I seem to be heading backwards into my photos, not that you would know!
However, one of the days that we were in Venice we headed to the famous island of Murano to grab a photo shoot at a Glass Factory.
If you thought that hot flashes were a problem, think again. 30 minutes watching these guys blow glass and I was just about to expire on the floor! Clever craftsmen in the extreme and my hats off to them, each one. It really makes you appreciate the price of an 80 euro drinking vessel!
Then there was the showroom which the factory gladly gave up to us for our cameras to make the best of for several hours. Patient in the extreme as we arranged, rearranged and fiddled with their priceless glassware.
One of the fabulous things about the Photo Tour was the generosity of each and every one of our group. I picked up some good macro shooting hints from another student ....
... and tips from the teacher, in thinking outside the box and turning the image upside down for greater impact!
What can you say? ... but Cheers!
MAGNIFICENT, Marie!
Posted by: Julie | February 24, 2012 at 06:20 PM
The upside down glasses would look fabulous in my kitchen.......... Rob
Posted by: Rob | February 24, 2012 at 03:17 PM
I will echo the CHEERS! Beautiful. . . .
Posted by: karen burns | February 23, 2012 at 11:07 AM
All your photos of Venice are absolutely stunning Marie! The colors are amazing. Looking forward to seeing more.
Terrie
Posted by: Terrie Lightfoot | February 23, 2012 at 09:45 AM
Love the round shape with all the colors. Love the sunrise from the previous day, too!
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Posted by: Vicki in Michigan | February 23, 2012 at 08:46 AM
stunning photos as always!!! 20 down 2980 to go!LOL!
Posted by: nancy donaldson | February 23, 2012 at 08:03 AM
Loved Murano and the glassware they shipped back to the states for us. Nice photos!
D.
Posted by: Dennis Golombek | February 23, 2012 at 07:46 AM
the third one is definitely the best Marie
Posted by: Chantal | February 23, 2012 at 06:21 AM
Fabulous..There were no studios open the day I was there..hope things are looking up in that part of the world! Love your colourful shots..and what a good idea to turn an image upside down...will file that tip away!
Posted by: jenni connolly | February 23, 2012 at 01:38 AM
More beautiful photos. I'm jealous; when I went to the glass factory, they wouldn't let me take photos in the showroom.
Posted by: joanne thieme huffman | February 22, 2012 at 10:55 PM