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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.

When you go to the mountains in winter, do you enjoy photographing small details in the snow and ice, or do you prefer wide panoramic views? Add an comment or go to the bottom of the site to read what other visitors have written.

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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Snow-Capped Maritime Alps Seen from the Tigullio Gulf.
Some winter days offer views that are easy to miss when the air is hazy. Over the past couple of days, the snow-covered peaks of the Maritime Alps have been clearly visible from the Tigullio Gulf on the Ligurian coast of north-western Italy. The cold, dry weather has created excellent visibility, allowing the distant mountain skyline to stand out against the sky.
Living near the sea means becoming familiar with changing conditions along the horizon. On damp days, distant mountains can fade into the background, their outlines softened by moisture in the air. When the atmosphere becomes clearer, however, the entire view changes. Snow highlights the highest ridges, adding bright patches to the darker mountain slopes and creating a striking contrast with the blue winter sky.
The Tigullio area is often associated with its coastline, picturesque bays, seaside towns and green promontories. Yet the landscape has another dimension beyond the sea. Looking inland and towards the distant mountains reveals how varied Liguria can be, with coastal scenery and high mountain ranges forming part of the same broad panorama. On exceptionally clear days, the distance seems less imposing, and the mountain silhouettes become much easier to distinguish.
From a photographic point of view, this kind of weather is particularly rewarding. Crisp winter light helps define the contours of the peaks, while the snow creates a clear visual contrast that might be less noticeable under cloudy or hazy conditions. Even from the coast, the mountains become an important part of the composition, adding depth and a sense of scale to the landscape.
I enjoy these moments because they show how much a familiar view can change without travelling anywhere. A cold, dry day can reveal a distant horizon that often remains hidden behind atmospheric haze. The result is a reminder that the beauty of the Ligurian landscape is not limited to its beaches and waterfront villages: the mountains are always part of the wider scenery, even when they cannot be seen clearly.
Photographs of this kind also preserve a fleeting moment. Weather conditions can change quickly, and the same peaks may become indistinct again when humidity increases. Capturing them while they are visible makes the image a small record of a particular day and its unusual clarity.
I like sharing these less expected views alongside photographs of the coast, local streets and mountain walks featured on Lucadea.com. They offer another way to appreciate the region and its remarkable variety of landscapes.

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Photo taken with Canon Canon 600D and lens Tamron 16-300.