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PHOTOGRAPHY · August 19, 2011

Photo Friday: Big Clouds

Big clouds over Maiori and Minori

Even from high in Ravello, it’s easy to spot that the beaches in Maiori and Minori are busy this time of the summer. I stopped the other day for a moment to watch the big clouds looming over the mountains, and I hoped they would get stuck there so as not to ruin the sunny afternoon for all the people enjoying the beach and the sea. Wishing you a weekend filled with sunshine!

Posted In: PHOTOGRAPHY · Tagged: Amalfi Coast, Beaches, Foto Friday, Maiori, Minori, Photography

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Comments

  1. LindyLouMac in Italy says

    August 19, 2011 at 13:04

    Beautiful puffy white clouds, no sign of any here today 35C and clear. a sun filled weekend to you as well Laura. 🙂

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    • Laura says

      August 19, 2011 at 21:25

      Ciao Linda! No clouds here either … hot hot hot! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend & stay cool!

      Reply
  2. saretta says

    August 19, 2011 at 13:57

    Looks like cloud monsters eating the mountain! 😉

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    • Laura says

      August 19, 2011 at 21:26

      Ciao Saretta! Hee hee hee … love it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. sperlygirl says

    August 20, 2011 at 17:41

    ciao laura, just found you via michelle fabio. beautiful blog – from my fave spot in italy. look forward to reading though more. and auguri on your recent engagement. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 1, 2011 at 16:30

      Ciao! Thank you for stopping by and for your lovely comment! I’ve just enjoyed looking at some of your beautiful photos. Thank you for introducing me to your website! Many thanks for your wishes on my engagement. It’s been a whirlwind of a summer! Sometimes I feel as if my head were in those big, fluffy clouds over the Amalfi Coast! 🙂

      Reply
  4. lynn says

    August 26, 2011 at 17:10

    After 7 months in Southeast Asia, I’ve come to appreciate—even adore—clouds. I love this blog.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 1, 2011 at 16:44

      Ciao Lynn! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comment. I think I watch clouds more here on the Amalfi Coast than I ever have before. Stunning!

      Reply

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