Zoe

Calichman

Stayed in this unique art-filled hotel - La Divine Comédie in Avignon down in south of France. I devoted more time to photograph the grounds and the hotel than time spent in town.

The largest church Hallgrímskirkja in Iceland. Simply a magnificent architecture that fascinates from every angle.

A handsome and tranquil wellness hotel focuses on healing practices in the Hamptons. Shou Sugi Ban House is a beautiful Spa hotel that pampers mind, spirit and body.

Walked into this camera shop in Reykjavik Iceland was like going into a distant dream. Suddenly a strong nostalgic sense awoke from the pre-iPhone era.

A wonderful excursion to the Cinque Terre last fall with Sif during her famous Sisterhood Retreats. Exploring the only residential National Park in Italy!

A remote village in the Tuscany. Tranquil and simple; the type of life style I long for these days.

A lazy afternoon stroll in one of the small Tuscany villages. Empty outdoor cafe with casting sun depicts a perfect charming Italy.

Constant scenes from Cinque Terre were pastel buildings adorned with green shutter windows and hanging laundry. I would name them the most charming domestic scenery.

A tree under autumn sun… where I spent three days on a silent retreat. I did not miss talking and I was able to see and listen so much more.

Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon in Manhattan; chic and full of beautiful corners. Met an old friend to talk about the past and saw time passed by quietly.

A tiny church in the Dolomites offering travelers a place to rest and reflect.

Venice, the most romantic and photographable city.

My visit to the Dolomites in northern Italy where I thoroughly fell in love with mountain lakes.

A charming stone house nestled in a Tuscany village where I met the kindest host and hostess. They open their house for a retreat facilitated by Sif Orellana for her famous sisterhood retreat. One of the best trips I had in recent years.

Early morning stroll in the floral market in Manhattan ….

A distant dream of Tuscany. Unreal cypress trees lining the edge of the horizon. Breathless sight.

New York Botanical Garden: a close study on hanging plants that twirled and mingled.

New York Botanical Gardens : finding beauty from a messy green plant. Life strives in every kind of condition…

New York Botanical Gardens : zooming into a micro world of smallness. Huge surprises to be found.

The best kind of food shopping at a small town in Tuscany open market… A 70s vibe .