CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS This collection highlights some Christmas ornaments that caught my attention around Boston Quincy Market. Can you identify Faneuil Hall in the background of one of the images? Did you know that this building dates back to 1742?
SANTA CLAUS Santa Claus is my character here. This jolly old man from the North Pole likes to show off his long white beard and his bright red garments trimmed with fur. Welcome back, Saint Nick!
CHRISTMAS SNOWMEN I love snowmen. They always smile! Making human-featured characters out of snow is said to date back to the Middle Ages, when in Europe townfolks would make them in the narrow streets of their small villages.
CHRISTMAS NUTCRACKERS A nutcracker, at Christmas time, is more than a mechanical device to crack nuts open. These little wooden carvings in the form of soldiers, kings or knights evoke memories of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS I took these pictures in New York City, walking down Fifth Avenue on a rainy day. My favorite image is the one with the red umbrella reflected in a shop window together with a few New York yellow cabs.
CHRISTMAS COLORS These colorful round balls are probably the most common symbol of Christmas, Yet, we never get tired of the beauty that these bright colors radiate all around us at this time of the year.
CHRISTMAS RIBBONS Christmas and ribbons go well together. They remind us of all the beautiful presents we give and receive at this special time of the year. Their colors are bright and their patterns unique.
AUTUMN LEAVES Leaves are beautiful year around. However, they become splendid in Autumn, when they fall to the ground and create a magnificent carpet. Each of these prints is a year-round reminder of the beauty of Autumn.
SCARECROWS AND PUMPKINS Every year, at the onset of Fall, we like to celebrate with the warm colors of this splendid season. Scarecrows and pumpkins are an integral part of the festivities. Here are some images from early morning outings with my camera.
BIRDS OF GALAPAGOS The Galapagos Islands, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador, are home to some of the world's most beautiful bird species. Their stunning colors are a pleasure for the eyes.
FLOWERS IN THE LIGHT Flowers have long been a photographer's delight. The combination of flowers and artful light effects, in a studio environment, allowed the making of these breathtaking images.
SEA LIONS OF GALAPAGOS The Galapagos Islands, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador, are known worldwide for their sea lion colonies. In the Galapagos more than in any other place, these beautiful animals are tame and approachable.
BUTTERFLIES If you live anywhere near New York, go visit the Butterfly Garden of the Bronx Zoo. With so much beauty around, your eyes will have a hard time deciding where to look.
CAMEL MARKET IN OMAN Oman is located in the eastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. In the middle of the desert, at the border with Abu Dhabi, I discovered this authentic camel market, where hundreds of camels competed for my attention with the funniest facial expressions.
FLOWERS OF COLORADO Hiking in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado in July is a delight for nature lovers. Wild flowers are everywhere, an explosion of colors in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the world.
ITALIAN ALPS OF CARNIA Carnia, the Pearl of the Italian Alps, is located northeast of Venice, south of Austria and west of Slovenia. It is a place where one can find high mountains, beautiful landscapes, rustic architecture and almost-forgotten trades.
WINE GRAPES At harvest time, vineyards all over the world provide rich views of bountiful bunches of grapes, both white and red. The autumn sun shines through the grapes, for an outstanding visual spectacle.
WOODEN MASKS In the remote town of Sauris, in the Italian Alpine region of Carnia, wood carving is a thriving trade. A local craftsman introduced me to the art of making masks out of local wood.
PUFFINS OF MACHIAS SEAL ISLAND Machias Seal Island is located in the Gulf of Maine, between the American town of Cutler, Maine and the Canadian Province of New Brunswick. Every summer, over 3000 puffins make it their home.
WINTER GREENERY Photographing in winter is difficult as well as rewarding, with nature adding the "ice" component to traditional flora. Forms and shapes change dramatically, for a unique visual experience.
CHRISTIAN THEMES My worldwide travel provides ample opportunity to capture faith-related subjects in different environment. As one of my mentors told me some time ago, photography can be an "act of faith."
THE BEST OF PRO BONO WORK These images document several of my volunteer activities both in the United States and abroad. I devote 20% of my time to fulfill the photographic needs of worthy charities.
PROCEEDS FROM SALES WILL GO TO "HEALING THE CHILDREN"
THE BEST OF WINE AND WINERIES These images capture grape harvesting, wine making, wine tasting, plus the communities where these activities take place. My creative objective is to capture the culture of wine and its surroundings.
THE BEST OF WORDLWIDE TRAVEL From Europe to India, from Peru to Australia, I document the places of my worldwide adventures. My portraits try to reveal the soul of the people I come in touch with during my travels.
