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I don't know what exactly it says about church security guards (or
national character), but women seem to have a clear advantage in both
Italy and France at ignoring or bending the rules -- sometimes even with
the help of these macho softies!
Cheers,
Jim
George FERZOCO wrote:
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and
> culture Although I have been known to take photos surreptitiously, I
> was struck by how I attracted the attention of a security guard at San
> Marco, who made it obvious that I was being watched constantly. I did
> get to sneak a fabulous photo of the dome, but it wasn't easy under
> those circumstances. Yet, several others around me were taking photos
> without being yelled at ...
>
> George
> --
> George FERZOCO
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> On 18 Aug 2010, at 18:52, Cormack, Margaret Jean wrote:
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>> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and
>> culture
>>
>> When I was at San Marco last summer there were signs all over the
>> place about photography not being permitted.
>>
>> People with the right kind of cell phones (and some with actual
>> cameras) were ignoring them. The one thing I
>>
>> learned on this occasion is that they are also very strict about the
>> size of things they will let you take into
>>
>> San Marco in the first place. NO large bags, backpacks, etc. There
>> was a place to check them across the square (!)
>> Meg
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* medieval-religion - Scholarly discussions of medieval
>> religious culture [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On
>> Behalf Of *George FERZOCO
>> *Sent:* Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:47 AM
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
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>> *Subject:* Re: [M-R] photography in Venetian churches
>>
>>
>>
>> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and
>> culture
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>> Dear Laura,
>>
>>
>>
>> You can purchase a photography permit at SS Giovanni e Paolo, at the
>> entrance; it was very inexpensive. Conditions: no flash, and no
>> photos of the Bellini altarpiece; otherwise, it was all systems go.
>> BUT, if you want to be safe, write them
>> via http://www.basilicasantigiovanniepaolo.it/it/contatti.html
>>
>>
>>
>> At San Marco they were very strict with me when I simply showed up
>> with my camera, but I have never looked into pre-planning a photo
>> shoot there.
>>
>>
>>
>> George
>>
>> --
>>
>> George FERZOCO
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>> On 15 Aug 2010, at 12:40, Laura Jacobus wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and
>> culture
>>
>> Apologies for cross-posting... does anyone know who to apply to for
>> permission to take photographs in San Marco and SS Giovanni e Paolo
>> in Venice? Many thanks if you do.
>>
>>
>>
>> laura
>>
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