Monte dei Porri, a photo from Messina, Sicily

Photographer's Note

View from the top of one of the two extinct volcanoes (Monte Fossa delle Felci) that make up the island of Salina in the Aeolian islands off the north coast of Sicily. The volcano visible here is Monte dei Porri. The view is well worth the 900 metre climb to the top!
The two islands in the distance are Filicudi and Alicudi. This is a photo from several years ago. I've been back to the islands several times since but have never found the same atmosphere with the low clouds and still sea.

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yeti1975 (1270) 2007-11-30 0:59

I salute you my dear friend on this masterpiece. Nothing more to say.

Rajib

smarcell (19965) 2007-11-30 1:01

Really an amazing view, enhanced by the dramatic sky. The quality of the picture is very good too.
Regards Stefano

testmaniac (13508) 2007-11-30 1:02

Hi John, fantastic shot and superb view! Great place on the earth!
TFS and regards,
Philip

Paolo (41258) 2007-11-30 1:03

Hi John, fantastic shot, with the volcano in the foregroudn and the other 2 tiny silands on the background.
a great point of view and a long depth of field, good quality and amazing colours.
great shot, full of mood!
thanks, ciao

jalab_temen (2193) 2007-11-30 1:09

Hi John. It is SIMPLY AMAZING. I am absolutely shocked. Composition is breathtaking. Many thanks for sharing.Jalab

jcdurka1 (1950) 2007-11-30 1:14

I don't know which of the volcano or the sky is the more threatening, but the result is very good.
Jean-Claude

papaphoto (184) 2007-11-30 1:24

HI John,

an excellent rendition of a wonderful vista, excellent composition, lots of dramatic lighting, long live film.

TFS
Steve

lucipher (218) 2007-11-30 1:28

Hi John,
The view is certainly well worth as we can see. Impressive cone mountain with great green tones. I lije the sky and the calm endless sea. TFS

sayeed_rahman (6461) 2007-11-30 1:40

Hello John..this climb must have been fascinating..the satisfaction when you saw this for the first time must have been diff to pit in words..Indeed this one will take your breath away..not often does one get a pov like this one..especially after a climb...taken from an aircraft/hot air balloon is different..but to have done is commendable.

The land at the base has been cleared and prepared for cultivation ??..

Overall an fascinating one..i am a 'mountain guy' hence is really feel jealous right now :)

Surely a favourite..tfs

Cheers
Sayeed

mehmetemin (7231) 2007-11-30 1:52

Hi John
very expressive photo with great colors and composition. Well done.
Mehmet Emin

Moyano (163) 2007-11-30 2:16

Amazing how far people build and cultivate on this mountain slope. If a giant stood on top of the mountain, his neck'd be sticking out above the clouds :]
Nice colours!

Greetings,

Natalia

cbrman (21675) 2007-11-30 3:58

Hello John,

Excellente photographie de cette ancien volcan !
J'aime beaucoup ce ciel fonçé qui ressemble à un plafond au dessus de ce sommet et qui tranche bien avec le vert des flancs du volcans.
Superbe !

A+

Dominique

marjan (7) 2007-11-30 4:11

hi John, good shot , excelent POV and coloures.
Marajn

Buin (42580) 2007-11-30 4:26

Hallo John!
This view is breathtaking indeed! You've had a wonderful light here. I like the "pattern" of agriculture at the slopes of the volcano. A great photo!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

BlkDaffyDuck (385) 2007-11-30 5:28

Hello John,

Very impressive shot !
The light is beautifull like as the colors. And how to say about this sky !?
Congratulation and TFS,

Regards,
Damien.

granchius (3801) 2007-11-30 6:08

Ciao John!
I miei complimenti per questa splendida vista! Un gran bel panorama è dir poco, sembra che sia stata scattata cavalcando una nuvola!
Ottimo lavoro!
Carlo

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Hendrika (655) 2007-11-30 7:14

Hi John,
Indeed more then well worth the climb up the mountain to be offered views like this.
Lucky you that the clouds could provide you with this atmosphere.
TFS and have a nice weekend,
Els

Silvio1953 (205890) 2007-11-30 8:49

Ciao John, sembra che l'hai dipinta a mano, è quasi incredibile trovare un cielo ed una luce così, stupenda, bravissimo, ciao Silvio

Merline (0) 2007-11-30 9:15

This brings back memories of about 15 years ago when I visited this beautiful set of islands...
It's true, isn't it, some moments of grace are so fleeting and unique, lucky you to have caught this one, great work. Thank you.

Best regards
Michèle

manada (6239) 2007-11-30 10:30

Sembra una cartolina mandata da qualche santo, è stupenda come immagine. Complimenti!
Freddy

mirarer (4751) 2007-11-30 11:54

Hola John,
Precioso paisaje realzado por ese cielo tan dramático y una interesante luz. Una imagen espectacular.
Saludos,
Mirari.

stefanocer (10642) 2007-12-01 9:58

An excellent shot John , really a masterpiece , great light condition framing and depht , many compliments.
Stefano.
_Smiles Later_

nardophoto (309) 2007-12-03 2:27

Forse troppa luce sulla vallata comunque sempre una foto fantastica.Ciao e grazie.
Angelo

alainh (33209) 2007-12-03 12:02

hello John
extraordinary point of view and excelent weather conditions.
this metallic sky is a must
a master piece
have a nice day John
alain

isabela_sor (47748) 2007-12-03 12:03

My God!!amazing image.
No more words!!!!
Masterpiece!!!!!!!
Hugs

mpb001 (4602) 2007-12-09 7:27

Hi John,
What a spectacular shot. The light detailing the side of the volcano is just stunning. Very sharp details and great colors. I also like the clouds, which have a very different, but complimentary tone.
Well done, Mike

abulafia (4900) 2007-12-14 2:33

Fantastic John!
The picture itself is really beautiful, but what catches me here, is the people living on the way up to the volcano, I hope it is extinct:)
Harry

oldsock (575) 2007-12-26 4:43

Hi John

Great photograph of this massive volcano! Interesting note as well.

Merry Christmas
Matt

ekinokswest (2994) 2007-12-27 12:55

hi John this is a great view but in order to take this shot I wonder how much effort you ve made, how high you had to walk. beautiful it is worth the effort . I felt so unhappy because after this visit , you could never find similar views that are so neat

Dyerco (10185) 2008-01-04 20:10

What a fabulous shot. It feels like you can hit your head on the clouds. Wonderful lighting and lots of layers of textures. This is going to my favourites.
TFS.
Phil

brandstaetter (15915) 2008-01-09 9:25

Hi John,

wow, so close beneath the clouds.. breathtaking POV !
Cheers Christian

BennyV (32570) 2008-02-18 11:04

This shot does not need extra kudo's, but still... This otherworldly shot makes me want to go and visit Salina. Thanks for your beech tree comment, it made me discover this one!

Benny

pboehringer (770) 2008-04-24 7:21

John,
I have already seen this shot several times when opening your intro and yet never wrote a critique although always felt compelled to do so. This is an incredible shot. One of this shots that makes TE so worthwhile to me and made me join TE two years ago. A shot that makes me decades old desire, starting as a teenager, to go to Sicily and see the beauty with my own eyes. Fantastic and I believe you that the 900m ascent was worth every single mm. Wonderous light and atmosphere.
Peter

chpp (4283) 2008-05-01 12:48

Hi john
what a perfect image. very cool view of the volvano with perfet sharpness and lots of details of the town below. the light is perfect, great colours in the FG and the clouds generated this tunnel effect, very nice. Good depth and perspective witht he 2 island in the back
great job
cheers
C

euryan (8442) 2008-05-03 17:21

I've seen this photo many times in the favorites gallery, and I thought I had already critiqued it, but I was wrong. The light is amazing, as is the view, and the composition. Really top notch photography here. The colors look surreal. I love it.
Regards,
Ryan

kiks (12805) 2008-05-09 15:13

WOW... this is so unreal!! This photo show us well how beautiful our planet is! THe clouds create a excepcional atmosphere and you succed to catch it perfetly.
Congratulations and TFS
KIks

Wandering_Dan (3449) 2008-05-12 8:34

Hi, John -

A fascinating photo and a fabulous light capture! The sky looks more ominous than the volcano, while the bits of mountaintops peeking above the clouds adds a mystical touch. Definitely worth the climb!

Best,
Dan

haybelg (631) 2008-05-13 11:32

this is a really nice one: good compo and excellent light (sun on the volcano in the foreground, and nice dark clouds).
Volcanoes can be real beauties !
Marc

SELU (492) 2008-05-15 6:59

HI JONH,

Impressive picture, seems unreal.

danos (110407) 2008-05-15 8:20

Hello John,
i was browsing and came across your fine image taken with this impressive way.I don't think you could better the quality or the sharpness, they are just outstanding. It's a superb capture,with the depth of field to be impressive with the low clouds and still sea.. to complete the scene.It's the first time that i see this splendid view from volcanoes like this one.Well done.

Regards,Danos

corsicastorm (3236) 2008-06-09 4:36

Une vue etrange presque fantastique, une superbe image vraiment !!

derek3755 (2341) 2008-06-13 14:10

Hi John

what a wonderful view, and well worth the climb to the top, beautiful light, dramatic clouds, what more could one want.

Regards
Derek

sevy (58) 2008-08-08 5:44

For sure, the lightning and the atmosphere there are very strong with the houses in the sun and all the overall landscape under the cloudy sky. It looks like the weather of Iceland but in South Italia which should not happen often.
When I was in Stromboli and Vulcano, the lightning was really different.
I understand you got a large success with this shot.

Yves.

IgorDeleze (585) 2008-08-08 6:49

Hello John,
Fantastic picture! The low clouds are amazing.
A great picture.
Greetings.
Igor

npecanhuk (79329) 2008-10-12 9:08

Hello John!
I love volcanoes and this picture is fantastic!
The pov was spectacular! Colors and lights are superb! The result is a very interesting and beautiful image!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Karsten71 (359) 2008-11-10 12:56

I have been to the islands earlier this year and looked out from the same point that you have taken this picture from... in much less spectacular conditions... which is why this photo appeals to me all the more... great cloud cover, fine view into the distance and nice light... were the clouds really that dark?
- Karsten

qpochet (1412) 2010-03-09 6:04

Hi John!

Very nice shot of that Sicilian volcano. I do believe you when you say the 900m climb is worth doing, the POV is impressive. I also like the light here and the strange atmosphere created by the combination of the three natural elements (sky-sea-volcano) and above all by the threatening sky.
Nice job!
Quentin.

AnaRita (1741) 2010-03-23 7:45

The sky is falling over Monte dei Porri!

One of the most dramatic and intense photos here on TE.
Congratulations John.
Thanks for sharing,
Ana

GiorDah (3) 2011-01-25 5:35

Geia sou John,
fantastic shot and superb view! Great place on the earth!The light is beautifull like as the colors. And how to say about this dramatic clouds?
Filika, Giorgos

rosiemary41 (116) 2011-01-29 13:29

Wow, what an amazing photo! Perfect!

Thanks for sharing,

Rosie

mustilostinasia (112) 2011-02-25 16:34

wow.... i am speechless.... this is like user yeti1975 wrote a MASTERPIECE.... thank you very much for sharing....

Vague (307) 2011-05-16 0:58

A true masterpiece! The natural beauty is outstanding. And the momentum of the weather conditions renders everything imposing and breathtaking. Congratulations!

No_One (4) 2012-10-02 5:20

hi John,
A truly stunning and majestic image, this image has perfect light, and looks postcard perfect! Excellent capture, thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Noel

IchabodCrane (79) 2014-01-28 9:04

Just, UH!!!!
Bow down!

Karlo