From the southwest corner of Lake Trasimeno, the town and its medieval Rocca del Leone stand against open water reaching north and east. At sunset the sky and lake glow with afterglow while the fortress and Isola Maggiore turn to silhouette.
| Best time | Sunset and golden hour into blue hour, for glowing water and a backlit town |
|---|---|
| Best season | Late spring and summer for clear sunsets; autumn for lake mist |
Shooting notes
- Equipment
- 24-70mm zoom, a telephoto to isolate the islands, a graduated ND and tripod, and a polariser.
Weather through the year in Umbria
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Umbria.
When to visit
Sunset into blue hour from the southwest shore, for glowing afterglow water and a backlit Rocca and islands.