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Wine And Write About It's avatar

Thank you!!!! I needed that laugh…. So many laughs!! You and your camera need to keep that going!!! Hilarious!!!! And such beautiful photos!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thank you! I'm pretty sure Il Divo will demand to make a return appearance at some point!

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Wine And Write About It's avatar

PLEASE DO! Substack is officially my happy place and you are part of that!!!

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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

These POV's are so much fun! I became this pigeon that landed on the deck of my boat and found it so creative and rewarding, definitely laugh out loud! Thanks Michael. J

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Just read it! Now I'm even more excited to visit Japan!

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Ramona Grigg's avatar

OMG, El Divo, at risk of swelling your head even bigger than it already is, THIS is a tour de force. A masterpiece. Michael must be so jealous! (You know how hard he tries...)

But try to be kind, okay? I mean, the pictures are GORGEOUS, but it's not all you, you know. Michael has more control than you're willing to admit. You're the instrument; he's the artiste. You go where he takes you. You perform on command.

You're nothing without him. Ha! There, I've said it!

But please don't stop. I'm begging you... 🥺

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Michael Jensen's avatar

LOL LOL LOL You win the comments section today, Ramona!

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Ramona Grigg's avatar

😏❤️😉

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Gabrielle Kinney's avatar

Italian thirst trap!😍 I love that your camera is snarky. I imagine my husband's camera has the personality of a workaholic tech geek, lol.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

A lovable workaholic tech geek though!

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Brooke Craig's avatar

Love the photos and commentary, as usual! (Dramatic sigh) I can’t wait to actually spend more time in Europe soon. It’s been way too long! Good thing I can live vicariously through you for now.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks! I hope you get back soon!

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Linda Cardillo's avatar

That last shot after the sunsets is gorgeous 😍

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks!

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Jenn H's avatar

This hit my eye like a big pizza pie :-)

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Michael Jensen's avatar

THAT'S AMORE!!!!!

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Dom's avatar

Hip, hip, Hurray! Thanks El Divo for the exquisite photo tour and commentary. A quick question, does "El Divo" translate to English?

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Michael Jensen's avatar

El Divo says, “Honestly, must I explain my name to everyone? Sigh. Fine. Divo is the masculine word for ‘diva,’ though it’s actual translation is ‘divine,’ which accurate.”

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Sapph's avatar

An instant fan of El Divo! 😂💫

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Michael Jensen's avatar

El Divo says, “I approve of this person with such exquiste taste.” LOL

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R. S. Hampton's avatar

You are hysterical.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

El Divo says, Michael is okay but El Divo is the true star!

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JT's avatar

Dear Pixel 9 XL Pro, congratulations! Looks like you've learned to paint, too.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Grazie!

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Michael Young's avatar

'The Meryl Streep of megapixels' - some of your best work, Michael 👏

Great shots, fun post. My fav is the Il Gigante.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks, Michael!

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Kaila Krayewski's avatar

I loooooove this posting style, Michael! You are an amazing photographer AND super engaging write, I'm hooked. I've subscribed, and I look forward to your future posts!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thank you very much!

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Kiri's avatar

This was hilarious and beautiful, I loved it!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks!

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Heide's avatar

Wow. I have to say, Michael, that I had thought we'd skip Cinque Terre when we got back to Italy (sometime) because of the crowds, but your pictures! Incredible.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks! I will say that i often went very early to avoid the crowds. Because even in late October, it can be crowded!

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Noha Beshir's avatar

love the pics, and love the snarky camera. keep it going!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

🥳🥳🥳

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