Vernazza on the Cinque Terre, Italy

Vernazza is one of the most magical places in Italy. It's one of five sea-side (cliff-side more like it) villages that make-up the Cinque Terre. It's main economy is tourists these days, but the local fishermen still go out each good-weathered morning to keep up Vernazza's sea-faring heritage.

Vernazza on the Cinque Terre in Italy

Fishing dog resting on a boat in the harbor of Vernazza on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

Pastel-colored buildings of the village of Vernazza on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

Sunsets are unbelievable in Vernazza. This kitty has the best viewing spot already staked out.

Kitty on a rooftop int he village of Vernazza on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

Village of Vernazza and its protected harbor on the Cinque Terre in Italy beautifully lit by the evening light from the sunset.

No, it's not digital manipulation. The sunset really was this wonderful:

Sunset off the coast of Vernazza on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

Sometimes you just get lucky and a fisherman has perfect timing to setup your composition:

Boater at sunset in front of the village of Vernazza on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

Woman watching the sunset from the village harbor of Vernazza on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

Vernazza at dusk on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

The Ligurian Sea off the coast of Vernazza at dusk on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

Vernazza at dusk on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

Vernazza at night on the Cinque Terre in Italy.

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Quiet Beach

I like the quiet tones and symmetry of this image. I may make a fine-art print out of it in the future.

Sandy beach of Monterosso al Mare on the Cinque Terre in Italy

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Beach umbrellas closed until next year

Sandy beach of Monterosso al Mare on the Cinque Terre in Italy

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Bay of Monterosso al Mare on the Cinque Terre in Italy

Bay of Monterosso al Mare on the Cinque Terre in Italy

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Monterosso al Mare on the Cinque Terre

Fort protecting the bay of Monterosso al Mare on the Cinque Terre in Italy

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