What’s Your Preference?

Preacherman · #1 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 11:05 AM

I was alone on this trip. Just me, my bike and my tent. This is the Sorrento to Amalfi road on the west coast of Italy. Was in Pompei a little earlier that day. This is about 40 miles of the most stunning scenery you can imagine. I am almost glad I wasn't into photography then. I would have been stopping every 100 yards!

leonaashlee · #2 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 11:18 AM

Beautiful shot Paul. You're a lucky man to be able to do so much traveling.

Heaterguy · #3 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 01:08 PM

Paul, I am immensely amazed that you travel with a bike and a tent. I am always pleased with your photography which in this case did not disappoint me.

This photo is even more pleasing because my family came from that area to America 125 years ago.

God bless you on your journey.

FromtheBackofaHorse · #4 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 01:16 PM

I am so jealous. Sounds like you are taking some wonderful trips in some places that I would love to see.
Since I will probably never get to experience them for myself, I am living vicariously through you. Please keep sharing.

Preacherman · #5 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by leonaashlee

Beautiful shot Paul. You're a lucky man to be able to do so much traveling.

Thanks Leona. I count my blessings every day. PAUL

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Originally Posted by Heaterguy

Paul, I am immensely amazed that you travel with a bike and a tent. I am always pleased with your photography which in this case did not disappoint me.

This photo is even more pleasing because my family came from that area to America 125 years ago.

God bless you on your journey.

Thank you so much. Responses like this make things so much more worthwhile. Blessings to you too. PAUL

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Originally Posted by FromtheBackofaHorse

I am so jealous. Sounds like you are taking some wonderful trips in some places that I would love to see.
Since I will probably never get to experience them for myself, I am living vicariously through you. Please keep sharing.

You know what Proud Mom, I am so glad you said that, cos I was reticent to post "holiday snaps" for fear of boredom, but I will continue to take you with me as I travel. Step aboard and hold tight! PAUL

lindyannajones · #6 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 02:08 PM

This brings back such lovely memories of hiking along the Mediterranean in Cinque Terre. I can testify to the fact that it is possible, just barely, to hike and shoot photos. Just reading the word Amalfi makes my heart sing. I hope you had a wonderful time. The solitude alone must have been invigorating! I love the serenity and quality of light in your photo. That's hard to do but you did it!

pjflan7 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 02:13 PM

Beautiful scenery...I know that I would be sorely tempted to get off too much and shoot lest I not pass this way again.....But biking and tenting cuts the costs of these excursions considerably and you get to amplify your closeness to the surroundings...look forward to seeing more of your escapades

jennie · #8 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 02:48 PM

wow! very lovely coast..love the white boats floating in that deep blue sea...

you know what Paul, you really inspire me to enjoy life at the fullest and appreciate the wonderful gift of nature..i wish you health and many more roads to travel..

Preacherman · #9 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lindyannajones

This brings back such lovely memories of hiking along the Mediterranean in Cinque Terre. I can testify to the fact that it is possible, just barely, to hike and shoot photos. Just reading the word Amalfi makes my heart sing. I hope you had a wonderful time. The solitude alone must have been invigorating! I love the serenity and quality of light in your photo. That's hard to do but you did it!

Thank you Linda. I cannot put into words truly the experiences I am blessed with. That's why I am so glad I have discovered photography. It does so much more that words can't.

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Originally Posted by pjflan7

Beautiful scenery...I know that I would be sorely tempted to get off too much and shoot lest I not pass this way again.....But biking and tenting cuts the costs of these excursions considerably and you get to amplify your closeness to the surroundings...look forward to seeing more of your escapades

"...lets I not pass this way again..." Oh Patrick, there is a story to that. About 1 hour after taking this shot, and over 40 years of accident free travel, I crashed the bike and ended up under a bus. The bike (and I) were transported back to UK and repaired. I set off again and travelled the same road a month later, determined to make it to my original destination, Sicily. PAUL

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Originally Posted by jennie

wow! very lovely coast..love the white boats floating in that deep blue sea...

you know what Paul, you really inspire me to enjoy life at the fullest and appreciate the wonderful gift of nature..i wish you health and many more roads to travel..

Thank you so much for your good wishes Jennie. I was fortunate enough to have good advice at your age and planned a strategy that was based around retiring at 50 and doing just what I am doing now. But it takes discipline and determination and industriousness. I hope you can do the same, but earlier. Every second counts Jennie, and is a never to be repeated passage of that important facility - TIME. Health and happiness be yours too, and maybe when you travel that road, our paths may cross. God bless. PAUL