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Burano Is Less Crowded Than Venice

Burano Is Less Crowded Than Venice

Street shapes, Burano, ItalyFujifilm GFX100S II, GF20-35mmF4 R WR, f8 @ 1/125 second, ISO 320 Venice is wonderful. Although it is almost a cliche of itself (whatever that really means), there's no doubt there's lots to photograph, but I feel it is a location best tackled on your own or with just a friend or two. Leading a photo tour around the streets is simply a recipe for separation! However, a short water taxi ride away are a number of islands in the greater Venetian lagoon, such as...

Why Do We Like Autumn?

Why Do We Like Autumn?

Trees, Dolomites, ItalyFujifilm GFX100S II, GF500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR, f8 @ 1/125 second, ISO 160 There are no guarantees when it comes to the seasons. If you're a skier, you like to have fresh snow - so if you're a skier, you don't want to come skiing with me and my wife. When we arrive at a ski resort, all you can hear in the pubs is that it's the worst season for snow in living memory. On the other hand, my daughter seemed to do quite well in Japan this year with the most snow they'd seen in...

Any Time Of Day In The Mountains

Any Time Of Day In The Mountains

Vicino Campitello, Val di Fassa, Dolomiti, ItaliaFujifilm X-T3, XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, f10 @ 1/1700 second, ISO 160 Skiing gives you great access to the mountains. Unfortunately (but only in some ways), skiing starts and ends when the sun is quite high in the heavens. The slopes have to be made safe in the morning and they close early enough to allow for any complications that may have happened with the sliding public – it’s very hard to find lost souls in the dark. So, if you’re...