The absence of human presence gives an increased intensity to the places he immortalizes. However, man is never very far away in his compositions: houses in the background, roads and other architectural elements blend into lush nature, a true invitation to contemplation.

Specialising in landscape photography, German photographer Bernhard Hartmann offers new and enchanting photos of his country of predilection: Italy. Marked by his skill and mastery of light, each of his photos distils a unique ambiance and atmosphere and they all invite us to contemplate or… to travel!