By rob on 13/10/2019
Hiking to the top of Vesuvio To be fair, we were driven to the car park closest to the peak, after which we hiked the rest of the ~800 metres to the summit of Vesuvio…
Posted in Photography | Tagged 79AD, Canon 6D Mark II, Italy, Mount Vesuvius, Vesuvio, volcano |
By rob on 13/10/2019
Walking Tour of Pompeii Another day, another walking tour! This time to explore regions VII and VIII of the ruins of Pompeii, devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD.
Posted in Photography | Tagged 79AD, Canon 6D Mark II, Italy, Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Vesuvio |
By rob on 11/10/2019
Walking Tour of Capri After taking the early fast boat from Sorrento harbour, we were bussed up to Anacapri to be first in line for the famous Monte Solaro Chairlift!
Posted in Photography | Tagged Anacapri, Canon 6D Mark II, Capri, Italy, Monte Solaro Chairlift |
By rob on 10/10/2019
Walking Tour of Naples The old town of Naples is a very oppressive place – narrow streets, bustling crowds and the advice to keep your belongings in hand at all times! The cathedral was impressive though.
Posted in Photography | Tagged Canon 6D Mark II, Italy, Naples, Naples Cathedral |
By rob on 09/10/2019
A walking tour of Sorrento at dusk An evening walking tour of Sorrento is a great way to see the town. Absorbing the history and culture while the sun is setting makes for a very memorable experience!
Posted in Photography | Tagged Bay of Naples, Canon 6D Mark II, Italy, ocean, sea, Sorrento, sunset, Vesuvio, walking |
By rob on 08/10/2019
Enjoying the sunset over The Bay of Naples, Sorrento Our hotel overlooked the Bay of Naples and was the perfect vantage point to take in the sunset each night.
Posted in Photography | Tagged Bay of Naples, Canon 6D Mark II, Italy, ocean, Sant'Agnello, sea, Sorrento, sunset, Vesuvio |
By rob on 08/09/2019
Ferrari’s, Vespa’s and a Fire Eater at the Alsager Italian Festival This year’s Alsager Italian Festival kicked off with an Opera singer, but that doesn’t make for great photos…
Posted in Photography | Tagged Alsager, Alsager Italian Festival, Canon 6D Mark II, ferrari, Fire Eating, Lamborghini, Vespa |
By rob on 01/09/2019
A Compilation of Summer Wildlife After upgrading the camera I was amazed by the clarity of the macro shots I could capture, so I hoovered up as much of the Summer wildlife I could find.
Posted in Photography | Tagged bee, butterfly, Canon 6D Mark II, dragonfly, flowers, fly, hoverfly, nature, summer, wildlife |
By rob on 26/08/2019
Nether Wasdale Walk to Wast Water The return journey took us through Nether Wasdale, home of Wast Water (the deepest lake in England, 79 metres)
Posted in Photography | Tagged Canon 6D Mark II, Cumbria, Nether Wasdale, walking, Wast Water |
By rob on 25/08/2019
Afternoon Walk to Ennerdale Water The last stop of the day was to Ennerdale Water in Ennerdale (not Emmerdale!).
Posted in Photography | Tagged Canon 6D Mark II, Cumbria, Ennerdale, Ennerdale Water, walking |