Shoot Florence’s Duomo: Angles and Light

Angles

• Piazza del Duomo corners for façade symmetry.
• From the Campanile for dome frames.
• From terraces for skyline sweeps.

Light

• Morning: crisp textures.
• Golden hour: warm marble.
• Night: balanced exposures; mind highlights.

Tip: Respect services; no flash in worship areas.

Lenses and Settings (Suggestions)

• Wide (24–35mm): façades and interiors.
• Short tele (50–85mm): details and portraits.
• ISO low outside; raise indoors carefully.
• Expose for highlights at night.

Composition

• Leading lines along marble borders.
• Human scale against large forms.
• Symmetry vs dynamic diagonals.

Bottom line: Patience beats gear. Wait for the light and the moment.