- Île Saint-Honorat
Areal view of Saint-Honorat. Lérins Islands are so so beautiful. - Above the clouds
Il fait toujours beau au-dessus des nuages :-) - Maritime Alps
I think Cima Ventosa is in the front left. I'd kind of like to know which mountains are in the background: Mercantour, Queyras, Ecrins in the clouds? - Maritime Alps
I think this is the border between sunny Italy and cloudy France. Towards Monte Frisson. - Fly me to the Moon
A sculpture by J. C. Farhi (2011) at Venice airport. Is it just me - but I see Pikachu :-) - Palacio de los Cordova
We had dinner in the palace's gardens :-) With the view of Alhambra at sunset. - Window shopping in Granada
This are some superbly executed fruits, veggies, plants, flowers, birds ... - Window shopping in Granada
Take a look at these merengues! Below are some normal-sized cakes. They must be around 20 cm tall! - House of Blackheads and Christmas tree
This wonderful building was bombed in WWII, completely demolished seven years later and rebuilt in 1999. - La Vierge du Rosaire
A stunning detail on the painting of The Virgin of the Rosary (1510). - La Vierge du Rosaire
La Vierge du Rosaire in Church of Saint-Marie-Madeleine in Biot. From around 1510. - Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine in Biot
An interesting detail of renovated frescoes in Biot - La mer
The sea really is silvery here. Just like Charles Trenet was singing. - Antibes
Waves at the Plage de la Gravette - Le Nomade
The sea and the mountains and the winds and the waves ... just make me happy. - Le Nomade
- Antibes
Le Fort Carré in Antibes - Théoule-sur-Mer
- Théoule-sur-Mer
A lovely trip to Théoule-sur-Mer. - Les Sangliers de l’Esterel
These are some funny statues by Golec & Golec (2013). - Le Vent
This is a wonderful statue of the wind by Popoy (2013). - Rocks in Théoule-sur-Mer
These are some funny coloured rocks. - Rocks in Théoule-sur-Mer
Clearly demonstrating its volcanic origin. - Théoule-sur-Mer
Promenade André Pradayrol - La pointe de l'Aiguille
This landscape literally invites you to paint it. - La pointe de l'Aiguille
Now this is a magic place. Beautiful. Red. And windy. - La pointe de l'Aiguille
Super windy and almost stormy weather. But a lovely day to walk to the Pointe de l'Aiguille. - Towards Pointe de l'Aiguille
This is a super-beautiful path. I wish I could share the wonderful scent of all the blossoming bushes and flowers. - Local art
Well, I must admit I've got no idea what this is about. - View towards Cannes
View towards Cannes with Alpes-Maritimes (Mercantour National Park) in the background. Quite lousy visibility due to humidity and Sahara sand. - Femme allongée
A statue by Popoy (1993). - The beach at Théoule-sur-Mer
- Théoule-sur-Mer
The town lies at the borders of Massif de l'Esterel, a wonderful reddish volcanic mountain range. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't that nice. - Théoule-sur-Mer
We're reminded to take care of the environment on (almost) every step. - The beach at Théoule-sur-Mer
- La mer
- Le Nomade
Le Nomade (by Jaume Plensa) is still there. Still lonely. - Flowers in Antibes
Wonderful. Just wonderful. - Biot
Place des Arcades in Biot - Biot
- Biot
A very picturesque house in central Biot. A lovely detail is the missing paint on 'dog's corner' ;-) - Loch Morlich
A walk around the Loch. - A brook
One of the lovely brooks in the vicinity of Glenmore Campsite. - Loch Morlich
The highest sandy beach in Scotland :-) - Loch Morlich
A wonderful Loch but very very cold. At least to us, who are used to the Mediterranean temperatures. - Cairn Lochan
Cairn Lochan (1216 m) as seen from Loch Morlich. It is the 15th highest peak in the British Isles and the 15th tallest in Scotland :-) - Marche as seen from Urbino
- Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, Urbino
- This is ... a lot of ... lace
Urbino - Cosy restaurant in Urbino
- Lantern
Lantern of what is now Higher Institute for Artistic Industries. Urbino - Madonna with Child
Church of Saint Dominic, Urbino. - Remains of a Roman sarcophagus
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Warehouses in Palazzo Ducale, Urbino.
- Ice cave in Palazzo Ducale, Urbino.
- Laundry and fabric dyeing room in the palace
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Portrait of a Lady by Raphael
Portrait of a Lady, La Mutta (1505-1509) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino). Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene (1508) by Timoteo Viti. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene (1508) by Timoteo Viti. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Annunciation by Vicenzo Pagani
Annunciation (1532) by Vicenzo Pagani. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Annunciation by Vicenzo Pagani
Annunciation (1532) by Vicenzo Pagani. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child by Vincenzo Pagani
Madonna with Child and Saints Martin, Michael and George (1529) by Vincenzo Pagani. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child by Vincenzo Pagani
Madonna with Child and Saints Martin, Michael and George (1529) by Vincenzo Pagani. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Annunciation by Giovanni Santi
Annunciation (1485) by Giovanni Santi. Giovanni Santi is the father of Raphael. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Annunciation (1485) by Giovanni Santi
Annunciation (1485) by Giovanni Santi Giovanni Santi is the father of Raphael. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child on Throne
Madonna with Child on Throne, Saints John the Baptist, Francis, Girolamo, Sebastian and te Buffi family (1489) by Giovanni Santi. Giovanni Santi is, btw, the father of Raphael. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Corpus Domini predella
Corpus Domini predella (1467-1468) by Paolo Uccello. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Institution of Eucharist
Institution of Eucharist (1473-1476) by Joos Van Wassenhove (Giusto di Gand) and Corpus Domini predella (1467-1468) by Paolo Uccello. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Just another door in the palace with incredible intarsia
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - The town of Urbino
as seen from the palace. - Palazzo Ducale, Urbino
- Studiolo, intarsia
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Studiolo, intarsia
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Studiolo, intarsia
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Studiolo, intarsia
Studiolo, intarsia. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - A foot of Federico da Montefeltro
A foot of Federico da Montefeltro (1476) by Pedro Berruguete. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Federico da Montefeltro and his son
Federico da Montefeltro and his son (1476) by Pedro Berruguete. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Flagellation of Christ
Flagellation of Christ (1460) by Piero della Francesca. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Flagellation of Christ
Flagellation of Christ (1460) by Piero della Francesca. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Flagellation of Christ
Flagellation of Christ (1460) by Piero della Francesca. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Ideal City
Ideal City (1470s) probably by Luciano Laurana. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Senigallia
Madonna of Senigallia (1474) by Piero della Francesca. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Mercy
Madonna of Mercy (XV century) by a Camerino sculptor. The coral necklace and bracelets are a symbol of good omen and protection from evil. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Mercy
Madonna of Mercy (XV century) by a Camerino sculptor. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Anna (1470s) by Giovanni Bellini. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Anna (1470s) by Giovanni Bellini. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1476) by Alvise Vivarini. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1476) by Alvise Vivarini. Saints Francis, Peter, Paul and John the Baptist. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Santa Clara
Santa Clara (1410s) by Lorenzo Salimbeni. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Benedict and Saint Catherine
Saint Benedict and Saint Catherine (1360s) by Puccio di Simone. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Blaise
Saint Blaise (1500s) by Girolamo di Benvenuto. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Detail from a fresco
Detail from a fresco by Maestro dell'Incoronazione di Bellpuig (XIV century). Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child and a donator
Madonna with Child and a donator (XIV century) by Pseudo Jacopino di Francesco. Either the anatomy is quite wrong or she is feeding Him with a bottle. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1439) by Antonio Alberti da Ferrara. Madonna with Child; Saints Peter, John the Baptist, Francis, Jerome, Donatus and Paul. Upper line: Saints Louis, Dominic, Clara, Catherine and Antonio. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Crucifix (XV century)
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Saint Blaise
Saint Blaise (1448) by Fra Marino Angeli. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child, Saint Sebastian and Saint Blaise (1448) by Fra Marino Angeli. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1440s) by Michele di Giovanni da Fiesole. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Palazzo Ducale, Urbino
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino (1454) - Dragon underneath San Crescentino in front of the cathedral, Urbino
San Cresentino is the patron saint of Urbino.