Venice:The Customs' Point by sandra46
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The triangular-shaped Punta della Dogana (Customs' Point, Dogana do mar in Venetian) separates the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal. In the 15th century the customs houses of Venice, which were located close to the Arsenal, were divided into Customs of Land and Customs of Sea. The latter was then relocated to Punta della Dogana, at the tip of the island of Dorsoduro, named “Punta del Sale” (Salt Point) because of the salt warehouses which were built there. The rebuilding works of Punta della Dogana began in 1677 with the building a tower at the end of the island, surmounted by a statue, representing two slave atlases supporting a gilded globe upon which stands the statue of Fortuna (Fortune), that is also a weathervane and indicates the direction of the wind. Punta della Dogana undergoes various transformations and restoration works, in particular those made by the Austrians in the 19th century. In 2007 the new Center for Contemporary Art at Punta della Dogana, entirely renovated by the architect Tadao Ando, is supported by the François Pinault Foundation.
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Comments (41)
Faemike55
Very cool photo and fabulous postwork
CarolusB
why so much photoshop?
sandra46
I used Corel PaintShop Pro X5, I like making experiments with my photos. In thi case I like the almost low relief effect.
drifterlee
It's amazing how old those buildings are. Great shot, Sandra!
mgtcs
Awesome textures my friend, incredible colors, excellent creation!
Jean_C
Very nice shot and postwork! Thanks for the infos!
durleybeachbum
That treatment works well for this image!
Radar_rad-dude
A very fine style used on this excellent photo, Sandra! And thanks for the history lesson as well! Most interesting!
wysiwig
Fascinating information. The embossed post work gives the image the wonderful look of an oil painting.
jayfar
Wonderful work on this Sandra and excellent information. Have been to Venice!
Leije
Beautiful capture and interesting postwork, superb !
eekdog
such an impressive photo, Sandra. you nailed a masterpiece. love the fx on it.. 7+
bazza
Interesting effects on this photo Sandra, impressive building too, they don't make them to last like this now days..
Celart
Great POV and interesting postwork. Nicely done
prutzworks
cool composition, colours and postwork
claude19
excellent shot of this site, with an adequate postwork !!!
jeroni
Elegant and beautfiful composition
giulband
Wonderful elaboration of a Venice's image!!
brycek
Beautiful work!!
magnus073
Sandra, this was simply a fabulous presentation and I very much enjoyed reading all about this historic place.
Richardphotos
I like your effect very much. a very interesting building
whaleman
Wonderful photo and very nice postwork!
angora
fantastic!! stunning image & love the composition!! relief looks great here!!
bakapo
cool postwork, the colors look great.
virginiese
Great place and thanks for the informations ! Nice capture !
West_coaster07
Splendid capture and work Sandra!!
e-brink
Beautiful image and I love the treatment of it. Coincidentally, I was watching 'Death in Venice' again this afternoon.
erlandpil
Very nice shot erland
Hendesse
Fantastic view and shot.
danapommet
Excellent photo, colors and information Sandra!
mickeyrony
Very nice picture and lovely architect6ure ((5++))