Category Archives: Photography
volcano fog
My favorite kind of weather is fog. I don’t see it often, which is definitely part of the attraction. But I like the way it envelopes everything, softening the edges and the noise, giving away to mystery.
And so while it was a shame that we didn’t get to the the magnificent lava fields stretching out below us, I did appreciate my moments with the fog. It felt a little bit like seeing an old friend.
on the side of Mt. Etna, Sicily
photographed 2.6.2025
sheep, up a hill and against a fence
The dogs thoughtfully herded these sheep up the hill, all the way to the fence, and kept them there while we made photos. And they were especially careful to get the sheep in the right place so some of them would be limned by the morning light.
near Collesano, Sicily
photographed 1.31.2025
shop cat
I met this kitty in Bagheria; he lives in the local cartmaker’s shop, where he keeps watch on the visitors.
(Later, after the official observation period has concluded, he will allow you to pet him.)
Bagheria, Sicily
photographed 2.1.2025
candle cart
Our trip was scheduled so that we’d be in Catania of the Feast of Sant’Agata, which is one of the largest religious festivals in the world. Its procession lasts for three days as devotees of the city’s patron saint celebrate. It is impossible for me to describe the entire event – it’s easier for me to show a few tiny scenes. Like this one.
One of the traditions is that devotees purchase candles from vendors who follow the procession, pushing carts like this one.
Feast of Sant’Agata
Catania, Sicily
photographed 2.4.2025
curb snack
It was mid-afternoon on the first day of three days of celebrating Sant’Agata, the town’s patron. Thousands of people were out, following the procession as a way of marking their devotion. But sometime during the day, they were going to need a snack, just like this little head-to-toe pink little girl.
Bonus fact: you know those plants that are called “broom”? And see that broom there in the background? Guess what it’s made from. Yep: broom plants.
Catania, Sicily
photographed 2.4.2025
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