Opinion wanted A view of Italy

[Morexp57]

Location

Europe

Camera type

DSLR camera

Camera sensor

APS-C (Crop)

Taken from the heights of the magnificent village of Morcotte in Ticino, Northern Italy is within easy reach.


ISO 250, f/11.0, 1/200 s, 18 mm

 

[Vas (Jack)]

apologies for the comment, was really busy lately. Searching a new cat 😆.

What a beautiful place, have you been to the North of Italy ?

 

[Morexp57]

apologies for the comment, was really busy lately. Searching a new cat 😆.

What a beautiful place, have you been to the North of Italy ?

Yes, I've been there a few times. A few years ago, when I was on holiday in Ticino, we took a speedboat (the ones that rise out of the water at a certain speed) to pay a visit to the Borromean Islands, further south on Lake Maggiore. They are magnificent! Best visited out of season to avoid the tourist crowds. I'll post a photo of the islands later.
The photo above was taken from Switzerland, with Italy visible in the distance.

 

[Vas (Jack)]

Yes, I've been there a few times. A few years ago, when I was on holiday in Ticino, we took a speedboat (the ones that rise out of the water at a certain speed) to pay a visit to the Borromean Islands, further south on Lake Maggiore. They are magnificent! Best visited out of season to avoid the tourist crowds. I'll post a photo of the islands later.
The photo above was taken from Switzerland, with Italy visible in the distance.

Do share more please. I don't know, but everyone says in north Italy, is really dangerous because of mafia, Is that true?

 

[Morexp57]

Do share more please. I don't know, but everyone says in north Italy, is really dangerous because of mafia, Is that true?

Here are a few more views, taken from one of the Borromean islands. Northern Italy is magnificent.

ISO 200, f/11, 27 mm, 1/400 s


ISO 200, f/10, 30 mm, 1/200s

Don't worry, northern Italy is not dangerous. Of course, tourists can occasionally be ripped off, but the mafia probably has little to do with this petty crime.
And for only a little more, you can visit Ticino, which is a lot like northern Italy, but perhaps a little safer.

 

[Vas (Jack)]

These are really stunning views. Yes, everyone keeps saying that northern Italy is not safe.

Thinking to visiting Italy this year, most likely driving there.

My wife she wants to see Venice.

Have you been there ?

 

[Morexp57]

These are really stunning views. Yes, everyone keeps saying that northern Italy is not safe.

Thinking to visiting Italy this year, most likely driving there.

My wife she wants to see Venice.

Have you been there ?

No, I don't know Venice.
Don't go there in high season!
I've seen photos where you can't even see the ground, there are so many tourists...

 

[Vas (Jack)]

No, I don't know Venice.
Don't go there in high season!
I've seen photos where you can't even see the ground, there are so many tourists...

To be honest, don't even know where is the high season in Italy. Was thinking in May.

 

[Morexp57]

If I had to choose, I would go in November and hope for some fog… 😁

 

[Vas (Jack)]

If I had to choose, I would go in November and hope for some fog… 😁

😆 I wouldn’t want that definitely. November probably will be cold too.

 

[Morexp57]

😆 I wouldn’t want that definitely. November probably will be cold too.

Sure, but…

• There is probably less people in November.
• I prefer a cold weather
• Think about the fantastic pictures you could get in Venice with some fog!
• 😁

 

[Vas (Jack)]

Sure, but…

• There is probably less people in November.
• I prefer a cold weather
• Think about the fantastic pictures you could get in Venice with some fog!
• 😁

Definitely will be less people. I have enough cold weather in UK and lots of foggy days too 😆😆

That’s why I want to run away for something new. Is Venice that busy during the summer ?

 

[Morexp57]

Is Venice that busy during the summer ?

I think so...

Venice to continue controversial tourist tax â making it even more expensive for some

The popular tourist city of Venice will continue with its controversial day-tripper tax next year and even increase the fee for last-minute visitors.

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Vas (Jack)]

I think so...

Venice to continue controversial tourist tax â making it even more expensive for some

The popular tourist city of Venice will continue with its controversial day-tripper tax next year and even increase the fee for last-minute visitors.

www.independent.co.uk

I’ll probably need to be careful if I go, so no one is pinching my gear 😆