In the soft light of early morning, Venice awakens to an almost magical scene. From the railings of the Ponte dell'Accademia, a breathtaking view opens up over the Grand Canal, which is lost in the warm gold of the rising sunlight. The first rays of the day bathe the city in a delicate play of colours of pastel orange and shimmering gold, while the facades of old palazzi echo softly in the water.
The majestic silhouette of Santa Maria della Salute rises on the horizon, its domes appearing to be coated in molten copper in the morning light. The tranquil atmosphere is broken only by the gentle glide of a gondola. A gondolier steers his traditional black boat with a steady hand through the still calm water, which captures the warm colours of the sky like a mirror.
This interplay of light, architecture and movement creates a moment of timeless beauty. The city seems to hold its breath, as if it is giving the new day a festive welcome. The golden sunrise over the Grand Canal is not only an impressive natural spectacle, but also a symbol of Venetian elegance - a moment that marvellously blends art and reality.
Jiri Viehmann - photographer with a passion for nature, travelling and the beauty of the world.
Jiri Viehmann is a passionate nature and travel photographer who uses his camera to capture the diversity and beauty of our planet in impressive images. His works tell stories of quiet moments in the..
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