Francesco Gola Photography

04/11/2025

Since this remains one of the questions I get asked most frequently by email, I’m resharing my updated guide on how to choose the right monitor for your specific needs.

The article now includes the brand‑new PD2730S 5K, so if you’ve been thinking about upgrading your setup, this is the perfect time to take a look!

Versione in Italiano QUI Last update: Nov 2025 Introduction I will never get tired of repeating how a good monitor can really make a difference in the images we post-produce, whether they are intended for online publication or printing. We must think of the monitor not as a secondary accessory,

14/10/2025

High clouds dancing after sunset, painting the sky in shades of pink and crimson while the lighthouse of Cabo São Vicente watches over the Atlantic. The Algarve has left a mark on my soul, and I can't wait to be there again really soon!
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09/10/2025

My new calendar “Chasing The Wind” is finally ready! 😃

This year, the main theme is the wind, and I hope each image conveys that same feeling you experience every time it embraces you in front of a breathtaking landscape.

If you want a copy, you can find it on my website: https://www.francescogola.net/seascape-calendar-2026/

02/04/2025

Suspended in the embrace of sunset, a silent storm drifts across the horizon, while newly snow-capped rocks stand still as if pausing to admire the fading light 🌊

27/09/2024

Finally, after a few long nights and glasses of wine, I've published a new plugin for Windy.com that I've been working on for quite some time to help all landscape photographers better interpret the weather during our photographic adventures 🌦️

The plugin is free, and you can find all the instructions on how to install and use it in this dedicated article on my website: https://bit.ly/CloudsHorizonDistance

If you have any feedback or comments, I’ll be more than happy to read them! 🌊

23/08/2024

I believe this is the longest article I’ve ever written for my Blog, but since it’s always a topic that generates a lot of interest during my courses, I hope you will appreciate it too! 🌊

Here is a little guide on how to make the most of the weather information provided by Windy.com for landscape photography 🫶

https://www.francescogola.net/tutorial/how-to-use-windy-com-for-landscape-photography/

Let me know what you think! ⛈

03/02/2024

Next March I’ll be on the stage for Hahnemühle UK at the The Photography & Video Show in Birmingham for a printing demonstration on the amazing new Hahnemühle Photo Rag Matt Baryta paper! 🌊

If you’re in the area drop by and say Ciao! 🫶

06/09/2023

Embracing a moment of stillness at Fanad Head Lighthouse
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29/08/2023

BenQ has finally released the new SW272U 27" 4K monitor specifically designed for photographers 😍

Let's find out every detail together after one month of intense use! 🤓

AQCOLOR by BenQ

Versione in Italiano QUI Introduction Choosing a new photographic monitor is always a delicate process. On one hand, we have our budget, while on the other, there are dozens of monitors promising cutting-edge features and functionalities, many of which we may not even know if we need. In this

22/07/2023

I can still feel the wind enveloping my body and thoughts 😌
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