Not many intrepid travelers would find themselves in the unique and tiny hilltown of Vertine, Italy. But then again, not many would have a reason to. With no major town square or roadway connecting it to its nearby larger towns of Radda in Chianti, and Gaiole, most people wouldn't think to visit at all.
However if you were to visit, you would find a quintessential idyllic version of the Tuscan countryside hilltown lifestyle. Things move a bit slower here, and there is a purity to the simple agricultural lifestyle of those who inhabit this area. The architecture hasn't changed in close to a thousand years; but again, why would it need to? read more
Dan Piech's Concrete Canvas series captures the accidental beauty that serendipitously occurs when the concrete beneath New Yorkers' feet is inadvertently graced by spilled paint, fallen debris, expanding cracks, chemical stains, and other delightful visual elements. An avid runner, Piech has spent over three years traversing every single Manhattan street in search of these overlooked "artworks" that have become part of the fabric of the city... read more
This vantage of McWay Falls in Big Sur places the viewer in very close proximity to the beautiful cove and waterfall in a way that most images of this iconic location do not. The exquisite aqua-colored water that crests in a beautiful foam lined wave upon the shore is intensified by the abundant late-morning sunlight... read more