We've had rain for days - and it's forecast for several more. However, this morning, suddenly the sun appeared so my dog, Beau, took me for a walk above the village of Gorbio. The village is roughly 370 metres above sea level and is 7 .5 kilometres from Menton. It's easy to think of the French Riviera as being beach, sea and a hedonistic lifestyle, but drive 10 minutes into the hinterland and this is what you find.
Here you see one or two houses built into the hills - they overlook the perched village. Clouds hang low over the hills - it was these clouds that made me want to take the photograph.
Here you see one or two houses built into the hills - they overlook the perched village. Clouds hang low over the hills - it was these clouds that made me want to take the photograph.
WOW,
ReplyDeleteYou have surprised me with this great photo, Jilly.
It's never easy to get a 3-D impression of any town just by checking out maps etc. The hillside, valley and the substantial homes look picture-book perfect. I hope Beau had legs to pull you up these wonderful, steep slopes.
That really is a very nice shot; it's on my desktop !!
lovely. seems like a nice day hike.
ReplyDeleteThis picture reminds me of shots you see in the Andes in Peru. Very nice indeed.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular view and dramatic clouds and sun, Jilly! Inspiration indeed. That green in the sunlight is just gorgeous. I could look at it all day. Hope your Sunday was wonderful and that sunny skies become the norm,
ReplyDelete-Kim
Seattle Daily Photo
Beautiful photo, and the clouds add to the look of mystery. I love the mountains.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, both the place and the photo. Those houses, especially the most prominent one, ought to have a wonderful view. I wonder if that's a inn.
ReplyDeleteNo roads or paths can be seen from here, which makes the scene very idyllic, I think.
Cheers!
I am sure you had a nice walk! This is a lovely view, and does indeed contrast with the images of the Riviera that normally come to mind. That house looks so isolated!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. The clouds really make the photo.
ReplyDeleteThis photo would be PERFECT for SKY WATCH Friday!
ReplyDeleteOne word: Spectacular!
ReplyDeleteAmazingly dramatic. Just get that sun back out for June, will you...please!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great photo! I love it....hard to imagine those houses that are right there everyday ....wonder if you ever get used to the view?
ReplyDeleteMagnifique ce paysage, un vrai poster
ReplyDeleteLa maison semble perdu parmi les nuages
ReplyDeleteBeau is such a sweet dog to take you for a walk in such a beautiful part of the country!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!!
Uhm... This is my ideal weather ;-)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful photo of a gorgeous area. The contrasts of sun and clouds are incredibly rich. Wow....love it! Your dog, Beau knows his stuff.
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