In 2008 I visited Merano, in the Italian Alps, at the border with Austria, famous for its delightful Christkindlemarkt. I had a hard time deciding where to turn my camera lens. A lot of hearts caught my eye, including some made of chocolate. Here they are, just for you…

Angels are an expression of love. Last year I was in Merano, in the Italian Alps, and found many of them that were waiting for me and for my camera. Enjoy this special selection of winged creatures…

My worldwide travel provides ample opportunity to capture faith-related subjects in different environments. As one of my mentors told me some time ago, photography can be an “act of faith”.

Carnia, the Pearl of the Italian Alps, is located northeast of Venice, south of Austria and west of Slovenia. It extends over several valleys and includes many small towns. It is a place where one can find high mountains, beautiful landscapes, rustic architecture and almost-forgotten trades.

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.