Ash-tonishing Aftermath: Vesuvius' Charred Legacy

This haunting vista from Mount Vesuvius shows what Walter calls 'Inferno Valley' - a stark testament to volcanic fury where countless bare tree trunks stand like cemetery markers across the scorched landscape. The aftermath of forest fires on these slopes creates an almost post-apocalyptic scene, yet green vegetation stubbornly reclaims patches of the volcanic soil below. Urban sprawl spreads across the distant valley, a reminder that millions still call this temperamental giant home. Captured with the RX100M7 at 117mm, f/5.6 - sometimes the most compelling shots are the ones that make you grateful for your boring, non-volcanic neighborhood.

Location

📍 Ottaviano, Naples, Italy