Ok, so I am a little behind. I have been busier than usual since this trip in Florence at the end of 2012, but I am still within almost 1/2 year…
Bee and I decided to spend a few days in Florence and then a few in Chianti right around New Year. I had just removed my cast and so needed the exercise.
An absolute “must” if you go to Florence is the “Firenze Card”. You can get one for one or several days and it gives access to many musea, free use of public transport, but best of all, you can cut the lines at most musea and churches as if you had pre-booked your ticket. A huge time saver. While visiting the Uffizi Gallery one early morning, we discovered, through a window, this great view of the Ponte Vecchio – difficult to get this vantage point anywhere else.
One evening, I took a night shot from the other side. Without a tripod, I had to place my camera on the edge of the other bridge and use my remote control to trigger the shot – 2 second exposure!
Still in the Uffizzi Gallery, we found a terrace, with a coffee shop where we had more unusual views of Florence. The Duomo is so crowded in the middle of other buildings that it is not easy to get an overall view of it.
The Palazzo Vecchio is a different story. It was so close that even with my wide angle lens, I was not able to get a good shot. This is none photos stitched together. The tower looks even thinner and flimsier in this shot, but I really like the whole ensemble.
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