I’m sold. I’d love to be in Venice right now! I can see why you love her so much – especially after all the crowds have gone.
Julia

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 7:31 am

Thanks Julia! I agree – I would love to be there right now too!
@Turkey’s For Life,

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Amazing photos. You really have made the most out of those two nights in Venice.

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 7:38 am

Thank you – I just wish I had more time @Italian Notes,

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Wow. This photo essay is intriguing…like a dark mystery filled with romance and charm. I loved your description of your perceptions of Venice beforehand and then seeing all the photos. It has a good flow. I think this is my favorite photo essay yet!

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 8:52 pm

@Maggie,

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 8:53 pm

Thanks Maggie! I definitely think Venice is romantic and gritty at the same time – such a cool place! @Maggie,

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Oh, absolutely stunning, I absolutely MUST go back. Venice is just gorgeous and your photos make it even more magical! Well done! Beautiful photo essay!

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 8:55 pm

Thank you Bridge We need to all go back together! @Bridgette,

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Amazing photo essay! I am speechless!

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 8:55 pm

Thanks Simon! Glad you like them @Simon,

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Beautiful photos as always. I think Venice at night might be more intriguing that Venice during the day.

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 8:57 pm

Thank you Alouise – I do think it is. During the day the crowds can get annoying. At night though, totally different story. @Alouise,

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I want to be in a committed relationship with Venice.

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 8:58 pm

Haha! Me too! Well actually I don’t even need to be committed. A fling will work right now! @Sarah,

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Stunning!!!! and the words are beautiful too.

Thank you for sharing your talents.

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 8:59 pm

Thank you Andrea – I’m so glad you like them! @Andrea,

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ps – Just bought your book. Busting to know how to take such beautiful photos without lugging a tripod!

Thank you!

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Bethany Reply:
August 11th, 2011 at 9:02 pm

Hi Andrea,

So glad you bought the book – I hope you love it! Check page 49 for all the tips I use when I don’t have a tripod with me or don’t want to use one. And check page 31 too for other night photography tips! @Andrea,

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I was in Venice in my 20s with beau on arm dressed like Katherine Hepburn and walking the streets like I was the queen of style. It was so long ago and Venice has not changed (except for the plastered billboards). I would give anything to walk those streets 40 years ago again and giving my glorious smile full of a vitality that only that city can give.

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Bethany Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:42 pm

Carol that is such a beautiful comment! Thank you so much for leaving it. Reading it, I feel like I can see you there in just the way you describe beautiful and full of love. Venice is something out of the ordinary and unlike anything else isn’t it?
@Carol,

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Great pictures

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Bethany Reply:
August 12th, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Thanks! @Muza-chan,

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lovely pictures, venice is such a dreamy and pretty place!
which lense do you use?

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Bethany Reply:
August 12th, 2011 at 1:29 pm

Thanks Kristina – Most of these were taken w/ an 18-250 3.5 not the best lens but one I had with me. @Kristina,

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Stunning pictures.Well done!

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Bethany Reply:
August 12th, 2011 at 1:30 pm

Thanks Mariya! @Mariya,

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Beautiful and haunting……….nice work. It’s been years since I’ve been to Venice. It will always hold special memories for me.

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Bethany Reply:
August 12th, 2011 at 1:30 pm

Perfect description Nancie – that is what I thought of Venice too – Beautiful & haunting. @Nancie,

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Loved the Venice photos. While Nancie says it’s years since she’s been, for me it’s decades! Try 1974. But I still remember just wandering the streets, old churches under renovation, 2 litres of wine for less than a dollar in those days, can’t remember much after that somehow…

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Bethany Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 9:09 am

hahah! Sounds like everyone loves the same things about Venice. There just isn’t anywhere else like it. Thanks for commenting Jim – glad you like the images. @Jim,

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Everything I wanted to say, has been said already – most of all ‘speechless’ and ‘inspired’ would sum it up! Brilliant!!!

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Bethany Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 9:10 am

Thank you so much Katherine! I’m so happy you like them!! @Katherine Brown,

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I’m blown away. This cements the fact that I HAVE to go to Venice when I’m in Europe soon. Simply stunning photos.

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Bethany Reply:
August 14th, 2011 at 7:57 am

Thanks Sheryll! Yes, definitely go! Just make sure to stay out at night. It’s beautiful during the day but tons of people. Sometimes you feel like a sardine. At night though – amazing! @Sheryll (@wnderlustprojct),

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Amazing photos! I’m so impressed!

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Bethany Reply:
September 2nd, 2011 at 8:32 pm

Thanks Les – I’m so glad you like the photos of Venice! @Les,

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You know how much I love Venice already. You HDR’ing any of these shots? Love night shots. These are great.

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Bethany Reply:
August 14th, 2011 at 3:25 pm

I know, Venice is something else for sure. I really want to go back. I HDR’d only one of them and only very slighting – between 2 photos instead of the typical three. Just kinda merged them together instead of going for that real HDR look. The one I did it to is 13th photo in – the one taken at street level with the buildings on each side and the big dark sky. There are some cafe tables on the left w/ umbrellas – one of the guys is looking at me. Glad you like them! @Michael Hodson,

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I was going to ask if there was a bad way to be drunk and in love, but realized that there definitely is – if said love is unrequited or unreturned, anyway! But having experienced Venice at night, I’m definitely in agreement that it is like the *good* kind of drunk and in love. Gorgeous photos! They really capture the essence.

Heidi

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Bethany Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 3:10 pm

hahah yes! I have been on both sides of the drunk in love fence and there is def. a bad side. @Tours Of The Vatican,

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Sorry I’m so late. Busy, busy, busy and can’t recall if I even posted for TPThursday this past week. Anyhoo, I always enjoy your photography and excellent writing. Ya got a follower !

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Bethany Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 3:11 pm

Thanks Mike! So glad you like the blog and the photos! @RyukyuMike,

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I think this might be my favourite of your photo posts yet! I haven’t been to Venice in 12 years and this just makes me want to go back even more…

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Bethany Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 3:12 pm

Thanks Andrea – this one is actually my favorite too! @Andrea,

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Gorgeous!
Love your photography! Makes me want to go back! I haven’t been there since 2007!

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Bethany Reply:
August 17th, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Hi Cailin! Thank you! I want to go back too! @Cailin,

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Gorgeous and unusual photos, as always
Love Venice at night. And in winter.

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Bethany Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:44 pm

Thank you Sophie! It’s funny you mention that because I really want to see Venice in the winter too! I think it must be breathtaking! @Sophie,

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Amazing photos, as usual! That one of the gondoliers sitting next to the canal (at least I think that’s what it’s of) is stunning. Love it!

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Bethany Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 10:45 pm

Thank you Amanda! I really like that one too. When I saw the guy sitting up there with the hat I knew I had to grab a shot as quick as I could. @Amanda,

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[...] couple weeks ago I did a very large photo essay – Venice After Dark. It’s probably my favorite photo essay yet – if you haven’t seen it definitely [...]

Love this photo essay the photo bring out the character the Venice already has. The photo of the hanging clothing is one of my favorite in this one. Nice with the shameless plug at the bottom!

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Bethany Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 12:36 pm

Thanks Thomas! Glad you like the shameless plug too. @Thomas | Jus Getaway,

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I was in Venice in May this year it was fantastic. Many of your photos I recognise from my own wanderings through the streets there. It’s funny walking around there, not many street names but after a little while you begin to recognise the different intricacies about each street and can navigate your way around without a concern.

I am nearly 100% positive that I ate at the restaurant where you have taken the photo of the menu sticking in the alley way! Cant for the life of me think of its name though! Sadly, I lost my camera in the canal so I don’t have any photos to share – mind you they pale in comparison to yours!!!

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Bethany Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 12:38 pm

That’s crazy that you ate there! I have to know – how was the food? That was the only issue with Venice was trying to find good food. I got over it pretty fast though just because I liked the city so much! @Jon,

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This is one of the nicest photos essays I’ve ever seen – it just makes you want to be there NOW!

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Bethany Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 12:39 pm

Thanks Samuel. Whenever I look at this post I def. wanna go back! @Nomadic Samuel,

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this photo essay had me longing for many more trips back to Venice . Incredible pictures.

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Bethany Reply:
September 17th, 2011 at 4:49 pm

I’m glad you guys like them. I really want to go back to venice too! @GotPassport Family,

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Love these photos! So romantic <3

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Bethany Reply:
September 17th, 2011 at 4:50 pm

Thanks Bobbi! @Bobbi Lee Hitchon,

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I really enjoyed looking at these photos. And I love Venice, too. It is a special place with a fascinating history, so I always feel sad when I hear people say that they hate it.

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Bethany Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 1:33 pm

Thanks Jenna, I’m glad you liked the photos. I know, I can’t understand when people say they don’t like Venice! @Jenna,

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Absolutely lovely Beth! I can imagine lugging the tripod all over town. By the way, what lens are you on for these shots?

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Bethany Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 1:36 pm

Thanks David! Yeah, I actually brought a tripod w/ me on the trip to Europe I am on now and have yet to use it once! They are such a pain to travel with! I think all of these shots were with an 18-250 3.5. I kind of remember when I looked at them later thinking ‘Duh, that was pretty stupid, why’d I do that?” Because I had a 35mm 1.8 with me and it would’ve been better for the low light. oops… @David @ MalaysiaAsia,

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I love that you display both the good and bad parts of Venice. It gives the city more meaning and value. And you are right, despite the obvious history, she is still magnificently beautiful. Venice is first on my bucket list for travel places! Do you recommend any other places in Italy when I go?

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Bethany Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 1:37 pm

Well I loved Venice so I def. recommend it. I also really loved Cinque Terre. Bit tougher to get to but really worth it. Hiking through the towns is like stepping back in time. You will really feel like you’ve arrived in Italy! Truth be told, anywhere in Italy is good! @EmmaculateReflections,

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Actually, I did was not enamoured of Venice….but your photos–that’s another story, and a beautiful one. I MUST learn how to take better night time photos. Mine are pathetic.

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Bethany Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 1:39 pm

Hi Vera,

Oh that is too bad! I can understand in a way because during the day it is madness and hard to appreciate among the crowds. I really fell in love with Venice when walking around late at night. For night time photos try to balance your camera on something stable (bench, fence, whatever) and use the self timer to take the photo. Two tricks of the trade I use almost every time. @Vera Marie Badertscher,

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Nice Venice by night in the photos, thanks.

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Bethany Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 1:40 pm

Thanks Calogero – I’m glad you like them! @Calogero,

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First of all, your photos are absolutely breathtaking. I especially adore the one of San Marco’s Plaza. Thank you for sharing.

Second, I completely share your love for Venice. I was only there for two days as well, but there’s something utterly enchanting about the city — even during the day, too. I think the absence of cars and being surrounded by water makes you feel like you’re holding your breath in a fairy tale, never knowing what comes next.

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Bethany Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 1:42 pm

Thank you Mandy! I’m so glad you like them! The one of San Marco’s square (the one of the group of kids walking) is one of my favorites too!!

Thank you for your EXCELLENT description of Venice. It is like holding your breath and being in a fairy tale. You just never know what is up around the next corner. What an amazing place! @Mandy Kilinskis,

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These photos are stunning! I absolutely loved Venice…even if I did get a little lost! I never made it back in at night because I was staying on a camp site a ferry ride away and getting back at night was a bit more difficult. But it looks magical. There’s something so James-Bond esque about Venice…hence why it’s in Casino Royale!

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Bethany Reply:
October 14th, 2011 at 6:13 am

Thanks Victoria! What campground did you stay at? We were supposed to camp but decided to stay in the city because we needed a little down time after camping for a few weeks up until that point. I am still really curious about the camping in Venice though. @Victoria,

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These photographs are incredible. I have to be honest my only experience with Venice was a trip to Brupark in Brussels, a miniture version of all European cities. I honestly imagined Venice as streets entirely made of water. There are so many beautiful walking places! You’re photo essay really leaves the viewer dying to visit to soak up some of the mystery and wonder. I’d love to see your “walking Venice in the daytime” photos!

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Bethany Reply:
October 14th, 2011 at 6:15 am

Thanks so much Gretta! I have so many daytime photos of Venice too – I just need a million more hours to process them all and get them online. I will get to them though. @Gretta,

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When visiting Luxembourg and Switzerland on business, we asked someone where would we go to have really good food and wine. The response? Italy. So we boarded a taxi then a train then a bus and arrived in Venice. It was January, we walked everywhere and of course went by water, a must. San Marco was deserted, the hotel was delightful and reasonable off season, the late night walks mysterious and beautiful, there were no line-ups at the galleries, no cover charge on the tables on the square, the cafes had lots of room, and best of all the food and wine was amazing. Or maybe best of all were the unimaginably beautiful and interesting vistas and glimpses everywhere: which you have captured in absolutely stunning photography. THANK YOU…I want to go back now!

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Bethany Reply:
November 12th, 2011 at 12:18 pm

It sounds like you had an excellent adventure! I think you got lucky with the food though – we are here now and having a hard time finding good food in restaurants. Glad you had a different experience and so glad you like th ephotos too. @Conny Nordin,

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Wow, amazing images… I love the San Marco one. The simplicity of it. And looking up at the clothesline- took me a while to figure it out. And then the Gondaliers, beautiful image. Well done, might have to buy your book I think…

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Bethany Reply:
November 12th, 2011 at 12:17 pm

Thank you so much! I think we have similar tastes! Those 3 are three of my faves too. Esp. the San Marco one! @Sarahsomewhere,

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You’ve captured an entire different side of Venice. These are beautiful.

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Bethany Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 11:53 am

Thank you @dtravelsround,

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Stunning and sexy photo essay of Venice. We’ll certainly be back to your site.

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Bethany Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 11:55 am

Thank you so much! I look forward to chatting with you in the future. @Culture-ist,

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Every-time I see new photos from you Beth, I just wanna hang out with you and talk about how awesome the planet is with you.

Keep on rockin in the free world

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Bethany Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 11:59 am

Ok, I think you have just officially nominated yourself for best blog comment. EVER.
Thanks for ‘getting me’ Ken and getting this song stuck in my head! Hopefully 2012 will be the year we can hang out and chat it up in real life. @Ken Kaminesky,

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Ken Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 3:24 pm

I hope so too!

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Bethany…..F A B U L O U S ! !

Venezia at night…..ahhhhhh!! You captured her mystery.
When will you return??

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Bethany Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 pm

Hi Linda, Thank you so much for leaving a comment! I am hoping to return to Venice is fall. It has been too long and I must get back to watch the sun bounce around her alleys and canals! Glad you like the photos.

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I’ve never been to Venice before but looking at these pictures makes me want to visit. A friend of mine went a few years ago and says it was one of the best times of his life. Those cat mariachis are awesome!

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Bethany Reply:
August 3rd, 2012 at 9:49 pm

Thanks for commenting! So glad you like the photos of Venice. It is a very special place and I agree with your friend – one of the best places on earth! Unlike anywhere else in the world.

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WOW. Where have you been all my life?? Your blog is officially my new favorite. Can’t believe it took me so long to – really happy we met in Girona

Puppet photo is just awesome – love those colors!

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I love her too! She is amazingly wonderful and does make you feel drunk with love. Great shots!

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STUNNING photos! I was just there again in October (my second time) but unfortunately for only one night. I really want to go back and visit and spend more time again. If you guys ever get an apartment there I’ll come stay for a week! haha

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Love, love, love!! Bought your ebook last night (!)– I need to get out of Auto– and especially master low light/night shots. Photoshop is my “out of auto”, but would love to do it with the camera. Can’t wait to learn more. Also, one of my stops this summer is Venice– these photos have me counting the days.

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