Where am I?

All photos courtesy of http://www.kimwaltonphotography.co.uk

When we think of BURANO (an island in the northern Venetian lagoon), we think of colorful houses, lined up in rows (and we think of pretty lace!).  But from the eyes of a master photographer like KIM WALTON, we see the other Burano.  Fishermen go about their daily lives and chores, giving us painters another reason to linger a bit longer!  Check these out!

This scene very much reminds me of our Lowcountry marsh scenes.

Quiet spot to contemplate the beauty we've just seen in Burano.

All photos courtesy of http://www.kimwaltonphotography.co.uk/burano/

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Why Burano's colors???

Photo courtesy of http://www.wetooktheroadlesstraveled.com/

One blogger writes:  "Back in the day, families here used to paint their homes bright colors to designate where one family's quarters ended and another's began. The colors also helped fisherman find their homes late at night after a long day at sea. The painting tradition has since stuck and become one of the most defining characteristics of this charming sea town."   ...read more HERE.

Another blogger adds to the "colorful" intrigue:  "But I loved it for the rows of brightly colored homes, lining small channels. Each one is painted a different vibrant color, but all have the same dark green shutters." (now my words: we, here in Charleston, SC, know ALL about dark green shutters, don't we?...back to our guest blogger...)  "If an owner wishes to repaint, they have to request it through the government, who then tells them what colors are permitted for their lot. Talk about Homeowners Association!"  ...read more HERE.

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