Photo Contest Entry from bellitalia

wow,  looking at this picture makes me think of a warm sunny day w/ agreat bottle wiine and how much i want to be there !!

This deserves to win.  It captures the dacay and the past glory along with the care (the red cloth) and reconstructive efforts (the series of restructured oval windows) along with the modern graffiti and the reflection of the water... I want ot go back there and this pictures brings me back... I can almost smell the brackish water.

It looks so serene and peaceful. It makes you want to get on the next plane and fly away for an adventure. It's beautiful!!

Wonderful! Ialso love how the round windows recede into the vanishing point.

I have never been to Venice,all I have seen is travellog pictures. This captures a timeless sense of history with an eye for detail,thanks for sharing

This isn't the typical image you see in a travel brochure. No, it's a glimpse deep in the soul of a unique city, the real Venice. Kudos to the photographer. 

An AMAZING picture - composition, lighting, the visual of the "street" with brick building and round windows focuses your eye to the back, only to be drawn to the front with color of the gondolas.  Do to hear the laughter of the two boat owner - enjoying lunch, a glass of wine, and each other's company?

Well done

This photo is amazing, indeed! Love the contrast of old (gondolas) and new (graffiti).