i'm sure you were a capable and well-respected naval man! this island here, it bears your name. but did you ever write a poem "on the sea" suiting its early morning mood so well? i dare assume you didn't, so please forgive me – no offense! – for quoting your equally famous, if more romantic namesake, who did, instead ; ):
"…often ’tis in such gentle temper found,
that scarcely will the very smallest shell
be mov’d for days from where it sometime fell,
when last the winds of heaven were unbound…"
(from john keats poem "on the sea")
i have nothing to add, except maybe that the softly contoured coastal hills look like a mirage to me, an oceanic dream in baby-blue! alas, danger lurks even in the most idyllic and innocent places… that ruggedly realistic rock formation reaching into the shot from the left: what skull-like charm! ; )
hugs, sabine.
Vitória Castelo Santos 16/09/2015 16:11
Excellent landscape, very well captured.regards
Vitoria
sparkling light 16/09/2015 15:06
God's own country, it seems.Jost
s. sabine krause 16/09/2015 14:56
dear admiral,i'm sure you were a capable and well-respected naval man! this island here, it bears your name. but did you ever write a poem "on the sea" suiting its early morning mood so well? i dare assume you didn't, so please forgive me – no offense! – for quoting your equally famous, if more romantic namesake, who did, instead ; ):
"…often ’tis in such gentle temper found,
that scarcely will the very smallest shell
be mov’d for days from where it sometime fell,
when last the winds of heaven were unbound…"
(from john keats poem "on the sea")
i have nothing to add, except maybe that the softly contoured coastal hills look like a mirage to me, an oceanic dream in baby-blue! alas, danger lurks even in the most idyllic and innocent places… that ruggedly realistic rock formation reaching into the shot from the left: what skull-like charm! ; )
hugs, sabine.
claudine capello 16/09/2015 14:38
questa è una sinfonia in blu... complimenti la profondità è ben presentata e il colore molto delicato ! una foto molto poetica e bella .clSillon 16/09/2015 13:23
Superb atmosphere, light and colors Adele !! A beautiful moment, Jérôme.Mark Billiau. 16/09/2015 12:25
Magnificent view over sea and mountains !The morning light is amazingly beautiful !!!
Mark
Carlos 1 16/09/2015 11:02
Nature as presented by you is always an eye catcher, no exception this time.Best regards Adele.
José
† cathy Blatt 16/09/2015 10:54
you are to be envied, wonderful vista superbly photographed,cathyEduardo Castillo - EDUARDO 5 16/09/2015 10:47
Bello juego de siluetas atrapada entre la gran entonación de azules en el ambiente.Saludos
† Ernst Hobscheidt 16/09/2015 10:19
dieser Morgen hat sich fotografisch gelohnt. Ein tolles Foto und Motiv.Gruß
Ernst
Zenonas 16/09/2015 9:53
Fantastic morning mood!ClaireLaira 16/09/2015 9:45
A most wonderful light mood!Kind regards, Claire
Mauro Tomassetti 16/09/2015 9:45
Wonderful landscape and beautiful atmosphere!Hugs Mauro
JURAFR 16/09/2015 9:07
Quel beau voyage vous avez fait !!!!!!!!!!!! joli ce dégradé de montagne sur fond de brumeAmitiés
Pierre LAVILLE 16/09/2015 9:04
Superbe !!+++++++
Amitiés bises . Bonne journée.
Pierre