Mirror, mirror…, originally uploaded by jjn1.

Observed in Venice one afternoon last week.

The presentation, originally uploaded by jjn1.

A colleague, listening to a presentation at a recent symposium I attended.

Trip of a lifetime?, originally uploaded by jjn1.

On the Rialto there’s an incredible crush of people wanting to have their photograph taken against the background of the Grand Canal. What’s interesting is the genuine pleasure they get from this.

The Complete Casanova, originally uploaded by jjn1.

A snip at €40.00. Presumeably sex appeal costs extra.

Daily life on the Rialto, originally uploaded by jjn1.

Well, it’s just like catching a bus.

The Mask, originally uploaded by jjn1.

Strange thing about Venice: it’s full of shops selling incredibly elaborate (and expensive) masks.

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This is an extraordinary collection of 100 portraits. It’ll take time to work your way through them, but it’s worth it.

A floral tribute…, originally uploaded by jjn1.

… well, more of a tribute to a flower.