This abstract view of the Rialto Bridge reflected in Venice's Grand Canal was the last picture I captured on my recent trip to the city. It wont be the last one I share though as I still have some wonderful images to share, and hopefully very soon I will also have some exciting news.
The bridge spans the grand canal and is a popular spot to shop or to stand and take in the magnificent view and the atmosphere of the city. I love the way the lights from the bridge stretch out in coloured pillars creating loops, whorls and curls, the white light reflected in the middle almost looks like a fingerprint.
This piece of wrought ironwork was in a door in the Chateau de Haut Koenigsbourg and I almost missed it walking past but I am so glad I spotted it because I think it makes a wonderful image. I experimented with a few different settings to focus of the ironwork and also on the stonework in the background of all the shots I took this I think is the best.
I like the lighting and shadows and I like the patterns in the lattice itself.
I think these pictures are fabulous, such strong colours, so many shades of pink and beautiful blooms that would brighten up any garden.
I actually took these images in a garden centre, it was quite busy so I couldn't really take too long getting the perfect shot. I got a few looks from some visitors and perhaps they thought I was a bit cheeky but to be honest I took no notice and just snapped away.
Oh and who can say it wasn't worth it?
I have always been fascinated by the way ferns unravel and spring into life. I love the soft green and delicate curls and I think they make excellent photographic subjects.
While taking the pictures of the ferns above my attention was drawn to the other leaves in the third and fourth images. I do not know what plant it is I did look at the plant label but I've been asleep since then and I have forgotten what it is. However I really do like the way the leaves are ruffled and how they are slowly opening up. I also like the way the water droplet is held aloft by the layer of tiny hairs along the leave's edge.
