Maco 🇮🇹🇭🇲 📷
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Photography is my peace, the world is my puzzle to put together.
These photos are all taken by me on my samsung phone & at times with my Nikon. I hope you enjoy them in some way or another..
These photos are all taken by me on my samsung phone & at times with my Nikon. I hope you enjoy them in some way or another..
Grado - Italy, is part of the Marano-Grado-Lagoon, sitting between Trieste & Venice. Once the centre of Roman & Medieval architecture which can still be seen. Its beaches awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. This photo taken on a winters day.
#grado
#italy
#travelphotography
#bluesky
#explore
#grado
#italy
#travelphotography
#bluesky
#explore
December 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Grado - Italy, is part of the Marano-Grado-Lagoon, sitting between Trieste & Venice. Once the centre of Roman & Medieval architecture which can still be seen. Its beaches awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. This photo taken on a winters day.
#grado
#italy
#travelphotography
#bluesky
#explore
#grado
#italy
#travelphotography
#bluesky
#explore
5 generations have looked out these balcony doors onto the rooftops and hills of Sicily. The view has not changed but the sounds have. Chimneys & horse drawn carts replaced by antennas & electric cars. One thing remains, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee every morning.
#Sicily
#tradition
#travel
#Sicily
#tradition
#travel
December 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
5 generations have looked out these balcony doors onto the rooftops and hills of Sicily. The view has not changed but the sounds have. Chimneys & horse drawn carts replaced by antennas & electric cars. One thing remains, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee every morning.
#Sicily
#tradition
#travel
#Sicily
#tradition
#travel
At the Macquarie University of Sydney, Australia, you will find the Gale Museum. It houses 2 main collections, Australian history & Ancient History, housing 18000 artifacts. Below is a jug from the Hellenistic Period.
#ancienthistory
#macquarieuniversity
#Sydney
#artifact
#ancienthistory
#macquarieuniversity
#Sydney
#artifact
December 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
At the Macquarie University of Sydney, Australia, you will find the Gale Museum. It houses 2 main collections, Australian history & Ancient History, housing 18000 artifacts. Below is a jug from the Hellenistic Period.
#ancienthistory
#macquarieuniversity
#Sydney
#artifact
#ancienthistory
#macquarieuniversity
#Sydney
#artifact
Sun setting behind the Baptistery of Saint John, Florence. Built directly facing the Cathedral of Florence between 1059 - 1129. It is octagonal in shape, featuring 3 sets of bronze doors & is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
#baptisteryflorence
#firenze
#unescoworldheritage
#italy
#travelohotography
#baptisteryflorence
#firenze
#unescoworldheritage
#italy
#travelohotography
December 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Sun setting behind the Baptistery of Saint John, Florence. Built directly facing the Cathedral of Florence between 1059 - 1129. It is octagonal in shape, featuring 3 sets of bronze doors & is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
#baptisteryflorence
#firenze
#unescoworldheritage
#italy
#travelohotography
#baptisteryflorence
#firenze
#unescoworldheritage
#italy
#travelohotography
Marigold (Tagetes) is often seen in celebration of the dead 'Dias de los muertos'. It holds many beneficial properties including antibacterial & anti inflammatory. Their colour & variety are a lovely addition to any garden helping keep small & large pests away.
#marigold
#garden
#sunnyday
#colour
#marigold
#garden
#sunnyday
#colour
December 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
'Medusa' painted by Caravaggio c.1597. Baroque painting on a curved wooden shield. Caravaggio was known as a complex & violent person, yet he was a prominent artist of his generation. Standing infront of this painting is quite extraordinary.
#caravaggio
#Medusa
#Florence
#travelphotography
#firenze
#caravaggio
#Medusa
#Florence
#travelphotography
#firenze
December 23, 2025 at 7:05 AM
'Medusa' painted by Caravaggio c.1597. Baroque painting on a curved wooden shield. Caravaggio was known as a complex & violent person, yet he was a prominent artist of his generation. Standing infront of this painting is quite extraordinary.
#caravaggio
#Medusa
#Florence
#travelphotography
#firenze
#caravaggio
#Medusa
#Florence
#travelphotography
#firenze
Mallard Duck. This photo I took with my Nikon a while back along the northen coast of Australia. The mallard is an introduced species, eoughly in the 1860's. They are aggressive and dominant.
#mallard
#Duck
#Nikon
#australia
#mallard
#Duck
#Nikon
#australia
December 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Mallard Duck. This photo I took with my Nikon a while back along the northen coast of Australia. The mallard is an introduced species, eoughly in the 1860's. They are aggressive and dominant.
#mallard
#Duck
#Nikon
#australia
#mallard
#Duck
#Nikon
#australia
Along the road of the Dolomites you will find many beautiful towns including Cadore. There is hiking, walking along lakes, playgrounds and more. No doubt preparing for the influx of tourism with the winter Olympics coming up.
#cadore
#dolomites
#italy
#travelphotography
#cadore
#dolomites
#italy
#travelphotography
December 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Along the road of the Dolomites you will find many beautiful towns including Cadore. There is hiking, walking along lakes, playgrounds and more. No doubt preparing for the influx of tourism with the winter Olympics coming up.
#cadore
#dolomites
#italy
#travelphotography
#cadore
#dolomites
#italy
#travelphotography
Palazzo Ducale, Venice. (Doge's Palace) The Doge was the highest & oldest magistrate of Venetian Republic. Prisons are connected to the palace by the famous 'Ponte dei Sospiri' (Bridge of Sighs).
#palazzoducale
#blackandwhite
#venice
#venezia
#travelphotograpy
#palazzoducale
#blackandwhite
#venice
#venezia
#travelphotograpy
December 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Palazzo Ducale, Venice. (Doge's Palace) The Doge was the highest & oldest magistrate of Venetian Republic. Prisons are connected to the palace by the famous 'Ponte dei Sospiri' (Bridge of Sighs).
#palazzoducale
#blackandwhite
#venice
#venezia
#travelphotograpy
#palazzoducale
#blackandwhite
#venice
#venezia
#travelphotograpy
Murano, Venice. You can forget people live here, quitely in their houses going about their daily lives. Glass makers were moved to Murano to avoid fires happening in the city and also safeguard glass making secrets.
#murano
#venice
#travelphotography
#italy
#venezia
#murano
#venice
#travelphotography
#italy
#venezia
December 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Murano, Venice. You can forget people live here, quitely in their houses going about their daily lives. Glass makers were moved to Murano to avoid fires happening in the city and also safeguard glass making secrets.
#murano
#venice
#travelphotography
#italy
#venezia
#murano
#venice
#travelphotography
#italy
#venezia
In La Serenissima (Venice) watching a Gondola glide by is a very soothing. Gondoliers make about €100,000 (give or take for expenses etc). It may seem like an easy occupation, it is not. Learning the craft, the rules and infinite patience of tourists who don't always listen.
#gondola
#venice
#travel
#gondola
#venice
#travel
December 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
English Blue Staffy are most probably the most golden hearted of the 'Canus Lupus familiaris'. They are extremely affectionate and loyal to their families, having the nickname the 'Nanny dog', however they can be quite stubborn and don't believe in personal space 😁
#bluestaffy
#dog
#familypet
#happy
#bluestaffy
#dog
#familypet
#happy
December 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
English Blue Staffy are most probably the most golden hearted of the 'Canus Lupus familiaris'. They are extremely affectionate and loyal to their families, having the nickname the 'Nanny dog', however they can be quite stubborn and don't believe in personal space 😁
#bluestaffy
#dog
#familypet
#happy
#bluestaffy
#dog
#familypet
#happy
A mural of the beloved and legendary actor Sofia Loren in the city of Spilimbergo. This mural is from a scene in the 1955 movie "Scandal in Sorrento". Sofia was 21yrs old at the time.
#sofialoren
#painting
#spilimbergo
#travelphoto
#visititaly
#sofialoren
#painting
#spilimbergo
#travelphoto
#visititaly
December 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A mural of the beloved and legendary actor Sofia Loren in the city of Spilimbergo. This mural is from a scene in the 1955 movie "Scandal in Sorrento". Sofia was 21yrs old at the time.
#sofialoren
#painting
#spilimbergo
#travelphoto
#visititaly
#sofialoren
#painting
#spilimbergo
#travelphoto
#visititaly
Marano Lagunare, Udine, Italy. Once belonged to Patriarchate of Aquilea and then to the Venetian Republic. The local dialect is of Venetian origin unlike the surrounding area.
It has a lovely nature reserve on the lagoon worth a visit as well.
#maranolagunare
#Udine
#visititaly
#travel
#phptography
It has a lovely nature reserve on the lagoon worth a visit as well.
#maranolagunare
#Udine
#visititaly
#travel
#phptography
December 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Marano Lagunare, Udine, Italy. Once belonged to Patriarchate of Aquilea and then to the Venetian Republic. The local dialect is of Venetian origin unlike the surrounding area.
It has a lovely nature reserve on the lagoon worth a visit as well.
#maranolagunare
#Udine
#visititaly
#travel
#phptography
It has a lovely nature reserve on the lagoon worth a visit as well.
#maranolagunare
#Udine
#visititaly
#travel
#phptography
'Bambino col Gallo' (Boy with Rooster') by sculptured by Adriano Cecioni, Galleria d'arte Moderna, Pitti Palace,Florence. The question always asked; is the boy laughing or crying?
#palazzopitti
#Florence
#art
#Italy
#travelphotohraphy
#palazzopitti
#Florence
#art
#Italy
#travelphotohraphy
December 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
'Bambino col Gallo' (Boy with Rooster') by sculptured by Adriano Cecioni, Galleria d'arte Moderna, Pitti Palace,Florence. The question always asked; is the boy laughing or crying?
#palazzopitti
#Florence
#art
#Italy
#travelphotohraphy
#palazzopitti
#Florence
#art
#Italy
#travelphotohraphy
The Uffizi Gallery, Florence was authorised by Cosimo I De Medici, designed by Giorgio Vasari and constructed between 1560 - 1580. Uffizi translates to Offices (in modern italian it would be Uffici). I found booking tickets on line made entry less tiring.
#Uffizi
#Florence
#art
#travelphotography
#Uffizi
#Florence
#art
#travelphotography
December 15, 2025 at 4:43 AM
The Uffizi Gallery, Florence was authorised by Cosimo I De Medici, designed by Giorgio Vasari and constructed between 1560 - 1580. Uffizi translates to Offices (in modern italian it would be Uffici). I found booking tickets on line made entry less tiring.
#Uffizi
#Florence
#art
#travelphotography
#Uffizi
#Florence
#art
#travelphotography
'Snugglepot & Cuddlepie' by May Gibbs is part of Australian Literary History. One of the characters are the Banksia Men. The photo of a Banksia, before & after pollination when they become dry grey/brown. Banksia are native to Australia with over 170 species.
#banskiaflower
#maygibbs
#australia
#banskiaflower
#maygibbs
#australia
December 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
'Snugglepot & Cuddlepie' by May Gibbs is part of Australian Literary History. One of the characters are the Banksia Men. The photo of a Banksia, before & after pollination when they become dry grey/brown. Banksia are native to Australia with over 170 species.
#banskiaflower
#maygibbs
#australia
#banskiaflower
#maygibbs
#australia
A view of the altar of Basilica San Marco, Venice. The Palo D'Oro (Golden Panel) sits at the altar decorated with precious stones.The high altar holds the relics of St. Mark. A combination of Venetian and Byzantine art.
#sanmarcobasilica
#venice
#italy
#travelphotography
#history
#byzantineart
#sanmarcobasilica
#venice
#italy
#travelphotography
#history
#byzantineart
December 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A view of the altar of Basilica San Marco, Venice. The Palo D'Oro (Golden Panel) sits at the altar decorated with precious stones.The high altar holds the relics of St. Mark. A combination of Venetian and Byzantine art.
#sanmarcobasilica
#venice
#italy
#travelphotography
#history
#byzantineart
#sanmarcobasilica
#venice
#italy
#travelphotography
#history
#byzantineart
In Murano, Italy you will find Toffalo Studio. The glass work in the photo and many other works have been made by or under the guidance of Glass Master Cesare Toffalo, a third generation Glass Master.
#murano
#toffalostudio
#blueflower
#artisan
#art
#italy
#murano
#toffalostudio
#blueflower
#artisan
#art
#italy
December 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
In Murano, Italy you will find Toffalo Studio. The glass work in the photo and many other works have been made by or under the guidance of Glass Master Cesare Toffalo, a third generation Glass Master.
#murano
#toffalostudio
#blueflower
#artisan
#art
#italy
#murano
#toffalostudio
#blueflower
#artisan
#art
#italy
Palazzo Dipinto part of the Castle complex in Spilimbergo Italy. The facade features frescoes depicting horses and grooms. There are also 2 mullioned windows, one in Gothic style and the other in Renaissance and 2 mullioned balconies.
#palazzodipinto
#spilimbergo
#art
#travelitaly
#palazzodipinto
#spilimbergo
#art
#travelitaly
December 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Palazzo Dipinto part of the Castle complex in Spilimbergo Italy. The facade features frescoes depicting horses and grooms. There are also 2 mullioned windows, one in Gothic style and the other in Renaissance and 2 mullioned balconies.
#palazzodipinto
#spilimbergo
#art
#travelitaly
#palazzodipinto
#spilimbergo
#art
#travelitaly
The 13th Century Town hall in the city of Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy. With gothic pinnacles and an Astronomical clock. Infront you will see a statue of Pordenone's famous painter Giovanni Antonio de Sacchis "il Pordenone".
#Pordenone
#ilpordenone
#friuliveneziagiulia
#italy
#Pordenone
#ilpordenone
#friuliveneziagiulia
#italy
December 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The 13th Century Town hall in the city of Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy. With gothic pinnacles and an Astronomical clock. Infront you will see a statue of Pordenone's famous painter Giovanni Antonio de Sacchis "il Pordenone".
#Pordenone
#ilpordenone
#friuliveneziagiulia
#italy
#Pordenone
#ilpordenone
#friuliveneziagiulia
#italy
Emilio Zocchi's 'Young Michelangelo'. This lovely sculpture can be seen at the Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) in Florence.
#pittipalace
#youngmichelangelo
#florence
#art
#sculpture
#pittipalace
#youngmichelangelo
#florence
#art
#sculpture
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Emilio Zocchi's 'Young Michelangelo'. This lovely sculpture can be seen at the Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) in Florence.
#pittipalace
#youngmichelangelo
#florence
#art
#sculpture
#pittipalace
#youngmichelangelo
#florence
#art
#sculpture
French Rosa (Rosa Gallica). Known for their lovely scent and medicinal properties.
#rose
#flower
#gardenphotography
#rose
#flower
#gardenphotography
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
French Rosa (Rosa Gallica). Known for their lovely scent and medicinal properties.
#rose
#flower
#gardenphotography
#rose
#flower
#gardenphotography
An example of Baroque architecture, a balcony in Modica, Sicily. The area of 'Val di Noto'in Sicily is listed as Unesco World Heritage sites, these include Modica, Ragusa and Scicli to name a few.
#baroquearchitecture
#Modica
#Sicily
#unescoworldheritage
#baroquearchitecture
#Modica
#Sicily
#unescoworldheritage
December 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
An example of Baroque architecture, a balcony in Modica, Sicily. The area of 'Val di Noto'in Sicily is listed as Unesco World Heritage sites, these include Modica, Ragusa and Scicli to name a few.
#baroquearchitecture
#Modica
#Sicily
#unescoworldheritage
#baroquearchitecture
#Modica
#Sicily
#unescoworldheritage
This little Ghost Crab came and said hello to me at the beach one day and lucky enough I had my Nikon on hand. Growing no more than 3-3.5cm they are easy to miss as they scamper across sand.
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This little Ghost Crab came and said hello to me at the beach one day and lucky enough I had my Nikon on hand. Growing no more than 3-3.5cm they are easy to miss as they scamper across sand.