Pastel Shrine
Pastels from the beautiful Island of Burano, Italy. I created these with texture as I felt that I was missing some of the feel of the stunning tranquil island of Burano, sitting in Venice's lagoon in Italy. The island is a small community, originally for fisherman. The colours were apparently to help the fishermen identify their house during the foggy winters. How true this is I am not sure. The island is also famous for its Lace - all handmade but an art dying out now. The island has a wonderful sleepy, friendly feel and the residents are so genuinely pleasant and welcoming.
I hope these images go some way towards conveying this spirit
Author: Alan Deakins
Alan Deakins
Photo size: 13.5 Mpixels (38.6 MB uncompressed) - 4580x2947 pixels (15.3x9.8 in / 38.8x25 cm at 300 ppi)
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Published in: Venice and Burano - A Life in Pastel, Life In Pastel
