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Church in Nocelle, Italy
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 9 September 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
My wife and I see the church as we approach Nocelle along the Path of the gods (Sentiero degli dei). The 4-hour hike runs along a mule track on the cliff edge 650 meters (2,000 feet) above the Mediterranean Sea. It stretches from Bomerano to Positano. Views are beautiful but the route featuring sheer vertical drops is daunting for someone like me with a fear of heights. The temperature sears at around 35C (95F). Tomorrow we'll meet the only person we saw in Nocelle.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
A scary hike no doubt but quite beautiful. Good job.
9 Sep 2008 5:14am
@Steve Rice: Thanks very much, Steve. I felt good when the hike was over.
@Zygene: Merci, Zygene.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
wow! this is awesome -- so much sky!! :) love how the rocky land disappears off into the mist! and what a view that dwelling must have!
9 Sep 2008 5:57am
@dj.tigersprout: Thanks, Jaycee. The view certainly is like no other.
Kylie Greenan from Australia
OMG, I am buying a plane ticket there today, how stunning is that! Beatuiful repetition in the blue hills Michael!
9 Sep 2008 5:58am
@Kylie Greenan: Thank you, Kylie. If you would like to do this hike, drop me an email and I can give you directions.
redge from Baguio, Philippines
What a beautiful place! I wish I could go there, too.
9 Sep 2008 6:28am
@redge: Thanks very much. redge.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Although not easy to do, that hike was worthwhile. What a stunning view and a very well composed photo.
9 Sep 2008 9:25am
@António Pires: Yes, it was a worthwhile walk, now that it is over. Many thanks, António.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
WOW! another reason why i love Italy, views like this, this is a breathtaking shot Michael!
9 Sep 2008 9:29am
@MaryB: And I'm sure I was breathing hard while taking it - from exhaustion and fright. Thank you, Mary.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
That must have been some hike in 95 degrees! This shot is just spectacular! Fantastic series.
9 Sep 2008 9:48am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty. Yes, it really was crazy of us to do it in such heat.
Veronelle from Lens, France
serenité, recueillement, tout est majestueux, tres beau paysage !
9 Sep 2008 9:49am
@Veronelle: Merci, Veronelle.
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
What a location! thanks for making this hike available for us to share. Wow!
9 Sep 2008 10:14am
@Mirko Herzner: Many thanks, Mirko. The hike has been there for a number of years and and some famous writers have mentioned it.
Angelique from Netherlands
You should really stop making me jaleous with these! ;)
Love how the rocks seem to dissapear in the back.
Great one again!
9 Sep 2008 11:32am
@Angelique: Yes, somewhere in the back was Sorrento where we were staying. Thanks for the fun comment, Angelique.
@roentarre: Thanks so much, roentarre.
MJ from Delaware, United States
spectacular view... did you hike it????/ was it great???...Betty and I are planning to do a cliff walk in Oct in Rhode Island... the cliff will not be anything as great as this.... great framing
9 Sep 2008 11:47am
@MJ: Thanks, MJ. Yes, we hiked it and it was great despite my fearing a long drop and short stop.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
I'm glad to be privileged to view this spectacular place through your lens. Definitely a fear of heights here:-) The view is truly breath taking. Whenever sea meets mountains it's a double pleasure for me.
9 Sep 2008 1:09pm
@sherri: That's such a delightful comment. Thank you, Sherri.
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Ginnie from Atlanta, Georgia, United States
I know many people who are afraid of heights, Michael, so bravo to you for daring this trek! It has been totally worth it for the rest of us!
9 Sep 2008 1:19pm
@Ginnie: Thanks, Ginnie. I usually forget how afraid I am until I'm into the hike.
Mary from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
What a joy! to have been able to see this view Michael, and what a scary trek ooo.
9 Sep 2008 1:55pm
@Mary: Many thanks, Mary.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Magnificent landscape. The coast melted with the mist, and the church highlighted! Very good!
9 Sep 2008 2:01pm
@Rui: Thank you very much, Rui.
Cat from Tel Aviv, Israel
I love seeing mountains behind mountains, it's really spectacular. And what a superb place for a church, right up in the sky like that. Gorgeous shot.
9 Sep 2008 2:48pm
@Cat: Thank you, Cat, for the great comment.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
It was worth the effort: this is such a fabulous sight!
9 Sep 2008 3:16pm
@MadScientist: Thanks, MS. That's delightful to hear.
NJ & SB Photography from Spain
buena captura vertical preciosa la cadena de montañas !
9 Sep 2008 3:17pm
@NJ & SB Photography: Thank you very much, Nuria.
don from spokane, United States
A beautiful vista! I especially like how the haze reduces the visibility in the distant shoreline. A very strong photo!
9 Sep 2008 3:41pm
@don: Thank you, Don. Much appreciated.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Kudos dear Michael for taking the hike on such a steep terrain. I'm with you on the fear of heights. Can't begin to tell you what it does to me ;D. So thank you, thank you for going and taking this magnificient picture. I love how the cliffs fade into blue of varying degrees. Gorgeous.
9 Sep 2008 4:20pm
@Marion: Thanks so much, Marion. The hike seems much better now that it's over.
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Great depth in the shot. The photo is a terrific reward for the hike.
9 Sep 2008 4:27pm
@Michael Rawluk: I agree. thank you, Michael.
Marcie from United States
Spectacular view. Only wish I might go there in person..to experience this for myself. Breathtaking!!!
9 Sep 2008 5:03pm
@Marcie: Thank you, Marcie. Sounds like we'll have to organize a photography trip to the Amalfi coast.
@Peter Miller: Thank you, Peter. In appreciate that.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
It's magnificent to see this through your photos, wonderful view, I think Italy will be on the list for places to see.
9 Sep 2008 8:54pm
@Observing: Thanks, Mike. Yes, Italy has so much to offer.
george from Spain
Que pasada de foto compañero, la neblina es encantadora.
Un abrazo y muchas gracias por tu visita y amable comntario.
9 Sep 2008 10:40pm
@george: gracias mucho, George.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Your entire series is marvelous, Michael ... this scene of the church overlooking the sea is just breathtaking ...
9 Sep 2008 10:43pm
@Ron: Thank you, Ron. I appreciate your delightful comment.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
My first view made me think of the Blue Ridge mountains in Virginia; my second thought was of the Dolomites between Austria and Italy, but your text changed all that. This took our breath away, thinking of your hike along this precipice. ... Thanks for sharing your adventure, Judy & Mike
9 Sep 2008 11:50pm
@Judy: Thank you, Judy and Mike. I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I hope it will eventually become a travel story.
@JMS: Merci, Jean.
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
beautiful view! i like the building standing out and then the rocky coastline fading slowly into the distance... very nice!
10 Sep 2008 3:45am
@DarkElf: Thank you, DarkElf.
@Daryl: Thank you, Daryl.
@claire: many thanks, Claire.
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