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Title: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 23, 2016, 21:14:04
Back in my favourite country for a short holiday in the last of the summer sun.
This time I am in Sardinia, a region I had not visited before. It was time to remedy this gap.

I'll be updating this thread as I slowly go through my numerous images - too busy having a good time here, so I expect this will continue well after my return home.
Before I move on to the holiday proper, a couple of images of how my day starts. This is the life...
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Jakov Minić on September 23, 2016, 21:20:49
Simone, you just continue following your dreams :)
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 23, 2016, 21:26:06
Simone, you just continue following your dreams :)

Jakov this one is dedicated to you.  ;D

Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Jakov Minić on September 23, 2016, 21:27:52
A reflection in the water, cool!!! thanks!
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 23, 2016, 23:20:48
3 pictures
3 winners
love them
hope to meet again any time soon!


Sargegna, Sardegna, Sardegna!!!!
http://fotokontext.de/frank/meer2002_sardegna.html
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 24, 2016, 08:57:54
A reflection in the water, cool!!! thanks!

Actually, a wave covering the lens as I was shooting "amphibian" style with the AW1.
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 24, 2016, 09:32:49
3 pictures
3 winners
love them
hope to meet again any time soon!


Sargegna, Sardegna, Sardegna!!!!
http://fotokontext.de/frank/meer2002_sardegna.html

Thank you Frank!
We'll surely meet again.
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 24, 2016, 09:40:15

The first day was quite stormy and I went to explore the reef at the headland.
All the images I am posting have next to no processing and I am not sure how colours will look because I am working away from home on a small laptop with uncalibrated monitor.

Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Fons Baerken on September 24, 2016, 10:17:19
Back in my favourite country for a short holiday in the last of the summer sun.
This time I am in Sardinia, a region I had not visited before. It was time to remedy this gap.

I'll be updating this thread as I slowly go through my numerous images - too busy having a good time here, so I expect this will continue well after my return home.
Before I move on to the holiday proper, a couple of images of how my day starts. This is the life...

my favourite image with the girl
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 24, 2016, 11:12:04
Colors look phantastic on all of my machines. Keep them coming!

Sardegna, Sardegna. Have to get back to you.

All shots I took there were in film times.
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on September 24, 2016, 11:34:05
colour looks good to me

it is a good series showing the landscape, and making me think how many places I have not seen....

I am for the girl with the chairs  - this picture is great
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Akira on September 24, 2016, 12:47:26
it is a good series showing the landscape, and making me think how many places I have not seen....

I am for the girl with the chairs  - this picture is great

Ditto Thomas.

And love these peculiar rocks!  Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoy the rest of your holidays!
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Jakov Minić on September 24, 2016, 12:56:21
Simone, Simone, Simone  8)

You know the images are great whenever you feel the need to go there :)
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 24, 2016, 13:53:42
Thank you all.
The little girl is my daughter, her 4th birthday came yesterday.
The terrace belongs to the house we are renting, from there we go down the stairs to the garden and from there to the beach.
Pure bliss.
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 24, 2016, 14:11:54
Congratulations to your daughter. My little girl will be six soon. Time flies. The son ist 15 already!
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 24, 2016, 21:20:23
Mari Ermi.
This is the name of a phenomenal beach a few km from our place.
A blindingly white beach of rice grain sized quartz sand, bordered by a turquoise sea.
I was entranced by the sand.
The water was clear and warm, I just did not want to leave.
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: BEZ on September 25, 2016, 13:50:13
Hello Simone,

I can see why you would not want to leave  ...the sand looks like a pile of jewels.

So jealous I want to be there!

Cheers
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: John Geerts on September 25, 2016, 20:00:58
That's beautiful.  The sand is very fascinating; nature's jewel-box
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 25, 2016, 21:26:57
Hello Simone,
I can see why you would not want to leave  ...the sand looks like a pile of jewels.
So jealous I want to be there!
Cheers

BEZ: See for yourself. Let's go there anytime soon!
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: BEZ on September 26, 2016, 00:00:44
BEZ: See for yourself. Let's go there anytime soon!

I'm sure we will catch up soon, it is destiny ....the location is unimportant :-)
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 26, 2016, 21:25:05
Hello Simone,

I can see why you would not want to leave  ...the sand looks like a pile of jewels.

So jealous I want to be there!

Cheers

Cheers Bez, I haven't heard from you for a while, thanks for the comment.
It was my first time in Sardinia, I loved it and so did the rest of my family so it is likely we'll go back.
Strongly recommended!
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 26, 2016, 22:05:48
A few nightscapes.
No Northern Lights here, but a fairly deep, clear sky, a gentle breeze and about 20 degC temperature :)

The discerning eye will clearly the the Starry Plough in the last image.

Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Akira on September 26, 2016, 22:30:23
Simone, these are beautiful nightscapes with the calm water reflecting the starry sky and star trails...
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 27, 2016, 06:43:28
My favourite is the precious sand still
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Jakov Minić on September 27, 2016, 10:27:01
First the pebble son the beach and now the night skies...
You are a very versatile photographer Simone :)
Sardinia is rated high n my travel list thanks to you!
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Erik Lund on September 27, 2016, 10:57:12
A wonderful versatile pictorial series! Beautiful and consistent high quality ;)
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on September 27, 2016, 14:38:12
Thank you all for your comments.
And now some sunset shots from "my" terrace on the beach.

All the images are Jpeg SOOC.
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on October 01, 2016, 12:58:18
Close-ups on the dunes at our doorstep, whilst waiting for my wife to call me for dinner from the terrace :)
Fuji X-T1 and Nikkor 200/4 AIS.


Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 01, 2016, 16:25:50
Very interesting wild bee soecimen!!!

Love to see more of these
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on October 01, 2016, 17:09:41
Very interesting wild bee soecimen!!!

Love to see more of these

Thanks Frank.
I've got more - different - stuff to show (still sorting) so stay tuned :)
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Anirban Halder on October 06, 2016, 01:22:22
Beautiful series Simone. Great combination of landscape, night-scape and close-ups.
My fav is still the first shot in the opening post. You know very well how to set the mood!
Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Peter Connan on October 06, 2016, 18:02:23
Some beautiful images Simone!

I love the beach sand and the star photos after them.

It seems that a camera bag must always include a macro lens!

Thank you
Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on October 06, 2016, 22:13:44
Thanks Anirban and Peter for the comments.

More - different - shots from the mud flats. The region is full of shallow, brackish lakes, lagoons and mud flats.
In other parts there are resident flamingos but I did not have the chance to go. Next time...

Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: simato73 on October 08, 2016, 22:37:35
Tharros.
A narrow peninsula with a rocky tip at the southern edge of the Sinis.
The open waters of the West Med on one side, the calm waters of the Oristano Gulf on the other.
Bordered by beautiful beaches and a lagoon.
Host of a 3000-year old city.
A magical place.

Title: Re: The Sinis region of Sardinia
Post by: Jakov Minić on October 09, 2016, 10:58:28
Simone, the place is truly magical. To see the two different waters on either side of the peninsula is amazing!