The obvious less number of pigeons in St Mark's Square didn't help to start but, try as I did, I could not get a decent photo of the "pigeons in flight with classic Venetian building in the background" variety. This one is the best of about 50 shots that I took (yes, I know 50 doesn't sound like much but you try chasing pigeons in a busy square and see how much of an idiot you feel). You'll just have to trust me that it's a real pigeon and not a bad photoshop job.