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22 October 2026

Frozen Snow at Centocroci Pass

Frozen Snow at Centocroci Pass.
I can finally start sharing the photographs from my little trip to Centocroci Pass a few weeks ago. After showing you the wonderful snowy panorama I captured with my drone, I will be posting more pictures taken from the ground as well. Today, though, I wanted to begin with a different kind of image: a small winter detail that caught my eye during the outing.
When visiting the mountains in winter, it is easy to concentrate on the wide views, the snow-covered slopes and the distant peaks. These are often the scenes that first attract our attention, and they certainly make wonderful photographs. However, I also enjoy looking for smaller subjects that reveal something about the weather and the conditions of the landscape.
This time, I noticed a pole with some frozen snow still clinging to it. The snow had survived on the shaded side, where it was protected from direct sunlight. It was a simple detail, but one that seemed worth photographing. The contrast between the icy texture and the surrounding landscape made the subject more interesting than it might appear at first glance.
I like these moments during a photographic walk because they encourage me to slow down and look more carefully. Sometimes the best picture is not the grand mountain view but something modest that would be easy to overlook while admiring the scenery. Ice can create fascinating shapes and textures, and even a small patch of frozen snow can tell a story about the cold temperatures and the changing exposure to sunlight.
Another feature I particularly like in this photograph is the background: the wind turbines standing against the mountain landscape. They add a modern element to the scene and create an interesting contrast with the frozen snow in the foreground. The image brings together two very different details, one shaped by winter weather and the other associated with wind energy.
Centocroci Pass lies in the northern Apennines, along the route connecting Liguria with the Parma area of Emilia-Romagna. It is a place where the landscape changes with the seasons, offering different views depending on the weather and the time of year. On a snowy day, even an ordinary roadside object can become an appealing photographic subject.
I still have more pictures from this trip to share, including other views of the snowy landscape. For now, I am happy to start with this little detail, which reminds me that photography is often about noticing what is right in front of us.

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Photos taken with a Canon EOS M100 camera and Canon EF-S 10-18 lens.

I’ll also leave you a nice video of the snowy pass:

Video realizzato con drone DJI Mavic Mini.

Where is the Pass:

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22 January 202211 July 2026

Snow at Centocroci between Liguria and Emilia

Neve a Centocroci tra Liguria ed Emilia con paesaggio montano coperto di bianco durante l’inverno

Snow at Centocroci between Liguria and Emilia.
A familiar landscape can completely change its character when winter arrives and covers everything with snow. This snow at Centocroci tells the story of a moment from last winter, when the mountain pass between Liguria and Emilia was transformed into a quiet white landscape.
Mountains, roads and vegetation look different when covered by snow. In this photograph I wanted to capture that feeling: a natural environment that slows down and invites you to observe the small details around you. Sometimes a strong image does not need spectacular elements; the contrast between an everyday place and its temporary winter appearance can be enough.
Centocroci Pass is one of those places that connects different territories, where the geographical border between Liguria and Emilia-Romagna meets a mountain environment made of woods and open views. The photograph was taken at Centocroci Pass, between Liguria and Emilia-Romagna, Italy, during the previous winter.
If you are visiting Liguria and looking for places beyond the coastline, the inland mountain areas offer interesting views, especially when nature changes the landscape completely. Snow creates a different interpretation of familiar places, making even ordinary corners feel new.
One interesting fact about mountain passes like Centocroci is that they have been important connection routes for centuries, allowing people to move between coastal areas and inland valleys long before modern roads existed.
I enjoy photographing these moments because they do not only show a place, but also preserve a season and a personal memory. Like other posts on my photoblog dedicated to natural landscapes and lesser-known corners of the area, this image comes from the desire to save something that can quickly disappear.
Snow has a unique effect: it simplifies the landscape, hides some details and highlights others. A road that may have been crossed many times can suddenly become a completely different scene, almost waiting to be discovered again.

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Photos taken with Canon EOS RP and Canon EF-S 10-18 lens.

Here are the videos I recorded that day with my drone:

Drone videos DJI Mavic Mini.

The Centocroci Pass (Sentu Cruxe in Ligurian) is a mountain pass located at 1,055 meters above sea level that separates the Vara Valley from the Emilia region, opening onto the ridge a few kilometers northwest of Mount Gottero, in the Ligurian Apennines.
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Snow at Centocroci between Liguria and Emilia – Neige à Centocroci entre la Ligurie et l’Émilie – Nieve en Centocroci entre Liguria y Emilia – Neve em Centocroci entre a Ligúria e a Emília – Schnee am Centocroci zwischen Ligurien und Emilia – Tuyết ở Centocroci giữa Liguria và Emilia – 利古里亚与艾米利亚之间的 Centocroci 雪景 – リグーリアとエミリアの間にあるチェントクローチの雪景色

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29 January 200916 August 2026

Fresh Porcini Picked by Centocroci Pass

Fresh Porcini Picked by Centocroci Pass.
I picked these porcini yesterday, August 15, 2026, just beyond Centocroci Pass, and once I was back I wanted to photograph them while they were still fresh. These fresh mushrooms are connected to one of those simple moments I enjoy in the mountains: walking through the woods, paying attention to the ground, and suddenly finding something that was not there to be seen a few seconds earlier.
The photograph shows several porcini from that day’s search. I did not want to create a complicated still life or make the mushrooms look different from the way I found them. My intention was simply to keep a visual record of the fresh harvest, with the natural shapes and textures that are easy to notice immediately after picking. Later, once the mushrooms are cleaned and prepared, the appearance changes, so photographing them at this stage also preserves a small part of the experience itself.
Centocroci Pass is familiar to me through my photographs of Varese Ligure and the surrounding countryside. On the Ligurian side, the nearest town is Varese Ligure, Liguria, Italy, while the pass itself lies along the mountain divide between Liguria and Emilia-Romagna. Once I leave the road and move into the woodland, my attention naturally shifts away from distant views and toward the details under my feet.
For me, looking for mushrooms has always had a strong connection with photography. Both activities require patience and observation. A mushroom can be partly hidden among leaves, branches and low vegetation, and it is often the act of noticing it that makes the discovery memorable. That is why I like keeping the camera with me during these walks. Sometimes I return with only a photograph; this time I returned with both photographs and a small collection of porcini.
If you are interested in fresh porcini from the Italian mountains, the important part of this image is not simply their appearance but the story behind it. They were found during an actual walk through the woodland near the pass, rather than bought and arranged specifically for the camera. I took the photograph myself after the collection, while the mushrooms were still fresh, because I wanted the image to remain connected to that particular day.
There is also a small curiosity behind the name of the place. Centocroci Pass is an old mountain crossing in the Ligurian Apennines, connecting the Varese Ligure area with the Parma side. Its unusual name has long been associated with local stories and traditions concerning travellers and the difficult passage through these mountains. Even without knowing all of those stories, the name is distinctive enough to make the place immediately memorable.
I also like the fact that this photograph is very different from the architectural images I have published from Varese Ligure. In another post I have already shown the narrow streets and characteristic corners of the Borgo Rotondo; here the same wider area is represented through the woods and through something found directly on the ground. Together, these photographs create a more personal record of the places I have visited rather than a single, fixed view of them.
The middle of August can be a rewarding period for mushroom hunters, but finding mushrooms is never something that should be taken for granted. Woodland conditions change, and the presence of fungi depends on the environment and the season. For that reason, every successful find feels like a small event rather than a guaranteed result.
What I like most about this photograph is precisely its simplicity. There is no elaborate setting and no attempt to turn the mushrooms into something they are not. They are simply the porcini I found during yesterday’s walk, photographed before they became part of another moment. The image therefore works for me as a small visual diary entry: a record of a walk, a discovery and the pleasure of bringing something unexpected home.

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