23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Florence Cathedral Dream

The Florence Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze) and Giotto’s Campanile at night during a light shower. Construction commenced in 1296 and was completed by 1436. It features a Gothic Revival western facade by Emilio De Fabris. The appearance of bokeh is due to water droplets on the lens.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Florence, Italy
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © Chase Shelby