Candy-Striped Paline of Venice
by Heiko Koehrer-Wagner
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Candy-Striped Paline of Venice
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Heiko Koehrer-Wagner
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Photograph - Photography
Description
These candy-striped mooring poles are a 6-Century old tradition,
Whether travelling by gondola, vaporetto or boat, there is always the risk of running aground. Navigable channels are identified by means of bricole, a series of large poles (pali) roped together, whereas the entrance to a canal or a junction is indicated by dame, which are smaller poles than the bricole.
The paline are those thin individual poles that project from the water at odd intervals, to which private craft are tethered. They are particularly evocative if painted with coloured swirling stripes, outside some fine building to mark the landing stage of a patrician family in days gone by.
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April 27th, 2012
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Comments (13)
Cheri Randolph
Heiko & Helga, this great capture was my selection today in the Minimalism in Photography Group. I appreciate this one not only for the creative isolation of these brightly striped poles, but also for the capture of that wonderful light that is so unique to Venice as it is reflected off the water. Well done! voted
Heiko Koehrer-Wagner replied:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful compliments, assessment and vote, Cheri! We appreciate them very much!
Heiko Koehrer-Wagner
Wow, thank you so much for your great support, Marian! We are so glad you enjoyed the image! ... Heiko and Helga
Marian Hebert
Beautiful image...The blue is a perfect background for the poles. voted, favorite, Facebook...also my daily pick for the Let's All Participate group
Heiko Koehrer-Wagner
It's so nice to receive your kind words and support, Rosy! Thank you! ... Heiko and Helga
Bob Orsillo
Bright vibrant and super interesting! Great description also. This is one of those beautiful photographs that will great printed on large canvas. V/F/G
Heiko Koehrer-Wagner replied:
Bob, it's always such plesure to get your meaningful assessments. Thank you .... Heko and Helga
Dean Harte
very nice shooting Heiko and great treatment. Such a telling image too; figured it for Venice just by looking at the thumb, which makes it iconic! V/F!
Heiko Koehrer-Wagner replied:
Thank you so much, Dean for your thoughtful review along with your support! .... Heiko and Helga
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