Venice

Venice is a city that defies time. Shaped by water, light, and silence, it offers moments of solitude and beauty around every corner — especially when the day is young or the sun begins to set.

This collection is a personal interpretation of Venice’s quieter side: before the crowds, beyond the clichés. From the ripples of the Grand Canal to the glow of antique lamps, each image reflects my experience of the city’s most poetic moments.

Black and white view of Venice with moonlight over the Grand Canal and soft reflections.

Gondolas moored at sunrise near San Marco, with golden sky and silhouetted lampposts.

As day slips into dusk, the gondolas rock softly against fading light. A gentle moment steeped in beauty, history, and calm.

As the sun drops behind Venice’s rooftops, gondolas rock gently in golden waters. San Giorgio Maggiore rises across the lagoon, basking in the rich evening glow.

Gondolas and a vintage lamppost in Venice at sunrise with San Giorgio Maggiore in the background.

Lanterns glow softly against a violet sky, casting a nostalgic light over moored gondolas and the tranquil lagoon. A classic Venetian dream unfolding at day's end.

Sunlight dances on Venetian waters as the Grand Canal glows in saturated warmth. An ode to the city’s vibrant life and timeless beauty.

Framed view of San Giorgio Maggiore through Venetian alley with lantern

A tranquil evening on the Grand Canal as twilight settles over the iconic domes of Santa Maria della Salute, glowing in delicate pinks and soft shadows. A moment of calm in the floating city.

A last burst of light sweeps across the lagoon, casting the towers of Venice in silhouette. A quiet and powerful farewell to the day.

The Grand Canal in Venice glowing under a purple twilight sky with lights reflecting on the water.

Gondolas and lamppost glowing purple at dusk in Venice

A quiet canal in Venice reflects the pink-toned buildings as dusk approaches, evoking calm and intimacy.

Long exposure of Venice's Grand Canal at blue hour, with historic buildings lining the waterway.

The iconic Campanile di San Marco in Venice stands tall against a crisp winter sky, beside the ornate Doge's Palace.

Interior of Chiesa di San Sebastiano in Venice glowing with morning light

Black and white long exposure of the Rialto Bridge and Venetian building

Warm twilight colors cast golden tones across the quiet waters of a Venice canal, lined with softly lit homes.

Bathed in soft twilight, the historic Bridge of Sighs connects past and present. A glimpse of Venice’s mystery and melancholy, captured between light and shadow.

Gondola pier in Venice with moody evening tones and distant skyline

As the sun fades, the side canals hum with quiet stories. Windows begin to glow and the soft hush of Venice’s other side emerges.

Sunset flares gently behind Venice’s famous lamps, silhouetting gondolas ready for their nightly rest. The city stands still in warm amber light.

Minimalist view of the cemetery island of San Michele in Venice, framed by turquoise water.

This moody monochrome photograph reveals Venice in hushed tones and subtle reflections. Still waters mirror dimly lit facades under a velvet sky.

The baroque dome of Santa Maria della Salute bathed in golden sunset light, with reflections shimmering on the water.

Just after sunrise, Venice offers this pastel view—still waters and the domed silhouette of Santa Maria della Salute exuding quiet majesty.

Pure serenity as San Giorgio Maggiore sits poised above mirrored waters. The cool blues of lagoon and sky invite silence and breath.

Bright afternoon sunlight casts colorful reflections along a narrow canal in Venice, Italy, with boats moored beneath pastel buildings.

Venetian gondolas at sunset with rich orange sky

Santa Maria della Salute in Venice glowing in evening light, reflected in calm water.

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Santa Maria della Salute at sunset – fine art photography by John Wright

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

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