Dining Alfresco In The Snow by sandra46

Photography • Urban/Cityscape • posted on Jan 04, 2011

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This is a shot I took from outside the public garden nearby some days ago. Part of the garden was built on the bastion of the Renaissance fortified wall the Venetians built in 1511 as a permanent feature of Padova just after breaking the siege by Emperor Maximilian I The Penniless' armies. It's a moat-and-bailey type of star fortification, where the river Bacchiglione defends part of the wall. Of course, at that time the bank opposite the wall was part of the 'guasto' the waste land protecting the defense system of the site. Today, this part of the garden is one of the meeting points favored by immigrants from Eastern Europe, who usually dine together alfresco. Coming from places colder than Padova, they weren't afraid of a little snow. The shot was taken from the bridge over the river. Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (40)

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Vialliy

10:24AM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Lovely winter capture.

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renecyberdoc

10:46AM | Tue, 04 January 2011

very nice capture.

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durleybeachbum

10:47AM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Amazing! I don't think I fancy that!

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claude19

10:48AM | Tue, 04 January 2011

I did not know very much that every corner of Padua is responsible for all historical traces than the sixteenth century! Nice picture certainly difficult to take!

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magnus073

10:59AM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Sandra, this is a wonderful shot my friend and I enjoyed reading about the rich history of this area.

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brycek

11:18AM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Nice capture!!

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drifterlee

11:20AM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Beautiful shot, Sandra!!!!!

alanwilliams

11:36AM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Historically interesting, creates a picture within a picture

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jayfar

11:38AM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Not for me, I like my food hot. A well captured shot.

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Umbetro38

12:08PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

I agree here with all other comments - for me a interesting capture

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rocserum

12:10PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

great winter atmosphere! RS

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flaviok

12:23PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Magnifica captura minha amiga, informações preciosas, aplausos (5)

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tennesseecowgirl

12:24PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Great image.

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Faemike55

12:49PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Wonderful photo, great history lesson and yes I've done this as well - Barbeque in the snow

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MOSKETON

12:55PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Me gusta.

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mgtcs

1:20PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

WOW....Wonderful place here my friend, gorgeous work! Congratulations!

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eekdog

1:20PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

very cool pic Sandra, like the history you mentioned..

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flora-crassella

1:26PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

very cool winter image!!!!

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mariogiannecchini

1:39PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Il cibo è " sicuramente fresco " !

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lyron

2:09PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Beautiful garden. Great shot!!

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jmb007

4:03PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

belle photo!

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cricke49

5:57PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

beautiful photo capture and story explanation!:)*5

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lior

6:03PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

A superb wintry capture!

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jac204

6:32PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

Thank you for the nice picture and historical reference. Thanks to the comment from claude19 I was clued in to the alternate name of Padua, which made me think of the neighborhood church. It is St. Anthony of Padua, formerly known in French as St. Antoine de Padue. Not being of that specific faith I never knew where Padua was until now and was interested to learn of the connection. How wonderful to live in such a historical area.

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Radar_rad-dude

6:57PM | Tue, 04 January 2011

A wonderfully excellent capture! I don't have their stamina! I wouldn't feel like dining there this time of year! Great scene and superb photo! Well done!

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