Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Out of the Jurisdiction: Venice II



The Basilica San Marco glistens in the evening.  But, with all of the golden glory around me, I couldn't take my eyes off the dazzlingly beautiful stone floors.  This image is supposed to show both the intricacy and the simplicity, while also suggesting the other visitors to the cathedral by their shadows.

The bottom photo shows what everyone else was looking at.


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25 comments:

  1. MalyssJune 26, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Gold in sky and mystery on the floor.What an impressive and marvellous place, so rich!

    Thank you for the link. I agree , the faraway view is enough..

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  2. MoJune 26, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Such a stunning city

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  3. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    To imagine all this great work was done by hand without the aid of modern tools is amazing!

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  4. AndyJune 26, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    The pattern in the first photo made eyes pop wide open. Otherwise my senses like it. In fact you did a great job with both shots. The second photo has so much detail in it. It looks like it was a challenge under low lighting conditions.

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  5. brattcatJune 26, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    what a feast, high and low. welcome home!

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  6. LowellJune 26, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Brattcat is right - these are a feast for the senses. But I've heard the basilica is threatened by rising waters...say it isn't so.

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  7. KateJune 26, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    What wonderful sights you had in your vision. I found in these beautiful cities that I often get sensory overload and have to slow down and rest occasionally. The floor's design definitely is amazing. What other word can one use?!

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  8. BirdmanJune 26, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    That first one would make a heck of a jigsaw puzzle. Whew!

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  9. Taken For GrantedJune 26, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Mind boggling stone pattern on the floor, the result of highly skilled craftsman. The walls and ceiling are filled with art. Great images.

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  10. SharonJune 26, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    I was in there when the were turning on the lights and I have to say it is really amazing to see it light up and start glowing with the golden hue. Spectacular.

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  11. Sylvia KJune 26, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I do agree with the others -- a feast for the eyes indeed! What an amazing place and your captures are terrific, Jack!! Welcome home!!

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  12. Lois EvensenJune 26, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Fabulous!

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  13. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJune 26, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I agree with you. I have a coffee table book devoted just to the floors of the Basilica San Marco.

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  14. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Fantastic !

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoJune 26, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    I remember it well! Beautifully show here and welcome back Jack..Venice..you lucky chap :)

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  16. VPJune 26, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Great shots, they give the right idea of the place, and it is obviously forbidden to take pictures inside! But this is Italy...

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  17. RedPatJune 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Like that floor too! Did you go to the Biennale at all?

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  18. cieldequimperJune 26, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    I've never been to Venice (yet) but I was dazzled by the floor of duomos in Tuscany. I think that I took more photos of the marble floors than I did of the splendours above.

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  19. jennyfrecklesJune 26, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Ohhh, you went to Venice, my favourite city. There is so much to see - look up, look down, look all around.

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  20. William KendallJune 26, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Stunning shots, Jack!

    I must go to Venice.

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  21. RandyJune 26, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Now that's what I call art!

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  22. LONDONLULUJune 26, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    There is nowhere like Venice, one of the magic cities of the world!

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  23. Cezar and LéiaJune 27, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Magnificent interior!
    Léia

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  24. KayJune 27, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Sometimes the most interesting sights are the reverse of what everyone's looking at. At least that's what I tell myself when I go off on a goofy tangent. (Though that's not how I'd describe your first shot. It's very nice.)

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  25. Kovács MiklósJuly 3, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Another two brilliant photos.
    I very like churches so it was a very good moment for me to see it today.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Greetings, Miklos

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