I made this photograph as blue hour gathered on the Grand Canal. Facades brightened, and the moorings drew a soft line toward the Rialto Bridge. I wanted the scene to feel lively but composed, with motion turning into a clear path through light and color.
A tripod and slow shutter smoothed the water while keeping edges true. Look for the curve of the bank, the small flags that catch a last note of brightness, and the quiet reflection that holds the bridge without mirroring every detail. I kept saturation measured so the city could breathe.
The mood is assured and open. For me this image is about the canal as a street that happens to be water, a place where daily routes and beauty move together.
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