Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside Sardinia

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Sardinia is more than just stunning beaches and emerald coasts. Have you ever wondered what it’s like on the inside? Follow me on a photographic journey to explore Sardinia from the inside. Grazing sheep inside the confines of their mountains … Continue reading

Il tramonto di Ferragosto a La Marinedda, Sardegna

Lavorare a 35 gradi per 9 ore e sudando come un giocatore di calcio a all’89 ‘solo per vedere questo favoloso tramonto … impagabile.

A sinistra è la Torre spagnola di Isola Rossa.

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Working in 35 degree heat for 9 hours and sweating like a soccer player at the 89th minute just to see this fabulous sunset … priceless.

To the left is The Spanish Tower of Isola Rossa.

Sardinia’s Stunning Sunset

Sardinia – a land of mystery, contrasts and inspiring sunsets.

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How do you capture the little things in life?

Weekly Photo Challenge: One Shot, Two Ways

This week’s photo challenge was well, a challenge. I never, repeat, never take portrait shots. I don’t like how they turn out in but I finally managed to shoot these shots at my favourite beach. Here are the rules for this week’s photo challenge:

For this challenge, capture two images — a horizontal and a vertical version — of the same scene or subject. There are no concrete “rules” here, but a) it should be evident that both shots are of the same place/location or person/thing, and b) your photographs should ideally have been taken during the same shoot — where’s the challenge if you’re just plucking out pictures of a particular location or person from your archives?

Jennifer Avventura One Shot Two Ways My Sardinian life 2013

And now the not so beautiful portrait shot:

Jennifer Avventure One Shot Two Ways My Sardinian Life 2013

Would you like to participate in the Weekly Photo Challenge? Just click the link to learn more.

The view from my Sardinian office window

Found myself a wonderful summer job and here’s my view from the office:

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What’s the view like from your office window?

Travel Theme: Sculpture

It was early morning and the sky was that typical Mediterranean blue when we decided to hit the beach. Normally, we are afternoon beach goers with a full tummy and want nothing more than to sink into the warm afternoon sand and snooze off a traditional Sardinian lunch, but not today. Today we packed our bags earlier than the birds.

Sculpture is the art of intelligence. – Pablo Picasso

Sculpture by Jennifer Avventura 2013

Surprised to find my favourite beach littered with makeshift bamboo sculptures/shade-shelters I knew this was my moment to capture the weekly travel theme. I was even more surprised to find the beach completely … empty.

Sculpture by Jennifer Avventura 2013 My Sardinian life (2)

In the summer months, particularly in the afternoon, this beach is packed with tourists and locals alike. It was a great welcome to have this stretch of beach to ourselves, if only for an hour.

Sculpture by Jennifer Avventura 2013 My Sardinian Life (3)It is not hard to understand modern art. If it hangs on a wall it’s a painting, and if you can walk around it it’s a sculpture. – Tom Stoppard

I got a little lucky with this week’s travel theme. This week I didn’t have to go out searching for objects to photograph. These sculptures just came to me.

This is my response to Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Sculpture.

Weekly Photo Challenge: The World Through Your Eyes

Through blurry Ray Bans I take you on a voyage. A voyage to one of the world’s most crystal clear places on the planet – Sardinia. My favourite beach, my favourite sand, wind and earth – this is Sardinia through my blurry Ray Bans.

Weekly Photo Challenge - the world through your eyes by Jennifer Avventura 2013

This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge – The World Through Your Eyes. Click the link to discover more through the eyes of others.

Do you see what I see?

Sardinia – the place I call home

I suppose, I should let you in on my little secret. It’s only been a secret since last Wednesday and since then I’ve slept, a lot, not even realizing this secret.

So here it is … Continue reading

Dear Sardinia: I miss you more than you will ever know

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Ancient Words & Wisdom by D.H Lawrence

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Not much has changed since Lawrence’s visit to Sardinia in 1921.

Have you read Sea and Sardinia?