Little girl and pigeons in Venice

Elana Bailey

Little girl and pigeons in Venice

This is one of my favourite shots taken on black and white film and taken in St Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy. I have scanned the print. I like the timelessness of this shot, I think.

She was surrounded by the pigeons at first and she didn’t mind. But later, one flew on her head and she minded a lot.

I recently made a sale on redbubble with this shot. A matted print in Off White to Lucy, my sister-in-law, in the UK. Many thanks so much for purchasing this.

This shot was featured in the Urban Art Group and the I love Italy Group.

Little girl and pigeons in Venice belongs to the following groups:

***Amazing + Analogue***, Black and White Film, Candid Photography, European Everyday Life (add the place!), Everyday Life, Film Photography, Historic Landmarks of Europe, I Love Italy, Italy and all Things Italian , Live, Love, Dream: , Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Retro Conglomerate, Sold! , South Australian Artists, Street Photography and Photojournalism, Survivors & Friends, The Birds, The World, Urban Art , Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best, Your Magic PLACE and à EUROPA! Available for sale as

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Little girl and pigeons in Venice by Elana Bailey
Little girl and pigeons in Venice by Elana Bailey
  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Super composition …

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed, Tom.

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    Looks like a classic.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Cheers v much Glenn.

  • John Brotheridge

    John Brotheridge

    Hi E, just popped in for a quick shufti. I see ‘Maria’ is out of trauma therapy and back at the scene of the crime. Ha.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    John, this was before the trauma of the pigeons. Miss your witty comments, John. Come back. All is forgiven….

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    truly timeless! wonderful b/w!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed, Di.

  • blueeyesjus

    blueeyesjus

    What a great shot…. wonderful composition with the girl in the middle of all the pigeons

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers Elana.

  • gatherdowns

    gatherdowns

    A classic truly timeless shot. You should be very proud of this one.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    I am indeed. Cheers very much.

  • mousesuzy

    mousesuzy

    a timeless piece of art work. excelent.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much.

  • Jeffrey Palm

    Jeffrey Palm

    wonderful old world feel to it!!!! excellent!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Good to hear, thanks Jeffrey.

  • David Harris

    David Harris

    Perfect capture! You have a great talent and Isn’t Italy stunning!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    David, Italy is an amazing place. I would love to return one day. Many thanks for the vote of confidence. Cheers Elana.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Lovely! Beautiful tones.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much, Mel.

  • Jawaher

    Jawaher

    Precious shot Elana. Beautifully done. On another note, I can imagine all the bird ca ca, tee-hee. Val

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much.

  • Luann Ryan

    Luann Ryan

    Wonderful moment in time !!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed.

  • Len Bomba

    Len Bomba

    This is super Elana. Timeless is the perfect description of it. Well done. Len

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Len, so glad that you like this monochrome. Many thanks.

  • Lisa Jones

    Lisa Jones

    I see why this is one of your favs Elana. It has a wonderful and special feel to it. Nice! Lisa

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Lisa, many thanks for your kind comments.

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    Amazing ambience here Elana, she looks somewhere between happy and concerned about standing there. :) Nice one. Ellen

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Ellen, you have nailed it exactly. Couldn’t have put it better myself. Many thanks.

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    This is so beautiful..great feeling and yes this is truly an awesome capture, fantastic B&W

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much, Alessandro.

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    A nice moment in time captured my friend

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Julie, you are too kind. So glad that you like this one. Cheers Elana.

  • Geoff Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    This is such a beautiful shot Elana and the way you’ve rendered it complements the subject matter perfectly.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much, Geoff.

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    Good shot Elaine. I’m glad you sold a copy

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much, Julie. Cheers Elana.

  • Kerri Gallagher

    Kerri Gallagher

    What a great image Elana!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much, Kerri. Cheers Elana.

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    ah tis Begorra you have captured the moment sweet elana darlin xoxxoo

  • Elana Bailey replied

    You old smoothie…lol.. Many thanks indeed.

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    aww tis less of the auld darlin, i am young auld, lol,lol,lo,lol,lol,

  • Elana Bailey replied

    You young smoothie….

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    What a wonderful image, Elana !!! When I look at it the first thing that comes to mind is the scene out of Mary Poppins and the song ‘Feed the Birds’ Congratulations on the sale, it is not surprising with the great atmosphere and ambience !!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Phil, it does remind me of that too, now you mention it…lol…many thanks so much Phil, for your kind words. Cheers Elana.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Its a beautiful photo!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed, Ellen.

  • John Shortt-Smith

    John Shortt-Smith

    I like that… a moment…

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed, John.

  • (-(-_(-_- (O_o) -_-)_-)-)

    (-(-_(-_- (O_...

    Fantastic capture, and as you say , timeless :)

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers Elana.

  • josiem

    josiem

    beautiful capture!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed, Josie.

  • Flinders

    Flinders

    Timeless!!!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much.

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Gorgeous shot !!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much, V. Cheers Elana

  • shellbee

    shellbee

    lovely shot my dear. Great work

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed.

  • susi lawson

    susi lawson

    superb!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed, Susi.

  • ragman

    ragman

    a classic image ~ so well controlled and composed ~ well done

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers v much, Elana.

  • EchoNorth

    EchoNorth

    Timeless indeed, this is a beautiful, classic shot, a beautiful suspended moment. Well done you!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much. Hope you had a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cheers Elana.

  • Kay Martin

    Kay Martin

    This is a very lovely photo. It needs to be framed!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Kay, you are so right about it needing to be framed. It looks even better. Many thanks indeed.

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    This is gorgeous, Elana – the tones are beautiful. Well done, indeed :-)

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed, Colleen.

  • Ralph Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Love this..good work:)

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers Elana.

  • Bonnie Blanton

    Bonnie Blanton

    such a sweet and classic image, nice work!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers Elana.

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Love it! ♥

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers very much. Elana.

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    Fantastic shot! Excellent in b & w.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed, Lisa. Cheers Elana.

  • StolenName

    StolenName

    I love the softness and composition of this shot, it’s beautiful.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    I like it for those reasons too. Many thanks indeed.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely shot

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much.

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Beautiful, I like how it’s off-white, it’s very warm.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    That’s film for you…lol..many thanks indeed.

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    Really a magical image…beautifully captured and love the tone you chose

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed Ken and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers Elana.

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    Absolutely beautiful!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers Elana.

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Lovely, lovely!!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so much Eva and Klaus and also for adding me to your watchlist. Cheers Elana.

  • Azzurra

    Azzurra

    this shot is priceless…....

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers Elana.

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Awww, adorable and wonderful!!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed Laurie and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers very much.

  • RiSH :

    RiSH :

    So nice photograph!!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed and also for adding this one to your favourites. Cheers Elana.

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    I can see why this is one of your own faves Elana, lovely work…

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed, Caroline and also for adding this one to your favs. Cheers very much, Elana.

  • mariarty

    mariarty

    Oh wow, this is beautiful, and definitely timeless as you say, its a classic shot. Love it.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Marie, many thanks very much and also for adding this one to your favourites. Cheers Elana.

  • Priscilla Rodriguez

    Priscilla Rodr...

    amazing

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Priscilla, many thanks very much and also for adding this one to your favourites. Cheers Elana.

  • Sue Wickham

    Sue Wickham

    I wonder what it is about Venice – most of my favourites shots are the ones I took in Venice.

    This is beautiful Elana – takes me back! Thanks.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Sue, oh I agree with you. I simply love(d) Venice when we were there and forever more. Just need to save up enough to get back there and to Italy again….lol…may take some time. Cheers very much indeed.

  • RebeccaT

    RebeccaT

    And now it’s one of my favorites too!! :) – such a wonderful shot! -

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so very much, Rebecca and also for adding this one to your faves. Cheers Elana.

  • AmyRalston

    AmyRalston

    Very cute, great capture.

  • AmyRalston

    AmyRalston

    Very cute, great capture.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so very much, Amy.

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    Great work! I can understand that this is one of your favourite shots!!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks indeed and also for adding this one to your faves. Cheers Elana.

  • John Brotheridge

    John Brotheridge

    Maria!! are you still there! You better get home before you get bird-flu. You’ve been hangin’ around those damn birds for nearly a year now.
    Comment # 1,000,000,001.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    John, Maria has left the building…..need to be worried about swine flu now….many thanks for leaving the 1,000,000,001st comment. Every player wins a prize. Cheers E.

  • micmac

    micmac

    Timeless and superbe picture!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks very much indeed. Cheers Elana.

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Wow, this is just stunning, looks lovely in BW!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so very much, Simone. Cheers Elana.

  • Deirdre Brocklebank

    Deirdre Brockl...

    It is very soft, gentle and beautiful.

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks very much indeed. Cheers Elana.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    so lovely ;-) xox

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks very much indeed. Cheers Elana.

  • luanda

    luanda

    WHAT A GREAT SPECTACULAR EXCELLENT SHOT! A work of art! Absolutely fav!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Daniela, many thanks so very much and also for adding this one to your favourites. Cheers Elana.

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki

    such a great B&W Elana!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so very much. Cheers Elana.

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    very beautiful photograph – i love the vintage feel!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so very much and also for adding this one to your faves. Cheers Elana.

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    I love street photography and this one is absolutely fantastic!!!!

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so very much indeed. Cheers Elana.

  • luanda

    luanda


    JUST FEATURED in “I LOVE ITALY” Group – “ITALY in B/W” Series

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so very much for the fabulous feature. Cheers Elana.

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    Brilliant!!!....Congrats on your feature as well, Elana!!!!.... :-))

  • Elana Bailey replied

    Many thanks so very much indeed. Cheers Elana.

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