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In my hometown of Assisi in Italy, at age 8, I dismantled a new Kodak folding camera, (Junior?) for which my uncle had paid a fortune, just to see "what was inside that was making pictures." At age 14, I began taking pictures with a borrowed camera from a friend. At 17, I purchased my first camera, a FERRANIA, for those who remember this brand, it was produced by one of Europe's leading photograph product manufacturers, a company eventually purchased by 3M. I still have that camera. Later, I began working with a friend and professional photographer, shooting weddings, sporting events, news, portraits, anything and everything. At age 21, I purchased my first used SLR camera, a Nikon F, the ultimate dream of a photographer. I still have that camera too. When Nikon came out with the EL, one of the first electronic cameras, I was able to buy a used one, which cost what seemed like an exaggeration at that time. I still have that camera as well. After that, I lost track of the many cameras purchased and sold. My first digital was a Nikon 900S. I love digital photography, no dark room, no messing around with chemicals, no more running water, no more stained clothes. I love digital photography.

Galleries

Rochester SlowFood event 5/31/09 :

Rochester SlowFood event 5/31/09

Updated: Jun 01, 2009 8:08pm PST

Villa Taranto May 2009 :

Villa Taranto May 2009

Updated: Jun 05, 2009 2:44pm PST

Watermarks :

Watermarks

Updated: Aug 29, 2009 4:25pm PST

Lago Maggiore 2009 :

Lago Maggiore 2009

Updated: Aug 31, 2009 5:44am PST

Fruit :

Fruit

Updated: Sep 06, 2009 9:55am PST

Places :

Places

Updated: Dec 01, 2009 6:04am PST

Animals :

Animals

Updated: Nov 27, 2009 5:13pm PST

Minnesota images :

Minnesota images

Updated: Aug 14, 2009 4:50pm PST

Food - Gastronomy & Wine :

Food - Gastronomy & Wine

Updated: Sep 13, 2009 6:02pm PST

My Smug Mug :

My Smug Mug

Updated: Jun 22, 2009 2:38pm PST

Piedmont a region of superb food & wines. :

Piedmont a region of superb food & wines.

Updated: Nov 28, 2009 2:50pm PST

International Travel Workshop Turismabile Lake Maggiore, Italy :

International Travel Workshop Turismabile Lake Maggiore, Italy

Updated: Jul 31, 2009 7:31am PST

GLOBE 2009 Rome/International Travel Fair :

GLOBE 2009 Rome/International Travel Fair

Updated: Dec 01, 2009 6:11am PST

Flowers :

Flowers

Updated: Sep 13, 2009 6:40pm PST

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Pavel's RKC Kettlebell Certification

Updated: Jun 15, 2009 6:49pm PST

People :

People

Updated: Sep 04, 2009 7:35am PST

Action & Sport :

Action & Sport

Updated: Jun 25, 2009 7:22pm PST

A day on the Mississippi River :

A day on the Mississippi River

Updated: Jun 21, 2009 12:36pm PST

Miriam & CJ wedding :

Miriam & CJ wedding

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 2:48pm PST

Spain 2009 :

Spain 2009

Updated: Dec 11, 2009 2:36pm PST

Latina rendez-vous - Italy 7/26/09 :

Latina rendez-vous - Italy 7/26/09

Updated: Aug 02, 2009 10:01pm PST

Weddings & Celebrations :

Weddings & Celebrations

Updated: Dec 03, 2009 11:21am PST

Cindy 2009 Spain pictures :

Cindy 2009 Spain pictures

Updated: Aug 09, 2009 3:36pm PST

New Mexico :

New Mexico

Updated: Aug 14, 2009 8:48pm PST

Doors - Knobs - Knockers : I take these pictures where ever I see one, these in this gallery where taken all-over Northern Spain, Salamanca, Santiago de Compostela, Burgos, Barcellona, Tarragona along with those in Italy Florence, Siean, Venice, Bologna, Modena and more.

Doors - Knobs - Knockers

I take these pictures where ever I see one, these in this gallery wher ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2009 7:00am PST

Scotland, a few Summers ago. : These pictures were taken with a Nikon Coolpix 900, first digital camera made by the famous company. The biggest CF card available, at that time, was 42 Mb and the camera does not take larger CF cards than this size. Batteries were the first Ni-Mh which were good only for a few shoots before they needed a full recharge. Regular alkaline batteries weren't even good to fire up even a single shoot. I still have that camera and it still working fine.

Scotland, a few Summers ago.

These pictures were taken with a Nikon Coolpix 900, first digital came ...

Updated: Sep 04, 2009 5:22pm PST

Fountains Collection :

Fountains Collection

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 3:44pm PST

Bell towers :

Bell towers

Updated: Oct 25, 2009 8:31pm PST

Italians on horse back :

Italians on horse back

Updated: Oct 25, 2009 11:28am PST

Street scenes :

Street scenes

Updated: Oct 23, 2009 12:15pm PST

Spain :

Spain

Updated: Nov 29, 2009 3:39pm PST

Salone Del Gusto 2008 : These pictures were taken while traveling with a group of 14 people to Turin, Italy for the Salone del Gusto -Terra Madre extravaganza, a magnificent gastronomic happening where farmers and food lovers from around the world meet once every two years, all under one roof, to celebrate the pleasures of food. This unique and incredible food event is the brain child of Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement that advocates for good, clean and fair food. These shots tell the story of our experiences during the 9 days of traveling in the Langhe area of Piedmont, an area world renown for its truffles, wines, hazelnuts, in a landscape of rolling hills replete with castles and historical sites. We will offer this tour again in 2010 to another small group of 14 people. Check my web site for information: www.travelingtoitaly.com.

Salone Del Gusto 2008

These pictures were taken while traveling with a group of 14 people to ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2009 2:00pm PST

Dinner in the Garden :

Dinner in the Garden

Updated: Sep 21, 2009 5:52am PST

Spain Rioja Wine Region :

Spain Rioja Wine Region

Updated: Sep 22, 2009 6:09am PST

Bologna - Modena Classic Emilia Romagna cities : This gallery features images I took while traveling in Italy during the last two weeks. I was traveling with a group of travel agents from all corners of the world, Australia, India, Poland, Latvia and USA. This educational tour followed the TTI, an international travel fair, held in Rimini on the Adriatic Coast of the Emilia-Romagna region.

Bologna - Modena Classic Emilia Romagna cities

This gallery features images I took while traveling in Italy during th ...

Updated: Oct 22, 2009 3:50pm PST

Florence, Siena, San Gimignano :

Florence, Siena, San Gimignano

Updated: Nov 29, 2009 3:38pm PST

Agri&Tour Fair Arezzo 2009 : These are the pictures that I took while participating in the Agri & Tour 2009 Travel Fair in Arezzo, a happening that brings together travel agents from all over the world to meet owners & operators of the popular Agriturismi (farmhouses converted to lodging establishments) that have spread all over the country. If you’d like to learn more about them feel free to contact me: gabriele@travelingtoitaly.com.

Agri&Tour Fair Arezzo 2009

These are the pictures that I took while participating in the Agri & T ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2009 1:33pm PST

Agriturismo - Villas - Vacation Rental Properties : Small pictures selection of our rental villas on the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Sicily or any region of Italy. Feel free to call me, 888-287-8733, if you need additional information or would like to rent one.

Agriturismo - Villas - Vacation Rental Properties

Small pictures selection of our rental villas on the Amalfi Coast, Tus ...

Updated: Dec 11, 2009 6:33am PST

Trentino region in the Fall of 2009 : These are the pictures I took during an educational tour of the Trentino region in Northeastern Italy. This border region of Italy is a well-known wine production area and well the largest Italian producer of apples and small fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. It’s also famous for excellent cured meat like the popular and ubiquitous Speck.

Trentino region in the Fall of 2009

These are the pictures I took during an educational tour of the Trenti ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2009 7:22pm PST

Venice seen through my lens : There are so many highlights and sidelights that can be seen off the beaten path in Venice. Plan to spend more than just a few days there if you can and plan your trip for the off-season. Venice has unique architecture features that can be appreciated best on foot. Its neighborhoods need to be explored one by one. I spent time focusing my lens on the human aspects of the city. I like to read about its history before leaving so I can tie some of the sights to the story of Venice while there. I recommend: The City of Fallen Angels, The Stones of Venice, The Merchant of Venice.

Venice seen through my lens

There are so many highlights and sidelights that can be seen off the b ...

Updated: Nov 27, 2009 3:44pm PST

Images of Sicily : The pictures in this gallery were taken over a period of years on multiple visits to the island. Sicily it still an amazing destination; its history, art, architecture, gastronomy are layered on a tapestry of several civilizations from the early Sicanians to the late Bourbons, each one leaving indelible marks that are still visible today, yet the island remains so livable even in contemporary times. The cultural richness of the island is still unsurpassed, and this richness is reflected in its unique culinary traditions. Its wines, used for years as the base for the world’s most expensive Barolos, Chiantis, and Bordeaux, are quickly and quietly reaching the top levels for quality and price in their own right. Sicily is my favorite Italian region, and I would never miss a chance to travel there. If you are planning a trip to Italy or if you happen to be nearby, you too should spend time in Sicily. I can guarantee that you will not regret it.

Images of Sicily

The pictures in this gallery were taken over a period of years on mult ...

Updated: Dec 01, 2009 6:09am PST

Cilento - Paestum Archeological Park : Although Paestum has the best-preserved Greek temples outside of Greece, it is not as popular as the other Italian archeological sites. It is unfortunate because it’s an archeological wonder in an area that offers nice weather in all seasons, even in the hot Italian summer, Paestum’s temperature is mitigated by breezes from the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea. The climate is very mild in the winter months as well which makes it a good winter destination. I hope this gallery will give visitors the desire to pay a visit there; it is really worthwhile

Cilento - Paestum Archeological Park

Although Paestum has the best-preserved Greek temples outside of Greec ...

Updated: Nov 30, 2009 10:53am PST

Apulia (Puglia) the Heel of Italy :

Apulia (Puglia) the Heel of Italy

Updated: Dec 01, 2009 6:10am PST

Jack Mayor Medal of Honor :

Jack Mayor Medal of Honor

Updated: Dec 04, 2009 3:17pm PST

Desktop & Screen Saver Pictures (Free download) : The pictures in this gallery are free to download to use as screen savers. Feel free to do so.

Desktop & Screen Saver Pictures (Free download)

The pictures in this gallery are free to download to use as screen sav ...

Updated: Dec 10, 2009 11:35am PST

Tuscany, Borgo di Pietrafitta :

Tuscany, Borgo di Pietrafitta

Updated: Dec 19, 2009 12:24pm PST

Tuscany, Castello di Oliveto : Perfectly kept late 14th hundred castle, a majestic location for wedding and celebrations, also rental vacation apartments are available. Call me for information 507 287 8733.

Tuscany, Castello di Oliveto

Perfectly kept late 14th hundred castle, a majestic location for weddi ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2009 12:33pm PST

Tuscany, Fattoria di San Donato : Fattoria di San Donato is a small hamlet 2 miles from San Gimignano, 10 miles from Siena. The owners that are living on the premises are very hospitable people. The farm is surrounded by olive trees and vineyards and produces olive oil, wine, and all the products used in their small restaurant the serves meal only to its guests. There are rooms and apartments available for rent both on a daily or weekly basis. Excellent location as base to explore all the major Tuscan attractions located in a radius of less than 40 miles. Call 1 888 287 8733 for information and bookings.

Tuscany, Fattoria di San Donato

Fattoria di San Donato is a small hamlet 2 miles from San Gimignano, 1 ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2009 12:26pm PST

Making Tortellini alla Bolognese : This album is composed with pictures I shot during a "pasta making" class in Bologna.

Making Tortellini alla Bolognese

This album is composed with pictures I shot during a "pasta making" cl ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2010 2:28pm PST

Tuscany, Villa Badicroce :

Tuscany, Villa Badicroce

Updated: Dec 19, 2009 1:20pm PST