Reflections are one of my favorite things to photograph. They are like nature’s paintings. Sometimes realistic in the flat calm water, sometimes impressionistic in the breeze. They are never exact, since the surface that things reflect off affects the image whether in color or shape or orientation. Always beautiful, showing us a different point of view, when we stop to notice them.
On my last trip to Burano, I got lucky. It had rained all day, all the way on our trip to Venice, only to clear up shortly after we got there. By the time I got to the island the sky was mostly blue and the late afternoon sun was lighting up the colors. That was my first stroke of luck. The second was wandering over to the pretty, off the beaten path canal I found on my previous visit, only to discover it was completely empty. No boats of any kind, because they were working on the canal and had the ends blocked off.
Oh, what luck! What joy! To have all of this color, light and uninterrupted reflections to play with. Nature’s paintings, to capture with my camera.
What an incredible shot. It made me happy just looking at it too 🙂
How lucky you are to be able to experience so many new and wonderful things. Your picture is beautiful. Have a great week.
Amazing picture–it is so exciting when we get the perfect conditions for a photo! I'd love to see more. Happy weekend!
It also helps to have such great subject matter. What an amazing place. I haven't been to Europe in ages – your picture makes me want to visit again.
Sorry to hear about your puppy (they are always puppies to me). I watched the video in her honor. Such a beautiful dog. Thank you for reminding me to cherish the hounds I have as they don't stay around nearly long enough.
What a beautiful shot! You also painted a wonderful word picture in describing how you got the picture. Have a great week!
That's awesome, Kat! We were in Burano last fall, and I probably photographed those same houses right-side-up, but I love the reflections perspective!
Such a beautiful shot! I love those colors and the stillness of the water. I so much enjoy looking at your pictures.
gorgeous shot, i love the colors. lucky indeed!
Wonderful capture, well seen! Love your stories and photos. I've started at the beginning, quite interesting journey to Italy.
Hi there! I came here via Shutter Sisters to tell you that I absolutely love this image. Reflections are my favorite theme to photograph as well and colorful homes remind me of Cartagena, Colombia – one of my favorite places in the world. Beautifully, beautifully done!