Venice in Monochrome

There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels.

Venice at night in monochrome feels timeless. The canals darken into mirrors, lights flicker softly, and every alley is etched in shadow. Without colour, the city becomes quieter.

Venice by day feels alive and luminous. Sunlight dances on the canals and on its domes.

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  1. restlessjo says:

    The feature photo is fabulous, Teresa xx

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks Jo, I like that one as well.

  2. Leanne Cole says:

    I agree Teresa it is timeless in monochrome. I do really like that one of the domed rooftops.

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks Leanne. Those domes had me thinking of that time I was there up high and the bell suddenly rang. It was as if my eardrum broke haha

      1. Leanne Cole says:

        That sounds horrible

        1. Teresa says:

          Haha at least I remember it.

  3. bushboy says:

    Wonderful photos of Venice Teresa, a city I love. Always happy to have memories of places. These turned out so well in monochrome

    1. Teresa says:

      I also have a smile on my face whenever I look back at travel photos. Thanks so much Brian.

  4. Toonsarah says:

    These photos really capture the atmosphere of Venice without the need for colour! I love that moody street lamp in the night group, and the first and last shots in the day time ones

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks Sarah. Monochrome is effective once you’ve captured the mood, right?

  5. margaret21 says:

    These work so well in monochrome – even the hyper-colourful masks.

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks Margaret.

  6. Marie says:

    I’ve never seen Venice look so peaceful! Beautiful!

    1. Teresa says:

      It wasn’t really. Just had to avoid them when taking the shots.

  7. Tanja says:

    great photos!

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks Tanja.

  8. Rupali says:

    Wonderful captures, Teresa.

    1. Teresa says:

      Thanks, happy that you liked them.

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