How Do You Photograph The Streets And Canals Of Venice?
The city of Venice, which sits at the edge of the Adriatic in Eastern Italy, is just the right setting for taking wonderful pictures. The architecture is fascinating (even though it is sometimes in a state of disrepair), there is water everywhere and the lighting conditions are seldom too harsh. Here are a few ideas for taking pictures in one of Europe’s great cities. Get up early and avoid the crowds. If you want to get that picture of an empty St. Marks Square, early morning or early evening is the time to go. Even if you choose to bypass the popular plaza, the early morning light offers excellent shooting conditions. Capture the essence of the canals. Venice is a watery place, and it would be a great loss not to capture that on film. While walking the city, you will find many views that are richly enhanced by a watery foreground. Take a picture from a boat. This can be one of the ever-popular gondolas, or even one of the larger bright yellow ferries that service the city. Even Monet
