Liguria is a riot of light and dark, of wide open spaces and narrow lanes. I love the contrasts it offers.
The beach at left is Bonassola, and the passageway on the right is one of Genoa's famous caruggi or tiny alleyways. It is said that Genoa has the largest labyrinth of these medieval old streets in all of Europe.
Location: Liguria, Italy ★
What a lovely sunrise, and a lovely painting. Dreamy!
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Location: Kauai, Hawaiian Islands ★
Photo courtesy of Nickinta
I love this photo, Paul. The square format and silvery black-and-white tones lend perfectly to the timelessness of this scene. Even though I know that it is a modern image, I could easily believe that this is an old turn of the (20th) century gem. In a word, masterful.
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Location: Varkala, Kerala (India) ★
Photo courtesy of Paul Cowan
I am *so* looking forward to next year's trip to Camogli. Even if it's overcast, it's going to be lovely. As you can see here.
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Location: Camogli, Italy ★
Photo courtesy of shalhevet1
I am so there!
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Location: Monterosso (Cinque Terre), Italy ★
Photo courtesy of WanderingtheWorld
I've always wondered what Shipwreck Beach looks like up close. One always sees the gorgeous shots of the beach and the island from afar, but seldom from the sand, next to the ship. Love this shot. Makes me feel like I'm right there.
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Location: Zakynthos, Greece ★
Photo courtesy of Halasi Zsolt
Sigh. It's been a day. One of those days. So if I could be teleported to any place on the planet, this is where I'd go. And pronto. I've walked down this very path many times before, and felt the anticipatory rush of relaxation wash over me, as I headed straight for the impossibly white sand and turquoise-blue water of Lanikai Beach. Best beach in Hawaii. And arguably the best beach in the world. It's like a dream. Even when teeming with fellow tourists. If you've never been, go you must. It will take your breath and and any stress you may be carrying clean away, straight away!
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Location: Lanikai, Oahu ★
Photo courtesy of lian1979
From yesterday's celestial sunset in Santorini, we bid another dreamy day adieu from the Philippines. As sunset scenics go, this one is clearly exceptional. It seems that all the elements - sea, sky, silhouettes - have come together in a surreal harmony of the senses. The only thing more dramatically delicious than admiring this riveting view would be to have been there to experience it, firsthand.
Bravo on a sunset well-snapped!
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Location: Lubang Island, Mindoro (Philippines) ★
Photo courtesy of Kristeena
I would really like to take in this view (or one of those two beaches) firsthand someday. Though I've been to Kauai a handful of times, I've never made it to the breathtaking (and hard to reach) Napali Coast. Next time!
And though this image has a reflection from the plane or helicopter, I like it! I think it adds another dimension to an already surrealicious view.
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Location: Napali Coast, Kauai (Hawaii) ★
Photo courtesy of LingnerL
What I wouldn't give to be on that deserted, picture-perfect beach right now. Craning up to admire the cliffs, and then back down and out to take in all the beautiful shades of blue. Particularly that serene hue right where the sand meets the sea. Ahhh.
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Location: Folegandros, Greece ★
Photo courtesy of Alex @ Faraway
This photo is so Venice Beach, California. The light and tone is perfect. Brings back memories of being a freshman in college at UCLA and heading down to Venice Beach for a stroll and a study break.
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Location: Venice Beach, California ★
Photo courtesy of Loulou H
Enough Greece. I was on a real kick there, the last few days. But can one really ever tire of a place so peaceful and perfect? I think not. But a brief break and a little distance will only make the heart grow fonder, and we'll be back on the beaches of Crete and elsewhere in the Greek Isles, soon enough. Soon enough.
Still in Greece. Look at this tourist- and local-free beach. It's calling my name. Can you hear it?
Packed or people-less, the beaches of Greece seem the place to be. I was talking with a friend the other night - one of the few friends I can and do enjoy traveling with; otherwise I prefer to roll sola - and we're thinking 2011. I'd be down for 2009 or 2010, but my crazy globe-trotting behind already has trips outlined for the next two years! Well three now, I guess.
Beach break!
When I do finally make it to Greece, I have simply got to see this beach with my own eyes. Shipwreck Beach, as it's known, looks crazy amazing. Doesn't it? The water, the stone, the shipwreck; incredible! Ideal Greece.
TGIF (Thank God It's Friday)! This is how I feel at the end of the week. And precisely where I wish I could teleport to, each and every weekend. Ah, Greece. Though I've not yet been in the flesh, I imagine it's just as perfect and peaceful as it appears in this picture.
Sea, sand, and sky. That's the trifecta that is Hawaii; any island you please. And even when it rains, it's remarkable. I spent a few mornings like this one last fall on the island of Oahu. Blue sky and sunshine is great, but morning showers can also be resplendent. Especially when rainbows like this one rip across the sky, robbing you of your breath and worry over losing a day of vacation to Mother Nature's melancholy; rendering you silent and reflective. Full of awe and peace.
Summer in Sardinia. Sea, sun, and sabbia. On a cold September morning in San Francisco, these sensational photos transport me and provide warm thoughts to combat my damp and foggy reality. It's a nice reminder that the sun is shining elsewhere and that it's summer - somewhere, and some lucky soul is enjoying an idyllic day at the beach while I'm here in the dead of fall; typing away, dreaming about it.
