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When I first got to Venice, Italy, in 1963, I was most fascinated by the gondolas. There really is nothing like them anywhere I’ve been in the world. I trudged through Venice, mesmerized, as we all are, at the unique quality of the water-based city. I was constantly amazed by the surrealist quality of the gondolas as they crisscrossed the canals.
They possessed a gesture like no other.
I walked and walked, trying to find a shot that would convey my delight with them. To no avail. I would never get “the” shot I wanted.
Finally, I did find it.
A group of gondolas at rest, reflections, curves, color, and line working together. I stayed for hours and finally came up with some images that worked for me. Magic light, color, and gesture. ...
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