Around The World

“Les Tapies” Farm (Catalonia)

Les Tapies is a single farm, with a big building, bell tower, and a bridge connecting the main building with a chapel. It’s also a place with a lot of history. While this is not the original building, it is still quite old as it was built in the 14th century. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper

Saint Gaietà Chapel (Castellterçol, Catalonia)

For a few years, I took the same trip by car and a few months ago, I saw a small chapel not far from the road. I happened to drive by this chapel with my camera and a day with nice weather, so I decided to stop and take a few photographs. The Chapel is located in Castellterçol. It was constructed in honor of Saint Gaietà, the patron of the local ice industry that provided ice to Barcelona between the 17th and 19th centuries. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or Download it as a wallpaper

X Marks the Spot

During my last visit to Jordan’s Beech Wood (Fajeda d’en Jorda), I decided to avoid the main routes and started walking on the smallest paths I could find. The forest didn’t change much, but it gave me the opportunity to find new and interesting spots, like the one in this photograph. I don’t know if it’s a treasure under the trees, but having the opportunity to walk around this forest is a reward by of its own. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper.

The Ponte Vecchio, Northeast Corner (Florence)

I took this photograph during my last visit to Florence. We had a cold, windy, rainy day, so it did not end up being the pleasant visit I had in mind. However, I did at least have the opportunity to capture a few images and, more importantly, to find new locations to revisit. Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as a wallpaper

Castellcir Castle Ruins (Catalonia)

Catalonia is a country with a lot of history and medieval ruins are present everywhere. Some structures are in better condition than others are. In this case, it is a pity to see how this ancient castle from the 10th century survived so long, only to be destroyed by plundering during the Spanish Civil War no more than 60 years ago. When I was walking around the ruins, I wondered what it would be like living in this castle during its heyday. I think I would enjoy it very much. What about you? Would you like to live during the medieval times? Get It as a wallpaper

Hockenheim's Protestant Church (Germany)

Hockenheim is a well-known German town due to its motor racing circuit. However, the town itself it is worth a visit. This photo captures one of its buildings—the Protestant town church. The beautiful neo-baroque building was constructed in 1906 by the architect Hermann Behaghel.Do you like this photo? Get a Print or download it as a wallpaper

Ricardo's Wine Vats

This image is from my set of photographs of the Flequer’s Valley wine vats. This set of vats, called “Tines d’en Ricardo” (Ricardo’s Wine Vats), was constructed around the 19th century in the center of Catalonia. It is curious to notice the large color difference between the upper and lower parts of the vats. This is because the lower part was sealed to prevent any leakage, while the upper part was not. The upper part was only used by the farmers to press the grapes with their bare feet, and hence, sealing was not needed.Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper

Walking Throw Jordan’s Beech Wood (Catalonia)

As last fall drew to a close, I visited Jordan’s Beech Wood for second time. I hoped to find the forest covered by the typical seasonal colors, but the weather had other plans. By then, only the first leaves had started to turn yellow. However, this forest never disappoints, and in no time, I found myself strolling on its many paths and finding inspiration throughout. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper.

Monsignor Della Casa (Italy)

Last November, I had the opportunity to work in the Mugello circuit for the Ferrari Finali Mondiali, located in the famous Tuscany region in Italy.We were very lucky with the hotel chosen by the event organization. We stayed at the Monsignor della Casa Country Resort and Spa; in the photo, you can see one of resort villas on a windy, rainy night.Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper

Florence Streets (Italy)

On a recent trip to Florence, we left our car parked outside the historical center. This was an excellent opportunity to walk through a collection of narrow and picturesque streets. I could not resist stopping and setting up my tripod to capture some photos and this is one of my favorites. For a second, the street was empty of traffic and captured this quiet moment with these two young tourists walking away.Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper

Bruges White House, Belgium

Bruges is an amazing Belgium city. Walking through the streets you will find many wonders—the historic center, the Burg, Town Hall, the Market Halls—however, a visit to the city isn’t complete without a boat trip on its canals. The half-hour trip allows the visitor to appreciate Bruges from a completely different angle. This photograph was taken on one of the five landing stages of the boat trip. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or download it as a wallpaper

Tosques Wine Vats (Catalonia)

Stone wine vats are quite common in Catalonia. However, it is less common to find them near the vineyards. The ones in the photograph are part of the vats of the “Valls del Flequer” (Flequer’s valleys) and it was able to store about 36,000 liters of wine, about 9,000 liters in each one.Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or download it as a wallpaper

Le Castellet Medieval Church (France)

After years visiting and working at “Le circuit du Castellet” (Paul Ricard Circuit), I finally had the opportunity to see this fantastic medieval village with my own eyes. Many people are attracted to the village because of its architectural heritage—it stands as an architectural display of narrow streets dominated by the church and the castle on the peak. The Church of St. Savior Transfiguration was built in 1030 by the Bishop of Marseilles. It is truly ancient; once inside, you can feel the weight of history bearing down on these austere walls. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download i as a wallpaper

Hockenheim Library (Germany)

When I first saw this building, I thought it was for the city council, or perhaps it was a small hotel. However, I surprised when I realized I was in front of the Hockenheim public library. This German city is not big, just 20,000 citizens, but to me it seemed smaller, and such a building was more than I expected for a library.Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or download it as a wallpaper

The Ponte Vecchio (Florence)

Before my first visit to Florence, I’d heard many people talk about The Ponte Vecchio, but after finding images of it on the Internet I did not know what to expect. Well, seeing it in person, I must say that this medieval stone bridge is truly impressive..Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Downoad it as a wallpaper

Calanque de Port-Miou (Cassis, France)

A few days ago, I was working the Paul Ricard Circuit, near the “Côte d’Azur.” After the races, I spent two days on my own in the area. The “Calanques” are one of the wonders of the region; large sea inlets found in a range of 20 km between the city of Cassis and Marseille. This particular one is called “Calanque de Port Miou”; it is very long and narrow and thus was suitable for establishing a marina. This image captures the serene inlet opening. Further down, the 1.5 km inlet offers mooring for over 500 boats. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or download it as a wallpaper

Sunset On 'Sant Pere de Viladecavalls' Church

I had been in this church a lot of times; it's the perfect place for strolling and it's also a nice fountain where I had been taking water since I was a child. However, it was the first time to go there during a sunset and with these clouds on the sky, the scenery was really gorgeous. I didn't plan to take this photo but I was lucky because my camera and tripod were ready to use in my car.Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or download it as a wallpaper

Saint George Church, Hockenheim (Germany)

I get a big surprise when I first entered Saint George Church, it’s a simply astonishing. From the outside you can see a big building, with strong shapes, and without sumptuous ornaments. However, as you can see in the photograph the interior is quite different.Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper

Meestraat Bridge in Bruges

Recently, I briefly visited Bruges and I got lucky with the ideal light conditions paired with the beauty of this magnificent Belgium city. In this photo, you can observe one of Belgium’s many wonders, the Meestraat Street bridge. The area surrounding the bridge is quite beautiful, but I preferred to shoot it with my telephoto lens to capture a narrowed view and truly make it the focus. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or download it as a wallpaper

Tines de 'Escudelleta

These short shelters alone in the middle of nowhere are actually large stone vats. These buildings in particular are part of the l’Escudelleta Wine Vats in Catalonia, a complex located in Flequer Valley (close to Barcelona). Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper

GUM Department Store in Moscow

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to spend a few hours in Moscow Red Square. In the eastern side of the Square, with a façade extending for 242 meters, you can find the GUM (Main Universal Store), an amazing shopping mall built between 1890 and 1893. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper

The Jordan's beech wood, Catalonia

I have wanted to visit this beech wood for a long time, but the trip somehow always seemed to get postponed. Now, after a brief visit, I can see what has attracted so many others and will go back there again and again. The forest is unique; it grew over the lava flow from the Croscat volcano and is dotted with small hills of variable sizes, known locally as “tossols.” The high temperature lava flowed over a wetland, evaporating all moisture upon contact. The steam entered the lava, distorting and eventually cracking the partially solidified crust. The result is the varying bulges on the landscape we can see, covered with fragments of basalt. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper.

Strolling Around Bruges Streets

Last week I had to wait a few hours in Brussels airport for a flight, I was planning to visit the city but one friend convince me to go to Bruges. I only had less than two hours to walk around, but I really enjoyed the opportunity to take a few photos and discover a great city worthy of a few days of holidays. Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper

Views from Montcau's Hillside

Any time I need to exercise and clear up my mind, I take my camera and wander. I decided to climb Montcau’s Peak but, as you can see here, this photo is not from the Peak. I took it from the hillside, but even from this height, it is possible to see almost the entire Bages region, a flat land full of small villages with the capital Manresa, on the left side of the picture.Do you like this photo? Get Your Print or Download it as a wallpaper