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01/08/2026

Macros from Anaga, the forest you don't expect in Tenerife 🌲🌳🍂🍄‍🟫

When you think of , you picture volcanoes, black beaches and endless sunshine. tells a different story.

Hidden in the island's northeast lies one of Europe's oldest forests, a remnant of the ancient cloud forests that once covered much of the Mediterranean millions of years ago. Fed by trade winds and wrapped in mist for much of the year, it's a place where every fallen trunk, moss-covered rock and patch of damp soil becomes its own tiny ecosystem.

A tiny emerging from decaying wood. A burst of orange fungi catching a single ray of sunlight. The delicate gills beneath a woodland mushroom. A striking violet cap glowing among fallen leaves.

They're easy to miss, yet together they tell the story of a forest constantly creating new life from what came before.

Sometimes the grandest landscapes are made of the smallest details.

Which of these tiny worlds caught your eye first? Let me know in the comments!

19/07/2026

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Often find myself photographing quiet landscapes, changing skies, and moments of stillness. This time, I let the light tell a different story.

Instead of silence, it became . Instead of contemplation, . A few fleeting filled with , freedom, and the simple joy of without overthinking.

Photography has a way of revealing how differently we can experience the world. Sometimes we slow down to notice the smallest details. Other times, we simply let ourselves follow the light.

Different subject, same way of seeing. Still chasing light, emotion, and those moments that disappear almost as quickly as they arrive.

When was the last time you did something just because it felt right?

12/07/2026

🏙✨ Venus & Jupiter over Milan | Part II: another perspective

The same , seen from a different point of view.

These photographs were taken over two evenings while following and across 's western . I found myself drawn not only to the , but also to the city beneath them.

The first image pairs the conjunction with the clean lines of a modern residential . The warm tones of the illuminated windows, the deep blue of the evening sky, and the soft haze surrounding the planets created a contrast that immediately caught my eye. The following photographs move to Castello and Parco , where history, trees, and the night sky offered a completely different setting for the same event.

The final image steps behind the scenes, waiting for the right composition while Venus and Jupiter slowly descend towards the horizon. is often less about the single photograph and more about the walk, the waiting, and those quiet moments spent looking up while the city carries on around you.

👉If any of these views deserves a place on your wall, feel free to get in touch. I'd be happy to make it available as a print on my shop!

09/07/2026

✨🏙 Venus & Jupiter over Milan | Part I: chasing the evening sky

For a few evenings in early June, the western sky offered a beautiful sight. and , the two brightest planets visible after sunset, appeared unusually close together above .

Their minimum apparent separation had occurred on 8 and 9 June, but even on the following evenings the remained spectacular. Looking carefully at these photographs, taken over two evenings, you can already notice how the two planets had shifted relative to one another from one night to the next, as a result of the constant motion of our Solar System.

We wandered through the city with cameras and tripods, searching for different ways to frame the event. wires cutting across the sky, the silhouettes of Castello , the paths of Parco , and finally Arco della Pace, where Venus and Jupiter slipped perfectly into the arch just before setting behind the city's rooftops.

One of the things I enjoy most about urban is discovering how familiar places can briefly become part of something much larger. For a few minutes, the city and the seem to speak the same language.

Did you get a chance to see Venus and Jupiter together, or are you discovering this conjunction through these photos? Let me know in the comments!

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05/04/2026

Easter in San Biagio, Sicily, when the town comes together

On Easter morning, San Biagio Platani transforms.

The Archi di Pasqua are finally complete, filling the main street with colour, light, and incredible detail. Structures made of cane come alive with intricate decorations of bread and seeds, carefully crafted over weeks and brought together the night before.

At the heart of the celebration is the 'Incontro', the meeting between the resurrected Christ and the Virgin Mary. It’s a moment that blends faith, tradition, and emotion, set against a backdrop that feels both festive and deeply rooted in history.

But beyond the ceremony, what stands out is the sense of community. People return from elsewhere just to be here. Greetings of “Buona Pasqua” echo through the street, and for a day, everything feels connected again.

Like many small towns, San Biagio Platani faces quieter times through the year, with many young people moving away. Yet, traditions like this are kept alive, often driven by the younger generations themselves, giving new energy to something deeply rooted.

From the quiet work of the night before to this vibrant celebration, the transformation is complete.

If you ever find yourself in at , come and experience this for yourself!

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03/04/2026

A night before Easter in , the 'Archi' take shape.

In San Biagio Platani, begins long before the morning celebrations.

Every year, the town comes together to create the Archi di Pasqua, intricate arches that transform the main street into a passage of symbols, , and . Built using simple and natural materials like , seeds, and wood, they reflect a tradition that has been carried on for generations. Months of work to be done by Easter day.

Last year I was there the night before Easter, when everything is still unfinished. The street becomes a shared workspace. People gather, work, laugh, pause for a drink, then carry on...till dawn. I could witness the rush, the purpose and a sense of community. Hands moving, structures rising, details taking shape in the dark.

In black and white, I wanted to focus on this moment. Not the spectacle, but the process. The human side of tradition. The quiet collaboration that makes everything possible.

Just wait for Easter day and the same street will look completely different. And I will show you in the next carousel!

Did you know about this initiative? Would you have a chance to visit? They will be on display for a month!

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21/03/2026

🏙Blue hour over the Arno, Florence, Italy

Seen from , this is Ponte alle Grazie at , when the last light of the day fades and the city begins to glow.

The warm tones of the street lights stretch across the , blending into the deep blue of the sky and water. Everything softens. Reflections ripple gently, and familiar places take on a quieter presence.

has always been shaped by the river that runs through it, and bridges like this one have connected its daily life for centuries.

I’m always drawn to these transitions. Moments where light shifts, colours balance, and the city slows down just enough to be observed.

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26/02/2026

❄ Olympic light at Arco della Pace during

During the celebrations for Milano Cortina 2026, Arco della Pace took on a new presence.
The flame, held in the , marked the rhythm of the evening, while light and sound (by Roberto Cacciapaglia) transformed the arch at the beginning of every hour, drawing crowds together.

Built in the 19th century as a symbol of peace, during these nights, its meaning felt quietly amplified, with shifting lights, changing colours, and perspectives that revealed themselves over time.

I photographed the arch from different angles, sometimes aligning the flame with the distant silhouette of the Castle, sometimes letting a thin crescent moon enter the frame. Other times, the story unfolded through the presence of people: crowds walking through Castello , phones raised, moments briefly shared and then gone.

What stayed with me was the sense of collective attention, a city gathering around light, movement, and time.

Did you manage to see the show in person?
If not, there will be more opportunities during the upcoming .

13/02/2026

Ponte Vecchio at blue hour, Florence, 🇮🇹

There’s a moment in , just after sunset, when light begins to tell a different story. This image was taken during , when the sky deepens and the warm lights of start to glow, reflecting gently on the .

Built in the 14th century, Ponte Vecchio has watched Florence change for centuries, floods, wars, daily life passing through its small shops and narrow arches. At this hour, its presence feels quieter, almost intimate.

I wanted this photograph to feel calm but alive. The contrast between cool blue tones and golden light, the soft movement of the , the details of the structure, all working together to create a piece that brings depth and atmosphere into a space, not noise.

In this carousel you’ll see the full scene, a closer look at the bridge details, and how it lives as a print.

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13/01/2026

🍃The texture of

A single green , growing quietly from the textured bark of a .
I captured this image while walking through the quieter streets of Sirmione, drawn by the contrast between colour and surface, softness and structure.

This photograph was submitted to the 2025 under the theme “le trame della natura” — the textures of nature — and I’m truly happy it was by the among the top images. It will be part of the official next year!

Moments like this remind me why I’m drawn to minimal scenes: nature doesn’t need much to speak, just space to be observed.

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