Short Photography Break in Tuscany – May 2016

Sunset over the Agriturismo Baccoleno near Asciano in Tuscany

One of my favourite places to visit is Tuscany in Italy. The beautiful scenery, great weather, fantastic wines and amazing food mean it’s always a pleasure to spend time there. My first visit was in 2003, and since then I’ve been back a number of times. The amazing scenery makes it a great place to go on a photography trip too.

My last visit was in September 2015 as part of a driving tour, but as it was a short stay I didn’t really have enough time to do any photography. Therefore I decided to return in early 2016, along with camera and tripod, to take some photos.

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Travel Photography – Camera Gear on the Road

Travel Photography

When I travel, I like to take photographs. I enjoy taking both holiday snap type shots as a record of places I’ve visited, and also “proper” photos of particularly interesting sights. For the last 10 years or so, I used a Canon 1Ds II for anything special, and a succession of Canon pocket-sized cameras for general snaps, but this year was time for a change! Continue reading “Travel Photography – Camera Gear on the Road”