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Nutrition Nerd Holly'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!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Michael Jensen's avatar

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

Nutrition Nerd Holly's avatar

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

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

Michael Jensen's avatar

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

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... 🥺

Michael Jensen's avatar

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

Ramona Grigg's avatar

😏❤️😉

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.

Michael Jensen's avatar

A lovable workaholic tech geek though!

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.

Michael Jensen's avatar

Thanks! I hope you get back soon!

DR Darke's avatar

Lovely pictures you're getting from your Pixel 9 Pro! 😀

Michael Jensen's avatar

The camera is why I buy it!

David Osborn's avatar

Beautiful place and we'll described guys.. I want to go!

Linda Cardillo's avatar

That last shot after the sunsets is gorgeous 😍

Jenn H's avatar

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

Michael Jensen's avatar

THAT'S AMORE!!!!!

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?

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.”

Sapph's avatar

An instant fan of El Divo! 😂💫

Michael Jensen's avatar

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

R. S. Hampton, Thriller Author's avatar

You are hysterical.

Michael Jensen's avatar

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

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.

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!

Michael Jensen's avatar

Thank you very much!

Kiri's avatar

This was hilarious and beautiful, I loved it!

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.

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!