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PHOTOGRAPHY · December 31, 2010

Photo Friday: A Serengeti Sunrise on the Amalfi Coast

Sunrise Amalfi Coast

With a boyfriend who works as an official tour guide for the region of Campania, our days often start early. Especially when his groups depart from Sorrento or Salerno over an hour away. The bright side is that I get the chance to watch the day begin, as the sun climbs up over the mountains across the Bay of Salerno. Yesterday morning, while I was still puttering around the kitchen making a cup of tea, I noticed the bedroom was lit with a bright orange glow that I hadn’t ever seen before. I grabbed my camera and opened the window to find this glorious sight. The vivid orange and the trees silhouetted by the intense darkness reminded me of images I’ve seen of sunrises on the Serengeti. A deep breath of cool, clear air. What a way to start the day … And the New Year!

Buon Anno & Happy New Year wishes to you!!

Posted In: PHOTOGRAPHY · Tagged: Amalfi Coast, Foto Friday, Nature, Photography

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Comments

  1. BrowsingRome says

    December 31, 2010 at 08:05

    Buongiorno Laura,

    What a beautiful sight!! It’s definitely special to wake up to such a breathtaking gifts from Mother Nature.

    Wishing you all the best in 2011.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 31, 2010 at 10:42

      One of the best parts is that I never know what I’ll find when I open the windows in the morning! 🙂 Buon anno anche a te!!

      Reply
  2. Gil says

    December 31, 2010 at 09:18

    Beautiful picture! Happy New Year!!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 31, 2010 at 10:41

      Thanks, Gil! Wishing you a wonderful 2011! 🙂

      Reply
  3. italyMONDO! says

    December 31, 2010 at 09:59

    Gorgeous! Makes me wish that I was a morning bird instead of a night owl 😛

    Happy New Years, Laura!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 31, 2010 at 10:41

      Ciao Peter! The moonlight across the sea is also a pretty stunning view for the night owls like you. 🙂 (I just don’t have a camera that will capture that very well!) Many happy wishes for the New Year to you, too!

      Reply
  4. Denise says

    December 31, 2010 at 15:07

    Laura,the photo is gorgeous! Happy New Year and thanks for your email!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2011 at 20:27

      Hope the new year brings to you to the Amalfi Coast, Denise! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    January 2, 2011 at 22:22

    That is so beautiful. Buon anno a te.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2011 at 20:26

      Buon anno, Pat!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. The Food Hunter says

    January 4, 2011 at 17:43

    Priceless!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2011 at 20:26

      Grazie mille! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Mike Judy says

    January 7, 2011 at 22:18

    I love the way you write. I feel “there.” here is good, but there sounds great. I work with Lisa Ranallo at the MIA in Minneapolis. my wife, daughter and I will be around your area in early Feb.(8th or 9th). if you have the time, we’d like to meet you. thanks. Mike Judy mrjudy@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 24, 2011 at 20:26

      Ciao Mike! Thank you for your kind words, and all of your recent comments. I’m just catching up a bit, and I’ll send you an email momentarily so we can touch base before you arrive. A presto! 🙂

      Reply

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