Sunday, February 20, 2011

Shadow Shot Sunday

Found these ancient weapons in Venice's Correr Museum
(where you're not allowed to take photos—ha!).  Hard 

to tell here, but they're probably 10 or 12
feet long—deadly but still, somehow, beautiful.

[See more shadow shots here.]

8 comments:

Bibi said...

Oh, you devil...maybe they slice off body parts from sneaky photographers... I'd better watch out, too.

chubskulit said...

Beautifully captured!

The shadow Shines Through

Kelly said...

Most certainly beautiful in addition to the dangerous look! Interesting ironwork on the tops of the blades.

sue said...

Glad the guards didn't spot you ;)

It's intriguing that old weapons were a work of art as well as being something to deter and possibly kill people with.

Jeanette said...

Great shot!! They are very interesting weapons. A bit decrorative but deadly too, and make cool shadows to boot.
I too like snapping those sneaky photos!!
Thanks for sharing!!

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Alexa, you are officially part of the international stealth photo team... please bring wine and I'll get the fromage - hah!

I love the way you scoff at the "no photo" rules!

Bisous,
Genie

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Deadly looking blades!

A PARFAIT DAY

A seeker of shadows one day
Did trip as she went on her way;
She picked herself up
And dipped from a cup
Of shadowy lemon parfait!


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Hey Harriet said...

I'm so glad that you didn't get caught taking photos of these! They're great! Have a great week :)