Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the fresh fish market. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the fresh fish market. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A portrait taken of a classic venetian carnival costume created from a beautiful gold & red painted volta mask & giant lace & flower covered hat, all in bright red with a green version in the backgrou... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

In Saint Mark's Square as part of the Venice Carnival celebration the lady is wearing a ornate Colombina Carnevale mask or maid servant mask enjoying the afternoon sun. The Venice Carnival is famous f... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

In Saint Mark's Square as part of the Venice Carnival celebration the lady is dressed in spotted half mask & cloak, carrying a stuffed toy dalmation, her outfit based on the Disney character from the... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A seagull lands on one of the mooring posts along the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, at dawn. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

The Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute at dawn. Built as a thanksgiving offering after a plague outbreak in 1630. The English translation is St Mary of Health. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

The Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute at dawn. Built as a thanksgiving offering after a plague outbreak in 1630. The English translation is St Mary of Health. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

The Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute at dawn with icm. Built as a thanksgiving offering after a plague outbreak in 1630. The English translation is St Mary of Health. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

The Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute at dawn. Built as a thanksgiving offering after a plague outbreak in 1630. The English translation is St Mary of Health. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Isola, di San Giorgio Maggiore, with blurred gondolas in the foreground. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A portrait taken whilst standing on one of the many venetian bridges, the lady's amazing costume is created in shades of blue with a peacock feathered headdress & Colombina mask, a Venice canal stretc... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A costumed portrait of three carnivalers taken in front of the Basilica in Saint Mark's Square. They are wearing the Volta full face iconic venetian masks, decorated in differing golden designs whilst... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Taken under the arches by the shops in St Mark's Square & back lit with fairy lights, this cute fox outfit covered in sunflowers is just one of the amazing outfits found at the world famous Venice car... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Hidden in the darkness under the gothic style arches by the Ponte della Paglia, Snow White was found holding her bright red apple in her hands, posing for a photo. Just one of many Disney character co... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

The low shadow cast across the pale wall created by the afternoon sun echoes the profile of the violist. His costume a red cloak, sombrero & a pink horseshoe moustache the violinist is part of a small... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Two violinists playing as part of a group, all dressed in pink & entertaining the passers by in the streets of Venice during the world famous carnival. The carnival takes place just before Lent each y... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

One of a group of violinist playing in street of Venice during the Venice Carnival. All dressed in pink & enjoying the afternoon sun. The world famous carnival takes place just before Lent each year e... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A Marie maiden being carried along the Via Giuseppe Garibalde on route to St Mark's Square, as part of the Festa delle Marie, one of the festivals at the start of the Venice Carnival. 12 girls are c... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A Marie maiden being carried along the Via Giuseppe Garibalde on route to St Mark's Square, as part of the Festa delle Marie, one of the festivals at the start of the Venice Carnival. 12 girls are c... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A fancy dress costume based on the Sunflower painting by Vincent Van Gogh, to take part in the Venice Carnival celebration. San Giorgio Maggiore can be seen across the lagoon in the background. The wo... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Dressed up as the character Captain Jack Sparrow, the Captain of the Black Pearl from the Walt Disney films The Pirates of the Caribbean. The portrait is taken in the afternoon sun whilst enjoying the... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Enjoying an afternoon coffee in Saint Mark's Square, dressed in a renaissance dress with a Colombina feathered mask, soaking up the atmosphere of the carnival in the afternoon sun. The carnival is fam... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Enjoying an afternoon coffee with a friend in Saint Mark's Square, this lovely Japanese lady has travelled from Tokyo to be a part of the Venice Carnival. Dressed in a renaissance pink dress with a fe... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A gondola passes by the Palazzo Barbarigo on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande. The rich pattern is glass mosaic which has allowed it to survive over the centuries where other decoration on the exteriors... © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Intentionally blurred view of the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, busy with boat traffic. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A seagull lands on one of the mooring posts along the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, at dawn. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

The ornate church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, known as the 'Marble Church' for its marble cladding. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Boatyard and buildings on the Rio dei Mendicanti. Boat, dinghy, moored along the sides. This canal was the subject of one of Canaletto's few paintings left in Venice, painted in 1724. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

The ornate interior of the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, known as the 'Marble Church' for its marble cladding. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Rio dei Mendicanti, with the hospital to the left, and old weathered buildings to the right. Boats, dinghies, moored along the sides. This canal was the subject of one of Canaletto's few paintings lef... © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Weathered door with peeling paint on balcony of terracotta stuccoed building. Strong diagonal shadow falling across it. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Weathered door with peeling paint on balcony of terracotta stuccoed building. Strong diagonal shadow falling across it. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Wooden carving of conspirator figure with cloak swirled about him on wooden panelling, with atmospheric lighting. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Row of lamps in ancient building. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A man with a trolley unloading boxes from a boat for the Rialto market. Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, behind, all seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the fresh fi... © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the stone porticos of the covered fresh fish market. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A man with a trolley unloading boxes from a boat for the Rialto market. Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, behind, all seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the fresh fi... © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A man with a trolley about to unload from a boat for the Rialto market. Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, behind, all seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the fresh fi... © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the fresh fish market. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A man with a trolley unloading boxes from a boat for the Rialto market. Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, behind, all seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the fresh fi... © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A man with a trolley unloading boxes from a boat for the Rialto market. Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, behind, all seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the fresh fi... © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A man with a trolley unloading boxes from a boat for the Rialto market. Docks and pontoons on the Grand Canal, Canal Grande, behind, all seen through light-filtering curtain at one end of the fresh fi... © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Row of buildings fronting onto the wide bend of the Grand Canal with boats moored in front. Viewed from the Accademia Bridge.A seagull flies in the blue sky. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Weathered and ornate Gothic door opening onto the canal. Windows with grilles on each side and fan-shaped ironwork in the top of the door, balconies with flowers above. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

The Standard of St Mark, San Marco, the flag of the Republic of Venice, Venezia, featuring the Lion with its paw on a book, signifying peacetime. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Isola, di San Giorgio Maggiore, with blurred gondolas in the foreground. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Isola, di San Giorgio Maggiore, with blurred mooring poles and water in the foreground. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Tranquil canal with coloured stucco houses with metalwork balconies fronting onto the water. Motor dinghy moored alongside an entrance. Reflections of the coloured stucco in the still water. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

View down onto the Campanile or bell tower, the Doges' Palace, and the entrance to St Mark's Square, teeming with people. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

View down onto the rooftops of Giudecca, featuring the dome of the Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore, commonly called Il Redentore. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

View down onto the rooftops of Giudecca, featuring the dome of the Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore, commonly called Il Redentore. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

View down onto the terracotta tiled rooftops of Giudecca. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

The Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute at dawn. Built as a thanksgiving offering after a plague outbreak in 1630. The English translation is St Mary of Health. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

The Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute at dawn. Built as a thanksgiving offering after a plague outbreak in 1630. The English translation is St Mary of Health. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Row of buildings fronting onto the wide bend of the Grand Canal with boats moored in front. Viewed from the Accademia Bridge.A seagull flies in the blue sky. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

View down onto the Campanile or bell tower, the Doges' Palace, and the entrance to St Mark's Square, teeming with people. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Isola, di San Giorgio Maggiore, with blurred mooring poles and water in the foreground. © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen