Miracle on the Arno
The last kiss of sunlight grazes the facade of the only bridge in Florence spared from destruction in WW2. The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy, and is known for the shops and merchants that occupy the walkway: A throwback to history as it was common for commerce to occur on bridges and walkways. It's a sample of what I love about Florence: That most of the city hasn't changed in over five hundred years. Aside from a few modern logos, brands, and tourists in Crocs, walking the streets feels no different than the days of Michelangelo.
This particular shot almost didn't happen. It was my first day in Florence and I was severely lazy and jet lagged. Was feeling kinda lazy in my hotel, but I knew this shot was on my schedule and I awoke in a panic as I looked at the clock and saw that I had about fifteen minutes before sunset. Anyone who has been to Florence can testify that it can be uncomfortably dense with tourists, so I ran out of my hotel like a bat out of hell sprinting through the streets with my camera in hand using my best running back skills to weave and duck through the crowds. I made it to the Ponte Trinita with seconds to spare and lived up to the unflattering American stereotype by wedging my way between other tourists to capture a few frames just as the sun was setting behind me. Not ten seconds after this shot was taken, the light was gone from the earth but bursting in my heart as I knew I captured something truly magical. The last rays of the sun act as a key light on the bridge while buildings on either side frame it in shadow. And what perfect timing for the boat traffic in the Arno!
This art piece brings one of Tuscany's most iconic landmarks into your space. A must-have for anyone who appreciates Italian culture, history and old world charm.
The last kiss of sunlight grazes the facade of the only bridge in Florence spared from destruction in WW2. The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy, and is known for the shops and merchants that occupy the walkway: A throwback to history as it was common for commerce to occur on bridges and walkways. It's a sample of what I love about Florence: That most of the city hasn't changed in over five hundred years. Aside from a few modern logos, brands, and tourists in Crocs, walking the streets feels no different than the days of Michelangelo.
This particular shot almost didn't happen. It was my first day in Florence and I was severely lazy and jet lagged. Was feeling kinda lazy in my hotel, but I knew this shot was on my schedule and I awoke in a panic as I looked at the clock and saw that I had about fifteen minutes before sunset. Anyone who has been to Florence can testify that it can be uncomfortably dense with tourists, so I ran out of my hotel like a bat out of hell sprinting through the streets with my camera in hand using my best running back skills to weave and duck through the crowds. I made it to the Ponte Trinita with seconds to spare and lived up to the unflattering American stereotype by wedging my way between other tourists to capture a few frames just as the sun was setting behind me. Not ten seconds after this shot was taken, the light was gone from the earth but bursting in my heart as I knew I captured something truly magical. The last rays of the sun act as a key light on the bridge while buildings on either side frame it in shadow. And what perfect timing for the boat traffic in the Arno!
This art piece brings one of Tuscany's most iconic landmarks into your space. A must-have for anyone who appreciates Italian culture, history and old world charm.
The last kiss of sunlight grazes the facade of the only bridge in Florence spared from destruction in WW2. The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy, and is known for the shops and merchants that occupy the walkway: A throwback to history as it was common for commerce to occur on bridges and walkways. It's a sample of what I love about Florence: That most of the city hasn't changed in over five hundred years. Aside from a few modern logos, brands, and tourists in Crocs, walking the streets feels no different than the days of Michelangelo.
This particular shot almost didn't happen. It was my first day in Florence and I was severely lazy and jet lagged. Was feeling kinda lazy in my hotel, but I knew this shot was on my schedule and I awoke in a panic as I looked at the clock and saw that I had about fifteen minutes before sunset. Anyone who has been to Florence can testify that it can be uncomfortably dense with tourists, so I ran out of my hotel like a bat out of hell sprinting through the streets with my camera in hand using my best running back skills to weave and duck through the crowds. I made it to the Ponte Trinita with seconds to spare and lived up to the unflattering American stereotype by wedging my way between other tourists to capture a few frames just as the sun was setting behind me. Not ten seconds after this shot was taken, the light was gone from the earth but bursting in my heart as I knew I captured something truly magical. The last rays of the sun act as a key light on the bridge while buildings on either side frame it in shadow. And what perfect timing for the boat traffic in the Arno!
This art piece brings one of Tuscany's most iconic landmarks into your space. A must-have for anyone who appreciates Italian culture, history and old world charm.