honorable mention
rohan reilly ireland
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Acqua Alta
phenomenon of Acqua Alta. Acqua Alta occurs
when wind and high tides combine. The first area
to flood is Piazza San Marco and it is only for three or four hours.
This is the lowest area in Venice.
Here they are accustomed to the flooding and it causes the local shop owners and residents no major difficulty.
The flooding gives a unique calm and quiet to a
very busy area. There is a timelessness and elegance to the city during Acqua Alta which is flooded with tourists on a daily basis.
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entry description
This series of images were made during thephenomenon of Acqua Alta. Acqua Alta occurs
when wind and high tides combine. The first area
to flood is Piazza San Marco and it is only for three or four hours.
This is the lowest area in Venice.
Here they are accustomed to the flooding and it causes the local shop owners and residents no major difficulty.
The flooding gives a unique calm and quiet to a
very busy area. There is a timelessness and elegance to the city during Acqua Alta which is flooded with tourists on a daily basis.
back to gallery
