Capri, Italy, Limoncello photo by John Ecker | pantheon photography
CAPRI, ITALY, LIMONCELLO: I am not a big fan of liqueurs, but there is something special about Limoncello that makes it an easy drink for me to
enjoy. Made on the isle of Capri, (and throughout the Gulf of Naples) the tasty digestive is produced from Sorrento lemon peel. The best way to enjoy it is directly from the freezer (its alcohol content prevents it from turning into a solid) and served in a chilled glass. Better yet, try it served in a hand made local ceramic cup. The invention of Limoncello is mainly credited to Maria Antonia Farace, on the island of Azzurra in the early 1900s. Some say Limoncello has been around for hundreds of years when lemons were first cultivated in the region. Afterall, humankind has been very ingenious in fermenting and distilling alcohol (including some truly weird stuff) for thousands of years. But Limoncello is not weird; it’s the tastiest liqueur I’ve ever had.
Shot handheld with a Nikon D300, 70-300 lens at 70mm, f6.3, 1/2000 sec., ISO 2500. Photo by John Ecker, Pantheon Photography
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Boats, Capri, Italy, photo by John Ecker, Pantheon Photography
BOATS, CAPRI, ITALY: Capri is a small island south of Rome in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It’s a short ferry trip from Naples and easily one of the most picturesque places in all of Italy. It’s just over 4 square miles but its highest elevation is almost 2,000 feet above sea level. The trip to the peak via the single seat cable system is sublime. From the top, the views are magnificent. These boats are found on beaches all around the island. Shot handheld, Nikon S700, 90mm, f.4.8, 1/70 sec., ISO 64.
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