Brunch with Battutah
Shady welcome
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 7 November 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
The entrance to a villa in the village of Nocelle, Italy. No doubt, this is someone's special place. You wouldn't know from the image that the villa is on the edge of a cliff 650 meters (2,000 feet) above the Mediterranean Sea.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
What a pleasant place; lots of detail in this shot. I like that fish.
7 Nov 2008 5:25am
Sien from Netherlands
The summer ends here Michael :))
a lovely image.
Great shot and a nice perspective.
Grz Sien
7 Nov 2008 5:57am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I've been dying to see Italy for such a long time now. Seeing your photos is making me want to get on a plane, perhaps one way :)
Beautiful image Michael!
7 Nov 2008 5:59am
@bluechameleon: One way is the only way to go. Thanks, BC.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
just gorgeous!! i think i will be considering a single fare as well!! looks like you could lose yourself -- and time itself in these magically preserved Italian spaces!! stunning indeed!!
7 Nov 2008 6:17am
João Mourão from Amadora, Portugal
The vineyards above, the statue in front... The light and perspective. Nice photo of a nice place.
7 Nov 2008 6:24am
Radel from Netherlands
some entrance. the people who maintain must have to do such a job keeping that grass trimmed lol beautiful pathway.
7 Nov 2008 6:34am
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
There really is something special about Italy - and you've captured so much of it in this photo.
7 Nov 2008 8:05am
Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada
awww, what a pretty place!! i would love to live there! great shot, i love the quality of the light, it shows the lushness of it all...
7 Nov 2008 8:47am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Nice. I could definitely make this a favorite place of mine.
7 Nov 2008 12:24pm
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Wonderful special place Michael! I'm glad you chose your special place in my country!
7 Nov 2008 1:50pm
@Giovanni: There are so many special places in Italy to choose from. thanks, Giovanni.
FLOOG from United Kingdom
A superbly composed photograph, with such vibrancy and warmth. Ah yes, a glass of Chianti and a pleasant stroll, count me in
7 Nov 2008 2:29pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Really at the edge of the Sea? I would be in total awe...I love this! of course...;)
7 Nov 2008 3:34pm
@Lorraine: At the sea's edge and so high up it's like being in an airplane. Thanks, Lorraine.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
The earth must be very stable in that area to have all the stonework stand for centuries in such a precipitous place. All we need are a couple of chairs and perhaps a small table to place our wine glasses between sips!
GORGEOUS!
7 Nov 2008 4:35pm
@Judy: I believe it is actually in an earthquake zone being so near the volcano Mount Vesuvius. I dread what could happen in an quake. Many thanks, Judy.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
This entrance is really special : every stone, every detail is sculpted…
7 Nov 2008 6:27pm
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
yeah! with the entrance like this! the villa should be .... ;)
7 Nov 2008 6:40pm
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Beautiful, restful image Michael. I would love to be able to wander down that pathway.
7 Nov 2008 8:48pm
@Marion: Me too. Except the gate was locked. thanks, Marion.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
And my special place also...! Wonderful patio, and the view from it must be incredible.
8 Nov 2008 12:01am
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Looks like a beautiful place to live. Wonderful capture.
8 Nov 2008 5:10am
Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United States
This does look inviting. Today's photo looked like it was worn out. I didn't comment there but loved the look. I don't understand photography but thought you must have used a filter or something. Very effective.
8 Nov 2008 8:14am
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Very delicate athmosphere. With fine special light. Wouls like to drink a glass of wine there.
16 Nov 2008 2:19pm
Sony DSLR-A300
1/40 second
F/11.0
ISO 100
27 mm (35mm equiv.)