Photographer's Note
The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon. For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers. It is similar to punting, except it uses an oar to propel it instead of a pole. Their primary role today, however, is to carry tourists on rides at fixed rates.
The gondola is propelled by a person (the gondolier) who stands facing the bow and rows with a forward stroke, followed by a compensating backward stroke. Contrary to popular belief, the gondola is never poled like a punt as the waters of Venice are too deep.
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AliMoein
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(780) 2012-04-19 1:28
Hi Ludo
This photo has a good composition
Very nice and interesting black and light photo
All the best
Ali
vrabieionut
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(2189) 2012-04-19 1:32
Hello Catti,
Nice shot! I like the symmetrical composition.
Very good image
I like a lot the conversion in BW!
Very good compo and atmosphere!
Regards,
Ionut
Royaldevon
(85678) 2012-04-19 2:02
Ciao Ludo,
I like this for its wonderful timing and its insight into the character of this gondolier. It has a good composition, all elements well positioned.
Your choice of b&w allows the viewer to concentrate on the event without distraction.
Have a good day,
Bev :-)
guld
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(1042) 2012-04-19 4:31
Wonderfully captured, an excellent B&W of a daily life of a goldolier. Clarity is perfect so is the POV!
Sergiom
(117241) 2012-04-19 4:55
Ciao Ludo,
J'aime beaucoup cette composition, mκme si l'image est un peu floue. J'ignore si c'ιtait voulu mais l'effet est intιressant.
Amicalement
Serge
francio64
(39888) 2012-04-19 4:58
Ciao Ludo,
ottimo bianco e nero che ritrae un classico veneziano, cioθ il gondoliere con la sua gondola piena di turisti.
L'immagine θ molto dinamica e la presenza dei turisti anima bene la scena.
Ben fatto! TFS!
Francesco
Alfoja
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(676) 2012-04-19 14:29
Piω un ballerino che un gondoliere!
Uno scatto rubato, una scena magnifica seppur con un leggero mosso.
dkmurphys
(79209) 2012-04-20 0:29
Ciao Ludo,
Nice artistic capture, I like the simple scene from the canal. Well done!
Daniel
bebbetto
(122) 2012-04-22 6:46
ciao Ludo
Bel BN ottimamente costruito e ripreso nel momento buono della spinta. La zoomata isola bene il soggetto principale.
Buona domenica
Silvio1953
(220775) 2012-04-26 5:56
Ciao Ludo, ottimo bianco e nero e gran bell'azione, poi Venezia θ sempre magica e con la gondola il fascino aumenta, bella foto, bravo, ciao Silvio
carlo62
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(81265) 2012-05-10 6:37
Ciao Ludo
bellissima posa plastica del gondoliere che rinnova l'antico mestiere ed il B&W sembra dimostrarlo.
Gran bella foto.
Saluti
Carlo
baddori
(20341) 2012-05-12 1:23
Ludo
Foto plastica, la maglietta a righe ...un ottimo semi spot, e scelta del diaframma.
Plastica e dinamica, senza contraddizioni, la manovra del gondoliere.
O θ in difficoltΰ ... o sta preparandosi ad un attracco che potrebbe ...accadere.
Sono sicuro che hai in mente la scena.... ed il titolo sembra vantare la "professionalitΰ" il MESTIERE.
GF
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(15146) - Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2008-07-08
- Categories: Αποφασιστική στιγμή
- Camera: Canon EOS 450D, Canon 55-250mm EF-S 1:4-5,6 IS
- Έκθεση: f/5.6, 1/30 δευτερόλεπτα
- More Photo Info: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2012-04-19 1:21
