Looking down the Grand Canal from the top of the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy. Water traffic is chaotic here with Gondolas, Water Taxis, Ferries, Speedboats and even Rowboats trying to make headway in the crowded canal.
The buildings lining the canal are a fascinating mix of styles.
Single RAW image Tonemapped in Photomatix Pro 3.2.
Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA)
Sigma 18-200mm lens
Exif data from the JPG
F-stop f/5.6
ISO 200
Focal length 144 mm
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delightfully captured.. love this busy scene – stunning work tom
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Thank you so much dear Maggie …
– Tom Gomez
fantastic
Thank yoy Scott …
– Tom Gomez
Superb, what a splendid shot.
Much appreciated Peter …
– Tom Gomez
how gorgeous, Tom!!!!!! Isn’t Venice incredible??? You’ve done a beautiful job of capturing the atmosphere!!!
Thank you so much dear Lois. The Grand Canal was just buzzing …
– Tom Gomez
great shot,,,,,,,,
Cheers Sean …
– Tom Gomez
Canal Grande..
Have seen so many photo´s of it and each time its diffrent
Great angle Tom
Thank you once again John. This is one of my personal favourites from my Venice shots. Still lots more to come …
– Tom Gomez
Looks like there’s going to be an insurance claim; hope they had life jackets Tom excellent shot!!
It did look dangerous, but then I was on a coach in Cairo a few days before so nothing (traffic related) will ever phase me again …
– Tom Gomez
Awesome Tom!!!!
Thank you so much Cheryl …
– Tom Gomez
Nicely caught Tom.
Thank you kindly Jamie …
– Tom Gomez
Oh…Ilove it! Excellent capture, Tom!
Than you so much Béla and thank you for the Fave …
– Tom Gomez