With all the alleyways and passages in Venice, Italy, there are thousands of interesting windows and doors.  We often wondered what one would find if they could venture behind those doors for a glimpse of the life of those who live in Venice.

I’ve selected these photo for their shapes, colors, textures and the interesting play of light and shadows.  I hope you enjoy this gallery.

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Mark
12 years ago

The first thing that comes to mind when looking at this set is “wow, what variety.”. My home area can be filled with a lot of cookie cutter architecture. These offer great diversions. Each photo worthy on its own for plenty to explore, but as a set they offer the great sense of style and character the city has.

Ken Bello
12 years ago

This is delightful. You have the makings of a nice little portfolio here.

Tom Dills
12 years ago

This is a very nice collection, Earl. I can see it as a Blurb or PDF book.

I’m also very fond of windows and doors, as you know. And these photos make me want to head to Italy even more than before.

Monte Stevens
12 years ago

Most housing divisions around here are the cookie cutter type. They may have a different entry way or front window or 2 or 3 car garages but they essentially are just mass produced homes. The antiquity of Europe has so much architecture to offer the photographer it could put one in a state of confusion. I would so enjoy time there. And, yes, I really would like to venture behind those doors and windows.

Paul Maxim
Paul Maxim
12 years ago

A lot of these images remind me of the narrow streets and interesting architecture of Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. As you say, they certainly aren’t as old as Venice, but the similarities are striking. Even the colors are very similar. Makes me wonder if some of our American ancestors were just copycats……….