Gondoliers at Night

Day or night, you can always find a gondola in Venice.  These are wearing the traditional outfit, black and white striped shirt and straw hat with ribbon trip.  Only problem is they usually take their hats off once they have a fare and are out in the canals.  Guess they don't want to lose it in the water.

"Gondoliers at Night"      © Kathy Dunham 2011

Cherub Ornament

The gondolas in Venice have a number of highly polished brass decorations intended to make one boat look better than another.  This little cherub was happily tooting his horn late in the day, hence the orange reflections in the water from a nearby building. 

"Cherub Ornament"      © Kathy Dunham 2010

Where Gondolas Rest

Early morning is quiet and peaceful in Venice. There's a little activity, vendors delivering their goods, but the gondolas are still asleep, waiting for the rush of tourists who want to see the city from the water.



“Where Gondolas Rest”    © Kathy Dunham 2010