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Sunrise and Sunset Photography near Lucca
A landscape photographer from Australia came looking for sunrise and sunset photography near Lucca. Here's where I took him.
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Nature Photography in Tuscany
Discover the best locations for nature and landscape photography in Tuscany's mountains. Camera gear advice, light guides, and photography-focused hiking experiences with a local guide.
Tuscany’s mountain landscapes offer far more than the classic cypress-lined roads. The light in the Apennines, the geometry of the Nottolini Aqueduct, the textures of ancient forests — these posts cover the places and techniques that make for compelling nature photography.
For practical advice on what to carry, see my lightweight camera setup for hiking. If you’d like to combine photography with guided hiking, I run dedicated photography hikes across the region.
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Tuscany Elopement Photographer: A Nature Walk
A Tuscany elopement and honeymoon photographer who works on a private nature walk: candid, unposed photos on a hidden ridge at …
PhotographyHidden Tuscany
Tuscany Photography Locations Beyond Val d'Orcia
Photography locations in northern Tuscany, beyond Val d'Orcia and Chianti: marble quarries, aqueduct arches, wetlands and Apennine …
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Autumn in Tuscany: Forest Foliage and Fog
Autumn in Tuscany from a local guide: what October and November are like in the mountain forests, with foliage, fog, chestnuts and …
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Tuscany in Spring: April, May and Where to Walk
Tuscany in spring from a local guide: what April and May are like on the trails, where to walk, and when asphodel, narcissus and …
Hidden TuscanyPhotography
Pratolino Park near Florence | The Medici Giant
Pratolino park north of Florence: a Medici estate with a 10-metre stone colossus, English parkland, and almost no tourists.
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Carrara Marble Quarries: How to Visit
How to visit the Carrara marble quarries by jeep or inside a tunnel quarry, and the marble road I walk on foot at Corchia, on …
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Best Nature Reserves in Tuscany You've Never Heard Of
Tuscany's best-kept secrets. From ancient woods to hidden Alpine lakes, discover 4 overlooked nature reserves with a pro …
Trees and FloraPhotography
White Asphodel in Tuscany: Where and When It Blooms
White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) in Tuscany's mountains: when it blooms, where to find it, and photography tips.
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Tuscany in Winter: Snow, Walks and What to Expect
Tuscany in winter: mild towns, snow mostly up in the Apennines, nine hours of daylight and empty paths. Who it suits and which …
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Nature Photography Hikes You Can Join in Tuscany
Guided nature photography hikes in Tuscany's mountains. Explore Lago Nero, Scaffaiolo & the Apuan Alps with a professional …
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My Lightweight Photography Setup for Mountain Hiking
Discover the minimalist photography gear that lets me capture stunning images while hiking in Tuscany's mountains without the …