01 August 2011

Colours of Menton


As you drive into Menton from the Italian border, you see the glorious facade of the Old Town. The colours change depending on the light, the
weather, the time of day, but they are always glorious.

Please click to see how others around the world have interpreted today's theme of 'Postcard-worthy'.

Tomorrow: Africa in Gorbio.

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Quand vous arrivez à Menton depuis la frontière italienne, vous voyez la magnifique façade de la vieille ville. Les couleurs changent selon la lumière, la météo, l'heure de la journée, mais elles sont toujours magnifiques.

S'il vous plaît cliquer pour voir comment les autres autour du monde ont interprété le thème d'aujourd'hui de «carte postale intéressante».

27 comments:

  1. Almost too much perfect for postcard!:o)

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  2. une carte postale qui fait rever, que demander de plus

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  3. Of course, of course. As George Clooney would say, what else ?


    When I thought of a postcard of Menton, that scene and no other came to mind.

    You chose the perfect morning light, soft reflections on a quiet day and vivid blue sky that the Riviera is famous for... the perfect postcard to send home to your friends to make them dream they were there too !

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  4. Spectacular shot. Have a great August.

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  5. Why is it that an "Old Town" is always the most attractive part of any city. This photo is as good as any postcard I've ever seen, and I tend to keep and collect them. A masterful piece of work for this theme day!

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  6. If the definition of a post card is a picture which inspires a visit the this is certainly a worthy postcard.

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  7. Beautiful! I love the colorful buildings.

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  8. menton is a place of such color and angles. once the eye rests on menton's gracious beauty the heart is lost forever. this shot today makes tears come. tears of gratitude to have been there at your side and had the experience of menton. tears of longing to stand there again. thank you for this image. thank you for your generosity and friendship. thank you for your dedicated and consistently outstanding contributions to this community.

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  9. This looks like a wonderful place to visit. I love the colours of the buildings in contrast to the water, Beautiful.

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  10. Absolutely breathtaking. Menton in July would make another great postcard!

    Jan
    GDP

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  11. Your image is astoundingly affecting, Jilly. The colours, yes. But also the reflected colours, the shape of the 'stepping stones' of the village, and those wonderful arches. I am astounded how tall some of the buildings are when seen from across the water.

    A delightful post card ...

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  12. Perfect for the post card theme but, then I'm sure any scene photographed in Menton would be post card worthy. Such a beautiful place.

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  13. Well this is a postcard I would love to own, and FRAME!
    V

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  14. Jilly, this is the pefect view of Menton that I love and your "postcard" is better than the magazine covers ever hoped to be. I do hope to visit this very spot next April!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  15. Very postcard-worthy! Terrific captures.

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  16. Beautiful, Jilly. And you get to see this view whenever you want. Pinch yourself to be sure it is real.

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  17. This is so pretty! I like the reflections in the water.

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  18. YES - I agree with everyone here!
    What more to say?
    Barbara from Germany

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  19. PICTURE PERFECT! Excellent view of a gorgeous place.

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  20. Ah, Jilly, you do it all so well - all the time. A splendid postcard!

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  21. Yes, I would have bought your"postcards".
    Beautiful images from a beautiful place!
    -Have a nice summer!
    Greetings from Gunn and Steve.

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  22. You've captured Menton's beauty, Jilly. And a special thanks for the memories. I can see the building where I lived in two of your shots. It is one of the tall ones Julie mentions. In some sense, it was cut in two, since half the inhabitants entered on the quai-side, and the other half entered on the rue Longue side. We had to exit and go two doors up to use the traverse to get down to the beach.

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  23. Just breathtaking, Jilly!

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  24. I agree with Maylss on this one. It must be seen in person. Lucky you.

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