This week's PhotoHunt theme is "pointed" so I'm going with these two obelisks on the roof of the enormous Palazzo Balbi on the Grand Canal in Venice.
Obelisks were first seen on ancient Egyptian temples, where they were always in a pair just like these. Obelisk comes from a Greek word meaning "needle."
Have a nice weekend!
Comments (10)
Beautiful building too! I wonder what the purpose of two points like that on a building serve. Great photo and have a fantastic weekend!
Posted by kissedalotatoads | July 5, 2008 7:16 AM
Posted on July 5, 2008 07:16
Beautiful landscape! As for the obelisks:function or fashion...I don't know, but I think they look neat.
Posted by June | July 5, 2008 8:06 AM
Posted on July 5, 2008 08:06
Wonderful photo...wish I could visit
Posted by Sandy | July 5, 2008 8:07 AM
Posted on July 5, 2008 08:07
Exquisite landscape! Venice is such an amazing city, I love to look at photos of it. Thanks. :)
I did Photo Hunt today, too! Come see mine and put your link up. :)
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-pointed/
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | July 5, 2008 10:51 AM
Posted on July 5, 2008 10:51
Great entry for today's theme... Mine's up too hope you can drop by,,, Happy weekend!
Posted by Snap Catch | July 5, 2008 10:57 AM
Posted on July 5, 2008 10:57
Another fabulous photo! And what a beautiful day to be in Venice! The obelisks make the building look like it has horns. ;-)
Posted by Maria I. | July 5, 2008 1:49 PM
Posted on July 5, 2008 13:49
Italy is one of the most beautiful countries I've ever visited and would love to return. Absolutely stunning photo! And perfect for the theme today.
Posted by Leslie in Canada | July 5, 2008 2:40 PM
Posted on July 5, 2008 14:40
They are very needle like.
Posted by Alice Audrey | July 5, 2008 5:12 PM
Posted on July 5, 2008 17:12
Ahhh, what a beautiful shot! Great work on the PhotoHunt theme this week. :)
Posted by Leslie | July 5, 2008 5:58 PM
Posted on July 5, 2008 17:58
Hi Annie, great theme photo! I had no idea what Obelisks were and found the history behind them really interesting. Venice looks beautiful!
Hope you had a great 4th of July weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | July 6, 2008 8:35 AM
Posted on July 6, 2008 08:35