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Name: Tony Helsloot
Home country: The Netherlands

Tony is the photographer and co-founder of World Photo Locations. Over the years his images have appeared on album covers and in magazines, and he has presented slide and video shows, all over the world, for touring bands, and at large-scale events and pop festivals. Together with Liz Jones, writer and editor for the WPL site, he now combines his passion for photography with his love of travel.
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PHOTO LOCATION: Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy

Stormy Glow over Riomaggiore

 
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Riomaggiore is one of the famous Cinque Terre on Italy’s west coast, a group of 5 picturesque, car-free villages, backed by a unique terraced landscape of vines, which are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set by the sea, Riomaggiore has one winding main street, surrounded on both sides by banks of pastel coloured houses, and ending with a ramp to the sea. Its houses cling to the cliffs and appear to be almost built on top of one another. Much of the time the village street is lined with brightly coloured fishing boats which have been brought out of the sea for safe storage. Shots of the stacked houses can be taken from both sides near the seafront, and views over Riomaggiore to the sea can be gained from high paths and the road to the village.
TIPS FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER

What to photograph: Views across the vine covered landscape, picture-postcard shots of multicoloured houses, fishing boats, village life and seascapes.
When to photograph: There are some views from higher parts of the village in the morning but the majority of shots will be taken in the afternoon through till twilight.
Photography tips: For a different perspective, take the steps down towards the seafront for some low angle shots of the village.
 

A place to take your time in

  FACTS & INFO

Riomaggiore Seafront Twilight

 
Where it is: Riomaggiore is the southern most of the Cinque Terre villages on the west coast of Italy, roughly 140 km. south of Milan.
How to get there: By far the easiest way is to take the train which runs through tunnels and connects the villages. A car is useful for higher views.
Accommodation: Walk up the main street to find one of the characteristic rooms to rent from the villagers or stay in a hotel in the next town of La Spezia.
What to take/
Other info:		 One of the most popular walking trails is the easy 20 minute path from Riomaggiore to Manarola. The Via dell Amore, or Lovers Walk, takes you along the spectacular coastline and is especially favoured by couples at sunset.

 
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