Our theme for our  Life In Abruzzo January photography competition was ‘January sun’ with its spectacular low sun silvery gold hues against powder skies that brighten and cheer up down days.  For those wondering what January is like in Abruzzo check these out from the members of our Social Club.  This is our private Fb group, do join us if you want to submit a photo for our February, it’s free!
January Winter Sun Winners!
Winer for Essence of Abruzzo
Dianne Drew for Abandoned church with bird, Penne,
Highly commended and a special mention
The Golden Hour
Antonio Costantini – Bosco San Antonio (Pescocostanzo)
Landscape
Maura Duffy – Maiella, Clouds Clearing
Clouds
Viktoriia Bazylevych – Lago di Scanno
Reflections
Steve Barber – Wonderful sunny morning in Bomba
Seascape
Catherine Campbell – A bit abstract but the sun was so bright and the sea so clear. Marina di San Vito
Penne, Dianne Drew
Penne, Dianne Drew
 Bosco San Antonio ( Pescocostanzo), Antonio Costantini
Bosco San Antonio ( Pescocostanzo), Antonio Costantini

 

Maiella, Clouds Clearing, Maura Duffy
Maiella, Clouds Clearing Maura Duffy
Lago di Scanno, Viktoriia Bazylevych
Lago di Scanno, Viktoriia Bazylevych
Bomba, Steve Bomba
Bomba, Steve Barber
Marina di San Vito, Catherine Campbell
Marina di San Vito, Catherine Campbell

The prize for the best overall photo and description for January won a wonderful selection of FattoriaValleMagica salami, valued at €29.95. It contains no additives and is made from heritage Nero d’Abruzzo pigs that are raised outdoors on a natural diet.  The box includes Salsicca Tradizionale, Salsicce di Fegato, Salame di Proscuitto, Ventricina Teramana.  Don’t forget to join us on  Sunday, 12th February for our event at the farm!

Sam Dunham
Author: Sam Dunham

Sam is a freelance SEO content creator and IGCSE Geography and English teacher at Istituto Cristo Re in Rome. She also runs the Life In Abruzzo Cultural Association, sharing stories and insights about this captivating region. Alongside raising a teenager, Sam hosts guests at her family’s traditional home, the Little House of the Firefly in Abruzzo, offering a warm welcome and insider tips on local culture, food, and hidden gems.

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