Above Venice

Looking skyward from a narrow Venetian alley, the ancient buildings rise steeply on either side, their textured walls framing a strip of clear blue sky. Numerous windows with blue shutters, some open, some askew, punctuate the facades. Pipes and wires cling to the weathered surfaces, while a small planter adds a touch of green to a lower sill. The bright light emphasizes the worn character of this enclosed urban space in Venice.