A rare sight to see the magnificent 2350-metre stratovolcano fully exposed and covered in snow. We were there on New Year's Day 2023 and the night before it had snowed on the mountain. Often the top of Pico is in the clouds but it is all the more impressive when it shows itself in full glory.
Between Christmas and New Year 2023, we visited our daughter on Faial one of the islands of the Azores (Portugal). These are located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to the inside information, we visited some beautiful places and, despite the stormy weather, were able to take some stunning photos of the wild beauty of these volcanic islands. Besides Faial, we were also able to visit Pico via a ferry crossing. In fact, each island has its own characteristic beauty and is compared to New Zealand in terms of landscapes. Flights to these 2 islands are from Amsterdam via Lisbon so allow for some travel time but they are more than worth it.
Biologist, entrepreneur and passionate photographer with publications in National Geographic Calendar (2016, 2019), IKEA and own exhibitions. All photos were taken with Nikon SLR cameras including the D300, D750, D800 and the D850. Lenses 300MM (P)F4, 500mm (P)F5.6, 70-200 2.8 VR, 14-24.. Read more…