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Genova hosts one of the most active commercial docks in Europe, but its alleys are now populated by the largest south american community in Italy and maybe Europe, but also by asians, arabs, africans, taking the place that was once occupied by families of fishermen.

Walking through those alleys can be a frustrating, an exciting, or even a dangerous experience.

But those old buildings seem to remind you why it used to be called “La Superba”, long time ago…

say hello to fall, say goodbye to summer, let the beaches go desert again, let the sea belong to its creatures again, no more crowds, traffic lines, loud music and picnics on the beach…

North of Bretagne is dominated by its spectacular and inexpugnable Mont St Michel, the only part of France which was still not occupied by the english army during a phase of the 100 Years War with England; only when you arrive at its feet, you understand why…

Apricale is considered one of the most beautiful and well kept Middle Age villages in Italy. It is also famous for being the starting point for “la strada dell’olio”, with its top quality olive oil derived from olive Taggiasche, a quality of olives typical of the Ligurian region.

it’s thanks to these kind guys that my love for photography is going a long way, and thanks to these guys that I can now print the old way, i.e. in the real darkroom….

check Gianni’s photoblog, and his great photos taken around the world with his Leica

…with the M2