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An interpretation of George Allen's map of turn-of-the-century Venice. You can download a larger view up to the right there, to see the detail of the canals...Related content
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Wonderful map. So rich I can almost smell the parchment! Great work.
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Why thanks! And again, elucidate your thoughts on the Silouan quote for me.
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Ah--so sorry. Forgot you asked about that over at The Cartographers' Guild.
I read this quote as instructing everyone to see our world as it truly is--a place of eventual death for even the most beautiful, wonderful things--and likewise see ourselves as we truly are--misguided, poorly-endowed and foolish sinners despite all our natural gifts. And yet, do not despair in this all-encompassing, hellish knowledge, for God is good and loves us even though we are filth covered in filth. He experienced the worst with us (including torture and death), and overcame it--which is a comforting thought.
I hope that wasn't too long and preachy, West. I probably should have just directed you to Silhouan's writings: he was a great saint of the Orthodox Church who LIVED the advice, whereas I just stuck it in my signature line.
Take care, and keep up the great mapping/art!
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All my friends who've been are speaking ill of it, apparently no longer the glory it once was...
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Have you been to Venice? Its rather nice.
Also great map imo.
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No, afraid not; someday. 
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