Venice is one of the great architectural gems of Europe and of all the world. Colorful, majestic structures uniquely situated in a quiet lagoon on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, canals, bridges, marinas - these are all iconic symbols of the city.
But Venice is also a city of people. Residents. Tourists. Employees and business owners. As they make their way through grand squares and tiny streets they face and overcome obstacles just as we all do in day to day life.
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| Ready For High Water |
On the day that I arrived in Venice, many of the streets were flooded. Everyone was walking around in boots. Well, everyone except for those of us unfortunate enough to arrive when the boots were sold out. We stuck to the high ground until the tide receded.
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| Rising Water, Venice |
Of course some residents didn't have to worry about getting their feet wet. They had other means of transportation.
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| Relaxing Gondolier |
Once on higher ground, one can catch up with the neighbors.
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| Caffe on a Quiet Canal, Venice |
Share a leisurely lunch with friends.
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| Lunch on a Sunny Piazza - Venice |
Spend some quality time with the children.
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| Fun With Mom - Venice |
And enjoy life until the tide rolls back in.
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| Venice At High Tide |
Camera:
Nikon D800
Lenses:
Nikon 24-70 f/2.8G
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
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Not only is the composition beautiful, but you are so good at anticipating a great moment and capturing it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's such an inspiring city. Everywhere you turn something interesting is happening in front of you. I kept my camera ready pretty much any time that rain wasn't falling.
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