You were rewarded for getting up early with a truly remarkable shot. Very atmospheric and I like very much the golden almost mono colour scheme. Charles.

This is superb when viewed expanded, definitely well worth it the early start. Great treatment too to create the mood. Zuzana

Wow, I am very impressed with the lighting and the exposure here - the detail is almost 3D - very pro, Paul - RB

Superb mate and well deserved of the front slot.
Congrats
Donny

Love the number of lines leading you through the frame, gives a great sense of depth, and the post production work does a super job too.
Si

Your turn today eh Paul... Well deserved too. Great shot and wonderful tones.
Best wishes,
Si

The detail in this shot really is fantastic. You've done really well to get the exposure just right and I like the composition too. Ace! Rach @ DCM

Fantastic shot, great lighting and I really like the leading lines. Congrats on POTD.

Great exposure & great tones. Congrats getting it on the front page.
Jez.

GOOD

Very cool shot. Congrats on you being chosen for POTD.

this is a great shot - i really like the tones you have achieved and the detail - well worth the early start and a great choice for a well deserved front page - cheers - Nick

The colours in the wood, the detail, the composition are all wonderful. A superb image. Well done and congratulations on the front page.
Regards Lee

Very well done on POTD Paul

Graham

Well done and Congratulations on the POTD Paul, fantastic shot.       Mandy

I know well this place Paul, and you've made it magical with this great shot...congratulations for this well deserved POTD mate. Cheers. bruno

Great front page shot Paul, Congrats. Rgds Alan.

Like this a lot, particularly the tones.  Congrats

Chester

Great capture, Paul!  Having spent some time visiting Venice and getting lost within the influx of tourists and activity, I found too discovered the best time to see and feel Venice was in the early morinng.  You have manged so well to capture that special aspect of the ancient city using the wide perspective, color and tone.  Keep up the great shooting.  Best regards, Michael.

My aplogies, Paul, I realized after I sent you my comments that I was looking at Forence as opposed to Venice.  Having had the privilage of having also visted Florence, the same comments on the complement pertain to your fantastic shot.  Michael.

A brilliant capture and treatment Paul, in line with all your recent stuff. Keep the coming.

Congrats on POTD, I like the golden colors and the feeling of peacefulness before the hectic human traffic.

Wow, I've just logged in this morning to find this, what a nice surprise to start the weekend off with! Sincere thanks to every one of you for your generous comments, support and inspiration, it really is appreciated. A special 'thank you' to Rach@DCM for choosing this as POTD, I feel honoured to be alongside the other three outstanding shots here today. Regards Paul

Superb, congrats
Tim

Great shot Paul. Congratulations on this very well deserved front page. Juan.

A really wonderful shot Paul - superb detail and tones and I like the sense of stillness you've captured here.  Congrats on POTD - very much deserved.  Kind regards, Anna

Tim, Juan & Anna, thank you for your kind comments, much appreciated as always. Rgds paul

Cracker Paul - so strange to see a view so devoid of human beings.  Congrats on the front page.  Cheers, Andrew.

Another superb shot from your Italian holiday.  I remember this alley well - a few hours later and there would have been the bustle of traders and tourists .... you were very wise in getting such an early start.  Congratulations on POTD, it is an exceptional shot and very well deserved of the front page!  Cheers Jo

Wow wonderful..... cant belive nobody there..... and that light is great..... well done

Stunning...perfect angle...gorgeous light.  I have fond memories of purchasing a gold bracelet in one of the shops there in 1997.  I wear it all the time and think of Florence when I do.  Congratulations on POTD!

Andrew, Jo, MateoB & Rebecca, thanks for your support and kind words, greatly appreciated. Jo & Rebecca: I'm pleased that this has brought back some happy memories of your holidays, Italy is such a wonderful place, I enjoyed every second of my time there, I'm already planning my next trip! Rgds Paul

Congratulations Paul for this beautiful image making it to the front page. Really well done. Zuzana

Great shot, lovely colours and lighting, well worth the early start. What a wonderful place too. Congratulations on POTD

Congrats Paul.....this is such a stunner of an image.......beautiful light and tones.....and such a fantastic perspective.......love it :) Sally

Zuzana, Wizzy & Sally, Thanks for your great comments, I'm glad you like it. Rgds Paul

Great shooting here Paul and congrats on the front page success.  I love the richness of the tones and textures and the super lighting.  A deserving shot.  Brill.  Steve.

perfect lead in, a realy belter! congrats! stu ;o)

Fantastic shot paul,i love you're unique style,early bird catches the worm!
Jay.

How did I miss this?! Another fantastic shot, beautiful tone and detail. Congratulations. Rgds Sharon

Everyone above has said it all - warmest regards, Hoberty.

Aplogies for missing this one on the front page, Paul. A late congratulations for your deserved front page. Excellent lines and muted colours. Cheers, Col.

Best time of the day eh! Another stunning shot your pictures leave me speechless! Bravo!! Elly