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Tuscany Series - Day One

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/6.3, 1/200, iso 100

Starting a new series today, images from Tuscany. This is San Biagio, a duomo just outside of Montepulciano. Built in the 1500's! Very beautiful, but unfortunately it was closed for renovations.

Laundry Day

On the very colorful island of Burano, Italy.

Classico Memory

I spent about 3 weeks in Italy during my 20's. Went to most of the places I had been to on this recent trip. I was curious how much I would remember. Turns out, not a lot! One of my friends said "well Bob, you have done quite a bit since then!" Which is true.

But one thing that kept coming back were the motor scooters. On my long ago trip, just prior to arriving in Italy, I had been on Santorini in Greece. With some friends I rented a scooter and we cruised all over the island. So much fun!

Now on this trip, each time one would go by me, it provided a memorable moment.  One of the classic Italian scenes.

 

Getting a new perspective

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/3.2, 1/50, iso 2000

Siena's magnificent Duomo has to be one of the most photographed churches in the world. And justifiably so. Hard to put into words how amazing this structure really is. So as I wandered through it, camera in hand, I tried to come up with some different compositions, possibly something not already done.

 

When you go to Lake Como

You ARE going to go, aren't you? When you go, make sure you take in a couple of the amazing villas on the lake. I have been to many "estate properties" in the USA, and I will say pretty much they don't hold a candle to these elegant beauties. Gorgeous grounds, like our water lilly here.

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/5.6, 1/400, iso 200

I really believe Lake Como is the most beautiful place I have ever visited. When you are at the North end of the lake, looking North, you are seeing right into Swtizerland. As in this amazing view!

Boatin Sunday - Oasi

Canon 6D, 70-200mm F/2.8, f/8, 1/100, iso 125

Once in a while here on the blog I clue you in to another important part of my life... Boating. Like in this post. So it was a thrill for me to find this gorgeous boat in Venice with the same name as my favorite boat of all time. More memories!

When I go back to Venice I'll have to hire this one.

Cloudman

Canon 6D, 70-200mm F/2.8, f/6.3, 1/320, iso 250

Since my good friend John Barclay already laid claim to the "Skyman" moniker, maybe I can be Cloudman?

Friday in Venice

Canon 6D, 70-200mm F/2.8, f/4, 1/160, iso 160

You were hoping to join me in Venice for the afternoon, right? I shall not dissappoint you.

Another day on Lake Como

Canon 6D, 24-70mm F/2.8, f/6.3, 1/250, iso 640

I was very taken with this home when I first saw it in the tiny hamlet of Perledo. Like virtually every town in Italy, there is a church, and this home is literally in the square in front of the church.

It spoke to me more than virtually any other structure I had seen on my trip, and that is a lot of structures! I wanted to come back when there was some nice afternoon light and blue sky over the lake. Alas, that was not to be, as we had overcast and light rain most of the time.

But I went back anyway, of course. There was a big crane behind the home, I hadn't noticed the first time. It was putting up an apartment building. Ah... progress? That limited the angles I could utilize.

I was by myself, but found myself thinking of some of my shooting buddies. What would Dan, or John, or Tony do here? Doors and windows were open, I really didn't want to disturb the occupants. As usual, I worked quickly.

This particular composition is my favorite, and I gave it a treatment that I feel harkens to the timeless quality of the scene. I'd like to think I did my buddies proud with this image.