Burano

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Burano
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy; like Venice itself, it could more correctly be called an archipelago of four islands linked by bridges. It is situated near Torcello at the northern end of the Lagoon, and is known for its lacework.
Burano is situated 7 kilometers from Venice, a short 40 minute trip by Venetian motorboats, "vaporetti".
The island is linked to Mazzorbo by a bridge. The current population of Burano is about 2,800. Burano actually consists of four individual islands, which are separated by narrow, 10 meters wide canals, rio Pontinello in the west, rio Zuecca in the south und rio Terranova in the east. Originally, there were five islands and a fourth canal that was filled to become via e piazza Baldassare Galuppi, joining the former islands of San Martino Destra and San Martino Sinistra.
Burano has historically been subdivided in to five sestieri, much like the historical center of Venice. They correspond to the five original islands. The sixth sestiere is neighboring Mazzorbo. Burano has a high population density, calculated at more than 13,000 per square kilometer, or more than twenty times the density of neighboring Mazzorbo. It is almost entirely covered by residential buildings, with few small green areas.
The island was probably settled by the Romans, and in the 6th century was occupied by people from Altino, who named it for one of the gates of their former city. Two stories are attributed to how the city obtained its name. One is that it was initially founded by the Buriana family, and another is that the first settlers of Burano came from the small island of Buranello, c. 8 km to the south.
Although the island soon became a thriving settlement, it was administered from Torcello and had none of the privileges of that island or of Murano. It rose in importance only in the 16th century, when women on the island began making lace with needles, being introduced to such a trade via Venetian-ruled Cyprus. When Leonardo da Vinci visited in 1481, he visited the small town of Lefkara and purchased a cloth for the main altar of the Duomo di Milano. The lace was soon exported across Europe, but trade began to decline in the 18th century and the industry did not revive until 1872, when a school of lacemaking was opened. Lacemaking on the island boomed again, but few now make lace in the traditional manner as it is extremely time-consuming and therefore expensive.
Burano is also known for its small, brightly-painted houses, popular with artists. The colours of the houses follow a specific system originating from the golden age of its development; if someone wishes to paint their home, one must send a request to the government, who will respond by making notice of the certain colours permitted for that lot.
Other attractions include the Church of San Martino, with a tilting campanile and a painting by Giambattista Tiepolo (Crufixion, 1727), the Oratorio di Santa Barbara and the Museum and School of Lacemaking.

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TopGeo (38220) 2011-10-18 11:28

Hello Silvio!
A great success in terms of color frame gives a much better result in BG! excellent perspective and clear depth Perfect colours!
I wish you a good evening.
Bravo
Best regards
Georgios

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-10-18 11:49

Ciao Silvio!
Such a beautiful location!
Lively atmosphere!
Such an attractive picture!
Special regards to the chosen pov, composition, exposure and colors!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

bema (26591) 2011-10-18 11:56

Hi Silvio,

an absolutely charming location, and you have shown and profed this in so many pictures from around there.this one here i like for it´s perfect daily-life-touch...

thnaks for sharing, un caro saluto, ciao Bernd

sabermonajati (11537) 2011-10-18 12:28

hi
interesting and excellent frame you captured.
regard
saber

cornejo (61504) 2011-10-18 12:31

Ciao Silvio, un buon tiro per catturare questa bella immagine del ponte e le case colorate, la qualità dell'immagine molto buona e la nitidezza, un buon lavoro ben fatto il mio amico, le mie congratulazioni. Buona notte e la settimana felice.

Cordiali saluti.

Angel.

mesutilgim (0) 2011-10-18 12:33

Hi Silvio,
Very nice capture from Burano. With good pov and perfect layout. Nice bright colors.
Very good and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

COSTANTINO (117672) 2011-10-18 12:38

Ciao Silvio,
Bella prospettiva di un bel angolo di Murano,
carateristici colori,belli riflessi,
cari saluti,
Costantino

Budapestman (82620) 2011-10-18 13:13

Hi Silvio,
a picturesque photo of this charming place, the composition is very nice, great colours and lights, a romantic view indeed, I was here in 1994, TFS! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György

grigand (20290) 2011-10-18 13:17

ciao silvio,
bel scatto della coloratissima Burano, una ottima istantatnea
ciao
andrea

baddori (20341) 2011-10-18 13:18

Silvio
Questo luogo è in più ricco di colori e di vita , Il ponte svolge il compito di unire inserito nell'ambiente perché fa quello per cui è stato costruito .
Un bel lavoro in un POV che copierei
GF

faletiz (10113) 2011-10-18 13:59

Ciao Silvio
questa serie di Burano è molto bella ed efficace. I colori sono brillanti, i riflessi molto belli.
Buona serata
Letizia

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-10-18 19:20

Hello Silvio,
awesome place. Wonderful composition and frame of architecture and daily life. This scenery is very beautiful, great colors, sharpness, clarity and POV are excellent. Perfectly well done. I like it.
All the best,
Barbara

Graal (103040) 2011-10-18 23:36

Ciao Silvio,
Burano once more. Nice place here. I like the colourful houses and small bridge over the canal. Good photowork and note.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

danos (110407) 2011-10-18 23:47

Ciao Silvio,
nice the view of the little bridge as connect the two banks of the passing by canal.I like the colourful painting of the houses,the brilliant light of the day, as enhancing the colours.

Have a good day,Danos

emka (158680) 2011-10-19 0:00

Ciao Silvio,

Another fine composition from Burano. nice bridge and fantastic colours, like from Burano.

have a nice day

Malgo

csabagaba (7018) 2011-10-19 0:11

Ciao Silvio!

Are you sure that this Burano? You may not Murano? True, these small islands are different and the same :-) I see you it was worth a trip here. Very good image you created. And I think that even within Italy, with a completely different world. Like other Rome, Venice, Milan, in the northern towns, or on the Adriatic side. Italy itself is a small universe.
Your young friend.
Csaba

cargus (14004) 2011-10-19 2:01

Une scène excellente architecture, bien-rendu des couleurs et un excellent contraste, l'image bien fait.!

snunney (130967) 2011-10-19 2:38

Hello Silvio,
A nicely animated composition that owes much of its success to the well chosen point of view. The eyes move naturally across the frame toward the bridge and onward to the delightful architecture. Lovely light and reflections; excellent colours and sharpness.

delpeoples (60342) 2011-10-19 3:24

Ciao caro Silvio

Oooh la la! Questo Burano e' un vero paradiso per la fotografa! I colori fanno questo luogo come il Castelluccio delle citte. Ottimi i riflessi e la luce. Hai mostrato tutta della bellezza di questo posto unico.

Un abbraccio
Lisa

siamesa (28231) 2011-10-19 4:05

Bom dia Silvio

More one lovely photo of this city. The colorful houses are really beautiful. Very nice point of view.
Abraços
maria

francio64 (39888) 2011-10-19 4:39

Ciao Silvio,
altra bella immagine di Burano in una splendida giornata di sole.
Ottimo il POV con i riflessi delle case sul canale d'acqua ad arricchire la composizione.
Buona la resa cromatica, ottimo lo sharp.

Ben fatto! TFS!
L'Assessore

Cricri (176) 2011-10-19 10:46

Ciao Silvio
Une vue agréable de Burano , bien cadrer, composer , des couleurs et une lumière extra, belle réalisation mon ami
Belle soirée
cricri

emilbo (22616) 2011-10-19 12:57

Allô Silvio!
Magnifique point de vue et bel endroit à visiter. Le plan d'eau est superbe et les édifices qui le bordent. La place est bien animé avec les gens qui traversent la belle passerelle en bois. Bel éclairage et splendide harmonie de couleurs. Beaux reflets aussi.
Félicitations!... et toutes mes amitiés,
Emilius

saxo042 (38078) 2011-10-20 0:58

Hi Silvio,
A good capture of the pleasant tourist life in this town. Plenty of attractive colours details to enjoy.
Kind regards
Gunnar

mauro61 (53429) 2011-10-20 1:00

ciao Silvio,
bella immagine ripresa con una intensità di colori davvero unica.
Mi piace il POV con il passaggio della gente e la case colorate di fondo,
buona giornata
maurizio

ikeharel (114477) 2011-10-20 4:08

Ciao Silvio,
Another colorful corner in Burano, from a fantastic POV showing a "bussy" place.
Grand contrast and mirror on water, under bright daylight.
arrivederci
Ike

abmdsudi (95869) 2011-10-20 4:32

Hi Silvio
No wonder you fall in love with the place, this is a great image full of
great glorious colours and life. Superb composition and wonderful
perspective and lovely shades in the water. Excellent clarity
great contrast and depth. Fabulous shot of this famous sight. Congrats
Best regards

DjoleEric (0) 2011-10-20 4:33

Hi friend.
Beautiful photos.
A good display of colors and sharpness.
I love beautiful vivid color photographs.
Hello.
Djole.

mursaloglu (8682) 2011-10-20 5:27

carissimo
ci sono stato qui lo scorso febbraio e mi e' piaciuto moltissimo. una foto stupenda e pieno di colori. Complimenti ihsan

Robert1969 (7160) 2011-10-22 23:33

Hello Silvio,

This picture has a very nice point of view
and composition, because the bridge and the
the fence on the forground creates a nice
depth in this picture.
Also the light management is very good...
Well done.

Friendly regards and have a nice Sunday,
Robert

mkamionka (75015) 2011-10-23 1:41

Ciao Silvio,
very charming street corner from Burano. I like the unique architecture of the townhouses and their characteristic colors. The water in the FG adds a nice touch to the composition.
Have a great Sunday,
M

macjake (98544) 2011-10-23 18:57

Hi Silvio
I like this one Silvio!
its great to see a wide angle version from Burano.
the arched bridge is classic, and an elegant addition to compliment the charming architecture.
whats not to admire here!
well executed shot as it displays the area perfectly.
cheers
craig

EmelineS (50) 2011-11-10 10:04

J'aime ces petites maisons colorées au bord de l'eau. Belle photo.