Sardinia is a rugged, windswept, rocky island off the coast of Italy. The rock formations are incredible. Millions of years of salt laden winds have eroded the rocks into bizarre shapes…..endlessly fascinating and very beautiful.
Posted by: Debra Kolkka | June 5, 2012
Sardinia rocks
Posted in Italy, Sardinia | Tags: nature, photography, rock formations, rocks, Sardinia, travel
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Hi there! This is so funny, you are from Australia and I am from Tuscany (Florence)… as I saw the pics of this post, before reading your blog, I thought these rocks were the ones on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, which I have visited a long time ago, they look soooo similar! So funny how things work out. Ciao! Giulia
By: Giulia on June 5, 2012
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I am in Tuscany right now, in Bagni di Lucca. I haven’t been to Kangaroo Island, I love Sardinia……and Florence.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 5, 2012
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I thought the same thing, visited the “Remarkable Rocks” on Kangeroo Island off the coast from Adelaide – same exotic shapes and forms courtesy of wind and ocean. Wonderful shots, Debra!
By: composerinthegarden on June 6, 2012
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It gets pretty windy in southern Australia too.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 7, 2012
at 4:25 am
Breathtaking!!!!
By: Minnie(@thelady8home) on June 5, 2012
at 10:32 pm
Breathtaking is a great description of Sardinia.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 7, 2012
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So many years since I’ve been there, I’d forgotten how gorgeous it is, in that windswept way.
By: Shelagh on June 5, 2012
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It was our first trip to Sardinia. It won’t be the last
By: Debra Kolkka on June 7, 2012
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Goodness, those formations are stunning.
Hugs,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on June 5, 2012
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Sardinia is gorgeous….especially if you like rocks.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
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They are amazing, like a sculpture… Thank you dear Debra, you captured wonderful photographs. With my love, nia
By: niasunset on June 5, 2012
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It is easy to get good photos in Sardinia.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
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Weee! You’ve been blogging and posting pictures of landmarks, statues and some greens and blues. And you still nail an outstanding post that features stunning rock formations. Way to go, Debra. Did you know wordpress have you as recommended travel blog? … that’s in Reader – Recommended Blog – Click Travel – and ahoy! I saw your blog as one of the handpicked few.
By: rommel on June 6, 2012
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I didn’t know about WordPress and the travel thing. Thank you for pointing it out.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
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It probably doesn’t show on yours. It probably shows in 460,000 + wordpressers.
By: rommel on June 6, 2012
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It doesn’t show on mine, but I’m glad you spotted it.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
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Those rock formations remind me of the Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island. Yes, it’s fascinating to see how these formations are sculpted by wind and sea. One’s imagination can run freely when observing those shapes – picture 3: a turtle on its back; picture 4: a parrot’s beak; picture 6: an elephant rearing its trunk; picture 8: a whale’s tail; picture 12: heads of a wolf pack; picture 17: mother sheep nuzzling a newborn lamb; picture 18: an elephant’s spine; picture 19: the Hunchback of Notre Dam. Nature is an art in itself.
By: Sandra H on June 6, 2012
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Somebody else commented on the similarities of Sardinia and Kangaroo Island. I have to go there.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
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They look like they sprung from an artist’s imagination. Do people see images in them the way they do with clouds?
By: unsouthernbelle on June 6, 2012
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I think you need to read Sandra H’s comment.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
at 5:40 am
nature always has its way of showing wonderful things! Awesome pics 🙂
By: Makaveli_G on June 6, 2012
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You can’t beat nature for spectacular.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
at 5:41 am
you bet 🙂
By: Makaveli_G on June 6, 2012
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Amazing. And to unsouthernbelle (love that name. I’m an unsouthernbelle too): I think the answer must be “yes.” I kept seeing things, animals, faces, profiles…
By: Charlotte on June 6, 2012
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I have other photos of more specific rock shapes that will eventually appear.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
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Wonderful rock formations! Sardinia is a magic place.
By: mulino dominillo on June 6, 2012
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Sardinia is fabulous and definitely needs to be explored more.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
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You made it to Valle della Luna!! I know that rock face very well, great shots!
By: Jennifer Avventura on June 6, 2012
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There is just so much to see in Sardinia…gorgeous.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
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Fabulous rock sculptures! – Naturally, I absolutely have to love this post 🙂
By: Lu on June 6, 2012
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They are pretty good looking rocks.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 6, 2012
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Great capture of nature’s slow sculpturing technique. Fascinating!
By: aFrankAngle on June 6, 2012
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Thank you, Sardinia is a beautiful place.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 7, 2012
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Wow amazing and broody, almost dangerous looking at times! fantastic images.. c
By: ceciliag on June 6, 2012
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Sardinia’s landscape is stunning.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 7, 2012
at 4:26 am
Your photos certainly have the imagination running wild!! It’s amazing what erosion can do!
By: jenny@atasteoftravel on June 6, 2012
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It is certainly a very dramatic landscape.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 7, 2012
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Such beautiful forms Debra. Real sculptures. The colours are wonderful too.
By: janinevasta on June 6, 2012
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I think you need to visit Sardinia, it is a completely different Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 7, 2012
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I just pinned one of your pics. These rocks and your pictures are amazing!
By: Damommachef on June 7, 2012
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It is amazing how fascinating rocks can be.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 7, 2012
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