Left: St Mark’s Square at night, under high tide. This image: The water constantly changes the view
Venice is one of the most photographed cities in the world. Every year some 25 million tourists visit and try, in a few days, sometimes even hours, to capture its beauty with their camera. They fight their way through the crowds in Saint Mark’s Square to photograph the Basilica; they queue to take a selfie on the Rialto Bridge; or squeeze in for a shot looking out from the small window on the Bridge of Sighs. And who can blame them? Venice is unique. Yet it has been photographed so many times that there are people who can describe its landmarks in great detail without ever having stepped foot in the city. So why – and how – should you photograph Venice?