Venice: High Water 4 by sandra46
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It's been only since the 1970s that we started to understand how the Venetian lagoon 'breathes', inflowing and outflowing water, during the centuries. This happened thanks to the collaboration of fresh water fishers, hydraulic engineers, heretic historians, and an amateur archaeologist that became THE authority on the lagoon's archaeology. In fact, there were rumors among the fishing community ( a very tough bunch, especially the mostly illegal clam fishers) that in some parts of the lagoon human bones could be found trapped in the nets. After years of serious research in very difficult conditions, today we know most, if not all, the submerged areas that once were flourishing ports, towns and monasteries. The human bones came from church graveyards or areas were the bodies of the victims of the many outbreaks of plague were disposed of by the Very Serene Republic of Venice.
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Comments (40)
I love the architectural details !
i must say, Sandra. i'm really enjoying this series of photos and info..
Excellent photo!!!
a beautiful photograph of Venice flooded, and I liked the explanation of the maritime history of Venice! Beautiful presentation!!!
Great shot, fantastic architecture and history with Venice, always mysterious... never the same after that movie "Don't Look Now"... always avoid dark isolated locations, there might be a deformed midget in a red raincoat and hat with a razor waiting to give you a very close shave. lol
That's really interesting. Who knows what they will find?
Lovely shot again Sandra and interesting info as always provided by you. Living that close to the water would make one think the buildings would be damp and cold inside and would always be in danger of major leaks.. I don't think I could live there..
Superb old houses with water behind the doors... excellent capture of this beautiful town!
Magnificent capture, and your text is interesting and impressive !
This is a wonderful series! I love your style of postwork and every photo is a delight!
A superb image and super architecture.
Very nice image, Sandra! Now everyone has an indoor swimming pool I guess?
Very impressive picture. Amazing city to visit - must be quite an interesting place to live in!
Fantastic photo Sandra :)
looks stunning in the zoom with those delightful textures
beautiful scene, veray nice capture
I love this series on Venice, the photos are marvelous and the narrative & history is fascinating
Sandra, allow me to say that I was truly excited to see you continue this series. Without a doubt this breathtaking capture has now been added to my list of favorites. I so enjoy learning about the water ways of Venice, and finding out the behind the scenes details.
Wonderful and very creative work
"Dad, can I borrow the boat? I want to go to the mall." Another outstanding image with your usual excellent historical commentary. Having read a little of the preservation efforts I fear the sea will eventually win its battle with Venice.
wonderful
Spectacular clarity in this photo and in zoom! Interesting information about all the bones!
Venice always intrigues me. Hope to see it one day for myself. Great little series.
So beautiful capture and thanks for the info*******
Marvelous capture and fabulous photo.
Fantastic shot.
Very nice capture and details.
Beautiful photo and interesting story !
Very interesting story on this such a beautiful place.
Fantastic shot and very interesting informations.