Stefano Politi Markovina

Category: Blog

Brihuega Lavender Fields: A Photographer’s Guide

The Brihuega lavender fields have earned the small Castilla-La Mancha hill town its nickname as Spanish Provence. With over 1,000 hectares of cultivated lavender surrounding the town, it offers one of Europe's most photogenic — and most photographed — landscapes each summer.

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Leofoto AZ-235C Review: Nobody Is Talking About This Tripod — They Should Be

The Leofoto AZ-235C with LH-30R ball head is a compact carbon fiber travel tripod designed for photographers who need portability and stability. In this Leofoto AZ-235C review, I examine its build quality, performance, and value to see if this Azure Series tripod is worth it.

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How to Photograph Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

Learning how to photograph aurora borealis is one of the most rewarding challenges in landscape photography. The northern lights are one of nature's most spectacular optical phenomena — and understanding what causes them will not only deepen your appreciation as a photographer, but help you predict, chase, and photograph it more effectively."

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Ramadan Travel Photography: Tips for Visiting Muslim Countries

In 2026, Ramadan will start on Wednesday, February 18 and end on Thursday, March 19.

If you are planning to visit a Muslim-majority country, it is important to understand what Ramadan is and how it can affect daily life—especially if you are a travel photographer.

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Ulanzi Zero Y Travel Tripod Review — Lightweight Carbon Fiber Tested

The Ulanzi COMAN Zero Y first caught my attention two years ago while searching for a lightweight yet dependable travel tripod. I wanted something compact enough for frequent travel, but stable enough to handle serious photography work.

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A Tender Gay Kiss in Milan

A few years ago, I was wandering through Milan with my camera, back in the city where I grew up. It was one of those perfect April mornings — sunlight warming the façades, trees exploding into bloom, and the easy rhythm of people drifting through the fashion streets that give Milan its pulse. Spring, that day, felt like it was performing just for me. Continue reading “A Tender Gay Kiss in Milan”

Photographing snow

Winter is definitely a magical season for shooting photos. Here are a few practical and technical tips about how photographing snow. First of all, in order to get some great photos of snow and mountain landscapes during the cold weather, you have to take great care about your camera and yourself.

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Tips for airplane window photography

Shooting photos from an airplane window is one of the most rewarding challenges for photographers — offering rare perspectives, mesmerizing patterns, and breathtaking light that only exists thousands of metres above the earth.

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