Tuscany Photo Tour September 29 and 30 2014

September 30, 2014 at 6:11 PM

September 29th & 30th 2014 Venice, Italy

We are now in the beautiful city of Venice. This is truly a photographers paradise, something interesting around every corner. On and off the canals.

Since arriving in Venice we have visited La Fenice, Venice’s oldest opera house. Which has had a very interesting history including burning down and being restored three times. The last time was only recent in 1996 when it was under restoration. Each time it has been restored to it’s grandeur. Complete with a Royal box that once was occupied by Napoleon Bonaparte and recently by Prince Charles and Camilla. It was a great experience and our hosts allowed plenty of time for photography.

We have also photographed many of the famous Venice bridges, landmarks and of course the many gondolas. Some of our group even took a romantic ride down the canals themselves.

Tomorrow we visit the Venice Island of Burano. This will prove very rewarding for photos as the buildings are painted with very vibrant colours.

Below are the selection of images from our last couple of days. Enjoy and good night.

One of the many canal entrances this one is located close to our hotel

Anne Marie Rodger sent me this image of a statue being delivered today. Everything moves in Venice via the water. Thanks Anne Marie.

An interesting shop we passed by on our way to the Opera House

The reflections in the canal

The front of the opera house. The facade is the only original part of the structure that is left from the first opera house.

In side the main theatre. Each of the windows you see is a box that seat 4 to 5 people.

The doors to the private boxes, located on each floor.

The beauty of the main theatre

One of the smaller theatre stages within the opera house used for smaller concerts. A group was rehearsing for a concert that evening.

The staircase to the theatre

The royal box

Another one of the beautiful canals

This city is know for it’s costumes and celebrations

Anyone need designer hand cuffs??? Taking orders, complete with bling.

The shop windows made for great photographs

In Marco Square, see the selfie camera of someone passing by taking a pic of me taking a pic of them ...

Even a bride has to capture a few images from the square

Kids chasing the pigeons in the square

Marco Square at dusk

More masks

As you may know George Clooney just got married on Saturday in Venice, so Joyce and Michel had to have their photo taken with him

Michelle, hey Michelle ... the camera is over here!!

Interesting blown glass from the island of Murano

At the Rialto Bridge

A B&W shot near the Rialto Bridge

Gondolas everywhere!

They make for such great photos

Everything happens on the water, morning deliveries

The Rialto Bridge and a fleet of Gondolas

Another canal and bridges

Hotel rooms with a canal view

The Bridge of Sighs ... this bridge connected the courts and prison. It’s called the Bridge of Sighs as prisoners being transferred back to the prison would sigh as they saw the beauty out side when crossing the bridge.