Before the lockdown
by Janja

Comment by jomari:
Congratulations on your blue ribbon and new PB. The coloured version is lovely too but I like the vintage look of your entry. The two have very different moods.

Before the lockdown
by Janja

Comment by IreneM:
I think this excellent image would have done well in any appropriate challenge. Maybe enter more challenges, you're good! Many congrats on your blue ribbon and on your new PB.

Before the lockdown
by Janja

Comment by P-A-U-L:
Congratulations on your first ribbon. Apologies for thinking it was Amsterdam. I really like the colour version. Thank you for sharing.

Before the lockdown - outtake
by Janja

Comment by Neat:
WOW i actually like the color version better there's more to look at, and that's coming from someone who loves black and white.

Before the lockdown
by Janja

Comment by Neat:
Congratulations, it was the best of the lot, and probably would of fared well in any landscape challenge. Great score too!!

Before the lockdown
by Janja

Comment by tvsometime:
Beautiful capture of the city's personality.

Before the lockdown
by Janja

Comment by ThingFish:
Oh how nice...I have always loved Venice...I stood at exactly that same spot where you took this photo from.

Before the lockdown
by Janja

Comment by grahamgator:
Nicely composed with leading lines of the water. The sepia tone is a bit heavy for my liking, but all Inall a good image and my highest score.

Before the lockdown
by Janja

Comment by primabarbara:
I like the cityscape and the mass of bicycles!
Since you titled it "before" the lockdown I would have expected some more joie de vivre- means colour. Your PP makes it look a little bit sad

Before the lockdown
by Janja

Comment by roz:
wow .. i'm wondering what this scene would look like now ..
maybe there would be heaps less bikes .. it could look quite desolate ..
its a great shot .. very well balanced as well .. :)
ps .. i think that the sepia hints at what is to come ..
like old sepia photos .. looking back on the past ..
well this one is looking forward into the future .. :)