Exploring the Earth and Sky of the West

Italy Photography

  • Panorama of the Cinque Terre Coastline
    A panoramic view of the Cinque Terre from Punta Mesco along the coastal trail between Monterosso and Levanto.
  • The city of Levanto and surrounding hills
    The town of Levanto, just north of the Cinque Terre and the start of our hike to Punta Mesco
  • Agave and other plants cling to a rocky sea cliff
    Agave and cacti grace the slopes of the Cinque Terre.
  • Steep cliffs rise out of the sea in the Cinque Terre
    Looking southeast along the Cinque Terre coast from the coastal trail between Vernazza and Monterosso.
  • Coloful buildings line the harbor in the village of Vernazza
    A view of colorful Vernazza from high above the Harbor.
  • Coloful buildings line the harbor in the village of Vernazza
    A view of colorful Vernazza from high above the Harbor.
  • Colorful buildings and a view of the sea from Vernazza
    The village of Vernazza occupies rocky cliffs and ravines along the Ligurian Coast of Italy.
  • Stone terraces and vineyards frame a few of Corniglia in the distance
    A damp hike through terraced vineyards on the “high trail” between Manarola and Corniglia.
  • The streets of Manarola at night.
  • Colorful buildings of Manarola line the waterfront at dusk.
    The Manarola waterfront at dusj
  • Colorful clouds and sea at sunset in Manarola.
    A colorful sunset in Manarola, looking north along the Cinque Terre coast.
  • The village of Manarola spreads out below vineyards in a large ravine.
    The village of Manarola as seen from the terraced vineyards that surround the town.
  • The Spanish Steps, Rome
  • The Pantheon at night, Rome