Amalfi Umbrellas

Every time I stand before a beautiful beach, its waves seem to whisper to me: If you choose the simple things and find joy in nature's simple treasures, life and living need not be so hard.

[Karly]

Oh, I so agree! Sometimes life is hard, bad things do happen. But I agree that nature has much to offer if we but pay attention. Photographers learn this, don't they? Everyone in this image seems to be enjoying the sun!

[Helen Sanderson]

Nature's joys...indeed, but we all seem hell bent on not preserving nature at her best. Lovely photo Peter

[Diana]

A great shot and wonderful words. Italians know how the make the best of very little and enjoy their lives to the fullest.

[Carole G]

Great photo Peter, although it makes me feel claustrophobic seeing the crowd of people

[Dianne]

I love all the umbrellas, but we certainly don't have crowds like that at NZ beaches!

[Babs]

So many sun-worshipers.

[Beryl Lloyd]

All neatly in rows ! - such uniformity !

[Joan Robillard]

Cool

[Dione Giorgio]

Wonderful shot. Swimming in the open is always very relaxing. I can vouch for that because I go to swim every day throughout summer.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[gloria jones]

Super beach shot with a great pov to see the umbrellas, colors, people...I totally agree with your statement :).

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great shot and I love your pov.

[KWind]

Cool image... I like your pov!

[Elizabeth]

Great angle on the beach umbrellas! Amalfi is one of my favorite places!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great capture

[Helen Jane]

Great words - gentle waves have a very calming effect and help to put things into perspective I find. And there is much to be said for feeling the touch of the warm sunshine and relaxing.

[haskar]

Nice pov.

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

Nice post-processing. I like contrast images like you have here.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

There are a lot of people on that beach- but they seem nicely spread out thanks to the benches. There's a lot to look at here. Good shot.