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colours of Burano island


colours of Burano island
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Copyright: Karolina Pokwicka (Matylda76) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 49 N: 485] (4865)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-18
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-24 1:11
Viewed: 295
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Polish]
Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, although like Venice itself it could more correctly be called an archipelago of islands linked by bridges. It lies near Torcello at the northern end of the Lagoon, and is known for its lacework. The island was probably settled by the Romans, and in the sixth century was occupied by people from Altino, who named it for one of the gates of their former city. Two stories are attributed to how the city obtained its name. One is that it was initially founded by the Buriana family, and another is that the first settlers of Burano came from the small island of Buranello, five miles to the south.

Although the island soon became a thriving settlement, it was administered from Torcello and had none of the privileges of that island or of Murano. It rose in importance only in the sixteenth century, when women on the island began making lace with needles. The lace was soon exported across Europe, but decline began in the eighteenth century and the industry did not revive until 1872, when a school of lacemaking was opened. Lacemaking on the island boomed again, but few now make lace in the traditional manner as it is extremely time-consuming and therefore expensive.

Burano is also known for its small, brightly-painted houses, popular with artists. The designer Philippe Starck owns three houses. Other attractions include the Church of San Martino with a campanile, the Oratorio Santa Barbara and the Museum and School of Lacemaking. The colours of the houses follow a specific system originating from the golden age of its development; if someone wishes to paint their home, one must send a request to the government, who will respond by making notice of the certain colours permitted for that lot. This practice has resulted in the myriad of warm, pastelly colours that characterises the island today.

Burano is situated 7 kilometers from Venice, a short 40 minute trip by Venetian boats, "vaporetti." The island is linked to Mazzorbo by a bridge. The current population of Burano is about 4,000.

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Hej Karola
aaa widze, że prezentujesz nam piekne pocztówki z Wenecji, tutaj ujęłaś cały urok bajkowego Burano, ładne ujęcie, pokazuje wszystko co trzeba i kanał z łódkami i wspaniałe kolory budynków i typowy klimat tej wyspy, bardzo dobre foto
pozdrawiam
Magda

Amazing color. Good light and bright, very good sharp. Original job. good looking
best regards
hikmet

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  • zomik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 59 N: 173] (2405)
  • [2008-08-24 1:20]

Witaj :)
Śliczny obrazek, aż chce się patrzeć i byc tam..
Przejrzysty, świetne kolory, super kompozycja.
TFS
pozdrawiam
Zosia

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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 321 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-08-24 1:38]

Dear Karolina,
Beautiful capture
Beautiful colours
Excelent
TFS
Greetings
Rosa

Hi Karolina
Colourful capture.
Great POV composition and lovely colours.
Thanks for the note.
Congrats
Friendly greetings
J.Diogo

Ive seen colors like that in Southern-India long time ago Karolina,it gives that warm weather mood to the place.
Nice capture with the people walking around,they baelong to the scenery.
jan

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 382 W: 119 N: 605] (4031)
  • [2008-08-24 3:22]

What a colours! It gives a sad day summer look and a joyful mood!! The sky isn't that interesting, but the houses are!!!

Well done, Karolina!

Janneke

Burano
Little but great
colours here always live
very nice pov and sharpness
brava Karolcia
great work
Lucio
Have nice sunday

Witaj Karolina
Bardzo ladna prezentacja,piekne kolory tych kamieniczek,doskonale swiatlo i detale.
Pozdrawiam
Andrzej

beautiful colours indeed,
regards
jo

Hi Karolina
just beautiful vivid colors.
very good pov and composition.
lovely colorful presentation.
tfs
tsilla

Hi Karolina, great view from Burano with fantastic colors and and splendid reflections, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Karolina
nice shot and colours!
Pozdrav.
A.

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 692 W: 38 N: 750] (6668)
  • [2008-08-24 11:07]
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ciao karolina...bellissimo scatto..molto colorato...burano e` veramnte particolare...i miei complimenti per la scelta del posto che hai vistato...bravissima
lele

Excellent colours and beautiful street shot.

Hi Karolina,
Very colorful image vith excellent architecture.TFS.
Pozdrav,

hAyAti

Great colors! Very good pov. Would love to see that in person.

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  • Iwon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 190 W: 0 N: 65] (5572)
  • [2008-08-24 23:25]

Cześć Karolina!
Super przedstawiłaś tę malowniczą uliczkę...kolorystyka i kadrowanie na duzy plus...
pozdrawiam
Iwona

Olá Karolina

O belo e alegre colorido das casas fixaram meu olhar e acabei descobrindo muitos detalhes interesantes. Bonita foto e composiçăo, meus parabéns.
Grande abraço,
Vera

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 974 W: 46 N: 899] (6172)
  • [2008-09-02 10:53]

I was drawn to this image by the delightful colors, and when I opened the thumbnail I also enjoyed its many interesting details. Good clarity and POV. Well done:)

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2819 W: 267 N: 842] (8311)
  • [2008-09-10 16:30]

Nice colorful street.A shame though that the sky was not more blue that day! It would have done a terrific picture.Again I like here the architecture of those little houses.Very attractive image,well composed and nice to see.Great notes.TFS
Michel

brings back memories. Nice colourful and cheerful picture of the venetian islands.
T>Y> Janos

Wish i lived on the second floor in the blue one with the tent in front of it :))

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