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PLEASE NOTE: The "Fine Art America" lettering seen on the screen exists only to limit online theft and WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE FINAL PRINT. Image ©2014 Michele Steffey, All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Tuscany is a region in central Italy known for its landscapes, traditions, history, artistic legacy and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance and has been home to many figures influential in the history of art and science, and contain well-known museums such as the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace. Tuscany produces wines, including Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Morellino di Scansano and Brunello di Montalcino. The capital is Florence (Firenze). Tuscany, especially Florence, is regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Tuscany has an immense cultural and artistic heritage, expressed in the region's churches, palaces, art galleries, museums, villages and piazzas. Many of these artifacts are found in the main...

PLEASE NOTE: THE "FINE ART AMERICA" LETTERING SEEN ON THE SCREEN EXISTS ONLY TO PREVENT ONLINE THEFT AND WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE FINAL PRINT. My first forays in photography began with the creation of black and white prints from film negatives in my high school darkroom. I put photography on hold for a number of years during my science education in college and professional school. But eventually I emerged from my intensive professional training and discovered the new equipment and the digital darkroom, and I love the freedom and creativity they afford. I am personally drawn to striking images with depth and textural qualities, and I attempt to bring these characteristics to my own work. Overall, I strive for the images that I...