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PHOTOGRAPHY · September 25, 2016

Amalfi Reflections

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I love it when the Amalfi Coast takes me by surprise. Sometimes the surprise is just how often that still happens, even after being here for nearly 10 years now. While the typical colors that evoke the Amalfi Coast are the pastel hues of Positano’s houses or the brilliant yellow of the Amalfi lemons or the many shades of blue of the sea from turquoise to cobalt blue. While walking along the port in Amalfi recently, I glanced down into the water and caught these incredible red and white reflections dancing across the water. Somewhat hidden in the center is a white mask that reminded me of something you might find during Carnevale in Venice. The striking and powerful colors felt like they were of another place. Yet the reflection came from something that couldn’t be more traditionally Amalfi Coast – a local fishing boat!

 

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Posted In: PHOTOGRAPHY · Tagged: Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast Photography, Photography

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Comments

  1. Sandra says

    September 25, 2016 at 21:03

    That is so cool. Like modern art prints. I’m sure looking at the water moving would be like a kaleidoscope of swirling , dancing colors! I’d love to see that but for now thanks for the photo. I can imagine the rest. Amalfi surprises are the best! Thanks for sharing Laura.

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    • Laura Thayer says

      October 19, 2016 at 08:26

      That’s the perfect description – a kaleidoscope of swirling, dancing colors!

      Reply
  2. KareninCalabria says

    September 26, 2016 at 15:23

    Love it!

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    • Laura Thayer says

      October 19, 2016 at 08:25

      Thanks, Karen! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Holly Pasiuk says

    September 29, 2016 at 02:06

    Fabulouso picture! I Hope to get some great pictures when I get to Maiori Saturday!

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    • Laura Thayer says

      October 19, 2016 at 08:25

      Hi Holly, I hope you had a wonderful time taking photos in Maiori and along the coast!

      Reply
  4. Jean DiPrima says

    October 3, 2016 at 00:50

    I’ve been to Amalfi and the pictures you took are what I remember, beautiful.

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      October 19, 2016 at 08:24

      Always happy to bring back travel memories of Amalfi!

      Reply

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