Doge's Palace First Light (2:3)



The golden summer sun peeks over the eastern edge of Doge's Palace. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Archi (2:3)

Trussed arches in a Venetian corridor. Light bounces into the concave arcs and contrasts beautifully with the shadow in the arc. Also available in b&w.

San Marco Alone (2:3)



The benefits of jetlag! San Marco Square early in the morning just at daybreak. I had the square entirely to myself! What a treasure to stand in such a beautiful space and capture it all. 2016. Also available in b&w.

San Marco Chairs (2:3)

Rows of chairs sit in wait for another busy day of visitors to Piazza San Marco. Early morning. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Seven Gondolas (2:3)

Gondolas stationed on the quiet canal early morning just as the sun begins to rise. Also available in b&w.

Doge's Palace First Light Vertical (2:3)



The golden summer sun peeks over the eastern edge of Doge's Palace. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Grand Canal Foggy Morning (2:3)

View around the bend early in the morning along the Grand Canal. The early sun casts a pink hue on the apartments and buildings. 2016.

Santa Maria and Gondole (2:3)

Early morning as the sun paints the eastern side of the Santa Maria della Salute and idle gondole. 2016. Also available in b&w.

San Maggiore In Sunrise (2:3)

Early morning sun lights up the eastern side of the San Maggiore across the Grand Canal. 2016.

Sunrise Over Piazza Leoni (2:3)

Early morning sun lights up Piazza Leoni and idle cafe chairs in wait for the daily bustle soon to arrive. 2016. Also available in b&w.

San Maggiore from San Marco (2:3)

View from Piazza San Marco as early morning sun lights up the canal and a bird flies over. Also available in b&w.

Palazzo Ducale at Sunrise (2:3)

View of a completely empty San Marco Square as the sun peeks over Palazzo Ducale. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Santa Maria from Ponte Danielli (2:3)

Early morning view at dawn of Santa Maria della Salute from Ponte Danielli along the Grand Canal. 2016. Also available in b&w.

No. 2 (2:3)

A typical apartment along a quiet canal with colorful mooring poles. 2016. Also available in color.

Stacked Chairs in San Marco (2:3)

Stacks of chairs and arches form a perfect geometic pattern early morning in the Piazza San Marco. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Three Lamps (2:3)

Lamp posts line the Grand Canal illuminating the night. The sun glows through early morning. 2016.

First Light Foggy Morn (2:3)

Early morning pedestrian walking along the Grand Canal near the Vittorio Emanuele II statue. 2016.

Forcole (2:3)

Colorfully-striped mooring poles signify each family's gondola position with specific color combinations. Symbolic of Venice, they add carnival-like color to the cityscape. Also available in b&w.

Economato (2:3)

View along the Grand Canal near the Rialto of parked boats and mooring poles at sunrise. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Il Tricolore (2:3)

The "tricolor" as the Italians call their red, white, and green flag, mounted proudly on the stern of a Venetian water taxi. June 2016. Also available in b&w.

Gondola Stroll (2:3)

A gondola passes through a quiet piazza as travelers sit on the bank and eat. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Dry Fruits (2:3)

A cornucopia of fresh and dry fruits at the Mercato del Pesce Al Minuto in Venice. We arrived as they were closing but with still abundant (and delicious) choice. 2016.

Ponte San Provolo (2:3)

Bridge over the canal toward Trattoria Alla Rivetta and shops and restaurants. The payphone contrasts beautfiully between the old and new. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Leoncino (2:3)

With its pair standing in Piazetta dei Leoncini, the marble lions stand guard at Doge's Palace. The pair were constructed in 1722 of red Cottonello marble. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Trattoria Alla Rivetta (2:3)

The trattoria, or a simple (casual) restaurant, lies just over the Ponte San Provolo in the heart of the city. A midday stroll on a warm, sunny day. 2016. Also available in b&w.

San Maggiore Past A Lamp Post (2:3)

Ornate lamp posts throughout Piazza San Marco. A view of the San Maggiore across the canal early morning. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Il Venditori di Borse (2:3)

One of my favorite lifestyle shots. We had just eaten where the man and woman looking at each other sit). I didn't see the bagman, our waitress (far right), or the photographer until later but they captivate me still today. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Taxi Acquaeo (2:3)

A nod to the romance of the 50s and traveling through the wind and water with a silk headscarf and incognito dark sunglasses. That's how I would love to travel here again. Also available in b&w.

Four Gondolas Morning (2:3)

Iconic view of Venice. Parked gondole pointing the way across the Grand Canal toward the San Giorgio Maggiore. Early morning. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Instituzione Gondola (2:3)

Becoming a gondolier is a coveted and relatively well-paying profession. Gondoliers often pass boats through the family and gondoliers must be licensed and officiated. Also available in b&w.

Santa Maria Morning Vertical (2:3)

A view from Santa Maria della Salute from Ponte Danielli early morning. 2016. Also available in b&w.

Ponte dei Sospiri (2:3)

The famous Bridge of Sighs spans the Rio di Palazzo between Doge's Palace and the prison. Often, the last walk prisoners take. Also available in b&w.

Mercato del Pesce Al Minuto (2:3)

Arched doorway from inside the covered market area of the fish market. We arrived just as the market was closing but still saw a glimpse of the action and bought delicious fruit. 2016. Also available in b&w.