A small vineyard just west of Montepulciano in the spring. I was driving around when I looked over, slammed on the brakes and jumped out of the car to catch the sun coming over the hills in the distance.
Montepulciano, Italy
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A Light at the Door
A lamp in front of an old black wooden door in Dorsoduro, Venice. Nothing about this doorway or building for that matter was straight. This is one of those photos where the spirit level on the tripod and the bubble level on top of the camera is essential.
Venice, Italy
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Gondolas on the Grand Canal
A long exposure photo of gondolas bobbing on the Grand Canal under a full moon. In the background is the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.
Venice, Italy
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The Rape of the Sabine Women
Sculpted by Giambologna. The late afternoon light at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence was perfect for a black and white photo of this amazing piece of art.
Florence, Italy
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Florence Twilight
View of Florence from across the Arno River at Michelangelo Square.
Florence, Italy
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Stand of Cypress Trees
This famous stand of cypress trees outside of San Quirico d’Orcia is an icon of Italy’s Tuscany region.
San Quirico d’Orcia, Italy
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Lucignano d’Asso
A small chapel and two cypress trees in Lucignano d'Asso. Sadly, the two trees on each side of the door had spray paint markings indicating that they may be removed in the near future.
Lucignano d'Asso, Italy
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Mastiano Dawn
Morning fog in the the valley east of Mastiano before dawn.
Mastiano, Italy
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Rio Menuo O De La Verona
Twilight in the deserted canals of San Marco, Venice. Still, quiet, peaceful — the best time to explore Venice when is when the throngs of tourists are fast asleep.
Venice, Italy
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The Ponte Vecchio in Twilight
The famous Ponte Vecchio bridge on the Arno River in Florence during twilight.
Florence, Italy
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Poppy Bed
Poppies growing up through a rusted bed frame in the Tuscan countryside north of San Quirico d’Orca.
San Quirico d’Orca, Italy
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
Looking up at the Tower of Pisa after a recent cleaning in 2011.
Pisa, Italy
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Green Door in Venice
Green door on a small canal in Venice.
Pisa, Italy
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Agriturismo Terrapille
The long driveway to Agriturismo Terrapille was featured in the film Gladiator.
Pienza, Italy
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Arches at the Doge's Palace
Early morning under the arches at the Doge's Palace at Piazza San Marco.
Venice, Italy
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Yellow Umbrella in the Window
A bright yellow umbrella, hanging up to dry from a second floor window in Venice.
Venice, Italy
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Lone Cypress Tree
A lone cypress tree on the rolling hills in Tuscany.
San Quirico d’Orca, Italy
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San Marco Campanile
Looking up at the bell tower of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.
San Quirico d’Orca, Italy
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Green Door
A green door at Cimitero di Mammoli near Mastiano.
Mastiano, Italy
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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Early evening on the steps of Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.
Venice, Italy
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Venetian Marble
Marble columns at the entrance to San Marco Campanile.
Venice, Italy
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Farmhouse and Church
Fading light in the hills surround Mastiano.
Mastiano, Italy
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View from Florence Cathedral
View of the mountains to the north of Florence from atop the domed roof of the Duomo (Florence Cathedral).