Winding Roads Of The Tuscan Landscape And City Towers We'd had our fill of cities for a bit so headed into the beautiful Tuscan landscape along cypress lined winding roads before ending the day in San Gimignano at dusk. April 11, 2008: Zigzagging road lined by Cypress trees in the Tuscan landscape, Province of... |
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San Gimignano Dusk Tuscany Italy Picture at dusk of a few of the towers which adorn the San Gimignano skyline from the surrounding countryside in the Tuscany, Italy. April 11, 2008: Skyline of the Town of San Gimingnano at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site,... |
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Country Road Pienza Tuscany Italy Picture of a gravel road leading through the Tuscan countryside near the town of the Pienza, Tuscany, Italy. April 11, 2008: View of the Town of Pienza (UNESCO World Heritage Site), surrounded by the... |
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Historic City Of Lucca Tuscany Italy Another city steeped in history and historic architecture, we spend the day exploring Lucca by foot then end on a high note - dusk at the site of the old Roman Amphitheatre (1st century AD) in Piazza Anfiteatro. April 10, 2008: Site of the Old Roman Amphitheatre, Piazza Anfiteatro, at dusk in the City... |
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Watch Dog Lucca Tuscany Italy Picture of a cute dog keeping watch over the Piazza San Martino in the City of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. April 10, 2008: A dog, Canis familiaris, sitting at a barred window in Piazza San Martino in... |
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Tuscan Cafe Lucca Piazza Anfiteatro Picture of a cafe reflecting in a mirror outside a gift store in the Piazza Anfititeatro in the city of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. April 10, 2008: Reflections of the Old Roman Amphitheatre, Piazza Anfiteatro in a mirror,... |
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Piazza San Frediano Window Lucca Italy Picture of an open window fringed by quaint shutters and a potted plant in Piazza San Frediano, City of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. April 10, 2008: Open window with potted flowers in Piazza San Frediano, City of Lucca,... |
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Famous Leaning Tower Of Pisa Tuscany Italy It was a wet and drizzly day but who could resist a visit to the famous Leaning Tower in the Piazza del Duomo in the city of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. April 9, 2008: The famous leaning tower of Pisa and the Pisa Duomo at dusk in Piazza del... |
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Pisa Tuscany Architecture Italy Picture of the details of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and Duomo in the city of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. April 9, 2008: The base of the famous leaning tower of Pisa and Pisa Duomo at dusk in Piazza... |
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A Full Day In Florence Highlighted At Dusk From the grand Duomo cathedral with its outstanding architecture to the Piazza della Signoria dotted with famous statues, and the historic Ponte Vecchio which spans the Arno River, we spend a day exploring the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. April 8, 2008: Dusk over the Ponte Vecchio (bridge - built in 1345) spanning the Arno River... |
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Historic Architecture Of Florence Tuscany Italy Picture of the archway of the Vasari Corridor leading towards the Ponte Vecchio, two examples of the historic architecture seen in the city of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. April 8, 2008: Arches of the Vasari Corridor and Ponte Vecchio (bridge - built 1345) at... |
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Florence Duomo Cathedral Tuscany Italy Picture of the decorative facade of the famous Duomo, and tourists in the city of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. April 8, 2008: Crowds at the entrance to the Florence Duomo (Cathedral), the Santa Maria del... |
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Aerial Picture Florence Tuscany Italy Aerial picture taken from the Duomo campanile of the rooftops in the city of Florence in the Tuscany, Italy. April 8, 2008: Aerial view of the City of Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Province... |
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Statue Of David Florence Italy Picture of the statue of David outside the Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. April 8, 2008: Statue of David outside the Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, City of... |
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Elusive Sunset In San Gimignano Tuscany Italy Exploring several historic towns in the Tuscany, we end the day waiting for a sunset over San Gimignano, which was to prove elusive. April 7, 2008: Sunset over the landscape surrounding the town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO... |
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Volterra Photography Tuscany Italy Picture of photographers and tourists capturing images of the historic town of Volterra in the Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. April 7, 2008: Photographers capturing images of the city of Volterra, Province of Pisa,... |
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Architecture Volterra Italy Picture of the tower of the Palazzo del Priori in Volterra, Italy, a Tuscan city rooted in over 3,000 years of history and with architecture which reflects this history. April 7, 2008: Bell tower of Palazzo del Priori in the City of Volterra, Province of Pisa,... |
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Roman Theatre Volterra Picture of the ancients ruins of the Roman Theatre (aka Teatro Romano) in the city of Volterra, Tuscany, Italy. April 7, 2008: Ruins of an ancient Roman Theatre (Teatro Romano) dating back to the first... |
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San Gimignano Tuscany Italy Picture of a handful of towers and gardens in the town of San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy. The historic centre of San Gimignano is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. April 7, 2008: View from the walls of the towers in the historic old town centre of San... |
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Town Of Monteriggioni Tuscany Italy Picture of a tiny fortified town situated in the province of Siena, Tuscany, Monteriggioni and its walls which are punctuated by 14 towers date back to the 13th century and is one of the largest and most well preserved towns of its kind. April 7, 2008: Door to a restaurant with a window above adorned by potted flowers in Piazza... |
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Historic City Centre Of Siena In The Tuscany Italy The epitome of a medieval city, the historic town centre of Siena in the Tuscany, Italy has many gothic style buildings which date back to the 12th and 15th centuries. April 6, 2008: Torre del Mangia (bell tower) and Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall) in Piazza del... |
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Piazza Del Campo Siena Tuscany Italy An aerial picture of the Piazza del Campo at the historic centre in the town of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. April 6, 2008: View over rooftops towards Torre del Mangia (Tower), Palazzo Pubblico (Town... |
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Tuscany Art Town Of Siena Picture of an art piece on the side of a building near the entrance to the town of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. April 6, 2008: Artwork on the side of a building in the historic City of Siena, a UNESCO... |
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Tuscan Road Picture Pienza Italy Picture of a gravel road lined by cypress trees leading towards the town of Pienza in the Tuscany, Italy April 6, 2008: Cypress tree lined gravel road leading to the historic town of Pienza,... |
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Pienza Tuscany Craft Market Italy Picture of market stalls in Piazza Galletti in the old town of Pienza, Tuscany, Italy. April 6, 2008: Crocheted flower arrangements on display at the markets in Piazza Galletti in... |
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Historic Town Of Pienza Tuscany Italy Picture of the town hall and Piazza Pio II in the historic town of Pienza, Tuscany, Italy. April 6, 2008: Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall) seen from the columns of the well in Piazza Pio... |
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From The Gardasee To The Tuscany In Italy Skirting the shores of the Gardasee Italy, we continue on towards our ultimate destination today - Gualdo a small village in the Tuscany near the coastal town of Viareggio, Italy. April 5, 2008: Leaving the town of Riva del Garda, we take in the scenery and various small... |
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A Week Long Trip To Italy Begins At The Gardasee Leaving Freising once again, we first head to the resort towns of Torbole and Riva del Garda on the shores of the Gardasee (Garda Lake) in the Trentino-Alto Adige district of Italy. April 4, 2008: Dusk along the Lake Garda Waterfront in the resort town of Riva del Garda,... |
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Mallard Ducks Residents On The Gardasee Italy Picture of a group of Mallard Ducks on the shores of the Gardasee (Garda Lake) in the resort town of Torbole, Italy. April 4, 2008: Mallard Ducks (males/drakes), Anas platyrhynchos, on the shores of Lake Garda... |
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Torbole Resort Town Gardasee Italy Picture of a tiny boat harbour on the shores of the Gardasee (Garda Lake) in the town of Torbole in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Itay. April 4, 2008: Small Boats in a harbour along the Lake Garda waterfront in the town of... |
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Freising Germany Based Again After a mix of rest, relaxation, and fun in the snow in Neukirchen, Austria, we returned to Freising refreshed. We would stay here now until early April. February 24 - April 3, 2008: Shops along the main street - Untere Hauptstrasse during dusk... |
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Mountain Vistas And Rodeln At Wildkogel Austria A full day of excitement ends with a downhill toboggan run as we try our hand at Rodeln in Neukirchen, Austria. February 21, 2008: You read right! We were primed all day long by our friends about Rodeln.... |
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Mountain Sunset Hohe Tauern National Park Picture of the perfect end to a perfect day - a vivid sunset over the Hohe Tauern National Park Mountain Range in Austria. February 21, 2008: Sunset over the snowcapped mountains of the Hohe Tauern National Park... |
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Waterfalls And Valleys Of Salzburger Land Austria We join our friends from Frankfurt in the resort town of Neukirchen in Austria and explore the waterfalls and valleys under a blanket of white snow. February 19, 2008: An Alpine river fringed by frosted trees and snow in the Wildgerlostal... |
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Leitenkammerklamm Waterfall Austria Picture of the Leitenkammerklamm - a waterfall in the Wildgerlostal in the Austrian Alps near the town of Neukirchen, Austria. February 19, 2008: Ice and snow formations around the Leitenkammerklamm (waterfall) in the... |
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Back In Freising Bavaria Germany Here we are back in the town of Freising but only for a few days. We will finish catching up with work, then head over to Austria for some fun in the snow! February 13, 2008: Facade of the... |
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Aerial View Of The Bavarian Alps Picture of the snowcapped Bavarian Alps as seen during our Air Berlin flight between Alicante and Munich on a crystal clear day! February 13, 2008: We had a smooth flight between Alicante and Munich with spectacular clear... |
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Our Final Day Travelling In Andalusia Spain Today, we decided, was our final day of travelling in Andalusia so we turned the wheels back towards Oliva Nova along the Costa Blanca to park the car for a while and re-group. February 04, 2008: After two weeks of solid travelling and photography in Andalusia, we'd... |
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Zig Zagging Across Andalusia Spain After returning to Sevilla for a photo shoot of the arab baths, we head off again today and visit a few Pueblos Blancos (white towns) before returning to the town of Alcaidesa for the night after zig zagging across the countryside of Andalusia. February 03, 2008: Wind turbines near the town of Casares, Costa del Sol, Province of... |
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Zahara De La Sierra Cadiz Andalusia Spain Picture of the small town of Zahara de la Sierra on the shores of Lake Zahara-El Gastor in the province of Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. February 03, 2008: White town (pueblo blanco) of Zahara de la Sierra fanning out below the... |
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Banos Arabes Arab Baths In Sevilla Picture of the dim candle light and warm surroundings which make for a luxurious visit to Aire de Sevilla, Banos Arabes in the city of Seville, Andalusia, Spain. February 03, 2008: Resting room at Aire de Sevilla, Banos Arabes (Arab Baths), Santa Cruz,... |
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Aire De Sevilla Arab Baths Andalusia Spain Picture of the main bath at Aire de Sevilla Arab Baths in the Santa Cruz District in the city of Sevilla. February 03, 2008: One of three baths at Aire de Sevilla, Banos Arabes (Arab Baths), Santa... |
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