Tuscany, Italy

There is a unique patience required to photograph Tuscany and its largest city Florence. It means starting at 5:00 AM, wandering the early morning streets before the morning light wakes this old city dating back centuries. Waiting for the sun to break through the low-lying fog in fields surrounding the fortified walled town of San Gimignano. But when the light finally hits the fields, turning the green and golden hills into a living canvas of highlights and deep shadows, you realize why artists have been drawn here for centuries. This gallery is a collection of those quiet, early mornings, daytime locations and sun-drenched evenings spent capturing the spirit of central Italy.