Santa Maddalena in the Dolomite region of Italy
On a recent trip to Europe I had to travel from Stuttgart to just north of Venice. I decided to take a day extra and explore an area of northern Italy that I have always wanted to see, the Dolomites. It turned out to be…
Timeless Venice
It is to state the obvious that Venice (Italy) has to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stepping into Venice is like stepping into an alternate universe. You are in a land quite unlike anywhere else. For a moment, you can…
Il Pedrocchino Restaurant in Sacile, Northern Italy
When I travel, food can be a double edged sword. Sometimes I just have to close my nose, eyes and mind and just eat what I am presented. I employ a kind of don’t ask, don’t tell policy. I figure ignorance is bliss in these…
Chapel of Vitaleta, Pienza
This place is hard to find. Its not really marked on the main road, the turn-off that is. And then when you find the road there is still no sign for its entrance. And then the entrance has a locked gate, requiring you to leave…
Strada per Monticciello
Strada per Monticciello: This one of the most photographed roads in Tuscany. The village of Monticciello is near Pienza in southern Tuscany. I deliberately chose to photograph this scene into the sun to get a different view of it than the normal tourist shot. Unfortunately…
Cinque Terre must be one of the top destinations
OK!. So I have not posted in a while. My bad. I should have because I have been traveling a bit and got a few photos worth sharing. Recently I had the opportunity to sneak off to Cinque Terre in Italy for a couple of…
Cinque Terre: An Italian Jewel
Northern Italy is truly a land of wonders. There are so many beautiful places to visit. Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Siena, Lucca. But special among these places is one spot on the Italian Riviera that is often overlooked. It is an area known as the Cinque…
Fabulous Florence
Firenze, the Italian name for Florence, is a gem of a city. Many years ago our family visited Italy. We started in Venice and made our way south through Rome and onto Pompeii near Naples. We absolutely loved Venice, who wouldn’t? We found Rome a…
Blue hour in Florence
It is amazing the difference light makes to photography. I had stood at this point on the bridge about 45 mins earlier and was underwhelmed by the pictures I was getting. So I wandered off to the famous cafe/bar, the Dolce Vita. After a liquid…