Venice Paysage II

Zen and the Art of Photography

Wayne Rowe California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Driven by a passion for photography and a fascination with the

Zen Buddhist philosophy,

the author conceptually and experientially examines the relationship between

Zen Buddhism and the art of photography.

Among the subjects discussed:

What is the relationship between haiku and photography?

What is the relationship between the mind of the photographer

while creating a photograph and the Zen concept of the Empty Mind?

What role does intuition and feeling play in photography?

In Zen?

Through examination of these concepts and relationships,

the author explains the heightened awareness, joy, and enlightenment he has experienced through photography and suggests ways that others may share in the creative process.

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Moments of Venice I

“Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television.”
― Woody Allen
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Venice Walk

“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”

~George Bernard Shaw

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Venezia III

Il Caffè Florian

Opened in 1720 in Piazza San Marco in Venice, Caffè Florian is Italy’s oldest Café. While seated in one of the café’s frescoed rooms or outside listening to the orchestra in the Piazza, one can enjoy impeccable service and products of the finest quality.

Famous for its rich history as a crossroads of art, culture, politics and entertainment, today the Florian is also known for its elegant trademark products: coffee, teas, chocolates, cookies, porcelains, and design objects. The Florian Gourmet, Lifestyle and Design collections are available for sale at exclusive trademark boutiques and online at www.caffeflorian.com

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Venezia II

The church of San Simeone Piccolo (also called San Simeone e Giuda) is a noted landmark in the Sestiere of  Santa Croce of Venice. In part, it is memorable, because from across the Grand Canal it faces the railroad terminal serving as entrypoint for most visitors to the city.
Built during the years 1718-38 by Giovanni Antonio Scalfarotto (1690-1764); this church shows the emerging eclecticism of neoclassical architecture. It accumulates academic architectural quotations, much like the contemporaneous Karlskirche in Vienna.

Ponti degli Scalzi

The Ponte degli Scalzi (or Ponte dei Scalzi), literally, "Bridge of The Barefoot", is one of only four bridges in Venice to span The Grand Canal.

The bridge connects the  Sestieri of Santa Croce and Cannaregio. On the north side, Cannaregio, are the Chiesa degli Scalzi (Church of The Barefoot) and the Santa Lucia (Ferrovia) railway station. The south side, Santa Croce, is close to the bus station Piazzale Roma.

Designed by  Eugenio Miozzi, it was completed in 1934, replacing an Austrian iron bridge.

The Rialto Bridge (Italian: Ponte di Rialto) is one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal.

The first dry crossing of the Grand Canal was a pontoon bridge built in 1181 by Nicol  Barattieri. It was called the Ponte della Moneta, presumably because of the mint that stood near its eastern entrance.

The development and importance of the_Rialto_market on the eastern bank increased traffic on the floating bridge, so it was replaced in 1255 by a wooden bridge. This structure had two inclined ramps meeting at a movable central section, that could be raised to allow the passage of tall ships. The connection with the market eventually led to a change of name for the bridge. During the first half of the 15th century two rows of shops were built along the sides of the bridge. The rents brought an income to the State Treasury, which helped maintain the bridge.

Happy Valentine's Day! -Feliz Día del Amor y la Amistad!

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Venezia I

Santa Maria della Salute

Punta della Dogana
Mapping The Studio - Palazzo Grassi

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The surface of Venice is constantly metamorphosing [and] painting Venice is almost like being a restorer, peeling off the layers to find the picture after picture underneath.”

~Arbit Blatas

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