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77 photographs from Italy, shot 2024. Most often featuring clear sky, overcast, and bright sunlight.

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Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast

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Venice

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Rome

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Deep red ivy on ochre facades above terracotta rooftops in Rome, with ancient stone columns visible in the background, December 2024.

Ivy Over the Ochre RooftopsRome

Sunlit upper walls of the Colosseum in Rome at golden hour, with the arena floor in deep shadow below, December 2024.

Arena Walls in Winter LightRome

Warm sunlight on the Colosseum's upper stone facade, a faint rainbow in the dark storm sky above, Rome, December 2024.

Pale Rainbow Above the RuinsRome

Inside the Colosseum in Rome; sunlit upper stone tiers above a shadowed arena floor, a winter rainbow in storm cloud above.

Rainbow Over the Roman ArenaRome

Upper stone wall of the Colosseum in Rome at winter golden hour, a rainbow arcing through storm cloud above the open arena.

Spectral Arc Above Mossy StoneRome

Wet cobblestones and brick arches at golden hour in central Rome, small figures in the distance amid ruined masonry.

Cobblestones at the Monumental ArchRome

Colosseum exterior at golden hour in Rome, a pale moon in the sky above the curved arches, with cyclists and figures below.

Moon Above the Ruined AmphitheaterRome

A flock of birds passes before the Colosseum's stone facade in Rome at golden hour, warm horizon glow on the ancient arches.

Flock Before the Ancient FacadeRome

A domed basilica in Rome seen above terracotta rooftops in winter morning light, stone facade catching low sun against a clear sky.

Basilica Dome in Morning LightRome

View over Piazza del Popolo in Rome, with the Egyptian obelisk and a Christmas tree below, St. Peter's dome on the winter horizon.

Obelisk Before St. Peter's DomeRome

Marble angel with cross on the Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome, a seagull perched on the wing's edge before the fortress walls.

Seagull on the Angel's WingRome

St. Peter's Basilica dome from below in Rome, oxidized copper ribs and stone statues against a winter morning sky.

Copper Dome Against December CloudsRome

Large dome and stone statues above the terracotta rooftops of Rome, soft midday cloud diffusing winter light across the cityscape.

Terracotta Rooftops Below the DomeRome

Pale stone arches of the Colosseum rise under a slate-grey sky, framed by Italian pines, with construction barriers visible at the base.

Colosseum Under Grey SkyRome

Storm clouds gather above a Rome skyline of ancient stone, terracotta roofs, and a large dome, with green pines filling the foreground.

Ancient Skyline Before the StormRome

A stone bridge arches across the river through Florence, its terracotta tones leading toward hazy mountains in the afternoon distance.

Stone Bridge Toward the MountainsItaly

Warm afternoon sunlight falls across ochre facades and terracotta rooftops along a Florence riverbank, with multiple stone bridges layering the foreground.

Ochre Facades Above the RiverItaly

Sunlit Gothic spires and stone statues of the Milan Duomo cut a diagonal against a clear blue December sky.

Gothic Pinnacles Under December SunItaly

A rainbow arcs over limestone cliffs on the Amalfi Coast, with a coastal village on the steep hillside and whitecaps in the foreground.

Rainbow Over the Coastal CliffsAmalfi Coast

A steep, forested mountain towers over the Amalfi harbor, a rainbow arching through storm clouds above while white boats rest in grey water.

Mountain Harbor in Storm LightAmalfi Coast

Moss-covered stone retaining walls descend toward an Amalfi harbor, a yellow building perched at the cliff edge above.

Yellow House at the Cliff EdgeAmalfi Coast

A cobblestone walkway leads toward an Amalfi harbor overlook, storm clouds and a faint rainbow above the headland in the distance.

Cobblestone Path Toward the HorizonAmalfi Coast

Terraced stone buildings cling to a steep limestone cliff above turquoise water on the Amalfi Coast, a black sand beach below.

Terraced Village Above a Black BeachAmalfi Coast

Terraced facades on rugged cliffs above a dark sand beach at Sorrento, with turquoise water breaking at the base in winter morning light.

Cliffs Above the Turquoise BayAmalfi Coast

Stone walls and bare branches in shadow overlook an electric blue bay and dark sand beach at the Sorrento coast, December 2024.

Stone Wall at the Blue ShoreAmalfi Coast

A weathered stone wall and yellow ceramic planter sit in shadow before the sunlit white buildings on green slopes above the bay at Sorrento.

Yellow Planter Against the Blue SkyAmalfi Coast

Terraced whitewashed buildings on rugged mountain slopes above the azure bay at Sorrento, with deep shadow in the cliffside ravines, December morning light.

Mountain Terraces in Winter LightAmalfi Coast

Silhouetted tree and terracotta planter above the sunlit terraced village at Sorrento, sky deepening to navy above the pale horizon, December 2024.

Terracotta Planter Before the BayAmalfi Coast

Pastel buildings on a steep cliffside above a black-sand beach at Sorrento, with a golden church dome visible among the tightly packed terraces.

Dome Over the Black ShoreAmalfi Coast

Dense hillside village with warm ochre facades in strong winter sunlight on the steep slope above the blue bay at Sorrento.

Ochre Village on the Steep SlopeAmalfi Coast

Pastel buildings above a harbor lined with concrete tetrapods at Sorrento, a mountain-top ruin visible at the cliff summit in midday sun.

Harbor at the Cliff BaseAmalfi Coast

Mountain peaks in low winter sun above Sorrento's harbor at midday, stone promenade and concrete breakwaters in the foreground, lone figures in shadow.

Promenade at the Harbor, SorrentoAmalfi Coast

Whitewashed buildings on limestone cliffs above concrete tetrapods at Sorrento, large clouds over the mountain peaks in afternoon light, December 2024.

Whitewashed Cliffs in the AfternoonAmalfi Coast

Pastel houses on a steep cliffside above a calm harbor on the Amalfi Coast, with dark volcanic rocks in the foreground and heavy cloud overhead.

Shore Below the Cliffside TownAmalfi Coast

A row of bicycles stands along a sun-drenched promenade on the Amalfi Coast, the terraced cliff town and harbor visible in the afternoon light.

Bicycles on the Harbor PromenadeAmalfi Coast

Warm late-afternoon light falls on terraced limestone cliffs and pastel buildings overlooking a dark sand beach on the Amalfi Coast.

Village Terraces Above the Dark BeachAmalfi Coast

Sunlight strikes the rugged limestone face of a steep mountain, casting shadows across terraced buildings on the Amalfi Coast at golden hour.

Limestone Face Over the Pastel TownAmalfi Coast

A white rowboat rests on a stone quay beside red cyclamen planters, the wooden pier and mountain silhouette visible in the Amalfi Coast dawn beyond.

Red Cyclamen at DawnAmalfi Coast

Weathered boats with peeling paint rest on dark volcanic sand below colorful buildings lit by streetlights at Amalfi Coast dawn.

Weathered Boats on the Dark ShoreAmalfi Coast

Yellow and pink fishing nets rest on a stone quay at dawn on the Amalfi Coast, the hillside town visible beyond the calm harbor.

Fishing Nets on the Stone QuayAmalfi Coast

A stone wall borders a calm Amalfi Coast bay at dawn, with ochre buildings on the hillside and a mountain silhouette in the distance.

Stone Wall Across the Morning BayAmalfi Coast

Terracotta-roofed buildings step down to a sheltered harbor pier on the Amalfi Coast, the church dome prominent in soft December dawn light.

Church Dome Above the Harbor PierAmalfi Coast

A steep limestone cliff rises from calm water, topped with white villas and stone arches, umbrella pines on the crest and misty mountains beyond.

White Villas on the Misty CliffAmalfi Coast

Two small boats on rippling water, white villas in the cliff, umbrella pines against a pale winter sky. Amalfi Coast.

Pines Above the Winter AnchorageAmalfi Coast

Two boats moored on calm water, rugged cliffs with white buildings at their edge above, soft light on distant mountain slopes. Amalfi Coast.

Two Hulls Against the Cliff WallAmalfi Coast

Warm light on the facades of an Amalfi Coast hillside village at dawn, the calm sea below in cool pale tones. December 2024.

Mountain Village at First LightAmalfi Coast

Sunlit upper cliff above a shadowed Amalfi Coast harbor, warm light on the rock face and cool water below. December 2024.

Rock Face Over the Dark HarborAmalfi Coast

Compact coastal settlement beneath terraced hillsides and a flat shelf cloud over the summit, Amalfi Coast.

Settlement Beneath a Shelf CloudAmalfi Coast

Dense coastal town against a sheer limestone cliff rising to mist-shrouded peaks, a stone fortification in the foreground below. Amalfi Coast.

Stone Fortification Below Misty PeaksAmalfi Coast

Dirt cliff-edge path with a weathered wooden fence, textured limestone in the foreground, distant Amalfi Coast mountains beyond.

Cliff Path to the Far ShoreAmalfi Coast

Dark volcanic stone at the cliff edge above a sun-drenched bay, deep blue water extending to distant mountains, Amalfi Coast.

Volcanic Stone Over the Deep BayAmalfi Coast

Massive stratified mountains over an Amalfi Coast town on steep cliffs, low clouds at the peaks, terracotta roofs in the foreground.

Layered Mountains Over the RooftopsAmalfi Coast

Terracotta-roofed buildings on a steep Amalfi Coast slope, stone walls in soft directional light, a calm bay and distant mountains beyond. December 2024.

Terracotta Roofs Before the BayAmalfi Coast

A narrow Venetian canal stretches toward white church domes, spanned by a low arched bridge, with terracotta rooftops lining both sides.

Narrow Canal Toward the DomesVenice

Textured stone facades flank a narrow Venetian canal, with a wooden footbridge below and a yellow water taxi heading toward a distant church tower.

Stone Waterway at the Bell TowerVenice

A weathered red brick arch spans a calm Venetian canal above a moored boat, with warm building reflections distorted in the water below.

Arched Bridge Over Still WaterVenice

A gondola with a red interior sits on rippling canal water in Venice, with Gothic-arched building facades lining the far bank in soft morning light.

Gondola Past the Gothic FacadesVenice

Ornate terracotta rooftops and stone facades along a Venice canal waterfront catch warm afternoon light beneath a pale winter sky with scattered clouds.

Terracotta Roofline at SunsetVenice

Gondoliers navigate a Venice canal at sunset, amber light on brick facades contrasting with cool blue water below a tower with a golden sphere.

Oarsmen at the Tower SphereVenice

Vertical wooden pilings cross a calm Venice harbor at dawn, leading toward a softly lit church complex and bell tower on the horizon.

Pilings Before the Church TowerVenice

A wooden pier and weathered pilings at a Venice waterfront at dawn, harbor lights reflected in still water, a crescent moon above.

Crescent Moon Over the PierVenice

A grand domed basilica rises above a Venice waterfront promenade under a soft violet dawn sky, cool blue lagoon water in the foreground.

Basilica at Dawn, VeniceVenice

Classic glass streetlamps on a cobblestone Venice waterfront plaza at dawn, a marina and layered facades compressed in the distance under grey cloud.

Lamplit Quayside Before SunriseVenice

Dawn light catches the top of a Venetian campanile above a stone balustrade, while chimney smoke drifts across the blue sky.

Bell Tower Over the CanalVenice

Covered gondolas moored along weathered wooden poles in the foreground, with a church campanile and dome lit by dawn light beyond.

Gondolas at Dawn, VeniceVenice

Long perspective through a stone arcade, sunlight casting geometric shadows across patterned pavement toward a blue sky and waterfront.

Through the Stone ArcadeVenice

Weathered marble statue on a balustrade against deep blue sky, a security camera mounted on the wall below.

Marble Figure Against Winter SkyVenice

Upward view of a crowned stone statue at the apex of a Venetian facade, with a carved lion beside it against blue sky.

Crowned Statue Above the ArcadeVenice

Close detail of a Venetian dome where grey metal cladding shows vertical rust streaks above courses of warm terracotta brick in sharp morning light.

Rust Streaks on the DomeVenice

Bronze winged lion on a stone pedestal in Venice, a seagull perched on its head against pale winter sky.

Winged Lion with a GullVenice

A three-lantern iron post on the Venice waterfront, a stone column to the left and church towers in soft silhouette beyond.

Lantern Before the Church TowersVenice

Two black lanterns flank stone blocks on a Venetian wall, their shadows cast sharply on white plaster in winter sun.

Black Lanterns on StoneVenice

A narrow Venetian calle hung with warm fairy lights, figures in winter coats below a strip of blue morning sky.

Fairy Lights in a Narrow CalleVenice

Warm morning light falls on the stone facades of a Venice canal, gondolas moored between wooden poles in still water below.

Stone Facades, VeniceVenice

Blurred wooden pilings anchor the foreground as the painted facades of Burano rise in red, pink, and cobalt blue at dusk.

Painted Walls at DuskItaly

A vintage lamppost stands silhouetted against the low winter sun over the Burano waterfront, with warm light reflected in the water below.

Lamppost at Last LightItaly

Silhouetted rowers power a long vessel across still water as the sky shifts from deep blue to peach at sunset near Burano.

Long Boat at SunsetItaly