Brunch with Battutah
Romantic tables of Sorrento
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 3 September 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
A table in Sorrento, Italy with a view of volcano, Mount Vesuvius. The boat is sailing to the island of Capri.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This is the closest I'll ever get to Sorrento, Vesuvius or the Isle of Capri, so I'll just soak up this romantic setting and thank you, Michael, for the beautiful view!
I love this composition!
3 Sep 2008 7:35am
@Judy: Thank you, Judy. I'm really glad you liked it.
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
What a beautiful place to sit and sip and absorb the beatiful sunset and scenery, just wonderful!
3 Sep 2008 7:50am
@Kylie Greenan: It was a great spot. Thank you, Kylie.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Super colours in a great view, vibrant and delicate!
3 Sep 2008 8:16am
@MadScientist: Thanks very much, MS.
@Rui: Thanks so much, Rui.
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
So nice and calm! nice colors in a good composition.
3 Sep 2008 9:41am
@Arash: Thank you very much, Arash.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful colors, Michael... and what a view. Love the warm light.
3 Sep 2008 9:52am
@Betty: Thank you very much, Betty.
@António Pires: Thanks so much, António.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Hi Michael, glad to see you back safely, and what a view you have brought, I could sit there all day under the sunshade....... very nice indeed.
3 Sep 2008 11:11am
@Observing: Thanks, Mike. The Amalfi and Naples coasts have to be among the world's most beautiful.
paulski from Muncie, IN, United States
looks peaceful and romantic; love the yellow tarp framing the shot...
3 Sep 2008 11:32am
@paulski: Thanks so much, Paulski.
Marcie from United States
Love the colors and the ocean views. What a sweet romantic place to dine!!!
3 Sep 2008 11:59am
@Marcie: Thanks so much, Marcie.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
On a envie de s'attabler tranquillement sous cette chaude lumière et de prendre simplement le temps de vivre et de contempler... une image pleine de quiétude.
3 Sep 2008 12:02pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Such incredible lighting! The mood is indeed romantic...beautiful image!
3 Sep 2008 12:05pm
@bluechameleon: Thank you so much, bluechameleon.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Ah haha! I can just see myself sitting there admiring the sea view and sipping on a cup of coffee!
3 Sep 2008 1:38pm
KIJI from valenciennes, France
Very romantic view! I'd to be there with my wife :)
3 Sep 2008 1:51pm
@KIJI: Yes, a lovely place to be with one's wife. thank you, KIJI.
Lorraine from United States
Oh Michael, back I see with a breathtaker, how lovely you and your wife must have been in heaven, and we get to see it, in photos ;) Bravo for this outstanding compo and WELCOME BACK!
3 Sep 2008 1:54pm
@Lorraine: Thanks so much, Lorraine. The Amalfi coast of Italy is certainly heavenly.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Nice warm tones, and a dream landscape. The boat is a good idea in this framing…
3 Sep 2008 3:35pm
@Calusarus: Thank you, Frederic. Yes, the boat is added interest.
Sujit Sudhi from Kenosha, United States
What a lovely scene. I'd love to be there. Superb warmth and colour contrast.
3 Sep 2008 4:10pm
@Sujit Sudhi: Thank you very much, Sujit.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Yeah, you're back. That must have been a totally awesome vacation. Who wouldn't want to sit on that balcony overlooking the beautiful sea and then later going for a cruise on it. Gorgeous colors and composition. So glad that you are back.
3 Sep 2008 4:12pm
@Marion: Many thanks, Marion. That's a delightful welcome back.
Rags from Plano, United States
I like the framing. The focal point seems to be Mount Vesuvius yet you skillfully put it in the background.
3 Sep 2008 4:27pm
@Rags: Thank you very much, Rags.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
alex centrella from California, United States
what a beautiful view, i like the way you framed this..and the colors are very striking...good job.
3 Sep 2008 5:58pm
@alex centrella: Thank you very much, Alex.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Love all the oranges and yellows. Lovely view too.
3 Sep 2008 7:11pm
@Steve Rice: Thank you very much, Steve.
@Marco: Thank you very much, Marco.
@Photo Traces: Thank you very much, Photo Traces.
@Toomaj: Thank you, Toomaj.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Ahhh! Bella Italy, my favourite of all the European countries that I've visited.
This is a fabulous shot Michael.
3 Sep 2008 11:43pm
@MaryB: thanks so much, Mary.
Martie from Versailles, United States
Breath-takingly beautiful. I really like this one!
4 Sep 2008 3:17am
@Martie: Thanks so much, Martie.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Do I have to have reservations very far in advance?:-)
4 Sep 2008 3:46am
@sherri: No, just walk in. thanks, Sherri.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I came to see this one again and I still like this one very much!
5 Sep 2008 8:49am
@Judy: Many thanks, Judy.
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Ça fait rêver... les couleurs sont magnifiques... c'est beau... ah oui, on a envie d'y rester un long moment, prendre une collation, et contempler...
5 Sep 2008 9:54pm
@Francesc B.: Merci beaucoup, Francesc.
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