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PHOTOGRAPHY · August 6, 2010

Photo Friday: Mediterranean Beauty

 

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For several years now I’ve been admiring this rooftop view looking out over the Bay of Salerno from Ravello. It’s surely a little slice of heaven! The intensely blue sea, simple white architecture and warm terracotta tiles are the very essence of Mediterranean beauty.

Happy Friday!

Posted In: PHOTOGRAPHY · Tagged: Architecture, Foto Friday, Photography, Ravello

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  1. Gil says

    August 6, 2010 at 07:53

    Breathtaking! Happy wekend to you too.

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  2. Laura says

    August 6, 2010 at 09:02

    Thanks so much, Gil! 🙂

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  3. Annika says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:32

    that is so beautiful in its simplicity. Thank you for being there and taking such gorgeous photos!

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  4. LindyLouMac says

    August 6, 2010 at 13:54

    The blues at the moment are so intense, this a beautiful shot. I also have a Friday Foto feature and by coincidence my theme this week is also Blue!

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  5. The Food Hunter says

    August 6, 2010 at 23:48

    I miss that view

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  6. Anne in Oxfordshire says

    August 7, 2010 at 00:16

    A wonderful view, certainly a view to admire. Thank you for sharing with us 🙂

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  7. Chef Chuck says

    August 7, 2010 at 06:35

    Blue, Blue, sweet, Blue!! Very nice photos. Thank you, Laura

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  8. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    August 7, 2010 at 23:51

    It's a dream!

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  9. travelingsuep says

    August 8, 2010 at 11:06

    Awesome photo!

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  10. Saretta says

    August 9, 2010 at 22:48

    That is truly stunning! Good job!

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  11. Laura says

    August 29, 2010 at 20:41

    Many thanks to everyone for the kind words! 🙂

    Reply

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