Le Mesole – Cavallino-Treporti
I have already told how I think the neighborhoods of Venice offer great occasions to the photographer´s contentment, and how I love to wander around these places with my camera trying to spot the right place to take some pictures, and I kept doing it throughout the summer. This time my strolling brought me to one of the most ancient rural village of the Northern lagoon of Venice: “Mesole”.
Location: Mesole, Cavallino-Treporti, Venice.
What to shot: The tiny village of Mesole consists in just a few houses and an ancient women´s monastery. It is the perfect goal for a bike trip, but is easily reached also by car. Being one of the smallest and most ancient village of the lagoon, it still emanates an old-times atmosphere. From the village you get easy access to the country facing the lagoon with cultivated lands, fish farms and old farmers´ houses. If you should get hungry or tired consider hitting one of the fabolous agritourisms in the nearby.
Ideal time to shot: Both sunrise and sunset.
Gear: Wide angles, standard zooms.
How to get there: From Venice, public transport water bus line 12, 13, 14 or 15 to Punta Sabbioni or to Treporti, then by car or bicycle.
Coordinates: 45°28′16″N 12°28′30″E
With this picture I participate to the weekly photo challenge “Adventure“.
Beautiful! 🙂
Grazie Gabry! 🙂
Great shot! Thanks for it. Very inspiring and evocative.
I would love to go back to Venice and see some of the out-of-the-way places you shoot so beautifully. Thanks for the great photos!
Oh, Bruno – this is MAGNIFICENT !!! This is one to frame and hang ! – please tell me you will …?
Ciao Mr! I think I will do it. It’s one of my favourite pictures! Thank you for stopping by! 🙂 🙂
What a beautiful shot! I hope to visit in person one day.
Hi Grace, thank you for stopping by! It’s not the first place you visit when you are coming to Venice, but it’s a good alternative if you are looking also for some nature and some beach! 😉
The lighting in this shot, is amazing.
Thank you Tara! I waited for the sunset and it has been well worthy! 😉
It is lovely to see the other side of Venice. Beautiful countryside.
Hi bebs1, Venice is a great place, but als its countryside is worth a visit! Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
Thank you! I think you may have solved the question of our next trip. BTW, is it possible to kayak in Venice and surroundings?
Ciao 2geeks3knots! Yes, kayak in Venice and surroundings is possible, have a look at these pages: http://www.venicekayak.com, http://www.turismofluvialeveneto.it/itineraries/macroarea/venetian-north-coast.html. It’s even possible to book an excursion by stand up paddle! 😉
What an excellent shot! I’d love to see it (and Venice, too.)
janet
Thanks janet! So much to visit in the world, isn’t it? 😉
yesss!! one day i will be back there … love your blog 🙂
Thank you suespix! Hope you enjoy your next time nere even more! 😉
What a treat! Thank you for sharing! I love just wondering around with my camera, it really is the best!
Sharing is a pleasure! 😉 You are right, wandering around is lovable, and a camera in your hands makes just everything even better!
How beautiful!
Gorgeous! never saw that when I was in Venice…
Not the first thing you visit when you are coming to Venice, still it’s a good alternative if you are looking for a different travel, or if you already have had enough of the crowded alleys of the city! 😉
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Terrific shot in one of my favorite cities.
Hi Stephen! the neighbourhoods of Venice are not to underestimate 🙂 thank you for stopping by!
I love your posts and amazing photos. Have you read any of Donna Leon’s mysteries that are all based in Venice? She’s mentioned the Lido and a couple other places in her books that I’ve never been to. But hope to in the future.
Keep up your good work; you’re a real pro!
Jack
Hi Jack, thank you for your comment! Donna Leon would have a lot to write in these days… Do you know that Donna Leon’s Commissario Brunetti is not even translated in Italian? I had to buy the english books to read some! 🙂 I wish you could visit Venice again soon! Thanks for your kind words! 🙂
Yes, I knew that Leon doesn’t have her books published in Italian. She protects her privacy and didn’t want tour guides taking groups pointing up to her apartment or spotting her on the street or in a cafe and make a fuss.
She’s been very active recently on the issue about the monstrous cruise ships docking in the lagoon, looking obscene against the backdrop of Venice’s classic architecture.
Also, there was a scandal this summer about the sindaco of Venice and other high profile government / corporate / military cronies who’d taken bribes about the submerged barriers that are to protect Venice during storms and high tides. The project was a multi-billion Euro government project that lined the pockets of the mafia, bureaucrats, and criminals. But that’s Italia . . .
Really awesome photo.. ♥
i could live here…
It is all about the light. 🙂
You are totally right! I took the same shoot a few minutes later, but the light was gone and the pic was completely different and dull! thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Absolutely love this photo-thanks!
Thank you for your comment and for stopping by!! 🙂
Beautiful shot! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for stopping by! 😉