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A photo taken on August 25, 2014 shows a seagull in Burano, an island in the Venetian lagoon. Burano is known for its small, brightly painted houses. The colors of the houses follow a specific system originating from the golden age of its development. People wishing to paint a house must send a request to the government, which will respond by giving certain colors permitted for that lot. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS