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.
Yesterday I posted a couple of pictures of shovelers in flight so for today I decided to share a few shots of a male shoveler on the water. I think these are really beautiful birds especially the male as this one in his breeding plumage, he is so colourful. Although their beaks are an unusual shape they are perfectly adapted to feeding on the food particles that they stir up with their feet which are working furiously beneath the water.
Often they feed in small groups because the action of their combined paddling makes the process more efficient but this one seemed quite content feeding on his own.
I like the sheen on the water and the reflections broken up by the ripples.
