Photography

Consonno was a Lombard village for over a thousand years until, in the 1960s, a wealthy businessman bought the land, bulldozed villagers’ homes (some still occupied), and began building the “Las Vegas of Lombardy” — leveling the natural landscape for better mountain views.

The resort never took off, and construction stalled. The environmental damage caught up with it: landslides in the 1970s cut off access, closing the resort for good. It briefly became a home for the elderly before being abandoned entirely.

This incredible religious complex dedicated to St. Michael began being built in the 10th century and sits on top of a mountain overlooking the valleys near the city of Turin, in northern Italy.

I was unable to capture the views of it from further below, but it’s even more majestic.

Monte Coltignone seen from Valmadrera / Valmadrera seen from the Coltignone. Photos taken 7 days apart.

Alternate title: How I see Mt. Coltignone / How Mt. Coltignone sees me.

Cool people and nice views, lots of things to like in Bergamo.

An unexpected hike rewarded my wife, my dog and I with this amazing view of Lecco and Monte Coltignone.

This basilica was built in 1227 (though the cloister in the picture was rebuilt in the 1400s), and has largely stayed the same since then.

Taken in Vercelli, Italy.

Misty day in Colico, Italy.

The lake at night is just a soothing as it is eerie.

Taken in Lecco, Italy.

A very cool way to spend the afternoon, just 30min away from home. Lots of kids and dogs playing in the snow!

Taken in Piani Resinelli, Lecco, Italy.

Downtown Gramado is proof that something can be both overrated and incredibly beautiful. Nothing beats it on a rainy winter night.

Taken in Gramado, RS, Brazil.

Araucárias are my favorite tree. They are charming, look very unique, and their seeds make for amazing winter food.

Taken in Nova Petrópolis, RS, Brazil.

Taken on a very cute little street in Nova Petrópolis, RS, Brazil.

She was both terrified of the sea and ecstatic about the sand.

Taken in Arroio do Sal, RS, Brazil.

When I saw this lighting I really wanted to try capturing it, and I think it turned out just right 👌

(I did see real mountain goats around there, but the ones in the picture are just props)

Really proud of the lighting in this one.

One of the many incredible places surrounding Lake Como, in northern Italy.

Always wanted to take a long exposure shot like this, with the water all smooth and fluffy. Taken just downstream of the Grotte delle Busserailles near Cervinia, in Italy.

The snow made the Resegone Mountain even more picturesque than usual.

This swan was kind enough to pose around for a bit, even with the (very) cold wind.

Sunset in Bellagio, Italy.