Welcome back! I’m a couple of days late in posting this week because I was flying back from Europe on my usual blog day! I thought I’d take a break from the more traditional travel photography images and talk about a landscape for a change. I must admit, however, I shot this photo when I was – you guessed it – traveling! This image was shot during a day trip to the small Tuscan town of Cortona, Italy in January 2013. I used an aperture of f/6.3 and a shutter speed of 1/640.
Cortona is a beautiful medieval town that sits atop a large hill. It’s only a couple of hours away from Florence, so it’s a great day trip. The view from the top of the hill is spectacular. This particular day was a welcome break from the winter rain in Italy. If it had been overcast as it had been for many days leading up to and after this day, the experience would have been completely different. Despite the sun, the view of the Tuscan countryside was still very different than what I was expecting. A low, misty cloud had set in, blocking a complete view of the hills. As it turns out, this “obstructed” view was a huge stroke of luck. The shades of blue, soft lines, and faint details was breathtaking.
As a rule, I don’t tend to shoot many landscapes. I can’t put my finger on why that is, other than the simple fact that I’m not drawn to landscapes in the same way that I’m drawn to architecture, geometric patterns, or people. This photo, however, was a welcome diversion from my typical subject. Something about the blue mist piqued my interest. I felt like I really “saw” the landscape, which is something that doesn’t happen to me very frequently in completely natural settings (not sure why!). This image ended up being a great memento from the day. When I look back, I can still feel the cool breeze on my face, the silence of the rolling hills, and the beautiful shades of blue.
Thanks again for reading! Don’t forget to check back next Monday!
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