Hiking with me from life to desert

Complimenti per questo tuo ultimo lavoro - grazie per la visita ai miei album. Fai parte del gruppo italiano di webshots? nel caso, tienmi informata di eventuali incontri, ciao, buon lavoro nadia

said nadadadia 2006.02.20 at 02:31:48 PST

FINALLY a new album, my friend! It's a PLEASURE returning to Liguria with your shots. I especially enjoyed the series of beautiful photos of Punta Baffe beach. You have also captrued the death of the trees in a dramatic way combined with the beauty of the sea. I'm sorry about the fires. We also have this problem every year in the Carmel forest. However, I know that in the spring, places which have suffered from fires have extraordinary bloom of flowers. I hope you'll return to the same place in the spring and capture that - in a better mood! :-) TI ABBRACCIO!!! Orly

said orlyyahalom 2006.02.20 at 02:37:04 PST

This time I think I didn't have spelling mistakes!

said orlyyahalom 2006.02.20 at 02:37:23 PST

Ciao carissimo Ruggero!Tutte le foto di questo album sono sicuramente e senza dubbio eccellenti e come sempre tu sei un fotografo straordinario ma lasciano purtroppo e chiaramente vedere una triste e drammatica situazione di distruzione della natura e dell'ecosistema in un luogo cosi incantevole!!E' veramente triste scoprire la morte di una vegetazione meravigliosa e unica per varieta' e tipologia specifica della macchia mediterranea con conseguente degrado ambientale!!Ci vorranno molti e molti decenni perche' la natura possa tornare a ripristinare questi gravissimi danni!!E' veramente molto triste!!Tu sei stato bravissimo nel cogliere i dettagli di questa distruzione!Grazie per averci fatto prendere coscienza che purtroppo esistono anche queste tristi e drammatiche situazioni!Ciao carissimo Ruggero!Ti abbraccio forte e ti invio tanti affettuosi saluti!Un grande bacione!:-))Caterina

said ambra2005 2006.02.20 at 03:09:10 PST

Per un album 'non tanto bello' è invece un album molto bello, paesaggi di sogno, tecnicamente perfetti, come di solito

said sante1 2006.02.20 at 03:39:52 PST

Mio caro Ruggero. Mi puoi dire quale è il problema con questo album? A me mi è sembrato bellissimo. D'altro, come tutti i tuoi. Ti ringrazio tantissimo per il tuo commento sul Lago de Banyoles. Sono stata lì per tre giorni ed ho provato le stesse sensazioni de pace e serenità di cui tu mi parli. Sei sempre molto generoso con me, ma sono solo una dilettante che deve sempre imparare tanto di un grande fotografo come te. Un forte abbraccio, amico mio. Joana

said serena_100 2006.02.20 at 04:08:14 PST

Ruggero photography is a recording of the fact and very sadly sometimes the facts are abhorant.There is a great deal of beauty here ,the way nature is fighting back to restablish itself ,a little bush here ,a little flower there.....it will take time but Mother Nature will conquer ,she is an amazing force!So,Ruggero ,you have recorded January 06,just think in 30 years time you could be bringing your grandchildren to these sites and telling them how it was and now look at the incredible beauty and you will have it recorded by your stunning photography!I adore 'Splash' just love the play of light on the stones and sea!Gorgeous shot as are many in this album depicting a little bit of history in the making!Smile Ruggero,there is a lot of loveliness here to appreciate and thankyou for your time and skill to share these views with us all!Sending love to you all from over the oceans -Lynne

said lynne294 2006.02.20 at 04:21:03 PST

Caro Ruggero, è vero che i boschi bruciati lasciano un gusto amaro in bocca e danno una sensazione di tristezza - che perfettamente è trasmessa in quelle foto. Comunque il paesaggio ligure è sempre bellissimo e le tue foto ne riflettono lo splendore. Come sempre è stato un gran piacere accompagnarti sulla tua passeggiata. Cordialmente, Mike. P.S. Mi permetto ancora un complimento particolare per la # 6, la mia preferita in questa collezione. Ciao!

said swissmike62 2006.02.20 at 04:24:06 PST

Nice job Ruggero. I enjoyed the hike with you through the changes of a landscape. The waters are just beautiful and the composition of the images enjoyable and very pleasing to the eye. Thanks for sharing. Eti

said etiswinford 2006.02.20 at 05:12:04 PST

Ciao Ruggero! Finalmente un nuovo album! Un album bellissimo con delle inquadrature stupende. Un album di mare questa volta, hai lasciato temporaneamente la tua passione montanara per le inquadrature delle distese azzurre di mare e cielo. E che dire della distruzione della natura? Sono veramente molto triste nel vedere questo scempio, poi ci lamentiamo se accadono catastrofi, smottamenti ecc. Purtroppo possiamo solo parlarne e basta. Un abbraccio a te e a tutta la tua famigliola. Renato.

said renato26 2006.02.20 at 06:14:46 PST

Ciao Ruggero, finalmene un nuovo album. Ottimo album come sempre. Sei riuscito a creare delle foto artistiche anche nel documentare le peggiori offese che l'uomo fa alla natura e cioè distruggerla. Grande Ruggero. Maurizio.Italy

said mauriziomalangone 2006.02.20 at 06:50:41 PST

Ciao Ruggero! Although your mood was dark, your love of photography shines through in these wonderful pictures. The struggles of life and death can sometimes be cruel, but sometimes it is natures way of renewing herself! Already signs of life and new growth! Simply splendid album! Thanks for sharing with us all...take care...Darlene

said briansbabe2 2006.02.20 at 07:38:14 PST

Ciao Ruggero! Finalmente! Hurray! Ma - non e' inferiore affatto. Forse il fiore non e' bella, ma e' molto importante alla vita della foresta, no? Anche, ci sono molte foto bellissime qui, specialmente (per me), # 1, 3, 27, 28, 29, e 34. Como si chiama l'albero nella foto #27? Mi piace molto, ma non mai so il nome. Ti abbraccio forte, amico mio, e bravissimo del nuovo! Beth

said bvillanyi 2006.02.20 at 11:14:35 PST

Ruggero, mi piacerebbe tanto se i miei album migliori fossero come i tuoi peggiori :o) Bentornato, splendidi azzurri, come sempre. Ciao! Roberto

said rodemicheli 2006.02.20 at 11:54:07 PST

Ciao Ruggero, I check daily to see if any new albums are posted & finally I am rewarded. As always I am not disappointed. I too am dark with the winterblues. Soon the seasons will change & spring will renew us all. I will escape my freezing winter to cruise the Caribbean soon, so I will be smiling for sure. Take Care & Be Happy. Love, Cathy

said sunprincess8 2006.02.20 at 18:41:53 PST

Hi Ruggero, for many of us dark moods lead to dark and morose pictures. You on the other hand managed to capture the beauty, and life of the coastal cities in your usual splendid fashion. I do hope that your mood improves, and not because it affects your photography. Be well my friend, Haig

said hagar1969 2006.02.20 at 23:08:55 PST

Dear Ruggero, my oh my - what happened to Moneglia and when? I just had a look at the photos of Moneglia - some years ago I had the pleasure of visiting this place and I know how it looked like before. My husband and I stayed at the red house (at that time called Hotel Gabbiano) at the beach. Hope that nature recovers. Heidemarie (unicorn1712)

said unicorn1712 2006.02.21 at 02:31:46 PST

Congratulations for 3,000 fans! I hope that next year you will have 30,000! :o)

said orlyyahalom 2006.02.21 at 02:40:33 PST

Hello Ruggero.Your dark mood didn't seem to affect your photography.Your album is great,especially #034.I have a similar picture in my favorites of 2005.It represented aloneness and inactivity.Thanks for your wonderful album.Joan of Plattsburgh,NY.,USA

said joanph41 2006.02.21 at 04:24:37 PST

Dear Ruggero, we can't have you in a dark mood Like many in your GB before me have said nature will repair and recover what has happened but I hate the destruction as much as you do and I think I would have felt the same as you too. Rugerro you will have to tell me one day the secret of getting such blue skies apart from living in the right place that is LOL We have had enough of grey skies here this winter I think. I love the pictures of the spectacular cliffs and beautiful beaches and for me the simplicity of the picture you called splash was lovely. Take care my friend Jill

said jillbatchelor 2006.02.21 at 06:41:54 PST

Hi Ruggero!!! I see that the sight has brought you low, but this is a necessary natural occurance! It has been my learning experience, that some trees actually cannot reproduce unless their seeds are exposed to the heat of a fire! If you return in one year, you will see the rebirth of this forest rising from the ashes like a Phoenix! I LOVE the splashy pictures! They are so beautiful! Also the look along the shore with the smooth rocks in the foreground. A visit with you is always a good visit. Now let us see your smile. :o)barbara

said pompeii7 2006.02.21 at 07:13:17 PST

As you dear T2 - Ruggero everybody was waiting for your new album. I want to tell you about my favorites run again the slide show but I must leave right now. Will be back soon as I can...just wanted to send you my warmest regards and congratulations for this beautiful artistry..as always. Our moods change sometimes, our feelings and happines is different but it is always wonderful to see the world through your master eyes. T1

said katifelkai 2006.02.21 at 09:03:03 PST

Don't despair - nature has a wonderful way of correcting itself. Even in this way it looks beautiful and full of promise. As always, I find your photographs a masterpiece. Best wishes, Roza

said rozalia421 2006.02.21 at 10:48:18 PST

Ciao Ruggero! Happy to see your photography again. These are very familiar sights around me also here in Portugal. From Tomar to the eastern areas of Portugal, Leiria just nearby,even near Nazare you can find these burned places. Have taken photos too of them but looking sooo sad left them in my archieves. But already now seen places with some new life and think that later on during the coming spring try to make something nice from that new, hopefully stronger life that´s coming for sure. For you and your family all the best wishes, from Antti

said anttiolavi 2006.02.21 at 14:19:51 PST

Hello Ruggero! I have also the dark feeling when seeing this colourful album, but we all hope for the best ... all the green colours will come back next year, and by that time, when you have the hike with the exact route and trail and similar photos, I am really imagining ... the great colour difference! Let's hope for this happening! CHEERS! Best Wishes! CS

said csfoto 2006.02.22 at 07:07:26 PST

Ciao Ruggero, e grazie molto del tuo risposto al mio domando del "albero". Che interessante! Non ho un'idea che era i fiori del agave! Ho visto quest "albero" molte volte, per il primo tempo nelle Cinque Terre molti anni fa, e il piu' recentamente nella isola di Aruba, e ho sempre voluto di sapere il suo nome. Adesso, lo so, grazie a te. Grazie mille, amico mio, e grazie anche per i tuoi complimenti sul mio italiano - devo practicare molto ma non ho sempre il tempo. Ciao! Con affetto, Beth

said bvillanyi 2006.02.22 at 09:38:18 PST

Ciao Ruggero, conosco bene Moneglia ed anch'io (durante le ultime due vacanze estive) ho percorso alcuni sentieri che portano nei luoghi che hai visitato. Vedere questa macchia e questi boschi così deturpati dagli incendi mi ha molto amareggiato e anche Riva Trigoso con le sue fabbriche e lo scempio procurato dall'uomo mi hanno ricordato invece immagini già viste; in compenso le tue foto sempre stupende mi procurano grande gioia visto la loro perfezione i colori saturi e i tuoi cieli azzurri... Peccato... alcuni di quei sentieri da te percorsi erano in programma per la prossima primavera... Adoro questa parte della Liguria ed il soggiornare a Moneglia mi ha permesso più volte grazie al comodo treno di raggiungere e visitare con calma le 5 terre. Un caro saluto. Elio

said pansaram 2006.02.22 at 11:40:57 PST

Dear Ruggero, A breathtaking album even in winter! I love the sharpness of Your pictures and their always outstanding colours and composition; I loved 3, 20, 21, 27, 34, 39 and I find that 6 is the masterpiece shot of that vivid hike, big hugs, Jacques

said pfjc2 2006.02.22 at 22:36:41 PST

Ruggero, bello album, la nº 2 y la 20 sobresalen entre todas estas bellezas que has puesto al alcance de nuestros ojos. BELLISIMO ALBUN de veras. Un saludo cordial desde España.Jose Antonio

said ALMERIA3A100 2006.02.23 at 02:16:56 PST

Yep! I know what you mean... and I agree... Anyway, we cannot always be at the top, can we? It's even worse for me, I haven't taken a single shot for several months! Well, this is probably just a temporary situation and I guess it'll be the same for you. Don't you feel that you have some kind of "duty" in this community, considering the success you have! More than 3000 fans, my God!!! ;-) ps: the #25 was excellent!

said pimbotin 2006.02.23 at 03:28:02 PST

Hello Ruggero, you can find Beauty in Any subject and at Any time of the year my friend!! Many wonderful captures and compositions throughout this collection, I did enjoy the hike through your eyes...Bravo!! Thanks for sharing with us! Ted (FYI, check out Orly in Today's WS Blog POTD)!!!

said torretab 2006.02.23 at 06:55:02 PST

Hi Ruggero, although you thing that this album is not good, I say it is wonderful. I liked the dark blue colors of the water and sky. I'm sure that he next albums will include the other beautiful colors of spring. Until then, we can all enjoy these pictures. you're invited to take a look at some of my new albums of New Zealand. I hope you'll like them. Best wishes, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.02.23 at 07:11:02 PST

una meraviglia, Ruggero ... mi sembra di sentire il rumore delle onde che si infrangono sula spiaggia di sassi, come vorrei essere li'^*^*^ un abbraccio, Clara

said clarita137 2006.02.24 at 10:01:18 PST

Hi Ruggero, This is such a lovely album. I love the Splash photo, but my favorite is "Signs of Hope" for without hope, we have nothing. Be happy Ruggero because this beautiful place will come back even grander than it was. Out of the ashes will come a rebirth that will take your breath away. Fantastic album. Take care and lots of warm wishes. Donna/Missouri

said deestea 2006.02.24 at 22:43:06 PST

Thank you very much for the kind words about my Photographs. You also are a very good Photographer. Enjoy and keep shooting great shots. Sincerely, Brian

said waterl00 2006.02.25 at 20:41:34 PST

Bello mundo a traves de tus fotos.

said jesusdvina 2006.02.26 at 10:12:36 PST

Hi Ruggero, It is still a beautiful album. Fire is part on nature, if it was ignited naturally. We had fires close to home last year, and it was a pretty stressful situation. We were told we were on the verge of evacuation. You managed to capture it really well, as usual. Tirza from Los Angeles

said tirza_h 2006.02.26 at 12:13:21 PST

Grazie per i complimenti Ruggero! Visto che "dovevo" (mi hanno invitato perche' gli sono piaciute le foto dell'album precedente) riprendere gli stessi soggetti, ho cercato di fare cose nuove. E' stata una faticaccia, soprattutto la selezione finale, ma ne sono sodisfatto :o) Certo, adesso, sto pensando se non sia il caso di caricare le foto in bassa risoluzione... 60mila download (40mila delle orchidee) mi stanno facendo pensare... Ciao! Roberto Ciao! Roberto

said rodemicheli 2006.02.27 at 06:09:24 PST

Hi Ruggero, thanks for spending your time in visiting my Waimangu Valley album. Thanks also for your very kind words in the guestbook. Take care, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.02.27 at 09:54:28 PST

Hi, Ruggero! Your photos are incredible! Congratulations! Thanks a lot for your kind comment about my albums. I wish you to visit all this places and countries! By the way I have a new album - Textile. I'll be happy if you visit it. Ljubomira (from Bulgaria)

said ljubomira100 2006.02.28 at 09:07:58 PST

Hello, Ruggero, you may not think its one of your best, but you have some spectacular shots here. For January, they are simply awesome! You found some great color in a relatively barren time of year, Bravo! - claudia

said gardenlady110 2006.02.28 at 20:01:46 PST

Ciao Ruggero, finalmente dopo tante traversie con i provider dell'ADSL, anche io riesco ad approdare in questi lidi, tra le immagini che per bellezza e per durezza, colpiscono diritte al cuore! E' un dolore fortissimo vedere luoghi di paradiso trasformati in oceani di morte e desolazione e, purtroppo in molte di queste tue immagini, ho rivissuto una tristezza che troppo spesso mi è familiare nella mia terra, estate dopo estate! Aldilà del dolore per tanta bellezza infranta, le tue foto sono magnifiche e piene di sentimenti contrastanti ma sempre fortissimi! Bravissimo! Un affettuoso abbraccio. Simona

said simonaman 2006.03.02 at 11:58:07 PST

Your album is pure magic! I envy the people who live in the little house - picture #22). What a wonderful view they must have!

said carmela2000 2006.03.02 at 19:15:03 PST

This picture is absolutely stunning! The color and the view, must of been a superb hike!! Sherry, Canada

said sherryforte 2006.03.03 at 05:27:36 PST

Hello Ruggero, in spite of your somber mood this album turned out superb as usual for you. Wonderful work, my friend! Candi

said candistackable 2006.03.06 at 12:14:48 PST

Hi! I don't understand where these pictures are from but they really are gorgeous. My favourites are 12, 14, 23 and 29. Great composition. Wish I had one more life to practise photography. Greetings from snowy Finland, Merike

said lovejoy484 2006.03.06 at 13:35:31 PST

Ruggero, thanks again for this opportunity of enjoy your mastered work! Best regards. Manuel

said mdediego 2006.03.07 at 09:55:33 PST

Ruggero, quando hai un attimo di tempo, please dai un'occhiata al mio album su Richmond Park :o) Ciao! Roberto

said rodemicheli 2006.03.09 at 02:15:19 PST

Grazie mille Ruggero :o) Per rispondere alle tue domande, uso una Canon EOS 20D e per quell'album ho usato una Sigma 10-20mm per i panorami ed una Sigma 180mm Macro per gli uccelli :o) Ciao! Roberto

said rodemicheli 2006.03.15 at 15:27:30 PST

Hello Ruggero! Looks like I missed this album when it first appeared as I was away at Colorado with my grandchildren. I can understand partly why your mood was dark. To see so many barren trees and, worse, many trees having been cut would produce anguish. It takes years to grow a tree and just mintes to cut it down. I don't think, perhaps, the season had any particular reason for your mood. It is just the desolateness. Whatever you may say, I truly enjoyed the album. I particularly liked 1,3,6,11,17,20,25 and 34. Each part of the world gives a new perspective. Your skills as a photographer always brings a breath of fresh air! My best wishes to your family and you. Suresh

said suresh_krishna 2006.03.19 at 20:21:59 PST

HELLO!!!Ciao my dearest friend Ruggero!!How are you?Ciao Ruggero!!Stavo scherzando..non ho intenzione di scriverti in inglese!Come stai?Spero che tutto per te proceda bne malgrado i numerosi impegni!Io ti penso sempre con grande amicizia e con affetto!Anche io sono sempre molto presa dal lavoro e impegni vari..Infatti non riesco piu' ad essere presente in WS come un tempo e come vorrei..Ultimamente ho anche mia figlia Francesca che dovendo preparare degli esami per l'università e' sempre incollata al mio computer e quindi di conseguenza non riesco piu' a collegarmi in WS con la dovuta calma..beh... te la sto facendo un po' lunga..scusami!Ho rivisitato con grande piacere questo tuo album che se da un lato infonde una certa tristezza per la distruzione ambientale dall'altro trasmette tutta la tua straordinaria bravura e permette di deliziare gli occhi con la perfezione e la bellezza di ogni tuo scatto!Ancora sinceri complimenti per la tua eccezionale bravura!!Io spero con tutto il cuore che anche per questo tuo meraviglioso capolavoro arrivi presto una strameritata featured!!Ciao carissimo Ruggero!Scusami ancora per la lunga chiacchierata!Ti invio tanti affettuosi saluti con un enorme bacione e un forte abbraccio!Con amicizia,affetto,stima e ammirazione:-))Caterina

said ambra2005 2006.03.21 at 08:22:15 PST

Hi Ruggero, congratulations on being nominated the Featured Member today. A very deserved succes, indeed! Greetings from Vienna, Vera

said veralebail 2006.03.24 at 01:22:10 PST

Congratulations Ruggero on your selection as "Featured Member of the Week" as this is truly a well deserved Honor & Tribute to you for all of your outstanding albums & your contributions to the Webshots Family..Thanks for the wonderful "tour" as you hiked through the desert...I shall enjoy "traveling" through each of your albums as I did earlier this week with Orly when she was selected with this awesome Honor..God's Blessings from Texas...Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.03.24 at 02:56:30 PST

Congratulations on your secltion as Featured Member. They made the right choice for a prefect and known member around webshots Again Congratulations Shlomo(Rehovot,Israel)

said thewise000 2006.03.24 at 03:29:47 PST

Hi Ruggero! My happiest congratulations!! You are well deserving of being Featured Member! Your eye for beauty and talent as a photographer shine through each and every one of your albums! It is an honor to view them! Thanks for sharing...take care...Darlene

said briansbabe2 2006.03.24 at 06:32:26 PST

Hi Ruggero, My sincerest congratulations on being chosen as a featured member. I am happy to see that Webshots acknowledges what we already knew....you are a great talent with the camera! I hope being chosen as a featured member has given you many smiles! Sending warm wishes your way. Donna

said deestea 2006.03.24 at 07:48:25 PST

Just to say my sincerest congratulations Ruggero. Wish you had a bit more time for your leisure too - of course with your camera with you and your family of course. All the best wishes my friend, Antti

said sarkilahti101 2006.03.25 at 04:43:13 PST

Hi Ruggero, Congratulations on being chosen as featured MEMBER of this week! They did chose very well. You do deserve this honor! It is such a nice coincidence that you got this title just after Orly! So now you are side by side on the web! :-) More Congratulations today for you: Happy birthday!!!!!!! What a wonderful birthday present! I hope you enjoy your day! May it be very special to you! Lots of greetings from the other side of the Mediterranean, - Galit

said 854847 2006.03.25 at 08:31:58 PST

My belated congratulations on being a featured member of the week two weeks ago! Well done and rally deserved! Your albums are always a great joy to view and I have to admit your inspiring photos increase my longing for travels each time I see them. Gorgeous pics, thanks for the hiking tour Ruggero! I wish you the happiest weekend with your family, take care, best wishes, Salla, Finland

said sallap 2006.04.07 at 08:54:33 PDT

Your pictures in this album are wonderful as all your work is. No wonder this album was chosen for a feature, the pictures are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us all. Leigh in Canada

said rainingviolets 2006.04.08 at 18:47:13 PDT

Hello and thanks for sharing the marvelous photos of many seasonal experiences. I am currenlty in Guam and although on a tropical island, I miss the reds, organges, and other components of different seasons. Have a lovely day! Liz

said lizotrl 2006.04.10 at 14:11:36 PDT

Hello Ruggero. Thanks for your comment in my featured albom " walking in Ceasarea". I don't think that this is one of my best alboms, but this is webshots tim decision....I had just return from a week in south Turky, and in my subjective view , the alboms from there are much beter than the new featured. Have a nice weekend. shalom and CIAO - Ran

said ranyaari100 2006.04.28 at 12:08:49 PDT

You have incredible photos!!Must be amazing to travel as you do, Sherry, Canada

said sherryforte 2006.05.20 at 04:15:08 PDT