Venice "Street"

[NorthernFocus]

Went out this morning with the intent of shooting more canals and architecture. But I was so intrigued with the morning activity of the city that I ended up doing and impromptu bit of street type photography. Way out of my field but here it is...

The sun came out and so did the laundry. All over town.



Waiting for service.



Ready for the rush. This café is so Venetian. Across the street from a church, below a rooftop garden, next door to a decrepit looking building, and with laundry hung out to dry.



Morning commuters.



Italians always look like they're arguing. These guys were sharing a good laugh.



Construction running behind, no doubt, like everywhere else in the world.



This little girl caught my attention. When I started processing I noticed the contrasting expressions between mother and child. The innocence of childhood. Not a care in the world other than holding on to her bear.



I actually took this one yesterday. But it fits the topic...

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[bnnrcn]

A very enjoyable set Dan. I can feel the daily morning activity. Lovely colors , nice B&W conversions and good compositions.Thanks for sharing

[Geoff F]

Yes, a variety of subjects but all well photographed.

[Mike Buckley]

Such a wonderful series depicting various aspects of Venetian life.

[rpcrowe]

Great collection... Every time I turned a corner in Venice, there was a new image to be captured...

[mknittle]

All good Dan every one of them!

[Manfred M]

Once again, you have brought back some memories from Venice.

We've got to get back to that part of the Europe again. We were there four years ago, after my wife had her cancer diagnosis, but before the surgery and chemo / radiation. We had planned the trip to Florence and Venice before the diagnosis and she felt she needed it in order to get herself ready for what she was about to face. The distraction was great, and under the circumstances, enjoyable, but there was a dark cloud hanging over the whole trip.

Things did go well and she has been cancer free for over four years now.

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for all the comments, folks. It's hard to get anywhere walking here due to wanting to stop every few steps to shoot another photo. It really is interesting seeing all of the services, deliveries, etc. of the city being done by boat and/or on foot.

Manfred, glad that your wife's treatment was effective and that she is doing well. Yes I'd say you owe yourselves a return trip.

[IzzieK]

Another beautiful set here, Dan -- and I enjoyed the commentaries as usual.

[NorthernFocus]

Glad you enjoyed the post, Izzie. We're headed home now. Currently on the train bound for Rome.

[Rebel]

Nice set of images Dan, I really like the framing in the first one and the woman and child.

The expression on the woman's face is so serious, like she is aware of the dangers and cruelties of the world we live in, which the young girl has to yet to face. Meanwhile the young girl is completely oblivious and full of innocence.

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for the comments, Matt. We just arrived back home. Thirty hours door to door from the time we left the hotel in Rome.

Your description of the mom and child sums it up. Look what life does to us.

[KimC]

Really nice set Dan!