Of course no visit to Italy is complete without a trip to Florence. You might wonder why I chose to visit Italy in February...well the best part of visiting Florence or any place in Italy in the off-season is: few to no touristas.
I captured this shot of the River Arno on Tuesday morning the 17th of February. I liked the shot as the fog is lifting and reveals a beautiful blue sky behind it. And, of course the added bonus, the reflections of the buildings and sky in the still water of the river.
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87 comments:
The first what I said, when I saw this photo, was „WOW“! Indeed, the lovely blue sky and the reflection in the water makes beautiful and very attractive photo.
oh my! this is fabulous... nice photography your a pro!
WOW!
Fantastic picture, like a painting. I'll visit Florence this summer.
Beautiful mood and reflection!
Like you, I love Italy during off-season off-season. I last visited Florence in late October 2008, Venice in February and Rome in March, heavenly. ;-)
Just beautiful.
I love florence and hope to get back there someday!
Breathtaking photo! It's so dreamy, it makes you want to experience it too. Would love to go there someday.
Thanks for sharing.
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Fantastic photo!Thank you for sharing!Have a nice weekend!
Very beautiful! Nice Postwork, too!
Cheers, Klaus
I also must say - Wow! You made it so beautiful, the watermirror and everything :)
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Fantastic photo, that reflection is so gorgeous.
Have a great weekend.
Guy
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The picture is an adventure. Have a great weekend!
Ahhh... I wish I were sitting out on a balcony with my morning coffee, just breathing that all in.
I was in Florence last June, and I can only imagine just how much more amazing the city (and the rest of Italy) is in the off season. You've captured a beautiful photo here. It looks similar but also different to how I remember the city.
That shot is perfect in every regard. Gorgeous setting and reflection.
Very dreamy. I too love to visit places during the off season.
If you said that you had painted this I would have believed you!
Bravo once again
Happy Skywatch Friday!
Magic!
Gorgeous picture! A much better picture of Florence than I was able to take when I was there :-)
That is truely spectacular. Off season is always my favorite, I hate fighting crowds.
Stunning shot! What an incredible dynamic the fog adds! That is beautiful. I really believe you could sell that shot. It looks almost like a painting!
Well, that's a beautiful sight. And sharing it with us is a great gift, you're a wonderful photographer. I hope this is hanging on your wall.
Fantastic capture. Is this HDR? 'Cause if not, I really really wanna know how you got it!
That's a simply beautiful shot. It looks magical.
Holy cow, I'm speechless, Erin. That is one of the most beautiful, yet eerie photos I've ever seen. Uhhh, guess I wasn't speechless afterall! :o) Happy SkyWatch!
Fantastic! Beautiful blog! I wish I knew how to make my photos appear that large on my blog.
You are the ONE today!.
Beautiful sky and reflexion- Congratulation!
A beautiful dreamy shot.
Erin, after seeing this photo I want to go pack my bags and head to Florence. Fantastic! Have a great weekend :)
What a beautiful place, stunning blue sky - and not to forget the reflections in the water! Wow!
Spectacular photo, love the bright colour and reflection.
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An absolutely beautiful shot. The Arno was just ambling along in its bed without a single ripple. Wonderful reflections, sky, light and...Florence.
This is such a beautiful photo. I love that soft haze and the reflection on the still water!
Beautiful photo! When I initially saw it I thought it was a painting. So stunning!!!
Besides the perfect shot, you did a good job adding a frame to it. It looks like a masterpiece painting.
Wow - phenomenal photo! You really should blow this one up and frame it - it's like a painting! I love it.
That is an absolutely gorgeous shot of Florence.
I'm with you on traveling in the off season Erin.
Wow....that must have been some journey. I have heard Florence is the nicest place to visit in Italy.
Beautiful reflection.
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Of course Florence is necessary. But I have never seen it like this. Incredible!
Is it really a photo, the effect is like a mirror or a painting. Just wondrous.
Congrats for starting us off with a perfect picture. On the down side, you set the bar very HIGH!
Breathtaking!!!!
Congrats! You're first on the SWF list. You have wonderful photos on your blog. I've been around Italy but never to Florence. Your shot is so exquisite! What lovely colors, mood, and reflections. Enjoy the skies!
Awesome!!! This should be sent to Hallmark! :)
wow! wonderful sky. and of course, the view! ;)
Such a dreamy, beautiful photo. Thanks.
Wow! That sky is the most amazing colour
Breathtaking
Wow amazing. Very beautiful scenery, looked exactly like a painting. Have a nice weekend.
WOW! absolutely beautiful!
Erin, howbeautiful! It's like a painting! Thanks for sharing and for your visit and kind words. Have a great weekend!
What a good shot! Lovely colours and reflection.
This is so beautiful - a painting rather than a photograph. Very peaceful.
I ahve unfortunately never been to Florence ( Firenze) I have been to Piza though and Lucca, lovely shot of the sky and reflections in the Arno.
Yes, you should blow that photo up and put it on your wall. Florence, one of the most beautiful cities of Italy. I would love to go back to Florence.
I love the photo. Nothing better than smooth water with reflection I think.
wowwww so blue!
great sky shot!
i joined with a sunset shot. see ya around here --
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This is one of my favorites of all the pictures you have been posting from Italy.
And, yes, it is very quiet at night where I live except for the howls of the coyotes......
A beautiful scene, and the delicate reflection is just magical!
Very beautiful picture ! It's quite a long time ago I have been in Florence
Erin: What a great capture, it does fullfill your trip.
Beautiful shot from Italy! It looks like a painting.
A wonderful view of Florence through your eyes! I was there in August and did NOT care for it having come in from Tuscany!It's all in the eyes of the beholder it seems.
Wow! That is stunningly beautiful and gorgeous! It does look like a painting. Amazing that the colors are so vibrant on a cloudy day.
Whoa, that is gorgeous!
Kacyk
well aint that something!
That is just so breathtakingly beautiful and quite right that it should be framed too. You are the most amazing photographer to capture scenes like these with such skill. The colours are just heavenly and the composition leaves nothing to desire.
Beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing.
Magnificent!
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Am really enjoying your holiday photos, stunning views. Thanks for sharing.
As one who once traveled a lot but no longer cares to (I'm radically local), I thank you for reminding me about the visual joy of experiencing other worlds.
You are a master at color, lighting and definately have the eye for scenics. Lovely photograph!
Joyce
Wow Erin, gorgeous shot!
Hi Erin,
OHHH Yes! Florence is a great city full of life and any time fantastic with all its ART and the wonderfull ARNO river, I fully agree.Lucky you could visit.
Thanks for visiting my blog the hotofestival will be sure a great time, next week I'll show another picture,
Good weekend wishes Greetings JoAnn
Erin, a very beautiful morning in off season Florence. I agree with you the no season is the best season! It is the time when one can pretend to be an Italian!
Excellent work!
Beautiful photograph! The light before sunrise is special.
I popped back in to answer your question. The Renaissance Fair is at the Santa Fe Dam/Reservoir in Irwindale off the 210 Fwy.
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Fabulous. "Wow" is the only word that does it justice.
And I totally agree about traveling in the off season.
My first impression was a "work of art":easel, brush, paint and the artist. Sensational!!!
Stunning shot!
Striking photo!
very serene...
Amazing snap.
The reflection of the sky and building s in water looks great.
That is one amazing sky! I would visit during a low-tourist time, too.
Beautiful! Wonderful mood!
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