March 29

Capturing Ephemeral Moments In Venice

Posted by Madhu on March 29, 2015 in Italy, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge 2015 | 74 Comments

Travel for me is all about the transient moments I encounter. Fleeting fragments of life that evoke mood and a sense of place. To be able to freeze those ephemeral stories, to ensure they endure long after their momentary enactment, is such a boon.

Here are a few examples. All from Venice.

In Torcello….
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Exiting a vaporetto….
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A selfie beneath the Rialto…..
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How’s this for mood?

Until next time…..happy travels, no matter where life takes you.

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74 Comments

quirkywanderer March 29, 2015

Lovely!

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Thank you for your visit and comment. Have a great day! 🙂
  
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Angeline M March 29, 2015

Great moments in time, Madhu.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Thank you Angeline.
  
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Pat March 29, 2015

Beautiful scenes in the instant !!

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Thanks Pat 🙂
  
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Naomi Baltuck March 29, 2015

I feel the same way, Madhu–you can read whole stories in one quick snapshot. That second photo of the little girl is riveting.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  There was a moment’s connection there Naomi, before we all rushed out, and I just had to freeze it 🙂
  
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Pat March 30, 2015

What a nice interpretation, Madhu. Great photographs that brought a smile to my heart.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Glad you enjoyed it Pat. Happy Monday! 🙂
  
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rommel March 30, 2015

Bella

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Grazie 🙂
  
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yprior1 March 30, 2015

I’d say this is real nice mood –
the criss-cross feeling the first one – with the stroller and leash and that Xthey make – then with the baby’s eyes on the pulling dog – what a split second you caught there Madhu – and what would Venice be without a ride along the turquoise water being documented with a selfie – lol – lastly, I found the mood of the final photo to be most provocative- how did you get this one???? the matching hats and the contrast with the couple watching and the 2 mannequins in the lit window – (spread open pretty hand of lady adds to the feel) but the faded spray paint is what throws in the twist!

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Ha….I stalked them Yvette 😀 I walked some distance behind them hoping there would be fewer pedestrians ahead and got rewarded with that shop window for a backdrop moments before they turned the corner!! The matching hats are a serendipitous bonus! 🙂
  
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  - yprior1 March 31, 2015
    
    ha – so you are a stalker – lol – that is so fun to how you almost missed the shot then – serendipitous indeed….
    
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The Ring Lady March 30, 2015

I love the sentiment of this post. It sums up my love for travel (photography) also.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Good to hear. Thank you for stopping by Ring Lady 🙂
  
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Mary March 30, 2015

Love that, oh yeah great last mood, and the little girl – I fell in love with her eyes. Yes you are a master at capturing these little moments the story, we are lucky to be able to enjoy your spirit of life’s moments.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  What a nice compliment, thank you so much Mary.
  
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estelea March 30, 2015

Beautiful shots; you did really capture a special moment, love them 🙂

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Glad you do. Thank you Estelea. Happy week ahead to you 🙂
  
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ianscyberspace March 30, 2015

Capturing the moment with a digital image certainly goes a long way to preserving that experience for later recall.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  It sure does! Thank you Ian 🙂
  
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Rewired and Retired in Nicaragua March 30, 2015

My favorite is the couple standing in front of the mannequins. Excellent fleeting moments.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Thanks Debbie. They weren’t stationary. I had to hurry to get this shot before they turned the corner 🙂
  
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morselsandscraps March 30, 2015

Those moments are no longer ephemeral: they’ve been immortalised with your lovely photos.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  That is the most beautiful thing about photography isn’t it Meg? To be able to look back and relive those moments? Pleasure to see you here always. Have a lovely day 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise March 30, 2015

Beautifully captured moment, Madhu. The last one is my favourite. 🙂

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Mine too Sylvia. That one demanded a bit more effort than the others 🙂
  
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Lucid Gypsy March 30, 2015

The little girl in the second photo is a very old soul Madhu and I’d love to know what she’s thinking. She seems entranced by you! Great ephemeral shots, each telling stories.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  R said she looks like she’s thinking “What a crazy lady!”. I am going with ‘entranced’ too 😀
  
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joshi daniel March 30, 2015

some nice moments 🙂

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Thanks Joshi 🙂
  
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aFrankAngle March 30, 2015

Happy travels indeed, and the collection brings smiles.

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thanks Frank 🙂
  
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travelerlynne March 30, 2015

Each one different. Each with its own mood. For someone who prefers to photograph architecture, you really got some great street scenes, Madhu. That last one of the couple is a classic…hats, hand, leg angles, splash of yellow and all framed by the window. Cities are about people and you have some great captures that show your moment with them.:)

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Thank you very much Lynne. I was pleased with the way that one turned out 🙂
  
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Eliz@MirthandMotivation March 30, 2015

Dear Madhu! What a wonderful moment to stop in and say hello. Man, I need to win the lottery so I can hire help to cut my work time in half. I miss visiting you and my many other blog friends. I haven’t forgotten you and your brilliant photography. 🙂

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  We are all in the same boat Eliz. 🙂 Happy to see you here. Hope all is well with you.
  
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catbirdinchina March 30, 2015

Great ephemeral moments, Madhu. They are truly glimpses into the lives of others.

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- Madhu Post authorMarch 30, 2015
  
  Thank you Cathy.
  
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rondomtaliedraai March 30, 2015

Lovely

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thank you! Have a great day 🙂
  
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camparigirl March 31, 2015

I loved that you looked at the “other” Venice and didn’t get stuck with the bridges and the architecture. I live there when I am in Italy and Venice is so much more than a museum – still a living and breathing city.

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thank you Claudia! Appreciate your stopping by 🙂
  
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David Stewart March 31, 2015

It’s amazing the emotion and pure humanness that is revealed by this type of picture, as opposed to posed, perfectly-timed ones. I love them.
-David

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  I prefer candid street photography as well David. Something gets lost when the subject becomes aware of the photographer.
  
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White Postcards March 31, 2015

Lovely Madhu, each image conjures a story. – Ginette

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thank you very much Ginette.
  
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badfish March 31, 2015

Nicely captured moments–ethereal, indeed! Shouldn’t that guy taking the selfie be holding the camera upright to get the bridge and the guy rowing in the shot???

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thank you. I got the feeling they were too absorbed in themselves! 🙂
  
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  - badfish April 2, 2015
    
    You’re right, I’d imagine that would be the point at that particular moment…still, I’d want a gondolier in the background,too.
    
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Niranjan March 31, 2015

Candid and nice.

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thanks again Niranjan 🙂
  
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valentinelogar March 31, 2015

I always enjoy your captures, you evoke mood and personality. That is a special combination.

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  That is a lovely thing to say Valentine! Thank you very much 🙂
  
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anetrabyle March 31, 2015

Reblogged this on anetrabyle and commented:
AS HINTED, ONE OF THE WELL COMPILED BLOGS OF RECENT TIMES

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thank you for the shout out!
  
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  - anetrabyle April 2, 2015
    
    From rooftop
    
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Indah Susanti March 31, 2015

Great moments and nicely captured!

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thank you Indah 🙂
  
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Shelley @Travel-Stained April 1, 2015

These are fantastic! 😀

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thanks Shelley. I had fun shooting them 🙂
  
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Tina Schell April 1, 2015

Lovely moments capturing real people at a frozen moment in time. Well done Madhu!

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- Madhu Post authorApril 1, 2015
  
  Thank you Tina 🙂
  
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restlessjo April 3, 2015

Happy Easter to you, Madhu 🙂

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- Madhu Post authorApril 10, 2015
  
  Hope Easter was fun Jo. Sorry to have missed wishing you before I left.
  
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  - restlessjo April 10, 2015
    
    No worries, hon. I know you would have had a grand time. I expect you have another post up? Yippee! 🙂
    
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Dalo 2013 April 5, 2015

These are awesome…and I leave with a great smile on my face as the last one sums it up so well 🙂

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- Madhu Post authorApril 10, 2015
  
  Thank you very much Randall 🙂
  
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Patti Kuche April 9, 2015

So many lovely feelings of comfort in these moments Madhu!

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- Madhu Post authorApril 10, 2015
  
  Thank you for reading Patti.
  
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flywithshaunak August 1, 2015

Excellent timing of all the photos… And all the characters on their own, engrossed in their own, very innocent… Happy clicking 🙂

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