Navigating the Grand Canal in Venice

A serene day on the iconic Venetian waterway is captured here as boats of various sizes glide through the emerald waters beneath historic palazzos adorned with ornate facades and fluttering flags. A gondolier expertly maneuvers his boat carrying passengers along the canal that has been the lifeline for trade since ancient times, while others take leisurely strolls by the water's edge under an azure sky dotted with wispy clouds.