The vast Piano Grande plateau, ringed by the Monti Sibillini, erupts in bands of red poppies, blue cornflowers and yellow lentil blossom during the fioritura from late May to early July. Low morning light and dawn mist make it Umbria's signature landscape shot.
| Best time | Sunrise and early morning for low side-light and mist; pre-sunset golden hour also works |
|---|---|
| Best season | Fioritura late May to early July, peaking around mid-June |
Shooting notes
- Equipment
- 16-35mm wide for the sweep, a 70-200mm to compress the flower bands and road, a polariser and tripod.
Weather through the year in Umbria
Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding
Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Umbria.
When to visit
Sunrise and early morning during the late-May to early-July fioritura, for raking light and mist over the flower bands.