Venice: High Water 4 by sandra46

Photography • Architecture • posted on Mar 15, 2014

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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. Thanks for your kind comments.

Comments (40)

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virginiese

10:12AM | Sat, 15 March 2014

I love the architectural details !

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eekdog

10:14AM | Sat, 15 March 2014

i must say, Sandra. i'm really enjoying this series of photos and info..

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starfire777

10:26AM | Sat, 15 March 2014

Excellent photo!!!

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claude19

10:30AM | Sat, 15 March 2014

a beautiful photograph of Venice flooded, and I liked the explanation of the maritime history of Venice! Beautiful presentation!!!

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Mark-David-Rogers

10:55AM | Sat, 15 March 2014

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

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drifterlee

11:16AM | Sat, 15 March 2014

That's really interesting. Who knows what they will find?

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bazza

11:24AM | Sat, 15 March 2014

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..

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Jean_C

12:03PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

Superb old houses with water behind the doors... excellent capture of this beautiful town!

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Leije

12:22PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

Magnificent capture, and your text is interesting and impressive !

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durleybeachbum

2:30PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

This is a wonderful series! I love your style of postwork and every photo is a delight!

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jayfar

2:46PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

A superb image and super architecture.

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Radar_rad-dude

3:15PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

Very nice image, Sandra! Now everyone has an indoor swimming pool I guess?

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CarolusB

3:37PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

Very impressive picture. Amazing city to visit - must be quite an interesting place to live in!

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Star4mation

3:47PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

Fantastic photo Sandra :)

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paul_gormley

4:10PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

looks stunning in the zoom with those delightful textures

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ia-du-lin

4:58PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

beautiful scene, veray nice capture

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Faemike55

5:55PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

I love this series on Venice, the photos are marvelous and the narrative & history is fascinating

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magnus073

6:29PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

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.

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jeroni

7:01PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

Wonderful and very creative work

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wysiwig

8:35PM | Sat, 15 March 2014

"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.

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