A village and church on the shore of Lake Como beneath hazy mountains
Volume 01 · Como · Bellagio · Varenna

Italia

Stone, water, and the last hour of light. One afternoon on the lake, 007 frames, crossed by ferry.

Lago di Como

Lombardia · The landing at Como

iiAt water level

The town climbs straight out of the landing, and the lake keeps its own colour.

Lake Como water reflecting the hillside town rising above it
Acqua · Lago di Como45.984° N
iiiThe architecture of the shoreline · From the ferry rail

The mountains end in the water.Field note · The shore going past at walking pace

The first edit

007 photographs · Select a frame to view
001 Lago di ComoThe first edit · 007 frames · Lago di Como
Large summer clouds above mountain villages on Lake Como
ivWeather crossing the valley · Looking north

Bellagio

Off the ferry, into the lanes

An Italian flag hanging in a narrow terracotta-colored street
vUna bandiera · Bellagio
A plant-filled stone lane with lanterns and a small bar in Bellagio
viVia stretta · Late afternoon

Light arrives here by reflection.Field note · Bellagio

viiAfternoon object study

Parked in the one strip of shade, keys still in it.

Available as a print
A mint-green Vespa parked against a weathered wall in Italy
Mint · Leather · StoneLombardia, Italia

The first edit, and the lake is still moving.

Joe Eitzen · First edit