Jay Kerr Photography

Italian Landscape Photos

Landscape photos featuring Venice and Tuscany. Look at h2 tags for keywords to add here

Tuscan Vineyard at Sunrise

Montepulciano

A small vineyard just west of Montepulciano in the spring. I was driving around when I looked over, slammed on the brakes and jumped out of the car to catch the sun coming over the hills in the distance.

Montepulciano, Italy
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A Light at the Door

A Light at the Door

A lamp in front of an old black wooden door in Dorsoduro, Venice. Nothing about this doorway or building for that matter was straight. This is one of those photos where the spirit level on the tripod and the bubble level on top of the camera is essential.

Venice, Italy
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Gondolas on the Grand Canal

Gondolas on the Grand Canal

A long exposure photo of gondolas bobbing on the Grand Canal under a full moon. In the background is the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.

Venice, Italy
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The Rape of the Sabine Women

The Rape of the Sabine Women

Sculpted by Giambologna. The late afternoon light at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence was perfect for a black and white photo of this amazing piece of art.

Florence, Italy
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Florence Twilight

Florence Twilight

View of Florence from across the Arno River at Michelangelo Square.

Florence, Italy
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Stand of Cypress Trees

Stand of Cypress Trees

This famous stand of cypress trees outside of San Quirico d’Orcia is an icon of Italy’s Tuscany region.

San Quirico d’Orcia, Italy
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Lucignano d’Asso

Lucignano d’Asso

A small chapel and two cypress trees in Lucignano d'Asso. Sadly, the two trees on each side of the door had spray paint markings indicating that they may be removed in the near future.

Lucignano d'Asso, Italy
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Mastiano Dawn

Mastiano Dawn

Morning fog in the the valley east of Mastiano before dawn.

Mastiano, Italy
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Rio Menuo O De La Verona

Rio Menuo O De La Verona

Twilight in the deserted canals of San Marco, Venice. Still, quiet, peaceful — the best time to explore Venice when is when the throngs of tourists are fast asleep.

Venice, Italy
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The Ponte Vecchio in Twilight

The Ponte Vecchio in Twilight

The famous Ponte Vecchio bridge on the Arno River in Florence during twilight.

Florence, Italy
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Poppy Bed

Poppy Bed

Poppies growing up through a rusted bed frame in the Tuscan countryside north of San Quirico d’Orca.

San Quirico d’Orca, Italy
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Leaning Tower of Pisa

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Looking up at the Tower of Pisa after a recent cleaning in 2011.

Pisa, Italy
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Green Door in Venice

Green Door in Venice

Green door on a small canal in Venice.

Pisa, Italy
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View from Florence Cathedral

Agriturismo Terrapille

The long driveway to Agriturismo Terrapille was featured in the film Gladiator.

Pienza, Italy
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Arches at the Doge's Palace

Arches at the Doge's Palace

Early morning under the arches at the Doge's Palace at Piazza San Marco.

Venice, Italy
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Arches at the Doge's Palace

Yellow Umbrella in the Window

A bright yellow umbrella, hanging up to dry from a second floor window in Venice.

Venice, Italy
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Lone Cypress Tree

Lone Cypress Tree

A lone cypress tree on the rolling hills in Tuscany.

San Quirico d’Orca, Italy
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San Marco Campanile

San Marco Campanile

Looking up at the bell tower of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.

San Quirico d’Orca, Italy
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Green Door

Green Door

A green door at Cimitero di Mammoli near Mastiano.

Mastiano, Italy
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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

Early evening on the steps of Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.

Venice, Italy
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Venetian Marble

Venetian Marble

Marble columns at the entrance to San Marco Campanile.

Venice, Italy
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Farmhouse and Church

Farmhouse and Church

Fading light in the hills surround Mastiano.

Mastiano, Italy
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View from Florence Cathedral

View from Florence Cathedral

View of the mountains to the north of Florence from atop the domed roof of the Duomo (Florence Cathedral).

Florence, Italy
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