The photo captures the timeless character of a narrow street in Venice, bathed in soft afternoon light. To the right, pastel-coloured facades, decorated with cast-iron balconies full of flowering plants, immediately catch your eye. Set against these warm tones are weathered walls where bricks are partly visible through flaking plaster, adding to the sense of history and authentic charm.
Above the street, freshly washed laundry hangs to dry on a line, tied with colourful clothes pegs. This everyday scene gives the scene a human, homely feel and underlines that this place is truly lived in. Dark wooden doors and gridded windows suggest a mix of residential houses and old trading rooms.
The cobbled street reflects the light and meanders quietly between the old buildings. In the distance, a red fire hydrant hints at the care of this old town. Everything exudes a serene silence; it is as if the alley is just waking up and the residents are quietly starting their day. The atmosphere is peaceful, intimate and inviting, where centuries-old Italian lifestyle blends seamlessly with the squishy ordinariness of the present.
Daan van Oort (1973) studied dental technics in Nieuwegein (the Netherlands) and finished school in 2000 winning the “van Hamond” award being the best of his year.
After 20 years of experience in dental techniques, giving education to technicians in The Netherlands, Belgium and Thailand and as general manager..
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