This week's PhotoHunt theme is "space."
It's gonna be fun to see what everyone does for this wide-open theme!
No surprise, but I've gotta go with "Sacred Space" and the amazing mosaics in the Basilica di San Marco, the cathedral of Venice and my favorite church in the world.
You can find more Photo Hunters and join the hunt here.
Have a great weekend everyone and Happy PhotoHunting!
Comments (50)
What impressive shots and wonderful basilica . Very unique take on the theme! Happy weekend :)
Posted by Mar | March 6, 2009 1:44 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 13:44
Amazing photos Annie! The colors and lighting are so fabulous!
Posted by candi | March 6, 2009 2:12 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 14:12
Simply gorgeous! It must be truly breathtaking to visit!
Posted by Sue | March 6, 2009 2:28 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 14:28
Wow, these are so beautiful and I love your take on the theme. Beautiful and sacred space. Happy weekend.
It will be such a change for us with spring coming so soon after the winter blast the week began with. Enjoy!
Posted by Carver | March 6, 2009 2:40 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 14:40
Anne these are so beautiful. I would love to visit here.
Great choice!
Happy weekend,
Jackie
Posted by Shinade | March 6, 2009 2:47 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 14:47
simply gorgeous. you captured it well. see you next week.
Posted by Photo Cache | March 6, 2009 2:49 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 14:49
Outstanding!!!!! I love all these... now I've got to run to find my space...I'll have it up soon...nothing as beautiful as this...
Posted by ann | March 6, 2009 4:28 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 16:28
Wow that is such a glorious sight. Beautiful!
Posted by jams O'Donnell | March 6, 2009 4:48 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 16:48
Those are brilliant photos - I would think about joining the hunt, but I don't think my photo collection is deep enough - love to see your hunt pics, tho.
Posted by Marcia | March 6, 2009 5:21 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 17:21
I'm trying to work out which is my favorite church... Still thinking. Yes, very likely this one. :)
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Leslie | March 6, 2009 5:23 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 17:23
Nice one for today's photohunt theme... Happy weekeend, hope you'll visit mine too...
Posted by Pretty Life Online | March 6, 2009 6:05 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 18:05
just realized what a pleasure it is to come n visit you and the suspense of thinking what your week's entry will b like. this is the one good thing about photohunters :)
Posted by Beng | March 6, 2009 6:15 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 18:15
Annie,
This is a glorious sight!
I love the space, the colours and the lightning are fabolous :)
Thank you soo much for your kind words on my post!
Have a nice weekend!
Anna
Posted by Anna | March 6, 2009 6:27 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 18:27
That is a gorgeous church!
Posted by Blur Mommy | March 6, 2009 7:43 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 19:43
Oh, I love your take.Nice shot. Happy weekend!
Posted by sassy mom | March 6, 2009 8:18 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 20:18
That is a wonderful church! I wonder if it still gets full during masses?
Happy Saturday!
Posted by julie | March 6, 2009 8:34 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 20:34
Looks like a huge space with great architectural designs in the building :) Lovely!
Posted by napaboaniya | March 6, 2009 9:08 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 21:08
Oh how beautiful. I can't imagine how it felt to actually be inside. Thanks for sharing these shots.
Posted by Byrningbunny | March 6, 2009 10:05 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 22:05
Love your take on the theme. Beautiful captures there.
Posted by saint3 | March 6, 2009 10:40 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 22:40
Apologies if it sounds blasphemous but -- Oh my god. That place, and your photos, are truly magnificent! :)
Posted by YTSL | March 6, 2009 10:41 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 22:41
ooohh sooo nice thanks for sharing all that rare beauty that most of us may never see
Posted by m | March 6, 2009 11:33 PM
Posted on March 6, 2009 23:33
I love church interiors.... You feel so small in some of them...
Posted by Mudhooks | March 7, 2009 12:34 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 00:34
That is just gorgeous!
Posted by Cindy Ruth | March 7, 2009 1:03 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 01:03
Anne, your photos are beautiful.
Posted by Jane | March 7, 2009 1:39 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 01:39
Love these photos. I must visit Venice. :)
Posted by Eden | March 7, 2009 4:13 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 04:13
omg, the pictures take my breath away! wonderful pics!
Posted by karen | March 7, 2009 4:19 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 04:19
Wow!
Posted by liz | March 7, 2009 4:52 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 04:52
Gorgeous photos! I love the lighting. Did you take them from inside the church? Great take on the theme.
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Hi Girasoli, yes I was inside the church, on the floor, no flash. They came out much better than I thought they would.
Posted by girasoli | March 7, 2009 5:21 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 05:21
Beautiful choice for space!
My Photo Hunter post is at
More of Me - EG
Posted by More of Me - EG WoW! | March 7, 2009 5:50 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 05:50
I have never seen the church from the floor only from the walkways high up as there were always services when we've wanted to visit. The mosaics are brilliant from that vantage point. Great shots!
Posted by Jerry | March 7, 2009 8:07 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 08:07
Those photos are of a truly beautiful space. Some of my favorite photos are from Venice.
Posted by Sherry at EX Marks the Spot | March 7, 2009 8:31 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 08:31
Wonderful interpretation on the theme...great pictures too!
Posted by june | March 7, 2009 9:05 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 09:05
Wow! That's gorgeous!
I played too :)
Posted by Teena in Toronto | March 7, 2009 9:09 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 09:09
Annie! When I posted my photos I actually said to myself...I bet Annie will post a 'sacred' picture, too! LOL
Posted by Deborah | March 7, 2009 9:20 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 09:20
Wow, overwhelming! That's all I can say. Elaborately done. It's beautiful!
Posted by Lynn | March 7, 2009 9:25 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 09:25
Hi Annie, beautiful photos! And I love your take on Sacred Space. I can see why that is your favorite church in the world. Stunning!
Happy Weekend to you (especially tomorrow afternoon)!
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Kathy, thanks! And Go Heels!!!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | March 7, 2009 9:50 AM
Posted on March 7, 2009 09:50
Amazing and breathtaking.
Have a nice day :)
Posted by Lene | March 7, 2009 12:10 PM
Posted on March 7, 2009 12:10
This is an amazing sight of scared space. I can't imagine how it must have been to be inside this space.
Happy Hunting!
Posted by Angela (Gran) | March 7, 2009 12:54 PM
Posted on March 7, 2009 12:54
Stunning photos, Annie! I don’t think I have a favorite church but if I did San Marco had to be on the top of the list. I’m guessing this photo is from your last trip. Love the perspective.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Maria I. | March 7, 2009 1:50 PM
Posted on March 7, 2009 13:50
Beautiful photos, beautiful blog. Maria and Lulu are lovely!
Posted by A Scattering | March 7, 2009 4:22 PM
Posted on March 7, 2009 16:22
So beautiful, Annie!
Posted by sandrac | March 7, 2009 5:50 PM
Posted on March 7, 2009 17:50
Old Basilicas really have big space inside.
Posted by JasonsLifeNotes | March 8, 2009 12:57 AM
Posted on March 8, 2009 00:57
i can understand why u like the church. it is calming and meditative..sense of holiness abt the place
Posted by isaiah | March 8, 2009 1:11 AM
Posted on March 8, 2009 01:11
Fantastic photos! Captured the beauty of the place - second to being there! My first time in the basilica, I had a heard time figuring out if I should look up or look down! The frescos were magnificant but being a quilter (of sorts) the patterns in the tiled floor mesmorized me. Thanks for reviving fond memories for me - menehune
Posted by menehune | March 8, 2009 5:20 PM
Posted on March 8, 2009 17:20
Beautiful. You're so blessed to have been able to see such beautiful place.
Posted by mama meji | March 9, 2009 8:00 AM
Posted on March 9, 2009 08:00
Annie, I can only echo everyone else's comments. Those photos are gorgeous!
Posted by sheri | March 9, 2009 9:43 PM
Posted on March 9, 2009 21:43
Absolutely gorgeous!! Those colors are fantastic.
Posted by Chiocciola | March 10, 2009 7:15 PM
Posted on March 10, 2009 19:15
Annie, your photos really are gorgeous! What an inspired take on this theme. My own church is my favourite in the world, but San Marco is high on the list too! ;)
Posted by Anne | March 10, 2009 9:24 PM
Posted on March 10, 2009 21:24
Some truly excellent photographs - thanks very much for sharing them!
Posted by Pierre van Eck | May 30, 2009 5:19 PM
Posted on May 30, 2009 17:19
You are very fortunate - I don't think you are allowed to take photos inside here anymore.
Posted by Kylie | May 15, 2011 7:14 PM
Posted on May 15, 2011 19:14