Bronze winged lion on a stone pedestal in Venice, a seagull perched on its head against pale winter sky. — Venice, Italy · December 2024

Winged Lion with a Gull

The lion of St Mark on its pedestal in Venice, Christmas morning. A seagull had settled on the bronze figure's head while another spread its wings on the raised forepaw below.

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Sony Alpha 7R VFE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS300mmf/5.61/400sISO 6425 December 2024

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