Images from my Venice Holiday

My wife and I celebrated our belated wedding anniversary with a trip to magical Venice. A place I had been before but never photographed. So I was very keen to see what I could do with that ancient city.

The results speak for themselves. I have to say, although I am confident in my abilities as a photographer, the setting helps a great deal. I saw a photograph with every corner I turned and every ancient, rusted, crumbling building I beheld.

Venice is a truly magical city with endless photographic opportunities. Here are some of my images:

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Venice Gondola Service

Gondolas in Venice

Grand Canal Venice

Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco Venice

San Marco Venice

Cafe Venice

Master Glass Blower Murano

Piazza San Marco Venice

HDR Photos at Waddesdon Manor, in Buckinghamshire

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This weekend I had the pleasure of photographing at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. And I have to say, this is my new favorite National Trust. The scale, the architecture, the opulence, it’s just remarkable. Built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874, this French style manor is something to behold. The grounds are also an amazing feature. One could get lost for hours. It’s the perfect setting for a summer picnic.

If you haven’t been, go. You won’t regret it.

The below images are done HDR style. That is, it is the combination of 3 separate images all taken at the same time and then merged into one. There is also a bit of manipulation in these images, which is why they look like a painting. Done correctly, I’m a big fan of HDR. Give it a try. It’s particularly good when the sun is being stubborn and it’s a bit cloudy and grey outside. You can still pull together a nice image.

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire Exterior

Travel Photography: Spain

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Very few places on Earth have what Spain has. Spain is, without a doubt, a world of it’s own. The people make no apologies if you don’t like something. They simply look at you with a cocked head and grunt while shrugging their shoulders. This past week I was on holiday in Spain and had a wonderful time. I ate a lot of incredible food and I saw a lot of stunning scenery. My travels took me to Madrid, Sevilla, Ronda, Zahara, Marbella, Granada, Valdepenas and Consuegra. The below images are a few of my favorites taken during my time there.