This picture shows a classic scene from Venice at blue hour. In the foreground, two wooden jetties frame the scene, with two moored gondolas lying between them, their movement made visible as a gentle blur by the long exposure. The poles to which they are attached look like silent witnesses to centuries past. The wooden planks and lanterns of the footbridges also bear the marks of time and weathering.
Two shining lanterns provide warm accents of light in the cool overall picture. The sky is overcast and contributes to the slightly dramatic atmosphere - soft and calm at the same time, as if the city is holding its breath for a moment.
The silhouette of San Giorgio Maggiore, the famous church on the island of the same name, rises up in the background. Its high campanile rises strikingly into the sky. To the right of the picture is another green and gold lantern on a pole - a lovingly designed detail that almost looks like a miniature tower.
The interplay of structure, light and movement conveys a tranquil, almost melancholy atmosphere - a classic image of Venetian evening mood.
Hi, I'm Judith...
I would like to describe myself as an "ambitious amateur photographer". My main focus is nature and landscape photography, but I also like to explore other genres.
I taught myself everything I know about photography. A few books here, some internet research there, inspiration from..
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