St Marks Square, after the flood

October 2018. Northern Italy was hit by a cyclone that caused huge damage and in its wake left a tragic beauty . The Dolomites suffered catastrophic scarring with the destruction of acres of forest. Venice was flooded beyond the expected high tide of the Aqua Alta. The background sounds of the cafe orchestras playing added a moment of drama.This was the poignant scene in St. Marks square after dark in late October.