Whether day-to-night or night -to-day, twilight is that part of the day signaling a transition. As the sun sits below the horizon, the light diffuses into the sky delivering a certain state of vagueness.
Twilight isn’t bright, but faint – it’s dim, yet brilliant in its own way – thus able to deliver beauty.
Here’s a short trip to Florence. As my sister was focusing on the shopping, I was on the prowl for beauty, thus looking above the windows at the eyes of the people, down the streets, and above at the charm of the architecture.
For a point-and-shot guy, and with a lot of luck, here are a few for you to enjoy. Which is your favorite?
The Shadows Begin
Towering Above the Shadows
David Stands Guard
Peek-a-Boo Skyward
The Four Towers
Accenting Lights
Night Falls on the Duomo
A Frank Angle 
All are great, if I have to choose, #2 and #7. Great shots!
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Cyclist,
Glad you enjoyed the pics … good choices .. and you were the first to pic the Duomo, the most popular so far.
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The last one, night falls on the duomo, is my favorite–but all are great!
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Patti,
Good choice … and I have no idea how I got that one.
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Oh to be in Florence……as night falls on the Duomo 🙂
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Bella,
A fitting end to a beautiful day in a picturesque city.
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Actually, I like them all. The first, and The Four Towers are my favorites.
(And I’m ashamed to say I thought this of you, but my first thought at seeing the title was “Frank is doing vampires???”)
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Guapo,
There is something creepy about the first tower, so your title works!
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Florence is gorgeous, isn’t it? I love the last pic. The darkening sky contrasts nicely with the lightness of the cathedral.
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Carrie,
When I first looked at that pic on the camera, I asked myself, “How did I get that?”
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Like Guap, I first thought of vampires. Damn. I should have realized that you didn’t go to Transylvania.
I love these pictures, Frank. Tonight I’ll choose the last. Another time, it will be a different one.
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Elyse,
There is something to be said for the favorite changing each time. …. and Guap will be glad to know that he thinks like you.
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Duomo and Towering above got my attention immediately.
Thank you.
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Ernest,
First impressions are how I make my choices too.
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I like the second one, Frank. The tower in the distance with the lighted windows creates a nice effect!
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Cathy,
Interesting how the lighting on the buildings make such a difference.
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Frank the second and the last shots are fabulous. All are lovely but those two are simply inspired.
I am so happy to see you are still bringing us some of your shots from your trip, thank you.
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Val,
Your choices seem to be the most popular. Glad you have enjoyed the series. My thought is that once a week is a good diversion, and the good news is I still have more.
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I like all of them Frank, but the color on peek-a-boo skyward is so vibrant.
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Lame,
As a point-and-shoot guy who seldom adjusts the camera, I have no idea how your choice and the last one are so different from the others. Nonetheless, I guess that what makes them interesting.
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I think sometimes we just get lucky.
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ABSOLUTELY!!!!
BTW …. and I did notice you didn’t pick the Duomo this time. 😉
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Thought about it but decided to mix things up.
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In other words, the Duomo was really your favorite. 😉
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It’s in my top 3.
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As a any photographer does, I really enjoy twilight. And it seems like you have had a good time in Florence, too, during twilight. My favourite picture is the last one, Night Falls on the Duomo, although it might not really be twilight any more.
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Otto,
Florence is a beautiful city …. and to have a professional tell me their favorite makes me smile. Thanks.
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Twilight is my favorite time of day. I immediately feel a peace come over me with that in-between light. It’s kind of hard to choose, but I think I like David stands guard because it shows the action of the plaza. Lovely memories, I’m sure, Frank!
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Debra,
Good philosophical additions about twilight. Although there is a lot in that pic, one thing that strikes me is the sheer size of that statue …. actually a replica as the original is in the nearby museum.
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I’ll have the last one. I will be in Florence on Tuesday, I’ll say hello for you.
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Debra,
Please do … and I’m sure your camera will be along so you can share your wonderful finds!
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for a point and shoot guy you have some marvelous photos here Frank… I just love the lighting…
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Bulldog,
Sometimes I make one of the simple adjustments such as long distance and occasionally lighting, but that’s about all I know. However, my eyes are getting much better at seeing good pics. Thanks for the kind words.
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On the prowl for beauty… what could be better, Frank. I liked these shots. Very strong colors too.
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Shimon,
…. and beauty is so easy to find in old cities! Glad you enjoyed my little journey.
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I’m stunned by the architecture – it’s so old! I just love the look of Florence – must get there one day. Thanks for the inspiration xx
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Spiced,
I hope that you get there someday because the oldness and the beauty throughout all of Italy is charming to the max!
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Twilight? Now you’re in the zone, man 🙂 (you know what day this is over at fasab!)
Accenting lights is my fav.
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Fasab,
Good choice as there is something about accent lighting at twilight … and there are several examples here to support that. Meanwhile, thanks for the warning … so now I can prepare in advance.
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Ah what a beautiful place to point and shoot. I love them all, but am drawn to peek a boo.
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TBM,
There’s something about the brightness in that pic that gets me … thus the intriguing colors.
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Stunning photos … an expert told me that the best light for photos are in the afternoon and the dusk. You have done a fantastic job here … fantastic gallery. Towering Above the Shadows is my pick of this great bunch.
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Viveka,
Glad you enjoyed these and thanks for sharing your fav!
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brilliant.
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Mobius,
I gladly accept praise from those who know how to operate a camera! 🙂
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They are all great Frank, although Towering Above the Shadows jumped out immediately as my favourite.Night falls grows on you though. Well done!
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Kanerva,
There something about the Tower as the buildings provide a tunnel look with accent lights. Glad you enjoyed these.
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You seem to have captured the golden hour in #4 and the last one almost looks like a drawing especially to the left. I think you enjoyed every minute of your days.
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Georgette,
That one seems to be the second-most popular at the moment. For me, there’s something about the colors in that one. Meanwhile, doing this series has been able to stay connected to a wonderful trip … and reasons to keep looking at the my pictures file.
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I like the second picture, towering above the shadows, because I live not far from Canterbury and that picture reminds me of an image we see sometimes of Canterbury Cathedral taken from one of the side streets leading up to it, there’s a picture of it here, you’ll see the similarity – http://www.flickr.com/photos/jelltecks/6967330498/
Personally I find twighlight a bit of an eerie time, I feel a bit jumpy if I’m out walking in twighlight, I think it’s to do with the shadows that are cast at that time!
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Vanessa,
As I was reading your comment about Canterbury, trying to picture the image, and then you came through with the link. Many thanks. There is something about seeing a grand structure at the end of a corridor. I had a similar feeling in Schwerin, Germany as I rounded the corner to see grandeur ahead of me.
Also, great point as I understand the eerie side of twilight and shadows.
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Ah yes Germany has some fabulous buildings. Not sure why I spelled twilight how I did though, twice! Hehe.
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LOL! …. and I didn’t even notice.
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All great shots Frank. It would be nearly impossible to choose one. 🙂
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Alex,
I’m confident you can do it …. well, after another cup of coffee.
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I’m partial to your peek-a-book shot, but all are great… I think twilight is the best time for an amateur to get some great shots!!
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Twixt,
I have no idea how I got those colors …. but it is a good one!
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Really nice post, Frank. Love this: “delivering a certain state of vagueness”, one of my preferred states. Hmmm… It was tough, as usual, but… The Shadows Begin, Peek a Boo, for great colour, and Night Falls on the Duomo. All very nicely done. And again, Thank You, for sharing!
Waving and a high-five coming from the Great Smokies!
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Victoria,
Good choices … I have no clue want I did to get those looks … well, at least they make me look good. 😉
I see your waving … and high-five right back at you!
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Twilight: just in between so much. All of the pictures are terrific. #2 has the buildings leaning in threatening or urging you to safety?
#4. the building want to have a word with you…it’s serious…
#5…”we warned you…now you have to deal with it…too late! too late!”
And that last one! (somber music) Dragging feet? Or is that hurrying footsteps to safe haven?
A whole story/ multiple legends in pictures
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Mouse,
Great addition text for the pics … and done in Mouse style to boot. Many thanks!!!
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Oh my, your photos just make me feel like I am there in Florence right now. Well, I wish I was lol. These photos are beautiful
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Kay,
Now why did I know you would like these! It is a beautiful city … then again, Italy has countless beauty and charm.
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I like them all, Frank, but Four Towers is my favorite. Well done. 🙂
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Robin,
For me to get a photographer to pick a fav is an accomplishment in itself. Many thanks!
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Frank, I like twilight too!
Out of your photos, my two favourites are The Four Towers and Night Falls on the Duomo… I especially like the contrast in the last picture!
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Tom,
I’m clueless on how I got the contrast on the last one … so I’m thankful for luck!
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I loved these photographs, especially the light and contrast…. Wonderful set again, Thank you dear Frank, love, nia
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Nia,
Receiving kind words from a person as yourself who knows how to work a camera is very kind. Thank you … and glad you enjoyed these!
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love the perspective of all the shots–some are very architectural in nature
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LouAnn,
Cheers to your enjoyment. Thanks!!!
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Towering above the shadows!
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Hood,
Good choice … interestingly, any choice regarding Florence is a good one. 🙂
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Frank all of them are just stunning…
my favourite -Towering above the shadow
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Soma,
Interesting how the low sun brings shadows on narrow streets. Glad you enjoyed this one!
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Ah, beautiful Firenze. I really love your pic of the four towers.
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Paradise,
Firenze is quite the beauty!
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It felt like being asked to choose a child. I love them all! Each has its own story and history, and the lighting is great. As a non photographer I really appreciate the composition.
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Rachel,
We non-photographers gotta stick together, but I can say that on this trip, my eyes were starting to spot and frame pictures before pointing and shooting. Glad you enjoyed these.
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I have never fancy Venice – but there is something about Florence … that draws me. Also the closeness to Siena … that I heard wonderful things about so much about. 2018 … !!!! A must. Thanks for sharing, Frank … and I’m glad that things are good with you both.
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A lot in Florence, and as you can see, it’s fantastic in twilight. Downside about Florence can be the crowds. On the map, Siena is close … but because of the mountains, trains first travel west before going southeast to Siena.
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