It occasionally snows around Genoa and when it happens it’s a transformation. I go out to take pictures, unusual ones: the well known locations become a novelty. Here is depicted the Monte Fasce, which dominates western Genoa, from the winding road that leads to Sori and Uscio. I walked up to a small ridge where [...]
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Monte Fasce in Winter
Posted in Appennines, Genoa, Italy, Landscape, Liguria, Luca Baldassarre, Mountain, Nature, Photo, Snow, Snowscape, Winter on 22 November 2007 | No Comments »
The Orange Sunset
Posted in Alps, Appennines, Italy, Landscape, Luca Baldassarre, Mountain, Nature, Photo, Sky, Sunset, Wallpaper on 1 November 2007 | No Comments »
Another photo from the same clear-day session above Genoa. This time I zoomed-in on the spot where the sun disappeared. I enjoyed how these warm hues spread across the sky, like a colossal fire were buring behind the mountains.
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Alps, Mediterranean and Appennines Sunset
Posted in Alps, Appennines, Italy, Landscape, Liguria, Luca Baldassarre, Mediterranean, Mountain, Nature, Photo, Sea, Sky, Sunset, Trees, Wallpaper on 31 October 2007 | No Comments »
Monte Fasce dominates eastern Genoa, Liguria, Italy. Its flanks descend steeply towards the Mediterranean. On a clear day, like this, one can see the peaks of the Maritime Alps, near the border with France. The setting sun painted the sky orange and I felt suspended above land and sea.
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Amanite Muscaria Family
Posted in Appennines, Daniele Parodi, Forest, Italy, Leaves, Liguria, Macro, Mushroom, Nature, Park, Photo, Textures, Wallpaper on 28 October 2007 | 1 Comment »
I found this family of mushrooms while walking in the Birch Forest of the Lame, in the Parco Naturale dell’Aveto, Liguria, Italy. I was attracted by the striking red color and the geometrical arrangement of these highly poisonous mushrooms (ideal as a condiment when you invite your mother-in-law), growing on a thick carpet of leaves.
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Just before sunrise in the Appennines
Posted in Appennines, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Landscape, Liguria, Luca Baldassarre, Mountain, Nature, Park, Photo, Sunrise, Tuscany on 26 October 2007 | No Comments »
I was camping at the Prati del Tavola, in the Appennines near Passo della Cisa. This pass is an important gateway between Liguria, Toscana and Emilia, connecting the port city of La Spezia with the industrial (and culinary) Parma. In this area the Appennines rise suddenly high from the valley floor, reaching 1800m circa with [...]
Sunset in the Ligurian Appennines
Posted in Appennines, Forest, Grass, Italy, Landscape, Liguria, Luca Baldassarre, Mountain, Nature, Park, Photo, Sunset, Wallpaper on 23 October 2007 | No Comments »
Monte Antola is one of the highest mountains in the Genoa province, Liguria, Italy. There are many ways to reach the top, but if you follow any of the the two very scenic ridges you’ll be delighted by splendid views over the range of the Ligurian Appennines. This photo is taken at sunset along the [...]
