Digital Postcard Series: Sea Monsters, Scilla, Italy

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Digital Postcard #0002 (Photo no longer exists)

Facts About the Scilla Town

Scilla is a charming little town in Italy once destroyed by an earthquake in 1908. It is also the traditional site of the sea monster Scylla of Greek mythology. The rocks of Scylla are described in ancient poems [Homer's Odyssey] as a danger to shipping.

Geographical Location: Scilla, Calabria, Italy [38°15'0"N 15°43'0"E] lies in front of the Strait of Messina, a narrow section of water between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of Calabria in the south Italy. Archived photo from my travel gallery - Italy, September 2006.

~ Anna




Comments

Baron's Life said…
Did you actually take this shot?
August 29, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Bob Johnson said…
Wow another great shot, let me guess, this isn't a real monster....right?,lol.
August 29, 2009 at 10:19 AM
John Maslowski said…
Fantastic shot Anna, lovely details in the landscape and the ocean water is beautiful. Remember you mentioning digital postcards, and now that I see them, they are truly stunning. I think you've hit on a great idea. Excellent creation!
August 29, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Anonymous said…
Hello Anna.
Your photo work is great, so many beautifull pictures, this as to come from a special person, with great sensibility and good timing in capturing this moments, thank´s for charing.
All the best, have a nice day, see you soon.

José Filipe 30-08-2009
August 30, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Priyank said…
Hey Anna! I recently read Homer's story. Very nice picture! So the sea monsters are extinct eh? :)
August 30, 2009 at 1:38 AM
Pearl Maple said…
Fantastic photo and really like the story behind the view. Thanks for sharing.
August 30, 2009 at 2:36 AM
Anonymous said…
Nice story. Great post.

Thank you very much for visiting My Birds Blog and for the comment you left me there about my Coopers Hawk photograph. My Birds Blog
August 30, 2009 at 5:28 AM
Rajesh said…
Spectacular shot. This is a stunning view. Liked the contrast in the color of rocks.
August 30, 2009 at 5:42 AM
George said…
This is a wonderful photo. It's been years since I read Homer, but it's nice to see a picture a picture of the rocks.
August 30, 2009 at 1:32 PM
TatianaV said…
Another wonderful capture of yours Anna, and indeed - thanks for sharing it along with the story surrounding Scilla since the Greek mithology...and your rock inside the sea do look like some kind of a water monster ;) Have a great week ahead and be always Splendid & Fabulous...
August 30, 2009 at 7:05 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Baron yes I did, and you know it was with point and shoot camera. The trip to this town was real fun, lots of light for good photographs. Baron, thanks so much for visiting my blog so often in the past few days, Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:39 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Bob, can't you see the monster, lol? Kidding aside, no no just the rock in the water. Bob thanks for your kind comment, appreciated. Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:40 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks John. You know light is everything in photography for me. This photo was taken with simple point and shoot camera, and I could not believe how beautiful they came out to be. I really enjoy creating these postcards, and what you know I am actually ready for next week, lol. Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:42 AM
myonlyphoto said…
José Filipe thanks so much for your kind visit and too too kind comment about my blog. Yourself you have great photography on your site. I will be definitely visiting you. Thanks again, appreciated. Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:43 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Priyank I used to have the Homer book before, but I could not put myself to read it. I guess with all the blogging, I really have short attention span, lol. Yeah I guess the sea monsters are extinct, lol. Thanks for visiting my friend. So you been in Aurora before. How cool.... Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:47 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Pearl Maple thanks and glad you enjoyed it. Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:49 AM
myonlyphoto said…
No problem Abe. That hawk photo is amazing, and I still can see it in my head. Thanks to you to for visiting here. Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:50 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Rajesh thanks so much for your kind comment. Yes the rocks, they really stand out, they look painted. I loved that place. Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:51 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Tatiana, yes that rock is deceiving, lol, well never know may be it was the sea monster after all :))). Thanks so much for your kind comment, you have fabulous and splendid week too. Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:53 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks George for your comment and visit. I never read Homer, but may be one day...Anna :)
August 31, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Alex said…
Si que parece que hay n monstruo ahi abajo, como el del lago ness, pero en Italia...jejeje.
Buen trabajo, saludos.
August 31, 2009 at 3:02 AM
Jeevan said…
Ita a wonderful catch anna! the rocks and blue sea simply rocks...
August 31, 2009 at 5:41 AM
Ruth said…
A little piece of rock heaven.
August 31, 2009 at 5:48 AM
Manictastic said…
Oh wow, it's amazing.
August 31, 2009 at 6:30 AM
SAPhotographs (Joan) said…
This is really beautiful Anna. I can almost hear the waves crashing on those rocks.
August 31, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Peter said…
Hi! If only I could travel and sea the world as much as you have! Then myonlyphotos would be like yours!

Take Care,
Peter
August 31, 2009 at 8:43 AM
lena said…
Amazing photo, I like your photocards, so very beautiful. They have style and that makes them unique :)
August 31, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Nancy J. Locke said…
Anna, what a beautiful post card!!! I loooove that you are doing this!!! How interesting about the sea monster of Scylla.

Great post!!!

Hugs, JJ
August 31, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Marvin said…
You do great work, Anna.
August 31, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Cheffie-Mom said…
Amazing photo! I love how the words sea monsters looks like a reflection!
August 31, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Zbyszek said…
Piękne zdjęcie, a kolor morza jest fantastyczny. Aż chciałoby się wskoczyć w ten lazur. Pozdrawiam:)
August 31, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Cindy Garber Iverson said…
What a wonderfully beautiful shot. I love seaside vistas like this.
August 31, 2009 at 4:20 PM
RW said…
That is so awesome Anna!
August 31, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Astro-Nuts said…
Hi Anna. You are a truly gifted photographer. Great work. What is your main camera?
September 1, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Will said…
Nice shot. I also like the way you did the lettering. The photo makes the water look harmless enough, but it is best not to take a chance and everyone knows you can't see sea monsters until it is too late!
September 2, 2009 at 1:45 AM
Unknown said…
That's a beautiful composition Anna. The color of the water adds to this overall sea monsterish effect.
September 2, 2009 at 2:02 AM
Merging Point said…
what a clarity, not just in the picture but the person behind the shot!
just love the crystal clear serenity! beautiful pic!
September 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM
~mantamola~ said…
wow! i must start planning to visit there.
September 2, 2009 at 11:42 AM
S-V-H said…
I thought I want to be a commentator#39 and not #54 in your last post before this....LOL...

Anna, I LOVE this new specie of the woodpecker...LOL...do they appear only in Canada? :)
Nice posts, as always. I like also the one of the sea monster, very interesting! :)

We stopped traveling one week ago and are settled down now in Melbourne FL. I will have time again to visit your blog more often and on a regular base :)

Susanne
September 3, 2009 at 10:35 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Lol Alex. Thanks for your kind comment. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:13 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Jeevan, I do to like the blue and gray contrast between the water and the rocks. Thanks for commenting. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:15 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Ruth, you got that right. Thanks for commenting my friend. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:16 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Manictastic thanks so much.
Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:18 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Joan for your beautiful words. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:19 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Peter it is still never too late. I know traveling if fun, but I always want to go back home, especially my own bed. Thanks Peter for dropping by. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:20 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Lena for your kind comment. You know it took me ages to decide on the style, I guess it paid off. Thanks again my dear. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:21 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks JJ. You know I am really having fun. I guess I cannot explore that much these days, but I can always explore all the tools I have around for digital editing. Thanks again JJ, your presence here is always appreciated. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:22 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Marvin, and your kind comments are always appreciated. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:22 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Cheffie-Mom thanks, yes I thought it would be cool to position it like that. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:23 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Zbyszek dziekuje. 'chciałoby się wskoczyć w ten lazur' - ale musis uwazac, lol, bo tam monster moze wyskoczyc. Pozdrawiam tez, Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:24 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Cindy, yes I like them too and from time to time I miss it. Thanks for dropping by. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:25 PM
myonlyphoto said…
So Roger if I am awesome, they you ROCK!
Thanks so much for your refreshing comments Roger. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:26 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Astro-Nuts, thanks so much for your kind words. My main camera is 20D Canon DLSR and Canon 100-400mm lens. I am thinking to upgrade, but still thinking, lol. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:27 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Will, and never know what sea monster you will encounter too, lol, may be a real one too. Thanks Will again, appreciated. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:28 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Thomas, lol, you said: 'sea monsterish effect' - I like that, it would have been nice title for this postcard. Thanks again, Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:29 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Merging Point, you said: 'crystal clear serenity', that would have been another great title for this post. Thanks so much for always kind and wise words. Anna :) PS it is nice to see you back.
September 4, 2009 at 12:32 PM
myonlyphoto said…
~ mantamola ~ yes it is nice place to see, and this is only parts of it. Mantamola, thanks so much for your comment. Anna :)
September 4, 2009 at 12:33 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Susanne, thanks so much for dropping by and commenting. Glad you enjoy my latest photographs, nature creations and my creations. Without nature it wouldn't be possible, lol. Glad to know that we will see more of you. BTW thanks so much for your live update on the amazing trip of yours. It was a pleasure following it, I know I would arrive late at times, but you know still, it was good experience. May be I will RVing one day too.... Anna :) PS Glad you back too.
September 4, 2009 at 12:35 PM
MedaM said…
Wonderful photo Anna in all its simplicity. You really managed to make this photo special!
September 4, 2009 at 4:12 PM
angryparsnip said…
Amazing photo, the blue ocean has wonderful depth of color.

When I lived in Laguna Beach, one of the streets I traveled ended at the Pacific Ocean and the first time I drove it I was sure I saw a Whale. When I saw the same Whale in the same spot the next day I figured out it was a rock formation! but to me it will always be a lovely Whale.
September 9, 2009 at 12:14 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Medam. And you know it was taken with point and shoot camera. The light on the sea is always good and generates excellent results. Anna :)
September 12, 2009 at 2:47 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks angryparsnip for sharing your whale story, that is nice to remember things like that. Thanks for sharing again, appreciated. Anna :)
September 12, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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