In this photo, the imposing entrance to the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is captured in a play of light and shadow. The morning sun casts long, slanting rays across the marble façade, beautifully bringing the rich architectural details - columns, niches and carved ornaments - to life. In the foreground, the wet geometric pattern of the square shimmers, where the rain has just subsided and the light refracts itself into tiny reflections.
A woman walks quietly through the scene, her silhouette subtly emphasised by the contrast with the light façade. Her presence adds a story to the scene: a passer-by, a pilgrim, a resident - she makes the monument human scale. The half-open dark church door creates depth and mystery, as if inviting the viewer to step inside.
This photograph is an ode to the serenity of Venice in the morning light, where architecture, atmosphere and a fleeting human moment come together to create a timeless image.
I am a cityscape photographer who captures the beauty of the city from the moment the sun begins to go down till sunrise. My passion lies in photographing the city in the evening, night and dawn. My photos are colorful, panoramic and are characterized by the use of.. Read more…