This week's PhotoHunt theme is "Covered."
The Basilica di San Marco in Venice is covered with marble, mosaics, and funky carvings. I never get tired of looking at it, and no matter how many times I visit, I see something new each time. Here are a few details from the exterior~
Thanks for visiting and have a happy weekend. You can find more Photo Hunters and join the hunt here.
Comments (19)
I'd probably use up a whole 2 gig of memory photographing that basilica with all the nooks and crannies that beg to be snapped.
Happy hunting.
Posted by Ewok | September 30, 2011 12:45 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 12:45
They are beautiful and yes hypnotic in a strange way. I would love looking at them over and over again too :)
Posted by Sue St Clair | September 30, 2011 1:12 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 13:12
Beautiful works of art. Great take on the theme.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Covered
Posted by Liz | September 30, 2011 1:15 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 13:15
The last photo shows slabs of marble that have been sliced like wood veneer. Can you imagine how the workmen could saw marble without power-tools 1000 years ago? I would also guess that they did not have diamond-tipped saws either.
Posted by Bert | September 30, 2011 1:16 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 13:16
It's amazing the play of colors and light - a great post on mosaics. I think the light of Venice adds to this appeal.
Posted by menehune | September 30, 2011 1:49 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 13:49
I love mosaics and it's so cool how many different ones are on this wall. Happy weekend.
Posted by Carver | September 30, 2011 2:49 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 14:49
The colours are absolutely glorious. Great take on the theme Annie!
Posted by jams o donnell | September 30, 2011 5:57 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 17:57
Bless your socks! Those are lovely detailed photos.
Yvonne
Posted by Yvonne | September 30, 2011 6:36 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 18:36
Hi Annie, the colors and details are so beautiful. I love your 3rd photo. It really looks very cool in your blog header too. The marble is amazing. How wonderful to be covered with such beauty.
Have a great weekend.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | September 30, 2011 9:32 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 21:32
Beautiful interesting photos..
Posted by ann | September 30, 2011 9:36 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 21:36
i can understand why you can never get tired of looking at them. such amazing work of art.
Posted by LifeRamblings | September 30, 2011 10:38 PM
Posted on September 30, 2011 22:38
Absolutely gorgeous!! and fantastic shots.
covered
Posted by Mar | October 1, 2011 1:32 AM
Posted on October 1, 2011 01:32
Cool artworks. happy weekend. Mine is up.
Posted by Gengen | October 1, 2011 8:29 AM
Posted on October 1, 2011 08:29
I'l like that as well - those cruise ship folks who just rush by . . . imagine what they are missing!
Have a great weekend.
Posted by Jerry | October 1, 2011 6:37 PM
Posted on October 1, 2011 18:37
Lovely post Annie. Linked to this theme, I was thrilled to see most of the scaffolding was off the Accademia when we were there last week.
Posted by Andrew | October 4, 2011 6:27 AM
Posted on October 4, 2011 06:27
Andrew, thanks for that great news! That place has been covered for a long time. I can't wait to see it!
Posted by Annie | October 4, 2011 10:59 AM
Posted on October 4, 2011 10:59
Annie: I can't quite figure out what is happening with your comments on my blog. I know you have been kind to comment but each time I 'publish' they aren't showing up. Could be totally my use of a mobile phone too--sorry!
Posted by menehune | October 5, 2011 8:39 AM
Posted on October 5, 2011 08:39
Menehune, thanks for letting me know. I've been having trouble commenting on Sandra's new blog too. Not sure if it's me or Blogger but I'll keep trying. :)
Posted by Annie | October 5, 2011 10:16 AM
Posted on October 5, 2011 10:16
LOVE these photos! I took a ton of shots of these mosaics also when I was there this summer. Such an amazing building.
Posted by girasoli | October 9, 2011 8:19 PM
Posted on October 9, 2011 20:19