We were in one the most storied and glorified cities in the world and I was suffering from languor induced by very hot weather and crushing crowds. One early evening after rain had cleared the air and the tourists had taken cover, I stepped out from our apartment to see the lights just coming on, reflecting in the wet paving stones; the air had freshened, the heat had dissipated and I enjoyed a leisurely stroll canal-side in the fabled city of Venice.
Check our more Reflections at Jake’s Sunday Post
Rick has suggested I crop this photo a bit …
It does help to focus on the reflection, which is the stated subject of the photo … I also like the first one in that it gives me the feel of emerging from the alley and starting on my stroll, but that is, obviously, very subjective and a memory. Which one do you the viewer like best – top? or bottom?
Beyond the Brush 
Beautiful beautiful beautiful! After rain is my favourite ‘weather’ 🙂 Thanks for a lovely post!
anne
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In that case, you’re welcome you’re welcome you’re welcome 🙂
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Beautiful photo. I do like the bottom one better, Lynne.
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Thanks for your input, Naomi 🙂
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I love the light you ‘ve captured! Both are brilliant, I see both points of view.Framing it between my hands I’ve found another alternative – in the first one crop out the lady on the right and from the man next to the buildings on the left 😉
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Thanks, Gilly, I’ll take a look.
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Great shoot! Love it!
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Oooh, thank you, Lila.
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I love gloomy, rainy weather, so this photo is great to me! Might I ask what equipment you used to take the picture? Thanks!
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I use a 7 year old plain point-and-shoot Sony Cybershot 4.1. I should upgrade but it’s been such a trusty camera …
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A bit dismal, but oh so quiet – so peaceful. Nothing replicates that time following rain.
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It was much quieter in terms of bustle – me ‘n’ bustle don’t hustle so well together. I don’t like being part of a crowd. The time right after a rain can be so sweet – stepping out with doglet in the night air after a summer rain, the scent is glorious.
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Great photo. My only thought would be to try croping a little more at the bottom.
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I gave it a crop, Rick – see what you think? 🙂
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Great choice of image for this week theme Lynne,Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Ah, I can imagine the smell of rain in the air… 😉
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I know, and the smell of wet pavement too …:)
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Love Venice! Hope to visit there one day! 🙂
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It is indeed an experience to enjoy but unless you enjoy pressing crowds and oppressive heat I would suggest you go in the off season, perhaps October through April. 🙂
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