Mount Pellegrino rises above the coastline of Mondello like a guardian! Layered in pine, stone, and weathered mountain roads. On our first afternoon in Sicily, a passing storm gave way to something far more unexpected: a full arc of rainbow falling behind the mountain’s shoulder.

The light hit fast and fierce, golden hour pressing hard against the cliffs, while the sky behind stayed moody and electric. A fleeting contrast of fire and water, storm and calm.

One of those rare scenes where every element aligns, and all you can do is press the shutter before it vanishes.

Photo by: Bradley Basten