THE HEAT IS ON

Shot taken on 9th July, 2017 – third day of our Sorrento holiday.
This is an early morning shot before we departed for our day’s excursion. This is Mount Vesuvius, the treacherous volcano which exploded in the first century A.D burying the two cities of Pompeii and Heraclium and killing thousands of residents.
Temperatures during our week-long stay were around 40c and I think that looking at this picture makes you feel the heat of the coming day.
Many thanks for all your views, comments and favs. Always much appreciated.

[Diana]

Beautiful tranquil scene.

[Harbie]

wonderful shot!! I love how the water and volcano blend together!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such tranquillity ,in spite of Vesuvius - love the pale monotones of the whole scene - I could look at this for ages ! fav

[Connie Little]

I like the pale colour tones in this scene. So very peaceful looking.

[sally agnew]

Lovely soft tones, beautiful image :)

[Jenfurj]

Oh my gosh, that is very warm. I like the layers of the photo.

[Chris K]

beautiful pale colours

[Kitty Hawke]

Oh....love the muted pastel colours.

[Carole Sandford]

This is beautiful! You get a fabulous view of
Vesuvius across the bay of Naples from Sorrento!

[Peter Dulis]

nice use of the rule of thirds ... fav

[tony gig]

Beautiful High Key Dione...Fav

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So pretty and serene looking.

[bkb in the city]

Awesome shot

[Annika]

looks so nice

[gloria jones]

Great layers and pale color shades

[carol white]

Wonderful tones and great layers. Fav!! 😀

[Casablanca]

Loved Vesuvius, so brooding and yet so mesmerising. We climbed to the crater at the top last October. I wouldn't want to walk up there in 40 degree heat though! Beautiful morning shot.

[kay]

wow what a lovely peaceful scene nicely captured. Fav

[Chris H]

Wonderful shot.

[Suzanne]

A beautiful image. The story of Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii is the one I remember most from history lessons at school, which was a very long time ago!

[Jessika Panteleios]

Wonderful capture of this beautiful view. I can feel the stillness.

[Phil Howcroft]

very artistic and high key dione, excellent shot my friend

[Tony]

Love the surreal atmosphere.

[Danny Davies]

I like the composition, and the blue overall colour Dione, well taken. :)

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Gayle]

Excellent shot and yes, I can almost feel the heat of the coming day! Fav! :-)

[Beverly Parks]

Nice shot. Love the softness and loneliness of it.

[Ivan]

Ethereal, like a place from a fable...fav

[Taffy]

Great high key! Love that little boat in the composition! Fav.

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful view and capture. Fav.