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..
Every wondered what it looks like under the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Here's a glimpse of one end. It is a constant cycle of maintaince all year round for rust & other things. It takes 5 yrs for one full coat of paint on every part of the bridge including nuts and bolts!
#sydneyharbourbridge
#funfacts
#sydneyharbourbridge
#funfacts
January 1, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Every wondered what it looks like under the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Here's a glimpse of one end. It is a constant cycle of maintaince all year round for rust & other things. It takes 5 yrs for one full coat of paint on every part of the bridge including nuts and bolts!
#sydneyharbourbridge
#funfacts
#sydneyharbourbridge
#funfacts
Uluru at sunrise, the geographical centre of Australia. Uluru is a sacred site for the Anangu people, climbing is prohibited. The surface of Uluru becomes a plethora of waterfalls during rainy season. It doesnt seem so big in photos, but it is.
#uluru
#sacredsite
#happynewyear
#travelphotography
#uluru
#sacredsite
#happynewyear
#travelphotography
December 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Uluru at sunrise, the geographical centre of Australia. Uluru is a sacred site for the Anangu people, climbing is prohibited. The surface of Uluru becomes a plethora of waterfalls during rainy season. It doesnt seem so big in photos, but it is.
#uluru
#sacredsite
#happynewyear
#travelphotography
#uluru
#sacredsite
#happynewyear
#travelphotography
In the past I had time to restore old photos. I found it quite relaxing. Took me a while for this one but the end result was well worth it. A soldier who served in WW1. Hopefully I'll get back into it!
#restoredphoto
#history
#blackandwhite
#restoredphoto
#history
#blackandwhite
December 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In the past I had time to restore old photos. I found it quite relaxing. Took me a while for this one but the end result was well worth it. A soldier who served in WW1. Hopefully I'll get back into it!
#restoredphoto
#history
#blackandwhite
#restoredphoto
#history
#blackandwhite
Petunia atkinsiana (Garden Petunia) are a favourite in many gardens (including mine!) with many colours & patterns to chose from. A hardy flowering plant that loves sunlight & basic watering. Interesting fact; their name comes from the French word 'Pétun'
#petunia
#flower
#garden
#flowerphotography
#petunia
#flower
#garden
#flowerphotography
December 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Petunia atkinsiana (Garden Petunia) are a favourite in many gardens (including mine!) with many colours & patterns to chose from. A hardy flowering plant that loves sunlight & basic watering. Interesting fact; their name comes from the French word 'Pétun'
#petunia
#flower
#garden
#flowerphotography
#petunia
#flower
#garden
#flowerphotography
Sanur, Bali. A grandfather & grandson chat in the evening fresh air away from the bustle of tourists.
#sanur
#bali
#family
#travelphotography
#sanur
#bali
#family
#travelphotography
December 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Sanur, Bali. A grandfather & grandson chat in the evening fresh air away from the bustle of tourists.
#sanur
#bali
#family
#travelphotography
#sanur
#bali
#family
#travelphotography
The Sicilian city of Modica. Settled 3000 yrs ago by the Siculi. Modica (originally Motyca) dates back 400 BC. Rich in Baroque architecture, famous for chocolate & noble families who once ruled & lived there including the Rainiers of Monaco. My families home.
#modica
#travelphotography
#sicily
#modica
#travelphotography
#sicily
December 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The Sicilian city of Modica. Settled 3000 yrs ago by the Siculi. Modica (originally Motyca) dates back 400 BC. Rich in Baroque architecture, famous for chocolate & noble families who once ruled & lived there including the Rainiers of Monaco. My families home.
#modica
#travelphotography
#sicily
#modica
#travelphotography
#sicily
The Ta'ovala is a traditional woven mat worn by the people of Tonga. There are different Ta'ovala for different occasions. A Ta'ovala can be passed down from generation to generation. To wear it is a connection to the land itself.
#tonga
#taovala
#tradition
#culture
#respect
#tonga
#taovala
#tradition
#culture
#respect
December 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Ta'ovala is a traditional woven mat worn by the people of Tonga. There are different Ta'ovala for different occasions. A Ta'ovala can be passed down from generation to generation. To wear it is a connection to the land itself.
#tonga
#taovala
#tradition
#culture
#respect
#tonga
#taovala
#tradition
#culture
#respect
Small sea shell, I had not mastered the manual focus on my Nikon yet when I took this photo, but I found the contrast of dark and light fascinating.
#seashell
#blackandwhite
#photography
#nature
#light
#shadow
#seashell
#blackandwhite
#photography
#nature
#light
#shadow
December 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Small sea shell, I had not mastered the manual focus on my Nikon yet when I took this photo, but I found the contrast of dark and light fascinating.
#seashell
#blackandwhite
#photography
#nature
#light
#shadow
#seashell
#blackandwhite
#photography
#nature
#light
#shadow
Sunrise at Toowoon Bay Beach, NSW, Australia.
#toowoonbay
#sunrise
#australia
#travelphotography
#goldenhour
#toowoonbay
#sunrise
#australia
#travelphotography
#goldenhour
December 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Sunrise at Toowoon Bay Beach, NSW, Australia.
#toowoonbay
#sunrise
#australia
#travelphotography
#goldenhour
#toowoonbay
#sunrise
#australia
#travelphotography
#goldenhour
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