Thursday 25 September 2008

Sky Watch: Corniche de l'Esterel


The Corniche de l'Esterel is the coast road that runs from Cannes to St Raphael. If you get a chance to go insist on being a passenger: the views across the sea and the red rocks of the Esterel are magnificent. And try to do the trip in Winter on a bright, sunny day after a Mistral so the air is free from pollution and the colours are even more intense..
(You need to go in Winter because the rest of the year the road's one long traffic jam...I took this in Summer on a fairly windy day in a queue of traffic)

There are lots more Sky Watch photos to be enjoyed here

19 comments:

Quiet Paths said...

I love the sea and you have captured this moment perfectly.

Anonymous said...

I have been on that road! Thank you for the beautiful reminder. I love the boats bobbing up and down.

Müge Tekil said...

C’est une belle photo qui donne l’envie d’être là-bas … Passez un très bon vendredi et week-end … Amitiés

Louise said...

The sky is gorgoues, but the WATER! Oh, I love the water. Excellent shot!

CloudStalker said...

What a fantastic photo! Great picture for skywatch!

2sweetnsaxy said...

This is really beautiful. I can imagine what it must be like standing at that wall. There are so many boats in that little cove and then darting across the water in the distance. Just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

What a stunning view! Gorgeous place.

Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens said...

Angela, this is such a beautiful place. We all want to be there (for a while) despite the traffic jams and the pollution. I take the advice and come in winter!

Webradio said...

Bonjour !
Elle est chouette cette vue sur la mer !
On va piquer une tête ???

me ann my camera said...

This is very beautiful!

Anonymous said...

That is very pretty and awesome entry. TC

Sharon said...

What an incredible view!

Virginia said...

This took my breath away when I opened it. What a lovely way to be stuck in traffic! Thanks for sharing this stunning view of the sea.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful place!

Hope said...

A beautiful photo! I hope your computer woes are soon solved!

Arija said...

Isn't it wonderful to live in a beautiful place year round where othersmay only come on holidays. Youwake up every morning thinking how lucky you are.
Lovely sheltering cove.

Leedra said...

Gorgeous!

Louis la Vache said...

What beautiful blues in this photo!

Kate said...

Breathtakingly beautiful!