This week's PhotoHunt theme is "bridges."
Venice has almost 500 bridges so as you can imagine, I have quite a few photos that would work for this theme. In addition to photos of bridges themselves, I have tons of photos that I took while standing on a bridge. So it was a tough choice but I narrowed it down to these two.
Most of the bridges in Venice are made from brick and stone; this one has an angel on it:
A more unusual wrought-iron bridge. This bridge is pretty small but it cast some cool reflections that day:
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Have a great weekend everyone and Happy PhotoHunting!
Comments (50)
The theme is right up your alley this week. As it is up mine. I think the closest I'd get to Venice canals is by Vegas :(
The canal water on second photo is shimmering. So beautiful.
Posted by Photo Cache | February 6, 2009 1:20 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 13:20
I love the second shot with all the reflections around. Truly beautiful :)
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Posted by Criz Lai | February 6, 2009 1:56 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 13:56
PC, your bridges are absolutely gorgeous!
And Criz Lai, your take on bridges is one of the funniest PhotoHunt posts ever. I loved it!
Posted by Annie | February 6, 2009 2:02 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 14:02
Annie, both photos are just lovely. I admire the way you've caught the angel relief on the top bridge, it's beautiful.
The second bridge looks so peaceful and the iron is unusual (I think) for Venice.
Posted by sandrac | February 6, 2009 2:20 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 14:20
Annie,
As usual, gorgeous photos! I love the second photo, it is just so....Venice.
Posted by candi | February 6, 2009 2:45 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 14:45
Those are both wonderful bridges. I like the angel on the first one and the reflection is so great on the second.
Posted by Carver | February 6, 2009 3:36 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 15:36
What a wonderful choice of bridges I love the second one, It may be small but I love the reflection. Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | February 6, 2009 3:50 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 15:50
Divine bridges! :)
Posted by Leslie | February 6, 2009 5:09 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 17:09
Oh I WANT TO GO to Venice!
Beautiful photos!
Posted by liz | February 6, 2009 5:29 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 17:29
Wow that is unique...I hope one day I can see Venice...Mine is up too.
Posted by gen/entry | February 6, 2009 6:58 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 18:58
Two great shots... especially love all the reflecting going on in the second one...
Posted by ann | February 6, 2009 7:42 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 19:42
Lovely shots - the second one is especially nice. Sounds silly, but I'm surprised to discover that many of Venice's bridges are made from the humble red brick. Great blog, BTW.
Have a great weekend.
Posted by Siani | February 6, 2009 8:05 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 20:05
I want to visit Venice! It looks so romantic and wonderful. :)
Happy weekend!
Posted by julie | February 6, 2009 8:27 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 20:27
Oh my goodness, what beautiful photos! I love this bridge! I am going to have to visit this some day! just gorgeous! My hunt is up, please come and visit soon!
Posted by PowersTwinB | February 6, 2009 8:40 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 20:40
Oh my these are both so very beautiful. I love them both.
But that 2nd shot is truly incredible!!
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Happy hunting:-)
Posted by Shinade | February 6, 2009 8:46 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 20:46
Venice is the perfect city for bridges! Beautiful shots. Happy hunting.
Posted by Angela at mommy bytes | February 6, 2009 8:51 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 20:51
Beautiful photographs of the bridges in Venice. Thanks for visiting us at Snap2Days. Happy weekend.
Posted by Snap2Days | February 6, 2009 8:52 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 20:52
Beautiful! I love the 2nd photo!
Posted by Blur Mommy | February 6, 2009 8:55 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 20:55
So beautiful. I absolutely love the reflection in the second pic!
Posted by expatraveler | February 6, 2009 9:02 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 21:02
A pretty vintage looking bridge looking good over the water :)
Posted by napaboaniya | February 6, 2009 10:06 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 22:06
I'm simply impressed by your Photos.
That last one is superb.
Posted by TorAa Mirror | February 6, 2009 10:07 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 22:07
500 bridges! Wow. You have a huge collection to pick from.
Venice is beautiful.
Posted by eastcoastlife | February 6, 2009 10:11 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 22:11
What lovely bridges. You are lucky to be in a place with such beauty surrounding you every day.
Posted by bonggamom | February 6, 2009 10:15 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 22:15
I'm really loving this week's hunt. I love Venice and I hope to visit the place one day. Happy Weekend!
Posted by sassy mom | February 7, 2009 12:29 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 00:29
Lovely photos. In which sestieri is the bridge with the angel? I'd like to see it next time I'm in Venice. Mine will be also of a bridge in Venice.
Posted by Maria I. | February 7, 2009 12:32 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 00:32
Even I who have not been to Venice know abouts it bridges (along with canals and glass) -- in particular, the Bridge of Sighs. :)
Posted by YTSL | February 7, 2009 1:19 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 01:19
These are some of the most picturesque photos of bridges I have seen,
Posted by Barbara H. | February 7, 2009 1:38 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 01:38
Very interesting photos. Great capture too.
Posted by kissedalotatoads | February 7, 2009 2:31 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 02:31
I could have used some from Venice too. There surely are lots of them. Lovely photo with the reflections.
Happy weekend to you Annie.
Posted by jmb | February 7, 2009 2:52 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 02:52
beautiful bridge pictures you got. i like the 2nd one with the water reflections.
Posted by MArites | February 7, 2009 3:37 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 03:37
both gorgeous shots...the 2nd photo is my favorite. i hope i'd get to walk on these bridges someday.
Posted by luna miranda | February 7, 2009 5:11 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 05:11
Was this theme made for you or what! I too love the second shot...perspective, reflections, colors...everything!
Posted by June | February 7, 2009 8:41 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 08:41
I'd like to go to Venice sometime.
I played too :)
Posted by Teena in Toronto | February 7, 2009 9:31 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 09:31
These are wonderful bridges. I love the second one with the reflecion in the water.
Happy weekend
Posted by Randi | February 7, 2009 9:37 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 09:37
Maria, the bridge with the angel is in Castello, close to the Arsenale.
Posted by Annie | February 7, 2009 9:38 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 09:38
That second photo is just amazing! I guess this particular photo hunt was not too hard :)
Posted by Chiocciola | February 7, 2009 9:50 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 09:50
This is amazing shots!
Great reflections in the water, the colours..
Lovley!
And my longing for Venice is only getting bigger... :)
Mine is up! Take a look!
Have a great weekend! :)
Posted by Anna | February 7, 2009 11:17 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 11:17
Love the reflection!
Posted by Cindy Ruth | February 7, 2009 11:44 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 11:44
WOW, I love the 2nd shot with the reflected images!
Posted by Eden | February 7, 2009 12:16 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 12:16
Hi Annie, I love your photo theme selections! It really amazes me how different each of the bridges are. I don't think I saw a bridge that looked exactly like another, but then I haven't seen all 500, (yet that is). :)
On the second photo I just love the colors of the building and leaves and the colors in the reflection. Very beautiful!
Have a great weekend too!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 7, 2009 1:03 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 13:03
Such beautiful shots. I used Venice this week also, but your photos are much better.
Posted by Sherry at EX Marks the Spot | February 7, 2009 1:34 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 13:34
Great shots and Venice is certainly the place to be for bridges!
Happy Weekend.
Posted by Pat | February 7, 2009 1:35 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 13:35
Absolutely great bridge photos!
Posted by menehune | February 7, 2009 1:37 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 13:37
OK, Annie, that second one's a painting! I'm actually thinking about starting a series of watercolours of Venice and Florence this week...these photos give me even more inspiration to continue.
Gorgeous work!
Posted by Brenda | February 7, 2009 2:15 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 14:15
I have updated the photo on my post to a daytime version. Come on by and see the exquisite detail.
Posted by kissedalotatoads | February 7, 2009 2:35 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 14:35
I love how you found the angel on the first bridge. Beautiful photo. The second photos is amazing! LOVE the reflections and colors.
Posted by girasoli | February 7, 2009 3:23 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 15:23
I wondered which of Venice's bridges you'd go with! Nice shots . . .
Posted by Jerry | February 7, 2009 4:07 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 16:07
Beautiful bridges. I hope I get to visit Venice someday.
Posted by Jazzybug | February 7, 2009 6:14 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 18:14
Love your photos! Especially the 2nd one. Great entry :)
Posted by Easy Dessert | February 7, 2009 7:27 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 19:27
They are both lovely especially the reflection on the second one.
Posted by marta | February 7, 2009 10:57 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 22:57