Dawn and Dusk in Florence

Photographers often find the best light of the day is around sunrise and sunset.  I try to get out and take photos during this time, but it can be a challenge.  For example, during our summer trip to Italy, the sunrise was at 5:30 a.m. — and sunset was 9:00.  Of course, if you want to shoot well into the “blue hour”, that shifts the time earlier in the morning (4:25 — before the sun is up) and later at night (10:00 p.m. or later).  If you want to be out during both, well, you’re not getting much sleep.  That’s what you get for visiting around the longest days of the year.

Still, I tried my best to be awake during one of these times each day.  It wasn’t easy — it was a vacation, after all!  Here’s a few photos from the trip.

Duomo at Dusk, Florence

Florence Skyline.

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Ponte Vechio Sunset

Ponte Vecchio in the early morning, Florence

Alley at night, Florence

Ponte Vecchio Blue Hour, Florence

Skyline Panorama, Florence

Ponte Vecchio, Florence

Ponte Vecchio Panorama, Florence

Store, Florence

Ponte alla Carraia Sunset, Florence

Ponte alla Carraia, Florence

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