Just another simple portrait on the busy streets of Venice during Carnevale...as usual, everything done using natural lighting only... Of recent years, I am being increasingly drawn to the local Italians wearing historical costumes at the Venice Carnevale. There's really quite a special charm about them and they make beautiful pictures. I came across this beautiful couple just behind Hard Rock Cafe in Venice, so I asked them for a photo... The stunning dress on the lady is from the Spanish Renaissance. The costume on the man is a Victorian Age dress, dating from about 1850. During Carnevale, the whole Venice becomes a real life theatrical stage, and many of these historical costumes carry deep perspectives...