Sooner or later I will come to the end of my prolific week spent in Venice but for now the photos keep on coming. I'm gratified by the number of half decent pictures I came back with despite walking with crutches due to my disability. Just goes to show that you don't have to trudge ten miles a day searching for... Continue Reading →
I didn't literally "pap" these newly weds, but I couldn't sit by and let them have their wedding pictures taken in such a beautiful location without grabbing some candids myself! (Click on the images to see them in higher resolution) Heavy full frame camera gear there - I wonder if he's considered going mirrorless? If you've seen... Continue Reading →
I like the way most Italians have an innate sense of style - whatever their age. Here are two photographs of older Venetians who have definitely retained their style mojo - notice the umbrella hooked over his left arm, star-studded belt and the lovely watch. . I took the next picture at the corner of a café that sold the... Continue Reading →
Following yesterday's picture that I captured through the doorway of a Venetian café, here are a couple of candids that I took from inside. A different café, but same camera and lens set up. Olympus OMD EM5 with the Panasonic 35-100mm f2.8 OIS lens - I just don't see the point of lugging around a heavy DSLR... Continue Reading →
(Click on the image to see it bigger) Even at the height of the tourist season, when we were in Venice, it was still possible to spot native Venetians amongst the thousands of non-Italians. There are also bars and cafés away from Piazza St Marco where you can pick up a more authentic Venetian vibe.... Continue Reading →
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