Clinging to the green hills of the Cinque Terre, Riomaggiore reveals its colourful facades, interwoven as if in a living painting. Each house, painted in pastel shades, seems to tell a story, forming a harmonious mosaic facing the sea. The church with its white bell tower dominates the village, a reminder of the ancient roots of this unique place, where time seems to flow differently.
What is striking about Riomaggiore is the delicate balance between nature and architecture. The vegetation-covered hills surround the village, while the houses stack up elegantly, creating an almost theatrical composition. I wanted to capture this singular alliance: the strength of the landscape and the soft colours offered by the walls with their patina from the sun.
This photograph evokes authentic Italy, with its hilltop villages, narrow streets and simple scenes of life. In an interior, it brings warmth, escape and vitality, ideal for all those who dream of travel, the Mediterranean and sunny colours.
I'm an explorer of moments. My photographs are born of an emotion, a light, a detail that stops me in the present. They tell the story of fragments of life, sometimes at the turn of a journey, sometimes at the heart of everyday life, always.. Read more…