Maco 🇮🇹🇭🇲 📷
@maco75.bsky.social
Photography is my peace, the world is my puzzle to put together.
These photos are all taken by me on my samsung phone & at times with my Nikon. I hope you enjoy them in some way or another..
These photos are all taken by me on my samsung phone & at times with my Nikon. I hope you enjoy them in some way or another..
A Merry Go Round in Piazza della Republica, Florence. Built in approx 1871 its ceiling features paintings of the city of Florence & its 20 wooden horses are an absolute delight. The Merry Go Round has been run by generations of the Picci Family.
#merrygoround
#piazzadellarepublica
#Florence
#history
#merrygoround
#piazzadellarepublica
#Florence
#history
January 21, 2026 at 10:45 AM
A Merry Go Round in Piazza della Republica, Florence. Built in approx 1871 its ceiling features paintings of the city of Florence & its 20 wooden horses are an absolute delight. The Merry Go Round has been run by generations of the Picci Family.
#merrygoround
#piazzadellarepublica
#Florence
#history
#merrygoround
#piazzadellarepublica
#Florence
#history
Clarkes Point in Sydney can give some of the most amazing naturally coloured sunsets. This shot is at dusk from a few years back & remains one of my favourites.
#clarkespoint
#sydney
#dusk
#coloursofdusk
#clarkespoint
#sydney
#dusk
#coloursofdusk
January 18, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Clarkes Point in Sydney can give some of the most amazing naturally coloured sunsets. This shot is at dusk from a few years back & remains one of my favourites.
#clarkespoint
#sydney
#dusk
#coloursofdusk
#clarkespoint
#sydney
#dusk
#coloursofdusk
IL Ponte Dei Sospiri (The Bridge of Sighs) Venice, built in the 17th century with Baroque architecture, connecting the Doge's Palace to the prisons. Its name given as prisoners would sigh at their last glimpse of freedom.
#blackandwhite
#photography
#venice
#bridgeofsighs
#blackandwhite
#photography
#venice
#bridgeofsighs
January 16, 2026 at 11:51 PM
IL Ponte Dei Sospiri (The Bridge of Sighs) Venice, built in the 17th century with Baroque architecture, connecting the Doge's Palace to the prisons. Its name given as prisoners would sigh at their last glimpse of freedom.
#blackandwhite
#photography
#venice
#bridgeofsighs
#blackandwhite
#photography
#venice
#bridgeofsighs
The front entrance of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence's Cathedral. There are many beautiful photos of this well known cathedral in Florence, however, to see it with your own eyes is all together a whole new level of 'Wow!'.
#santamariadelfiore
#florencecathedral
#florence
#italy
#brunelleschidome
#santamariadelfiore
#florencecathedral
#florence
#italy
#brunelleschidome
January 15, 2026 at 10:25 AM
The front entrance of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence's Cathedral. There are many beautiful photos of this well known cathedral in Florence, however, to see it with your own eyes is all together a whole new level of 'Wow!'.
#santamariadelfiore
#florencecathedral
#florence
#italy
#brunelleschidome
#santamariadelfiore
#florencecathedral
#florence
#italy
#brunelleschidome
Dusk in Australia's Northern Territory. At 1.3 million square Klm's it is roughly twice the size of the U.S state of Texas or bigger than South Africa... it's also very hot!
#thenorthernterritory
#australia
#dusk
#crickeymate
#thenorthernterritory
#australia
#dusk
#crickeymate
January 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Dusk in Australia's Northern Territory. At 1.3 million square Klm's it is roughly twice the size of the U.S state of Texas or bigger than South Africa... it's also very hot!
#thenorthernterritory
#australia
#dusk
#crickeymate
#thenorthernterritory
#australia
#dusk
#crickeymate
In times of stress or difficulties I find poetry at times like a deep sigh of release. I might not understand their meanings at times but the way the words flow gives a sense of stability in that moment.
#poetry
#poem
#calmness
#words
#poetscorner
#poetry
#poem
#calmness
#words
#poetscorner
January 12, 2026 at 6:11 PM
In times of stress or difficulties I find poetry at times like a deep sigh of release. I might not understand their meanings at times but the way the words flow gives a sense of stability in that moment.
#poetry
#poem
#calmness
#words
#poetscorner
#poetry
#poem
#calmness
#words
#poetscorner
White Egyptian Lotus (Nymphaea lotus). It is common in ancient Egyptian history, specifically in Egyptian hieroglyphics it represents creation & rebirth due to its cycles of opening at dawn & closing at dusk.
#nature
#lotus
#waterlily
#history
#flower
#nature
#lotus
#waterlily
#history
#flower
January 10, 2026 at 11:02 PM
White Egyptian Lotus (Nymphaea lotus). It is common in ancient Egyptian history, specifically in Egyptian hieroglyphics it represents creation & rebirth due to its cycles of opening at dawn & closing at dusk.
#nature
#lotus
#waterlily
#history
#flower
#nature
#lotus
#waterlily
#history
#flower
At the top of the 'Stairs of Contarini of Bovolo' is the Belvedere (lovely-tosee) look out, you are greeted with a lovely landscape view of Venetian roof tops including in the far distance the dome of the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute.
#venice
#scalacontarinidelbovolo
#blackandwhitephoto
#venice
#scalacontarinidelbovolo
#blackandwhitephoto
January 10, 2026 at 9:28 AM
At the top of the 'Stairs of Contarini of Bovolo' is the Belvedere (lovely-tosee) look out, you are greeted with a lovely landscape view of Venetian roof tops including in the far distance the dome of the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute.
#venice
#scalacontarinidelbovolo
#blackandwhitephoto
#venice
#scalacontarinidelbovolo
#blackandwhitephoto
Sanur, Bali. Sunrise and off to catch some fish. If you are looking for a calm place away from the rush and noise Sanur might be the place for you.
January 7, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Sanur, Bali. Sunrise and off to catch some fish. If you are looking for a calm place away from the rush and noise Sanur might be the place for you.
Droplets of water on Frangipani petals after a summer shower. Interesting fact; in India the Fragipani flower symbolises immortality and the souls journey. Personally I find it to be a feel good flower becaue it tends to make people smile 😊
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Droplets of water on Frangipani petals after a summer shower. Interesting fact; in India the Fragipani flower symbolises immortality and the souls journey. Personally I find it to be a feel good flower becaue it tends to make people smile 😊
The sails of the James Craig. 1 of only 4 Barques (tall ships) that is fully functional in the world. Originally built in 1874 & renamed James Craig in 1900. Restoration by the Sydney Heritage fleet began in the 1970's and was finished in the 1990's.
#blackandwhite
#jamescraig
#tallship
#sailing
#blackandwhite
#jamescraig
#tallship
#sailing
January 4, 2026 at 8:08 PM
The sails of the James Craig. 1 of only 4 Barques (tall ships) that is fully functional in the world. Originally built in 1874 & renamed James Craig in 1900. Restoration by the Sydney Heritage fleet began in the 1970's and was finished in the 1990's.
#blackandwhite
#jamescraig
#tallship
#sailing
#blackandwhite
#jamescraig
#tallship
#sailing
Pasticceria Peratoner in Pordenone, Italy is a beautiful place to sit inside for hot chocolate in winter or an aperol spritz in summer. It has a wide selection of sweets to delight the senses. Peratoner is also in the city of Trieste. I highly recommend it.
#peratoner
#Pordenone
#delicious
#sweets
#peratoner
#Pordenone
#delicious
#sweets
January 4, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Pasticceria Peratoner in Pordenone, Italy is a beautiful place to sit inside for hot chocolate in winter or an aperol spritz in summer. It has a wide selection of sweets to delight the senses. Peratoner is also in the city of Trieste. I highly recommend it.
#peratoner
#Pordenone
#delicious
#sweets
#peratoner
#Pordenone
#delicious
#sweets
Sometimes a sunset in your own backyard is just as beautiful as anywhere else in the world, grateful for another day of life.
#sunset
#grateful
#amomentintime
#photography
#anotherday
#sunset
#grateful
#amomentintime
#photography
#anotherday
January 3, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Sometimes a sunset in your own backyard is just as beautiful as anywhere else in the world, grateful for another day of life.
#sunset
#grateful
#amomentintime
#photography
#anotherday
#sunset
#grateful
#amomentintime
#photography
#anotherday
Every wondered what it looks like under the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Here's a glimpse of one end. It is a constant cycle of maintaince all year round for rust & other things. It takes 5 yrs for one full coat of paint on every part of the bridge including nuts and bolts!
#sydneyharbourbridge
#funfacts
#sydneyharbourbridge
#funfacts
January 1, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Every wondered what it looks like under the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Here's a glimpse of one end. It is a constant cycle of maintaince all year round for rust & other things. It takes 5 yrs for one full coat of paint on every part of the bridge including nuts and bolts!
#sydneyharbourbridge
#funfacts
#sydneyharbourbridge
#funfacts
Uluru at sunrise, the geographical centre of Australia. Uluru is a sacred site for the Anangu people, climbing is prohibited. The surface of Uluru becomes a plethora of waterfalls during rainy season. It doesnt seem so big in photos, but it is.
#uluru
#sacredsite
#happynewyear
#travelphotography
#uluru
#sacredsite
#happynewyear
#travelphotography
December 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Uluru at sunrise, the geographical centre of Australia. Uluru is a sacred site for the Anangu people, climbing is prohibited. The surface of Uluru becomes a plethora of waterfalls during rainy season. It doesnt seem so big in photos, but it is.
#uluru
#sacredsite
#happynewyear
#travelphotography
#uluru
#sacredsite
#happynewyear
#travelphotography
In the past I had time to restore old photos. I found it quite relaxing. Took me a while for this one but the end result was well worth it. A soldier who served in WW1. Hopefully I'll get back into it!
#restoredphoto
#history
#blackandwhite
#restoredphoto
#history
#blackandwhite
December 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In the past I had time to restore old photos. I found it quite relaxing. Took me a while for this one but the end result was well worth it. A soldier who served in WW1. Hopefully I'll get back into it!
#restoredphoto
#history
#blackandwhite
#restoredphoto
#history
#blackandwhite
Petunia atkinsiana (Garden Petunia) are a favourite in many gardens (including mine!) with many colours & patterns to chose from. A hardy flowering plant that loves sunlight & basic watering. Interesting fact; their name comes from the French word 'Pétun'
#petunia
#flower
#garden
#flowerphotography
#petunia
#flower
#garden
#flowerphotography
December 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Petunia atkinsiana (Garden Petunia) are a favourite in many gardens (including mine!) with many colours & patterns to chose from. A hardy flowering plant that loves sunlight & basic watering. Interesting fact; their name comes from the French word 'Pétun'
#petunia
#flower
#garden
#flowerphotography
#petunia
#flower
#garden
#flowerphotography
Sanur, Bali. A grandfather & grandson chat in the evening fresh air away from the bustle of tourists.
#sanur
#bali
#family
#travelphotography
#sanur
#bali
#family
#travelphotography
December 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Sanur, Bali. A grandfather & grandson chat in the evening fresh air away from the bustle of tourists.
#sanur
#bali
#family
#travelphotography
#sanur
#bali
#family
#travelphotography
The Sicilian city of Modica. Settled 3000 yrs ago by the Siculi. Modica (originally Motyca) dates back 400 BC. Rich in Baroque architecture, famous for chocolate & noble families who once ruled & lived there including the Rainiers of Monaco. My families home.
#modica
#travelphotography
#sicily
#modica
#travelphotography
#sicily
December 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The Sicilian city of Modica. Settled 3000 yrs ago by the Siculi. Modica (originally Motyca) dates back 400 BC. Rich in Baroque architecture, famous for chocolate & noble families who once ruled & lived there including the Rainiers of Monaco. My families home.
#modica
#travelphotography
#sicily
#modica
#travelphotography
#sicily
The Ta'ovala is a traditional woven mat worn by the people of Tonga. There are different Ta'ovala for different occasions. A Ta'ovala can be passed down from generation to generation. To wear it is a connection to the land itself.
#tonga
#taovala
#tradition
#culture
#respect
#tonga
#taovala
#tradition
#culture
#respect
December 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Ta'ovala is a traditional woven mat worn by the people of Tonga. There are different Ta'ovala for different occasions. A Ta'ovala can be passed down from generation to generation. To wear it is a connection to the land itself.
#tonga
#taovala
#tradition
#culture
#respect
#tonga
#taovala
#tradition
#culture
#respect
Small sea shell, I had not mastered the manual focus on my Nikon yet when I took this photo, but I found the contrast of dark and light fascinating.
#seashell
#blackandwhite
#photography
#nature
#light
#shadow
#seashell
#blackandwhite
#photography
#nature
#light
#shadow
December 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Small sea shell, I had not mastered the manual focus on my Nikon yet when I took this photo, but I found the contrast of dark and light fascinating.
#seashell
#blackandwhite
#photography
#nature
#light
#shadow
#seashell
#blackandwhite
#photography
#nature
#light
#shadow
Sunrise at Toowoon Bay Beach, NSW, Australia.
#toowoonbay
#sunrise
#australia
#travelphotography
#goldenhour
#toowoonbay
#sunrise
#australia
#travelphotography
#goldenhour
December 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Sunrise at Toowoon Bay Beach, NSW, Australia.
#toowoonbay
#sunrise
#australia
#travelphotography
#goldenhour
#toowoonbay
#sunrise
#australia
#travelphotography
#goldenhour
Grado - Italy, is part of the Marano-Grado-Lagoon, sitting between Trieste & Venice. Once the centre of Roman & Medieval architecture which can still be seen. Its beaches awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. This photo taken on a winters day.
#grado
#italy
#travelphotography
#bluesky
#explore
#grado
#italy
#travelphotography
#bluesky
#explore
December 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Grado - Italy, is part of the Marano-Grado-Lagoon, sitting between Trieste & Venice. Once the centre of Roman & Medieval architecture which can still be seen. Its beaches awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. This photo taken on a winters day.
#grado
#italy
#travelphotography
#bluesky
#explore
#grado
#italy
#travelphotography
#bluesky
#explore
5 generations have looked out these balcony doors onto the rooftops and hills of Sicily. The view has not changed but the sounds have. Chimneys & horse drawn carts replaced by antennas & electric cars. One thing remains, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee every morning.
#Sicily
#tradition
#travel
#Sicily
#tradition
#travel
December 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
5 generations have looked out these balcony doors onto the rooftops and hills of Sicily. The view has not changed but the sounds have. Chimneys & horse drawn carts replaced by antennas & electric cars. One thing remains, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee every morning.
#Sicily
#tradition
#travel
#Sicily
#tradition
#travel