I love water. I love being near water. I love being on water. I love being in water. I love the sound of the surf. I love the smell of the ocean air. I love taking pictures that include water. And despite all of that my family settled in land-locked Dallas, Texas. Go figure.
This image isn’t terribly unique. I’ve seen a number of versions of it in many colors. I saw a breathtaking version taken in the western United States on a photographer’s website recently. That one was taken at sunset and had a beautiful pink hue.
This image was taken in the morning blue hour, standing on the wall that surrounds the historic old town area of Dubrovnik, Croatia. The blue hue; the reflection of the sun on the Adriatic Sea; the lone tree that stands proudly on the top of the middle landform, as if to say “hey, over here, take my picture” all speak to me.
This is a particularly peaceful image to me. The early morning calm waters make me feel optimistic about the day ahead.
As an aside, Dubrovnik is a great small city sitting in a beautiful place. If you like history, Dubrovnik has many generations worth to offer, including the very recent war that occurred when the former Yugoslavia broke apart. Make sure to venture up the Srd mountain (really a big hill) to walk through the museum commemorating the brave Croatians who stood their ground while under Serbian attack. You can also relish the unique character of the old town while you gaze upon the portions of the fortress that were part of King’s Landing in Game of Thrones.
Apologies for sounding like a travel agent, but Dubrovnik is a truly beautiful and unique place.