for this image? So much to see. Love the textures, the depth of field, the whole arrangement. Nice.
Thank you Ruth. I guess juxtaposition would be right. I didn’t have to do much….the scene was there for the taking 🙂
Wonderful! Even though she’s the ‘extra’, I think she’s needed to ensure the click is real! The colours and composition are just perfect here!
Thank you Kasturika. This is my favourite shot of all from Venice.
Love how you framed this shot Madhu! Makes one wonder what she is seeing from her vantage point.
Thank you Luann. She must have been spoiled for choice with the main island of San Marco and the beginning of the Grand canal spread out before her!
Lucky her!
As always, captivating photos and great stories to boot. Miss your blog… Happy Father’s Day!
Thank you Eliz. Have missed you too. Happy to reconnect 🙂
Incredible photo! All the lines and angles and layers…and then that woman! Wow!
Thank you Angeline. Those were my exact thoughts when I spotted her! I was lucky to have been standing outside near the railing and not seated inside the vaporetto.
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I’d be happy standing there for a while 🙂
So would I Gilly…so would I 🙂
Fantastic capture! I love the different roof lines too 🙂
Thank you Norma. It was those roof lines that first caught my eye.
Great composition, Madhu. The perspective compression is really stunning!
Thank you very much Stefano. I was happy for once with the way this turned out.
A great view but a little precarious, Madhu 🙂 Not for the vertigo sufferer. I’d have been happy in the gondola with you. (or even on a vaporetto)
It would sound a lot like sour grapes if I were to concur Jo! 🙂 The vaporetto was rather crowded and not half as romantic.
Nice madhu!
Thank you for your visit and comment Mariska.
Really beautiful shot, Madhu. I bet you have got quite a few amazing ones from your solo wandering and explorations. 🙂
Must admit I am not a fan of solo travelling (neither in groups, just another person is enough) but Italy is one of the few places I wouldn’t mind to return to alone now and then. There is something about that country …probably in the air…for me! 🙂
Thank you….I managed a few Ese 🙂 I agree with you about traveling solo in Italy. I wish I lived closer.
She does have a panoramic view 🙂
She certainly does!
Gorgeous shot!
Thank you Juliann. Have a great Sunday!
Very nicely composed Madhu. I love the background!
Thanks Uday.
That beautiful Salute!
Sublimely beautiful! 🙂
As it needed to be, of course! I was lucky to have been there for the Festa della Salute, joining the quiet, candle-lit procession across the votive bridge to the Salute – a treasured memory, especially as it was back in the “no camera” days.
That must have been amazing Meredith! I would love to plan my return to co-incide with the festa, but our schedules don’t always permit it.
I know what you mean, Madhu,but there are lots of small festas that you could centre a trip around – or a concert/recital season … By the way, I’ve stumbled upon a blog – Beyond the Bridge (http://beyondthebridge.wordpress.com) by a Venetian girl who’s gone to live on the ‘mainland’ and blogs with her father … it’s delightful.
Aaahh … what I would give to trade places with her. A story in this capture.
I keep wondering what she might have been thinking. Perfect Photo!!!!
Me too Isadora!! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day!
And I booked some dump at Piazzale Roma 😀 I usually clone people out from my photos, but I like the fact that a human figure (female) is on that balcony. It shows us what Venice today is all about – visitors. Fabulous shot!