The Doge’s Palace was the seat of the Republic of Venice for centuries before it became part of Italy in 1866. The current palace was constructed between 1309 and 1424. Two facades of the palace border St. Mark’s Square and a third facade looks towards the Venetian Lagoon. The last facade is connected to Venice’s infamous prison by the even more infamous Bridge of Sighs. Each column of the palace is unique from the others. Between the ninth and tenth columns, death sentences and executions were carried out.
Today, the palace serves as a museum. In addition to being able to view the Doge’s apartments, government chambers and the prison cells, the palace also contains a magnificent art collection. Climbing the enormous staircase, the Scala die Giganti, you come to the second floor and look out on the courtyard and the massive statues of Neptune and Mars. It is here that I composed this image of the backs of the statues looking out to the courtyard and the ornate other side of the palace.
Perfect shot. Beautifully framed and processed. I love that city and cannot wait to go back – you have reminded me!
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Wow, the composition here is outstanding Len! I love all the details too, excellent work man.
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I like this interpretation: as if the two statues are also admiring the facade. Beautifully handles. I have never been to Venice (I hate to admit), but saw an amazing exhibition of Canaletto’s work early this year and resolved I must go. Thanks for the memory jolt with this.
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Such amazing architecture. This looks like an amazing place to visit. Love those ornate details in the stone work!
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What a great shot, Len. Love this architecture.
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What a great vantage point to shoot from! I really like how you framed and composed this shot Len!
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Perfect Len. Your composition is just perfect. It feels like I’m looking at the statues who are watching and guarding the palace. Fantastic shot.
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man that is a beauty Len, great shot!
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Fantastic building and a great shot of it. Well done!
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Great angle you chose here Len. Venice is an amazing place to visit and I look forward to seeing more from here.
Unfortunately when I visited here in June the Palace was having a bit of a makeover and was partially covered in boarding.
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Wow, beautiful… very nice photo!
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Cool stuff Len
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Spot on with that comp! Well done.
Really nice POV. I love the processing.
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