Appenines Collection

Elder flower orchid (Dactylorhiza sambucina) in its two colour forms, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May

Appennine Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana dinarica) in flower, on roadside below Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May

Forest scene. Calavorno, Italy

A beeches forest in the Appennines after a heavy snowfall creates a surreal atmosphere. Appennines, Emilia Romagna, Italy

A colorful abstract of the famous flowering of Castelluccio di Norcia, where in July you can see poppies, lentils and cornflowers

A monochromatic capture taken during a windy afternoon in Castelluccio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy, when the crop was almost ready to be harvested

Venus belt surrounds the Appenines mountain range during a cold winter sunrise in Tuscany. Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

A beech forest in the Tuscany Appenines, Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

Frozen forests of the Appennines near Passo delle Radici, Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

Snow dunes of the Tuscany Appenines. Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

Snow dunes of the Tuscany Appenines. Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Tuscany, Italy

Aerial view of a dead forest during winter in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy

Aerial view of a frozen lake in the Apuan Alps during a winter morning. Tuscany, Italy

Aerial view of a frozen lake in the Apuan Alps during a winter morning. Tuscany, Italy

Tiny ice bubbles along the shore of a frozen lake in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy

Frozen trees in the middle of a blizzard. Tuscany Appenines, Italy

Sunset on Western peaks of the Gran Sasso range covered of snow and the Campotosto lake frozen shore. L Aquila district, Abruzzo, Italy

Italy, Umbria, Piano Grande of Castelluccio di Norcia plateau and Vettore in Winter

Spring cyclamen (Cyclamen repandum) in flower in woodland, Mount Moricone, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Neapolitan crocus (Crocus neapolitanus) in bloom after the snow melt, high in the Apennines, Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy. May

Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho)
2778284 Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack of the tanks and the infantry)

The dramas of the mountain, 81-year-old saved in the Upper Stura Valley after a night spent in the snow (colour litho)
2814957 The dramas of the mountain, 81-year-old saved in the Upper Stura Valley after a night spent in the snow (colour litho) by Beltrame

View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, Plate XXXII
1275114 View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, Plate XXXII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Lenticular clouds and wild orchids on Cusna mountain, Cusna mountain, Appenines, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Sunrise over a yellow violet (Viola pubescens) field, Cusna Mountain, Appenines, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Lenticular clouds on Cusna mountain, Cusna mountain, Appenines, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Sunrise on a lonely bent tree reflected in a mountain lake on Cusna mountain, Cusna Mountain, Appenines, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Meadow viper, (Vipera ursinii), basking in alpine meadow, Apennines, Italy, September. Non-ex

Eugenias Violet (Viola eugeniaea) in flower, blue form, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May 2010

Yellow tulip (Tulipa australis) in flower, above Piano Grande, Sibillini, Appennines, Umbria, Italy, May 2011

View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, 1776
View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, Plate XXXII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Alps from Verona, Italy
" The strange sweeping loop formed by the junctions of the Alps and Appenines [encloses]... the great basin of Lombardy

Florence, view across the plain to the hills, Italy
" The Appenine in the light of day Is a might mountain dim and grey, Which between the earth and sky doth lay; But when night comes a chaos dread On the dim starlight then is spread

Alpine columbine (Aquilegia alpina)a plant native to the Swiss Alps and the Northern Appenines. From Amedee Masclef Atlas des Plantes de France, Paris, 1893

Eugenias Pansy (Viola eugeniae) flowers in the Simbruini National Park, a region of limestone mountains in the Appenines, Italy

Spitzels Orchid (Orchis spitzelii) flowering on a rocky mountain slope in the Simbruini National Park, Italy

Actylorhiza sambucina
Elderflower Orchids (Actylorhiza sambucina) flowering in the Simbruini National Park, Italy. This species is frequent in alpine and subalpine zones throughout Europe

Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana dinarica), growing on screes in the Simbruini National Park, Italy

Orchis militaris x Orchis simia syn. Orchis x beyrichii flowers. This plant is a rare natural hybrid between two Orchis species that normally do not overlap in flowering period

Pheasants Eye (Narcissus poeticus), also known as Poets Daffodil, flowering in the Simbruini National Park, a region of limestone mountains in the Appenines, near Rome

Tenores Bugle (Ajuga tenore) flowering in the Simbruini National Park, Italy. A very local species restricted to the Appenines, often on silicious soils

Erysimum pseudorhaeticum (Treacle Mustard) flowering on a rocky mountain slope in the Simbruini National Park, Italy

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The Appennines, a majestic mountain range in Italy, offer breathtaking scenes that seem straight out of a fairytale. In Calavorno, Emilia Romagna, a beech forest covered in a thick blanket of snow creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The surreal beauty is further enhanced by the silence that envelops the area. Venturing deeper into the Appennines, near Gran Sasso, one can witness the delicate elegance of the Appennine Trumpet Gentian. This vibrant flower blooms alongside roadsides and adds splashes of color to the serene landscape. Moving southwards to Castelluccio di Norcia in Umbria, nature paints an abstract masterpiece with poppies, lentils, and cornflowers during their enchanting flowering season. The burst of colors against the monochromatic backdrop captures hearts and imaginations alike. As winter sets in Tuscany's Appenines region, Venus belt encircles these towering peaks during cold sunrise mornings. The sight is truly awe-inspiring as it showcases nature's ability to create ethereal moments even amidst harsh conditions. Further exploring Tuscany's Appenines reveals frozen forests near Passo delle Radici. These icy landscapes evoke feelings of tranquility and solitude while showcasing Mother Nature's power to transform familiar scenery into something extraordinary. Whether it be snowy forests or colorful fields bursting with life, the Appennines never fail to captivate those who venture into its embrace. From Calavorno to Castelluccio di Norcia and beyond, this mountain range offers endless wonders waiting to be discovered by intrepid explorers seeking solace in nature's grandeur.