This photograph was taken in Venice in 2016. The evening light filters through the clouds, casting a warm, heavy tone across the weathered facades and moored boats. A few pedestrians quietly pass by, dragging their suitcases—adding a subtle rhythm of travel and transition. In the foreground, workboats anchor the scene, while the receding old town forms a layered portrait of the city. The image blends the motion of everyday life with the quiet resilience of history. It reflects Hans Xu’s signature style: capturing the human atmosphere of urban edges through light, shadow, and thoughtful composition.