Bella Bella Italy - We Enjoyed Our Visit So Much!

Italy. The food, the wine, ancient history surrounds you, photo opportunities at every corner. Go in early spring, fall or winter when less are less crowds and tourists and more time for you, your family and friends, and to enjoy!! Here are some photos from our May 2024 trip to Florence, Chianti, Siena, San Gimignano, Cortona, and the Veneto (Venice, Burano, Murano) and more!

Aerial shot of Florence, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Artistic Cypress Trees line a Tuscan hillside in Chianti by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Sunrise, a Tuscan vineyard, Cortona Italian villages, and the mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Siena’s city hall at high noon where the Palio is an annual event by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Tuscan hill-town San Gimignano by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

San Marco, St. Marks Capenella and the Doges Palace in Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Island of Burano and painted houses on the canal, near Venice, Italy, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Murano glass balls, Island of Murano near Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Gondolier, a gondola, sails on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Black and white gondola glides through a canal alongside Venetian buildings by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Sunset on the Arno River and some boating activity on the river by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Dancing in front of the San Marco Basilica, Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

A gondolier in his gondola passes under the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Loading up colored bags onto boats on the Bridge of Sighs canal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

International Hare Krishna dancers in Burano, outside of Venice, Italy, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Wedding photos at San Marco Basilica, Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Rich and Jolly taken after wine tasting in Chianti, Italy! Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

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Travels in the Mediterranean -- Featuring the Veneto by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Travel fills the soul and teaches us so much about other cultures and customs. This year, Rich and I traveled to several Mediterranean countries by airplane, train, van, and cruise ship. Welcome to the Veneto region of Italy!

Gondolas on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Arena in Verona, Italy, and a concert is being set up. Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Wa.

Dante marble sculptures and terra cotta buildings in Verona, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Veneto Italy wine country where Prosecco grapes are grown by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

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The Majestic Twin Peak Brothers Mountains of the Olympic Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Pacific Northwest landscapes capture the hearts and souls of residents of the Puget Sound, and I am lucky to have this view of the Olympic Mountains as often as they care to show off. Any of these images and more from my library can be made into treasured metal or acrylic fine art prints for your wall. Copy imagery by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio in Bremerton, Washington. Contact me through the website, T: 240-899-5295, E: info@jollysiendaphotography.com.

Brothers Mountain stands above the fog by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio in Bremerton, WA

Sunset Firestorm, Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

The Brothers Mountains and it’s water reflection on the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography

Full Moon and the Olympic Mountains over the Puget Sound at Dawn by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Full Moon and the Brothers Mountain by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Autumn landscape, the Brothers Mountain, and a cormorant on the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio in Bremerton, WA.

Golden Halo Clouds over the Olympic Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Blanket of pink and blue cumulus clouds over the Olympic Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Brothers Mountain and its summer reflection on the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Fogs slowly lifts off the Puget Sound up to the Olympic Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Hot pink sunrise, full moon drops, and The Brothers Mountain with fog over the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography

Beach and Waterview Escapes by Jolly Sienda Photography

We woke up this morning, 4/18/20, to much needed rain in the Pacific Northwest to nourish our gardens and fresh plantings. Many of us will be inside today so to honor that let's spend a few minutes together and visit some beaches and waterfront views; near and far. I hope you are healthy and staying safe. We're in this together...Jolly. COVID19 go away! Photos on the Web by Jolly Sienda Photography. If you fall in love with an image, please let us know. Metal photography prints are available in many sizes from 11 x 14 to 24 x 36. https://www.jollysiendaphotography.com/fineart We can print anything from this blog post for you, or anything from our website, and the photo may not be posted on the Fine Art section of the website yet — so please ask us about it so we can order it for you. PAYPAL and credit cards are accepted. Please allow time for delivery, especially during the pandemic health crisis. Thank you.

Fog Lifting, Anacortes, WA., by Jolly Sienda Photography (Black and White).

Haystacks, Cannon Beach, OR., by Jolly Sienda Photography

Sailing Away, Puget Sound, Salish Sea, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Floating on a Pastel Bay, Tracyton, WA., by Jolly Sienda Photography

Jolly Sienda Photography is based in Bremerton, Washington. An award winning photographer, Jolly and her partner Richard travel around the world in search of beautiful imagery. Own a one-of-a-kind fine art photography print at https://www.jollysiendaphotography.com/fineart. Or contact us at info@jollysiendaphotography.com and at Tel: 240-899-5295. PAYPAL and credit cards accepted.

Abstract Photography is Soothing to the Soul and the Eye

Let’s get away to a quieter, more tranquil place where we feel at peace with ourselves and our surroundings. Looking at my abstract photography puts me in a better mood and takes me to a calm, happy place. The following images are part of the Jolly Sienda Photography abstract photography collection. They are available in metal or custom framed photo prints starting at size 11 x 17. Contact me today to learn more at info@jollysiendaphotography.com or Tel: 240-899-5295. Large custom sizes are available by special order.

Tranquil Pools of Water and Pebbles

Painted Rippled Sunset and Sailboat Masts

Single Seagull Drifts on a Cloud Painted Ocean.

Shades of Green Watercolor Paints on the Puget Sound.

Sunrise over Dyes Inlet and a Seagull.

Photography in Your Flower Garden

Whether you're a professional photographer or learning about photography a great way to learn and practice your skills is to go out into your yard and photograph the flowers in your garden. I love to experiment with wide angle and macro lens for this.

This is a great way to understand color, texture, depth of field, design, and to train your photography eyes. Don't get discouraged. Let the natural world pull you in and keep practicing with you camera. Over time, I know you will be thrilled with your results! When you are -- make up some prints of your flowers and display them on your wall as a fine art photography gallery! So pretty!!

See something you love! Please let me know! I'd love to hear from you. Fine art photography by Jolly Sienda Photography is available on this website or by contacting me.

Nature Scenes and the Feeling of Tranquility

Winter weather can surprise and delight me all at the same time...when it offers soft, tranquil, pastel-like colors.

The serene colors of nature's natural beauty puts me in a dreamy state of mind.