The theme for this week's photohunt is rock.
At first I had the idea of posting some of the many photos of the different amazing architecture and ruins of ancient Rome, which I am very much enchanted with. Then I started getting myself confused about the difference between rocks and stones, and I think I've always called them stone ruins, although at this point, I am really not sure of the difference between a stone and a rock, is it just the size?
The Merriam-Webster gives the following as one of the definitions of rock:" a large mass of stone forming a cliff, promontory, or peak". So I decided to go by this exact definition for my hunt this week; the cliffs on top of which Italy's Cinque Terre was built.
We had the pleasure of spending some time there last year, and we enjoyed every minute of it. It is an absolutely gorgeous place, with its rugged coastline, the houses that are built on the steep cliffs, and the terraces that hug the Mediterranean, I can't help but smile when I think of the time we spent there and look at our photos.
Happy photo hunting everyone and have a great weekend!
Comments (22)
Hi Candi, beautiful photos and perfect choices for this week's theme! I loved my visit to CT and would go back there anytime. I also get confused between rocks and stones too so I'm glad that you looked it up. We were definitely on the same wave length this week. :)
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | July 17, 2009 7:20 AM
Posted on July 17, 2009 07:20
beautiful! Definitely somewhere I want to visit.
Posted by expatraveler | July 17, 2009 7:44 AM
Posted on July 17, 2009 07:44
I love the first of your shots!!
Great take of this theme.
Have a nice weekend! :)
Anna
Posted by Anna | July 17, 2009 11:50 AM
Posted on July 17, 2009 11:50
Wow what an amazing place. That said I'm not sure I would care for the climbing with my dodgy leg! Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | July 17, 2009 12:46 PM
Posted on July 17, 2009 12:46
What a gorgeous place. I haven't been to that part of Italy yet.
I had the same questions about stones and rocks!
Have a great weekend.
Posted by Annie | July 17, 2009 12:54 PM
Posted on July 17, 2009 12:54
These are fantastic shots. So much beauty. I never even thought about the difference in rocks and stones. I use the terms interchangeably
Posted by Carver | July 17, 2009 5:44 PM
Posted on July 17, 2009 17:44
Beautiful photos! And what an interesting place to visit :)
Posted by Sue | July 17, 2009 7:27 PM
Posted on July 17, 2009 19:27
the rock formations are stunningly beautiful. thanks for sharing.
Posted by liferamblings | July 17, 2009 8:22 PM
Posted on July 17, 2009 20:22
Lovely choices for this week's theme. My entry is here. Happy weekend!
Posted by sassy mom | July 17, 2009 9:18 PM
Posted on July 17, 2009 21:18
Great photos. Particularly love the first and fifth ones from the top! :)
Posted by YTSL | July 17, 2009 9:20 PM
Posted on July 17, 2009 21:20
Awesome and it fits your dictionary definition perfectly
Posted by marcia @joyismygoal in TX | July 17, 2009 10:27 PM
Posted on July 17, 2009 22:27
Just breathtaking, Candi! I think I'm with Jams on this one, but it's just a stunning area - no wonder you love it!
Posted by RJ Flamingo | July 17, 2009 10:47 PM
Posted on July 17, 2009 22:47
A lovely collection. Seeing places like these, I always wonder about ability of people to build their dwellings in the most unlikely places.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by SnoopyTheGoon | July 18, 2009 2:12 AM
Posted on July 18, 2009 02:12
Wow! These are lovely photos! that place looks like a fun place to be :)
Posted by julie | July 18, 2009 4:15 AM
Posted on July 18, 2009 04:15
Oh my....my very first thought was....EARTHQUAKE!!! I wouldn't want to live there.
I'm glad you traveled to Italy for your rock photos. LOL
My rocks are now posted. Won't you try to stop by to view my photos today? Have a great weekend.
Posted by HOOTIN' ANNI | July 18, 2009 4:19 AM
Posted on July 18, 2009 04:19
*picks up jaw from floor*
WOW.
GREAT SHOTS.
*sigh* I do SO want to be a world traveler someday!
My Photo Hunters is up, too. I hope you have a little time to visit. :)
Mrs. Mecomber
http://newyorktraveler.net
Have a good weekend!
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | July 18, 2009 8:47 AM
Posted on July 18, 2009 08:47
Beautiful photos! All of them!
Posted by Eden | July 18, 2009 9:44 AM
Posted on July 18, 2009 09:44
Those are some fabulous rocks!
How I'd love to be there!!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | July 18, 2009 9:56 AM
Posted on July 18, 2009 09:56
Great photos. Looks so beautiful there.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | July 18, 2009 10:52 AM
Posted on July 18, 2009 10:52
Those are excellent photos of Cinque Terre. The first two are great. We stayed in Manarola and I know exactly where you took the picture. Great choice for this week's photohunt.
Posted by Marta | July 18, 2009 11:54 AM
Posted on July 18, 2009 11:54
WOW - it amazes me how people manage to carve out a village there - especially without the resources that we'd use today. Makes you wonder . . .
Have a great weekend.
Posted by Jerry | July 18, 2009 1:43 PM
Posted on July 18, 2009 13:43
Wow, now that's a rock. Amazing photo of an amazing place. Good collection.
Posted by jmb | July 19, 2009 11:00 PM
Posted on July 19, 2009 23:00