Oleg Rest

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Many imagine the Dolomites as a postcard-perfect place with gentle sunrises and mirror-like lakes.

But in reality, these are some of the most dramatic and unpredictable mountains in Europe. In a single day, you can experience all four seasons - from bright sunshine to thunderstorms, hail, and dense fog that wraps around the peaks like stage curtains.

And that’s exactly where their magic lies.
For a photographer, it’s both a challenge and a never-ending source of inspiration.

In this post, I’m sharing 10 of my all-time favorite spots in the Dolomites - each with its own mood, character, and story.

📸 In October -2025 , I’ll be returning to these mountains with my camera - and with those who want to chase light, drama, and emotion through the lens.

If you feel drawn to not just see the mountains, but experience them - reach out.
I’d love to have you join me🙂

Dates: 22-28 October 2025!

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The trail leads to the cliffs…

Somewhere beneath the chalk arch of l’Aiguille in Étretat -that towering spike rising from the sea like a fang of a sleeping beast - a hidden cache is said to lie.
Or so claimed Maurice Leblanc, who sent none other than Arsène Lupin himself to search for the lost treasures of the kings of France.

They say if you know where to press, the rock opens like a door.
Well, I’ve been there. I examined everything - from tidal caves to the sharp lines of the cliff. And you know what? The legend still breathes. Even if the treasure remains hidden, in Étretat you feel like the hero of a novel - standing on a cliff, wind whispering secrets, the sea hiding the answers.

So if you happen to find the secret passage… don’t forget to share the coordinates 😉

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Mont-Saint-Michel…

In summer, it’s swarmed with crowds racing across the causeway and lining up for that perfect shot🙈

But in December, it transforms: quiet, misty, almost deserted - like stepping into the Middle Ages, not a travel brochure.

Yes, the tide still rolls in at up to 15 km/h, so don’t get too cozy, but there are no crowds, just you, your camera, and soft, magical light.

On my December photo tour, we capture Mont-Saint-Michel at its very best-calm, mysterious, and incredibly photogenic. A rare chance to experience this legendary island without the noise, the rush, or the background heads in your frame.

📆 December is the perfect time to see Mont-Saint-Michel for what it truly is: a timeless masterpiece🔥