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Well
2011.01.12
December 29 & 31, 2010, January 1, 2011
For centuries wells have been an essential element of Venetian daily life. Usually located in the middle of squares and courtyards, on higher ground, the wells supplied the population's freshwater. The way they functioned was quite simple: the rainwater was channelled through stone gratings into a sandy sump that acted as a
real filter, and was then collected in a central cistern situated below the well-head. A funnel-shaped layer of clay was placed around the well to prevent saltwater infiltrating. The water was drawn up in buckets. Strict laws regulated the drawing of water and also controlled the purity of the font: it was absolutely prohibited to approach the well with soiled hands or containers or to let animals drink from it.
For centuries wells have been an essential element of Venetian daily life. Usually located in the middle of squares and courtyards, on higher ground, the wells supplied the population's freshwater. The way they functioned was quite simple: the rainwater was channelled through stone gratings into a sandy sump that acted as a
real filter, and was then collected in a central cistern situated below the well-head. A funnel-shaped layer of clay was placed around the well to prevent saltwater infiltrating. The water was drawn up in buckets. Strict laws regulated the drawing of water and also controlled the purity of the font: it was absolutely prohibited to approach the well with soiled hands or containers or to let animals drink from it.
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Interesting and effective compositions! Great lighting and perspectives. Wonderful balance and concept of serie!
davidcardona · 2011-01-12: 10:18
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OMG these are so beautiful...! the second one is my fav. Ciao
borogovoi · 2011-01-12: 10:25
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These are wonderful shots and you are always so informative! The history is just amazing!
darfoster · 2011-01-12: 11:06
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Beautiful! I like the last one !
krasotulichka · 2011-01-12: 11:18
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Nice angles & shot.
joycephotography · 2011-01-12: 12:48
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Beautiful compositions :)
cariad · 2011-01-12: 14:32
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Ces puits sont des pièces d'orfèverie ! Délicats, fins et si agréables à regarder ! en plus ils se situent au milieu d'une architecture de dentelle...si romantiques ! Well done ! (je sais c'est facile, mais irrésistible...pardonnez-moi)
josy63 · 2011-01-12: 15:21
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Interesting Post !!
finbarr · 2011-01-12: 16:45
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Thanks so much for this wonderful trip in Venise
helys · 2011-01-12: 19:37
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Superbe technique merci pour partager ces endroits marqués par le temps et l'histoire.
bruno2goodpics · 2011-01-12: 21:24
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#2 has a haunting feel to it. Big fan of this photo.
matteveryday365 · 2011-01-12: 23:48
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Very beautiful post and interesting report.
SADHYA · 2011-01-13: 17:36
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Another very interesting and beautiful post!
atszabo · 2011-02-08: 18:03
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