Wednesday 28 May 2008

Still asleep

I made an early-morning walk along the lake this morning before posting these sleepy sailing boats. It had just stopped raining after weeks of continous rainfall in this area. Further rain is foreseen during the forthcoming days in this part of Italy, while in the centre and south temperatures have rises as far as till 39° Celsius. Nature's thermostat is not working properly any more, which is surely also our own fault.

23 comments:

Suzanne said...

Thanks for visiting my blog.
As you might have seen, I am married to an Italian and we return there on a fairly regular basis. Where is Arona? My husband's family is in Rimini but I lived for a decade in Torino, where I met my husband.
Love your photos, by the way.

Diederick Wijmans said...

Suzanne, Thank you visiting my blog. Arona is right on Lake Maggiore, about 60km north-west of Milan, in the Province of Novara.
It is just where Lake Maggiore turns into the river Ticino. Its location is magnificent.

monoblog said...

I like misty morning mood and reflection of the pillars in the calm water. Also the title is great.

Diederick Wijmans said...

Thank you, Selim! You know how much your opinion means to me!

Suzanne said...

I answered you on my blog before coming back here. I just want to let you know how much I envy you.

Carraol said...

Beatiful and peaceful image, thanks from sharing this morning!

Diederick Wijmans said...

Thank you, Carraol!

Steve Buser said...

Such tranquility. Good eye

Diederick Wijmans said...

Thanks, Steve!

Dido said...

That's such an amazing picture. I posted a picture of boats in Newhaven (Edinburgh) yesterday, though they look much more 'down to earth' - quite literally!

Jane Hards Photography said...

This such an ethereal image. It's just so mesmerizing, beacause it's so tranquil. Stunning.

Diederick Wijmans said...

Thanks, Babooshka!

Ineke said...

That is a beautiful photo

The D in D & T said...

wow how beautiful!

Sandpiper (Lin) said...

Wow! This is really spectacular. I love soft misty mornings like this. Outstanding picture.

T said...

They look as if they were placed on a mirror. Oh how I loathe being land locked. You are blessed to live in such a beautiful place.

magiceye said...

so serene and tranquil.... aaahh

Diederick Wijmans said...

Thank you all for your kind comments.
Yes, Tori, I do realize I live in a beautiful place, where the water element adds its magical touch to this landscape.

Ann said...

Stunning photo, so peaceful, that's the sort of picture I could live with. I envy your location.

Diederick Wijmans said...

Thank you, Ann!

Diederick Wijmans said...

Thank you, all again!

Antonia said...

magnificent! a real masterpiece!

Diederick Wijmans said...

You are so kind, Antonia! Thanks!