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We visited Venice a while back and its compelling beauty is definitely a photographerโs haven.
I was amazed with Veniceโs culture that is deeply preserved not only in the old yet colorful buildings but most especially in their waterways.
I was amazed with Veniceโs culture that is deeply preserved not only in the old yet colorful buildings but most especially in their waterways.
The islands on which the city is built are connected by about 400 bridges.No wonder Venice has been nicknamed โThe City of Bridgesโ and The City of Watersโ among others.
The canals serve the function of roads, and every form of transport is on water or on foot. The famous Venetian boat, the gondola is nowadays used for tourists or special occasions such as wedding, funerals and other ceremonies.
Vaporetti (Motorised waterbuses) are available for daily local transport and many of the people own private boats.
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Somehow though, I cannot help but feel sad about the plight of the Pasig River (Manila, Philippines). Back in its heydays it was like, if not the same as Veniceโs grand canal. Then, it was clean (as described by Dr. Jose Rizal in his novelas), it served as an important means of transport and functioned as the cityโs lifeline and center of economic activity. Bapors and boats served the locals like vaoporetti does.
But due to massive population growth, infrastructure construction, and other factors, the former purpose of the river has been abandoned. The banks of the river attracted settlers and many factories dumped their wastes into the river, making it effectively as a huge sewer system. It was considered biologically dead then.
However, efforts to revive the river began in December 1989 with the help of Danish authorities.
Sometime last year, the river has been opened for transport again to some small areas in the city, to read more please click here.
Hopefully, soon the Pasig river might live again, after all, nature has a way of healing itself, but cooperation from the people around the river would help a lot!
Wow, I like the concept of your photo hunt entry today. Itโs in tune with your Venice photos. Nicely done.
wow โฆ ganda! they sure do seem to come in different colors! ๐
Great shots. I particularly love the first two, Have a wonderful weekend
Simple and yet the colors spoke very loudly. Nice photos you have here. ๐
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I love these boat photos, G. You sure looked like had a blast ๐
By the way, canโt have that in Pasig River because of the stink,. They do have an airconditioned ferry ride though. Havenโt tried it yet.
Such beautiful and colorful photos here,G! Happy Weekend:)
I love the one in the last photo but all are beautiful!
Amazing! Love each and every ONE of these photos!
My colorful is postedโฆstop by if you can find time.
Happy Hunting!
Nice shot my friend and love boats. Happy hunting!
Those are beautiful and colorful boats. That is sad about the Psig River but good that efforts have been made to revive it.
Your photos are awesome. I love water in photos.
I also did Photo Hunt. Come share your link! ๐ http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-colorful/
Your photos are, indeed, colorful. I particularly admire the unpainted wood on the one boat. It has a beautiful color of its own.
nice post.
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Beautiful shots! Iโve always dreamed of visiting Venice someday. I envision it to be a very romantic place.
Yes, itโs sad to think that the Pasig River is in a terrible state. I hope there is still hope.
Very colorful boats. Venice is a very pretty place. I hope it wasnโt humid when you and the family were out there. Take care. ๐
I like boats and these are especially colourful. ๐
nice collection of boat photos! ๐
love your boat photos..inggit din ako sa Venice travel mo. Sana ako din. Yes, sana ganun ka-disiplina ang Pinoy. Sayang ang Pasig, noon..sinasabing kasing-ganda ito
ng Venice din. Itโs a good thing that some Pinoys are doing some efforts to review Pasig again. Sana, tuloy2 na.