Ruggero..What an awesome "hike" this was with all of your fantastic image captures of "Alta Valsesia Park" in the Alps...I downloaded three of these beauties #1 "Colors under Monte Rosa" #14 "They are behind Me" & #50 "My Wish" as they are fantastic with the clouds in the background...Congratulati ons on your selection as "Featured Member of the Week" as it's truly a well deserved Honor & Tribute for all of your awesome albums...Thanks for sharing & enjoy your Special Time in the Spotlight as you've earned the Praise from your Peers...God's Blessings from Texas...Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.03.24 at 11:23:10 PST

Hi Ruggero! Orly says that she has problem with the internet. but she is o-kay and she send you big ciao. Regards to you and your lovely family- neta

said orlyyahalom 2005.10.24 at 04:14:34 PDT

This is a charming and beautiful album!! I wish I could go hiking in some of the places you've been! ~Marie

said navywashington02 2005.09.29 at 03:05:49 PDT

Just dropping by to tell you how much I enjoy browsing through your albums from the CD's. The only problem is that now I don't contribute to your statistics, but I think you can live with it. Anyway, it's a true pleasure. It reminds me of the places we've been and makes me want to visit the places where I haven't been yet. CIAO Amico Mio. I am waiting for this week to end so we can talk - virtually :-( - but still. >:D< Orly

said orlyyahalom 2005.09.27 at 06:37:18 PDT

Absolutely beautiful. Your pictures give me the desire to hike on your footsteps. I am from Canada and still remember my motorcycle ride from Paris to Milan (and back) in autumn through the Sempione pass. Thanks a lot for sharing such colorful pictures.All your albums are breathtaking.

said caroleline 2005.08.15 at 11:36:52 PDT

the best ive seen yet

said cmike312 2005.07.12 at 15:07:05 PDT

beautiful pictures

said cmike312 2005.07.12 at 15:06:57 PDT

Hi Ruggero, This album was recommended to me and I'm very glad it was. I can see we are of like minds and enjoy walking in high places and taking pictures of flowers too. This album is just wonderful I know when you are surrounded by mountains its easy to take pictures that are ok but you have composed your pictures really well and they are special. We have just been on a holiday to our Lake District Although we don't have the really high mountains they are still beautiful and I have taken lots of photos. I will back to view more of your albums Jill

said jillbatchelor 2005.06.08 at 02:13:33 PDT

Complimenti per le belle foto di montagna e di Venezia Ciao Ivan

said buzz72 2005.06.03 at 05:40:36 PDT

All the photos in all your albums are just what I would have wished to have taken could I have been to these places myself. I love them all and have downloaded many to use as screensavers. Great!

said scheherazada 2005.06.01 at 06:15:50 PDT

Hi Ruggero, What a beautiful album. I cannot add one word to what everyone else has said, they said it all. It was a pleasure to take a hike with you in the Alps and see all the beauty through your eyes. Sandy from USA

said sbrown5983 2005.05.22 at 07:48:37 PDT

Just me again! I forgot to say that I downloaded 4,10,15,20 and 50. MARVELLOUS PHOTOS !!Thank you!! Elin.

said elysea100 2005.05.08 at 11:41:47 PDT

Ciao Ruggero! How could I have missed this album??? All your albums of the alps are fantastic,but this must be the best one of them all! You are such a master with your camera. The alps looks really awesome!It must be a divine feeling being up there looking at the incredible scenery around you.You make this feel so alive through your photos.I can feel the fresh,pure air and the smell of the flowers all the way up to the north of Norway!What amazes me apart from your excellent photography and the breathtaking scenery,is how you guys manage to climb up in these mountains..You must be very fit! What is an &quot;easy footpath&quot; for you? I studied the photo,but could not see any easy footpaths.. So I am impressed! No wonder Corrado was tired!I am sure I would need a helicopter to get down..It must be an experience for a lifetime ,though! As for myself, I have changed my Aprilalbum totally.The first one I found a bit boring.And when I had to get down to Tromso and to Havoysund in Western Finnmark,(at 71rst degree north)in the same week,I got the opportunity to take new,different photos .I also wrote some captions for you all to read so you can get a better picture of what it is like to live here! I want to invite you to see the photos if you have time..(I have got a surprise for you,too..)Lots of love from your norwegian friend, Elin.

said elysea100 2005.05.08 at 11:36:54 PDT

I just love this shot and your pictures of Venice are gorgeous!

said sherryforte 2005.04.29 at 05:32:06 PDT

Hi Ruggero. I promised I'd be back and here I am. I realy enjoyed looking at the alps through your eyes. Those beautiful mountains with the wonderful clouds behind are something else. Thankyou for sharing my friend. I'll be back for another hike. Regards Al...

said shortshooter 2005.04.22 at 03:30:25 PDT

Hi Roger You have lots of great albums,love all the mountain photos. Regards Lance[Wales]

said tuc1966 2005.04.20 at 09:46:25 PDT

Hello, Ruggero - I have to apologize about one big oversight - when Kathy told me about your wonderful album, I downloaded most of your superb album photos of alpine flowers and scenery - without leaving a note of thanks and appreciation. How selfish of me! The fact that I wanted to have your photos as screen savers expresses how much I loved your album - but it certainly does not hurt to repeat it here. Everything about your photos is just perfect, including the unique way you shoot them! I also thank you for your kind comments about my flower close-up album - coming from you that is truly a big compliment and I value it. All my best, bruno

said francismi 2005.04.16 at 07:25:05 PDT

Bonjour Ruggero,amazing vistas of these majestic mountains,your photography and compositions are just superb,i especially like the ones with the flower in front and the lanscape in the background the effect is so beautiful.Thanks for sharing these unique moments and for your kind words.Have a wonderful week-end!Luc

said kligon 2005.04.14 at 15:49:20 PDT

GREAT PHOTOS thanks for sharing...Jan

said jeandela 2005.04.12 at 02:54:30 PDT

I'm new to Web Shots. I simply adore your pictures. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. You are SO KIND. *smile*--Jamy

said dlandjl 2005.03.31 at 08:11:03 PST

Good Morning Ruggero! What a Supreme Treat Finding this Gorgeous Collection of Your Alpine Hike!! You've Captured their Beauty Superbly and make me feel as if I were there with You! Stunning Images Throughout of this Breathtaking Wonder, Bravo! Thanks Sooo Much for Sharing this Great Trip with Us! I Wish for You a Fantastic &quot;Happy Birthday&quot; Today, may you have an Abandunance of Friendship and Love!! Take Care and God Bless! Ted

said torretab 2005.03.25 at 01:55:57 PST

What a wonderful hike you guys took. Awesome scenery that you masterfully photographed. What an incredible experience for you. Lorrie

said greenhorngrl 2005.03.23 at 06:55:30 PST

Awesome as always, Roger your friend, Judy

said judy_4321 2005.03.22 at 08:56:34 PST

Hi Ruggero! I haven't been visiting Webshots recently because I've been very busy. Now I have plenty of beautiful galleries to look at. This one for sure is very impressive. The alps are incredibly beautiful! You're so blessed to be surrounded with this beauty. Thanks again for sharing your creative work!

said amhalveytoo 2005.03.20 at 15:48:02 PST

Ruggero, grazie per i complimenti. Oggi abbiamo superato i venti gradi, ma per dire la verita, e sempre possibile che avremo gelo e neve per almeno sei settimane, normalmente. Noi (la moglie ed io) non saremo testimoni, perche partiamo per la Sicilia marzo 31!

said sante1 2005.03.16 at 11:39:07 PST

Ruggero, all your albums are so magnificent. You are taking us to your hikes in your beloved Alpes. The places are beautiful, and your pictures are amazing. I loved especially the last picture 54, and the red branch against the mountain. Thank you so much for visiting my Puerto Vallerta album today, very different views from the Alpes. Your comments are always very valuable to me, as I really appreciate your talent. Tirza from Los Angeles

said tirza_h 2005.03.15 at 00:41:23 PST

Hi Ruggero, Such a Beautiful country you live in. Your photos display the beauty well. Only wish I could be there. Thanks for sharing your photos with us. Mike from Idaho USA.

said mcblazer99 2005.03.10 at 17:47:38 PST

Very, very nice shots. Beautiful scenery. It could only be better if i were there. Thank you for sharing. Claudette

said mamabear250 2005.03.09 at 15:46:08 PST

Ruggero, my dear friend, thanks for remember me and sign my book the day that W.S featured my album: Look at your feet. I know very well yor photos because you are some of my favourites, you know...Now I have a family of alemama 100 and her children alemama 101, 102, 103....and....all alemama that I need, I think... Saludos desde el sur del mundo Ale/Chile.

said alemama100 2005.03.09 at 11:34:35 PST

Absolutely a beautiful album ! I always enjoy browsing through your albums ! You really have a good eye for composition ! Best wishes, Mary.

said marywilford 2005.03.08 at 13:47:47 PST

Hey, man! It's been a while since I haven't been in your gallery. You know how busy I am (WINK) ;-) Anyway, the pleasure's still the same... Oohhh my Alps, your Alps, our beloved Alps... If you knew how much I miss them! Thanks for this treasures, I've kept 26 of them! about the #018 - (What a strange sky today): this sky is (almost) always the sign of an incoming bad weather. It's made with alto-cumulus which, normally, precede a stormy front. on the #033 - (Ok it's the correct way): you've got Cyrrus! I assume the #033 has been done after the #018 so Alto-cumulus followed by Cyrrus, no doubt at all: I guess the end of the day must have been a little bit &quot;wet&quot;!! but who cares (except people who practise pargliding)? When we stand in such a paradise, the rain is just a detail...

said pimbotin 2005.03.08 at 05:18:35 PST

aspettare, talvolta, premia! Mi sono goduto due album in un botto! Premiato! Intanto ancora 1000 scuse perchè -l'altra sera, quando ci siamo conosciuti- la mia cafonaggine mi ha fatto dimenticare -almeno- d'offrire l'aperitivo. Mi rifarò, ma ero quel tanto teso per la mia mostra (che parolona)!!! Però ... che emozione rivedere le montagne che per tanto tempo ho frequentato: le mie vacanze dai 6 anni e per molto tempo si sono svolte4 a Civiasco, sopra Varallo, quindi ... e molte gite sono state fatte ad Alagna, terminale della valle, da cui sei partito (anche se non l'ho letto) per raggiungere la tua meta (passando per le caldaie del Sesia, se non ricordo male). Belle emozioni, e -ma questo è ormai un ritornello- splendide immagini! A presto ritrovarci e, consiglio, stampale! Vedrai che differenza! Un caro abbraccio virtuale ed ancora 1000 ringraziamenti! Pino

said pino_fasulo 2005.03.07 at 14:29:32 PST

Ciao Ruggero, grazie per i complimenti, ma in questo periodo ne avevo proprio bisogno infatti sono &quot;a piedi&quot;, mi hanno rubato la macchinetta digitale e quindi non posso più produrre... E' sempre un onore ricevere buoni commenti da te alle mie immagini. Volendo acquistare al più presto una nuova digitale accetto consigli su cosa acquistare (cosa usi?. Grazie per le tue stupende immagini... sai quanto amo la montagna e adoro questi tuoi paesaggi e particolari di un mondo che è nel mio DNA... Spero in una tua meritata featured ... da troppo tempo si fa aspettare... In fondo la mia è un po' &quot;rubata&quot ; se paragono i miei album ai tuoi.... Un caro saluto. Elio

said pansaram 2005.03.07 at 01:49:43 PST

Ruggero, I am really sorry that I could not see this wonderful album before. I am not at home, am spending some vacation time in another state, and by the courtesy of my friend I logged in and saw today your incredible new album. My heart is full of joy to see these incredible photos, as always you are the master of purity, beauty and peace. There is no one I can select as all of them are a poem, the leading photo of course is just so perfect that it would be one of my choice and then all the 53 in the album.&quot;Breakfast &quot; is tender and lovely. When I come back to California I hope to be able to upload some of my &quot;adventure&q uot; shots in this beautiful place called Florida. Meanwhile I send you my best wishes with friendship and admiration.Kathy-Caterina

said katifelkai 2005.03.05 at 16:29:30 PST

Caro Ruggero, come e bello questo album!!!! (Come tutti i tuoi altre albums, of course!). Mi piacciono sopra tutto i numeri 5, 6, 8, 12, 14, 42, 48, 51 e 52 (per non dire anche tutte le altre!!!!). Grazie per le tue parole nel mio featured (io non era a casa, ma in una Barcelona nevata... con un fredo cane!). Il mio secundo &quot;username&qu ot; non va troppo male, non e? Ciao, con amizitia (adesso doppo Belgio), Luz

said lrovira2 2005.03.05 at 11:08:53 PST

Hi Ruggero, This is such a beautiful album. Thank you for letting us come along on your hike. It is such a beautiful day. I am always delighted to see new photographs from you. Take care. Peace and Love, Donna/Missouri/USA

said deestea 2005.03.04 at 19:04:44 PST

You make friends just showing your own views of the world. The way you look at the nature around you tells so much about yourself. Am I exagerating when I confess to have fallen in love with your work, your photos. God Bless.

said zest52 2005.03.04 at 06:40:24 PST

Carissimo Ruggero, qui proprio mi stai provocando !!! Con questo splendido Album mi hai fatto venire una voglia irresistibile di poter ricominciare al piu' presto le mie escursioni montane primaverili ed estive, dobbiamo organizzare a tutti i costi una spedizione fotografica sui monti e sarebbe cosa graditissima anche la presenza di Luca, che ne dici ? Vediamo se riusciamo a combinarla !!! Il tuo Album e' splendido , inpossibile trovare difetti ! Non ti segnalo le preferite perche' mi piacciono tutte. Posso solo dirti che hai fatto progressi eccellenti sia come tecnica di ripresa che nella composizione. BRAVISSIMO!!!!!!!!!!! Un abbraccio dal tuo amico.....Walter

said walters4it 2005.03.03 at 10:14:54 PST

Ciao Ruggero! Stupende montagne e bellissimi cieli: senzaltro coprotagonisti in quest'altro album che ospita una delle tue piu' conosciute passioni. Le nuvole letteralmente trionfano negli ultimi scatti, appropriatissime ancelle delle vette. Peccato che io non riusciro' mai a spremere fuori dalla mia digitale quei bei contrasti di blu/bianco/verde (sob :-). Nel tuo album di Venezia la mia vena romantica mi fa preferire l'ultima foto. Ciao e grazie della visita! Ale

said carioni 2005.03.02 at 13:37:58 PST

Dear Ruggero, What a gift on my birthday to have a walk with You in paradise; Not any subject can please me more! I am not able to do such performance now, and if I feel not jealous, I am not far from being! Your skies are stunning in all the shots; I think that is brought by altitude (and by Your talent Ah! Ah! Ah!); My most loved are 8, 12, 17, 22 (same feeling!), 34, 42, 51 & 54; COMME C EST BEAU!!! With a real admiration, did You receive my addresses? You should not be pardoned to come in Paris without a phone call and a meeting arrangement, Jacques

said pfjc 2005.03.02 at 10:23:40 PST

Ciao Rogero . Here you are again with a new masterwork. The dictionary is to poor to express the beauty you came with to us the comunity freinds. WOOOOOOOOOOO will be a poor word. I salot to your talent. It is a most wonderful albom. Ran

said ranyaari100 2005.03.02 at 08:05:07 PST

La serie MY ALPS sta diventando sempre piu' ricca! Ora sono io a provare &quot;invidia&quo t; nei tuoi confronti per non aver ancora visto questi luoghi; comunque le tue immagini sono veramente esaurienti, da perfetta promozione turistica dell'Alta Valsesia. Mi inchino al gigante roccioso (Monte Rosa) e al gigante foto-escursionistico (Ruggero). Bella la dedica a Walter, grande appassionato di foto di montagna: quel THANKS credo sia dovuto a quache suo suggerimento per risolvere i problemi che provocano gli scatti con ampie zone di cielo e forti contrasti. Io non sono mai riuscito a fotografare una nuvola in pieno sole con quelle sfumature che la rendono voluminosa e spumeggiante; se ne hai voglia, informami sulla tecnica adottata... Nel complesso l'album e' meraviglioso, anche grazie alle particolarita' atmosferiche; credo che quella leggera velatura di nuvolette abbia ammorbidito la luce ed i contrasti in diverse foto, facilitando la perfetta riuscita di molti scatti (dimmi se sbaglio). Bravissimo anche nel cercare i particolari interessanti ed insoliti, come i colori dei segnali sui sentieri, i fiori, le case in pietra e legno; tutti questi oggetti appaiono sempre bene integrati nel paesaggio, grazie alla corretta composizione. Un amichevole saluto da Luca. ... P.S.: non ho ancora commentato le notturne di Venezia (ovviamente le ho gia' viste) perche' un album &quot;pesante&quo t; come quello merita di essere rivisto alcune volte per trarre delle considerazioni approfondite; intanto un plauso per l'abilità (e la pazienza) nel maneggiare insieme ombrello, fotocamera e cavalletto...

said settembrino 2005.03.02 at 07:13:27 PST

Ciao carissimo Ruggero!Ti chiedo scusa se solo adesso sono riuscita a vedere il tuo nuovo e formidabile album!Sono estasiasta da questo tuo ultimo super capolavoro!Tu con questo album mi hai regalato la gioia nel cuore e tanta delizia per gli occhi!che posti incantevoli!!Sembra che tu abbia fotografato il paradiso!!Con il tuo grande talento e la tuo straordinario occhio artistico hai saputo magistralmente cogliere tanti suggestivi scorci e dettagli donando loro ulteriore magia e bellezza!ruggero come sempre tu sei THE BEST!!!Complimenti sinceri!! Spero con tutto il cuore che arrivi al piu' presto per te una meritatissima featured!!ciao Carissimo amico mio!Grazie di cuore per avermi permesso questa fantastica gita virtuale in luoghi da sogno!Lo slide show e' straordinariamente fantastico!Una vera meraviglia!Mi sono guardata e riguardata i tuoi capolavori parecchie volte!Ciao Ruggero!Ti auguro una felice giornata e ti invio tanti affettuosi saluti con un enorme bacione e un abbraccio!con amicizia,affetto,stima e ammirazione:-))Caterina

said ambra2000 2005.03.02 at 04:59:45 PST

Ruggero, I would never ever see these beautiful landscapes if you wouldn't climb the mountains for me and take the scenaries down to my computer screen. Thank you so much for sharing with me the images of this world which is not mine. May these pictures give me a hard kick in my a... to make me hike a little more myself! These picture prove it's worth it! Cari saluti amichevoli! Mike

said swissmike62 2005.03.02 at 04:14:58 PST

Ciao Ruggero, bellissimo questo tuo album. Percorrere i sentieri con te, attraverso le tue fotografie e’ stato fantastico. Anch’io grande appassionato di montagna, ho rivissuto nei miei ricordi, le bellissime camminate sui sentieri delle nostre fantastiche Alpi. L’avvicinarsi al rifugio, le vette immacolate, i colori della natura, di meglio non potevi mostrarci. Grazie di avermi dato queste emozioni. Un caro saluto, Renato

said renato26 2005.03.02 at 01:07:15 PST

Ecco qua un altro capolavoro! here is another masterpiece! splendide foto , come sempre... ciao Lucia

said durisi 2005.03.02 at 00:14:46 PST

Hello Ruggero, once again you have outdone yourself with this album. Each photo is more beautiful than the last and there are too many masterpieces to pick even a few favorites. Excellent work, my friend! Right now we are in the middle of a snow storm that has lasted 3 days and Spring seems very far away! Thank you for the breath of fresh air! Candi

said candistackable 2005.03.01 at 20:39:53 PST

Hello Ruggero.. ah what beauty and to be young enough to climb it. Oh I wish I still could do that, but at this time I am very thankful for your album to share the beauty with the rest of us who are not so fortunate. Thank you for letting me see this wonderful part of the Alps through you eyes and camera. Take care .. Marietta

said traumasister 2005.03.01 at 17:44:27 PST

Ruggero, sei molto bravo, e non solo in 'bicicletta'. Ancora un nuovo album, e ancora una bellezza. Quando hai fatto questa gita in montagna?

said sante1 2005.03.01 at 12:48:21 PST

Ciao Ruggero and thanks for this fantastic trip. Not tired as you friend there, but have to addmit a bit out of breath. Again one of the great albums of yours. Have taken countless downloads, fantastis shots all the way. I like my world, but your world seems to be very nice too. Hope to see one day these gorgeous sceneries myself. Looking forward - maybe one day. All the best wishes my friend Ruggero. Greetings now from Portugal, Antti; thanks also, you made a nice visit to my website; had myself a bad flu, 10 days in bed, no morning walks on the beach etc. after that had also a nice trip to Andalucia, Spain. Now everything is O.K. again.

said sarkilahti101 2005.03.01 at 09:17:02 PST

Ciao Maestro! Hai riuscito ancora in produrre un capolavoro di arte e la natura. Bravissimo! You make me long for a return trip to Italy and the beloved Alps. Ma, invece, grazie mille di questo viaggio. Con affetto, Beth

said bvillanyi 2005.03.01 at 07:55:55 PST

Ciao Ruggero, Other fantastic album also if i love your &quot;Venice in the night&quot; album. In this album you show well your talent and your love for nature and photgrafy. Maurizio.Italy

said mauriziomalangone 2005.03.01 at 07:03:15 PST

Dear Friend, congratulations to you, compliments to you, appreciation to you, admiration to you ..... for all your marvellous Alpine hikes, for all your stunning Alpine scenery, for all your gorgeous Alpine photos. Hehehe! I will continue sharing with you more of my fireworks experience, through our ..... But seeing all these beautiful Alpine photos, you keep reminding me that I have to keep returning to the Alps. Oh! My forever Alpine Love! Thank You! CS

said csfoto 2005.03.01 at 06:00:24 PST

Hi Ruggero! WOW!! What a gorgeous album! Such stunning scenery of Alta Valsesia Park! My favorites have to be #06,08,17, and 54! The flowers against the wooden house is just wonderful! The red berries are gorgeous! This album is a breath of fresh air for the heart and soul!! Your photos are filled with your love of the Alps! Thanks for sharing with us all ! Take care, my friend...Darlene

said briansbabe2 2005.03.01 at 05:23:57 PST

Mio caro Ruggero, prima o poi riuscirai a convertire l’irriducibile foca monaca che vive in me, in una patita della montagna!!! Le tue cime maestose, i tuoi cieli incredibili e il favoloso incanto delle cascate mi hanno letteralmente rapita e mi sono persa tra tanta bellezza! Ah! Perché non esistono montagne in cui si possa nuotare anziché “arrampicarsi” !?!?!?!?! :0( Comunque grazie per aver portato direttamente a casa mia :0) lo splendore di queste vette! Un abbraccio. Simona

said simonaman 2005.03.01 at 04:26:00 PST

My dear Master of the Mountains,how I love this new album of yours ,the quaintness of the little chapel,the donkey,the goat and the sky like a stretched piece of cottonwool making such an unusual and unique show for you to capture so magnificently....it is superb Ruggero and feels so real I can smell the mountain air and feel the sharp crispness against my face!I too love 022 it is the perfect shot for composition and colour and perspective -wonderful!When do you ever produce an album that is NOT wonderful my friend-NEVER!Each and everyone is a true feature in itself!I salute your talent and I salute your passion for Mother Earth!What an incredible time you must have had with your spirit recharged and lightened by the wonder of the experience.Sending Love from over the seas -Lynne

said lynne294 2005.03.01 at 04:24:02 PST

Ruggero, que cosa tam bonita has colgado,,que colores, que paisajes, que buen trabajo.Me gusta en especial la 44 por ese color amarillo en primer plano que destaca sobre el resto del paisaje.BRAVO

said almeria3a 2005.03.01 at 04:18:21 PST

CIAO my dear Ruggero... How are you? I am so happy for this album. You know, I had an assignment to do for yesterday. Technically it's not submitted but I have more or less finished it so I have more time now. I thought visiting your wonderful Venice album again (and I will) and then saw this new album. This is the kind of surprises that I love! Thank you, mi amico. This is once again, like all your alps albums, a marvelous treat for the eye and for the soul. Beautiful colors and atmosphere and one can feel the sweet mountain air. You have wonderfully captured the snow, the flowers, the houses, the waterfalls, and the red fruits! All make this a splendid album and very enticing to go there… I wonder if I can climb that slope in your last picture… Ti abbraccio forte, and keep posting your photos… PS When did you take these pictures? Here it’s already spring and I was viewing your albums with the sunlight and bird singing through the window… such a wonderful experience… Have a wonderful day. Orly

said orlyyahalom 2005.03.01 at 03:38:43 PST

Am I finally first??? Sorry, I had to do that :-))

said orlyyahalom 2005.03.01 at 02:55:49 PST