Photographers Gonda-like it in Venice!

Venice, Italy

When in Venice, one can never miss the canals which wind itself around the city and of course the classic Venetian gondolas which come along with it. It's extremely fascinating to explore a place built on water and the history behind it. This is followed with the amazing architecture and what happens to the city during high tide. As the world's only pedestrian city, a photographer is literally able to take photos without the hassle of getting interrupted by automobiles and vehicles. 

This photo of the Grand Canal was taken from the Rialto Bridge which was completed in 1591. My Canon IXUS 230 was used with:

• Aperture: f/9
• Shutter Speed: 1/500
• ISO200

One thing you must definitely see in Venice is Basilica di San Marco. Unworldly Italian architecture is absolutely a photographer's dream! Otherwise, there are numerous museums to be explored or even getting lost walking around the city and find yourself coming across stores with Venetian souvenirs and antiques (and buy yourself a mask whilst at it). Another way to see the city with a different view is to take a Gondola which will take you around the canals of Venice and bring you to the little-known parts of this beautiful city.

For more explicit inspiration on photography locations in Venice check out The Wandering Lens' blog post on Venice photography: http://www.thewanderinglens.com/venice-edition-photography-location-scout/

Author: Lisbeth Wong