Venice is a truly unique place

Someone once told me that you can point a camera anywhere in Venice and you’ll get a good picture.

Not strictly true, but there certainly is a lot of detail beyond the well-worn tourist traps.

I passed these ancient chimneys several times on my walk from the hotel in the north down to the centre, and waited for the right occasion to photograph them – blue sky, late afternoon.

Venice is a truly unique place: if you ever get the chance to go there, do so before it crumbles. Despite the hoards, it retains its magic, particularly if one strays into the less well-known quarters.