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Beauty of Venice

My love affair with Venice began in my late teens and continues to this day. With every trip to the floating city I am captivated, charmed and mesmerised by the beauty all around me. It never seizes to amaze me how a city such as this was built on water so many centuries ago. My mind is blown every time I step foot there! Venice is otherworldly. It's visually stunning and very easy to explore on foot. Getting lost in its network of canals and bridges is the best way to discover the real Venice and no matter the season, a visit to this place will change you for the better. Once the mainland has been explored as much as time allows just hop on a vaporetto (a passenger ship) and discover a new island! I truly cannot imagine ever getting bored in Venice! So without further ado, I'm proud to showcase my second collection to Travel Brings Joy - "Beauty of Venice" - and hope my photographs will inspire your next trip or remind you of your own past travels to this magical place.

Burano Island

Take in the beauty of the island of Burano and feel the calmness and serenity it exudes. This photograph was taken during siesta one warm summer's afternoon.
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Dreaming of Venice

The floating city is every bit as dreamy as it appears! Imagine yourself on one of these iconic gondolas, cruising the canals and admiring the incredible architecture.
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Gondola Gondola

They say taking a gondola ride in Venice is something one must do at least once in their lifetime. Set against the striking green of the canals, these polished black vessels are undoubtedly the symbol of the city.
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Grand Canal

With each one built to show off its owner's wealth, the opulent palazzi standing tall on the Grand Canal are truly a sight to behold. As a result anyone taking a cruise on the Venetian waterways today has some of the most beautiful palaces in the world as breathtaking backdrops.
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Grand Venice

Venice is a city built on the water and no matter where you look, something is bound to capture your attention. Sometimes it's something very simple like the palazzo in this photograph - clean, white and without a doubt belonging in a place like this.
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La Serenissima

La Serenissima, as Venice is traditionally known in Italian, is a magical place where you can get lost in the network of bridges and canals or simply stand still and marvel at the architecture before you.
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Laundry Day in Burano

The houses on the island of Burano come in every possible hue imaginable and help make life vibrant and exciting.
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Looking Out at Venice

Venice is full of poetic beauty and by seeking out angles and perspectives that are less obvious, you're bound to find gems such as this highly original view of San Giorgio Maggiore.
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Mask Shop

The sheer artistry and craftsmanship that goes into the production of every single Venetian mask is astounding and the city continues to uphold its Venice Carnival traditions dating back to the 15th century! Thankfully mask workshops such as this one can still be spotted all around the island.
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Rialto Bridge

The oldest bridge on the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge is so symbolic of Venice that it needs very little introduction.
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Selfie in Venice

When a city appears to be straight out of a movie, every moment needs to be savoured with a photo. Any visitor to Venice would agree!
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Simply Venice

Sights like this are what makes Venice unforgettable, with each detail slowly revealing itself over time.
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St. Mark's Square

It's always a good idea to look up when in Italy because you just never know what the next sight to take your breath away will be. Sometimes it's something as simple as a street lamp.
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The Lonely Gondola

The quiet canals of Venice - far from the hustle and bustle of the touristic scene - are where you'll truly feel the heartbeat of the city. Moments like this will captivate and charm you every time.
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Tourist in Venice

The iconic Venice newsstand and the lone tourist hold enough intrigue to add dimensionality to this photograph. Nothing more is needed.
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Traffic in Venice

Acclaimed British novelist Mary Shelley once wrote: “There is something so different in Venice from any other place in the world, that you leave at once all accustomed habits and everyday sights to enter an enchanted garden.”
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Typically Venice

There is a sense of majesty in Venice even in the unexpected of places.
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Venetian Home

Life in Venice has to be seen to be believed. With every visit to this incredible city I am left speechless as to how people actually manage to live there - with boats rather than cars and canals instead of roads!
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Venetian Reflection

Venice has always been a place of wonder, and with good reason as its magic is found absolutely everywhere.
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Venetian Scene

On the mainland of Venice it is very common to find homes like this. They are typically Venetian with exquisite details and are a delight to admire.
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Venetian Sunset

Perhaps it is only during golden hour that the true splendour of Venice comes through.
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Venezia

Observing the Venetians go about their daily lives is incredibly rewarding. This moment captured from the Rialto Bridge is timeless.
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Venice Views

The beautiful chaos that is Venice - there is nothing else quite like it in the whole world! Terracotta tiled roofs meet historic churches in this view which reveals itself layer by layer.
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Venice Vista

It's impossible to take a bad photo in Venice when with every crossing of a bridge bringing new opportunities for discovery, reflection and momentary bliss.
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View of Venice

Imagine the feeling of opening a window shutter that looks onto the Grand Canal in Venice. What a dream that would be!
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