I like it when the water of the lagoon reflects the sky.
The Salute, silhouetted against the sunset.
Even the jet contrails got into the act.
A naval destroyer is in town for a couple of days. The public is allowed on board; I’m soon going to see how long the queue is!
The falling sun cast a gentle light on the lute player.
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Awesome sunset photos!!!
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Thank Mother Nature!
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Magical. The lute player image is worth of Titian.
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It was wonderful light that evening, and he always looks like he’s stepped out of another century!
Read what someone else wrote about him, here: http://myownprivatevenice.blogspot.it/2009/11/boka-bence-lute-player.html
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Thank you for sharing that link, Yvonne. What a lovely description of him and his music.
I found him on YouTube. I’ll email you the “lovely link”.
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Thanks Yvonne for sharing the link. It’s a very moving article. I hope to run into Boka Bence next time I’m in Venice.
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One of the many things I love about Venice at this time of year! The sunsets are so gorgeous and they seem to go on forever.
I haven’t made it up for any sunrises either….yet. Maybe next time.
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Good luck!
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Honestly, I am often up at that time of the day…just not dressed for going out….and since the apartment where I stay faces north….can’t get a sunrise shot out the window.
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Gorgeous. I especially liked the lute player
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I don’t know why, but WordPress is slack about showing some comments. So, please excuse the late response, Derrick.
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No problem, Yvonne. I’m just pleased you’ve seen it.
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Oh, how beautiful. I was astounded by the first photo and then they just got better and better.
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Thank Ma Nature! I was like you, couldn’t believe how beautiful those colours were, et.
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I love how you silhouetted the buildings though.
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I was lucky to be out on the back of a vaporetto (water bus) to see the scene!
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Great timing Yvonne!
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That was one glorious sunset. I love the pictures!
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Thank you, Liz.
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My husband saw these… maybe we’ll be booking again soon. it’s a couple of years since our last visit.
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Can you come at this time of year when it’s not so crowded, Hilary?
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Gorgeous photos! I hope you make it onto the ship!
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I did get onto the ship, and I’ll tell you a bit about it soon.
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Beautiful!!!!
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Thank you, D.
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The lute player looks like he might be able to use his instrument to gaff a fish or two in the canal. Great photos, Yvonne.
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I’ll ask him, next time I see him, Bruce. By the way, you might like to check your blog. It seems that when your back is turned, strange things happen!
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PS He used to be a guitar player, then a friend made the lute for him, Bruce.
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I’m not at home at present – so can’t check the dog… er…blog.
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Great photos!
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Thank you, Anneli
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Stunning is what leaps to mind. Wow!
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I suspect there are spectacular sunrises too, Sue, but you might wait a long time to see photos of them from me!
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Gorgeous….gorgeous photos!!!
Grazie!!
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It was a beautiful evening. I was fortunate to be there at the right time, Linda.
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OMG. A lute. I love their sound.
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It’s so gentle in an often raucous city.
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Raucous? You make me feel like a period piece. Last time I was in Venice (1988, shock/horror) I was struck by how quiet it was. No cars.
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Now, there are beggars and illegal sales people and quite a large number of tourists …
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Well, when I was there (late June) I feared large mobs of tourists, having Been Warned. I’d also been told Venice would be hot, dirty, and smelly. None of these applied, so I figured I was just in advance of the tourist season. OK. times change. But I thought winter would still be quiet?
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Yes, winter is quiet. I was referring to times when you’d hear him playing, when it’s not so quiet! He chooses area like the top of the Accademia Bridge, and sotoportego near the Salute church, a little out of the way campo.
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Terrific photos Yvonne. Glad to see mr lute is still there. He is excellent.
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I really like him, he has such a gentle demeanour.
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What is water? It’s too darn hot and dry here abouts. But your photographs are really quite exquisite tonight.
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I just heard from my cat/house sitter. She’s having trouble getting windows open at my place. I wonder if they’ve expanded a bit with the heat you’re having?
I’m glad the photos gave you pleasure. Hey! I got on the destroyer, but they booted me off again.
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lol ! Why did they boot you off ? Lovely photos. I love the Salute
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The secret stays with me, Julie. Have a lovely Christmas with you mom, your boy and The Dog. XX
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Hi Yvonne! Your sunset pictures are great! I like all but the one with the church is my favourite. I have just published a post with a similar red orange photo with A similar composition, but taken in Amsterdam. Hope you like it too! Cheers!
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I just had a look. All your photos are brilliant! I’m going now to see if I can get on that destroyer. I’ll spend more time on your blog later. 🙂
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Good luck on the sunset hunting!
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Stunning 🙂
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It was a wonderful sunset. Venice seems to get them at this time of year!
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Lovely photos.
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Thank you. I really like that lute player, he’s been around for many years, he often plays on the Accademia Bridge at night, it’s an ethereal sound!
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