Carnival of Colour
Now, I’ve never made it to Venice during its annual carnival, but this week’s Images of Italy photo sure does make me want to go, and to take my camera with me!
Sorry that this post did not come out on Saturday, but I felt lousy at the weekend owing to some flu-like bug which has laid me a little low. Still, better late than never, and seeing a bright, colourful image such as this one, helps me shake off those flu blues. Might shake of those post-weekend Monday blues too!
Dating back to 1268, the Carnival of Venice transforms one of Italy’s most photogenic cities into a real feast for the eyes.
For photographers, carnival time in Venice is a not to be missed photographic event. To the photo!
Afraid to see my true being by Radu Anastase
Afraid to See my True Being by Radu Anastase
Yes, these masks do give the impression that the wearers have something to hide, and add to the Carnival of Venice’s somewhat mysterious air. This is something which Romanian photographer Radu Anastase has managed to capture well.
With thanks to Radu Anastase for this image, and if you would like to see more of his work, then check it out over on Flickr: Radu Anastase on Flickr
For those of you who might like to actually go to Venice while the carnival is on, then head on over to Carnival of Venice.com for more information (some sections seem to be down at the time of writing). There is also a nice article on the carnival over at Why Go Italy: Venice Carnevale
Just in case you find that all the hotels in Venice are booked up during carnival fortnight – 6 February to 16 February 2010 – then think about booking accommodation in Padua (‘Padova’ in Italian). Padua is only a short train ride from Venice, and it a nice place to stay in its own right – I know, I stayed there on one of my Venice jaunts.
For better value accommodation in Padua, then why not do a search on Blog from Italy’s partner HostelBookers.com?
So you think I need further temptations to lure me to Italy?????
I know, this wasn’t for me but here I am, trying to settle in Belgium and all the while, I dream of Italy.
Well, Di, you’ll just have to come to Italy!
Don’t dream it, Italy it!
Cheers,
Alex
I had to laugh, as I muttered something along the lines of … ‘Alex, that’s not helpful.’
I’m in Naples in May, passing through Rome I suspect, as cheaper to fly in there and catch a train based on my present research.
I am criss-crossing Italy, slowly but surely.
You know, the longer it is until you use the Canon EOS 5D series II the happier your life will be. It’s a beautiful machine
“You know, the longer it is until you use the Canon EOS 5D series II the happier your life will be. It’s a beautiful machine
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Touché! And I wish I got to travel around as much as you do, and had as good a camera as you have, utters ‘e greenly.
A presto Di!
Congratulations on an interesting, informative Blog and thanks for sharing this fabulous picture … I’ve thoroughly enjoyed browsing some of the others also and will certainly be back for more!
Thanks for the compliments, Pierre
Glad you find my this blog informative too. I’m always open to suggestions too.
I see Trivago has an Italian connection. Do you have offices in Italy? Even if you don’t I might be able to find some Italian interns for you, if that might be of interest, but for October or so of this year.
Many thanks for dropping by, and for commenting.
Best regards,
Alex
Hi Alex
Thank you very much for the kind response. The trivago offices are situated in Düsseldorf, but there are indeed multiple international platforms and community members.
Your offer is most appreciated and I’ve posted a link to the appropriate contact details as my Website.
Greetings from Cape Town,
Pierre
Hi Pierre,
Thanks for the link, which is this, just in case others miss it:
For un stage – an internship with travel website Trivago, send here:
http://company.trivago.com/company.php?&pagetype=background_contact&tld=it
You never know on the www, someone may well come across this.
All the best from Milan,
Alex