Amore e Acqua: The Romance of The Italian Lakes
This series captures the timeless romance of the Italian Lakes region, where shimmering waters meet historic villas, misty hills, and cobblestone villages bathed in golden light. Each image evokes a quiet intimacy, from the soft reflections of Lago Di Como during the blue hour to the pastel hues of centuries-old buildings nestled along Lago Maggiore. The series invites viewers into a dreamlike journey through masterful composition and natural light, where boats glide silently across tranquil surfaces and lush gardens frame hidden courtyards. It's a visual ode to elegance, nostalgia, and the poetic serenity that defines this storied part of Italy.
The image on the left, 'The Pearl Of Lago Maggiore', captures the idyllic fishing village of Isola dei Pescatori from a french door of the baroque villa, Palazzo Borromeo. The image on the right 'White Peacock', is a stately peacock in the gardens of Isola Bella on Lago Maggiore.
Passage Through the Bardo. This image captures a scene from a lone boat as it drifts on Lago di Como at midnight, its wake barely disturbing the glassy water that stretches between towering, shadowed mountains. Low clouds press against the peaks, their misty fingers reaching down like unseen spirits guiding the traveler forward. The night glows faintly, as if illuminated from within—a liminal space where time dissolves, and the known world fades into the unseen. In the Bardo, the past has surrendered to the depths, and the future is shrouded in quiet uncertainty.
Scattered along the shores, the villages seem to rise straight from the water—each one a quiet mosaic of warm stone, faded shutters, and terracotta roofs. Boats bob gently in the harbors, their wooden hulls worn smooth by time and sun, ready to carry lovers or locals across the still, mirror-like lakes. In the early evening, the soft glow of lanterns reflects on the surface, and the scent of blooming jasmine drifts through the narrow streets. Life moves slowly here, unfolding in gestures as subtle as a breeze off the water or the clink of glasses on a shaded terrace.
The image 'Vintage Water Taxi' captures a restored mid-century boat leaving the iconic Villa del Balbionella, situated on the banks of Lake Como, Italy.