I think that many of us would like to have a window with a good view. Each one, depending on his sensitivity, would like to see something different but the feeling should be the same for everyone: a world into another world where, even if only for a moment, try to take refuge.This one was my "world" during past weekend - Mont Blanc range from Courmayeur, Aosta Valley.

A massive african heatwave is affecting the country and in particular the area where I live. Even this blazing sunset, with all its power, seems to recall an african one...Happy refreshness to you all, if you can! :-)

Tech data: Olympus Pen E-PL2, Olympus Zuiko ED 14-150 mm
Location: Valles Valley, South Tyrol

I'm back from my mountain holidays! It has been a busy week, the weather was good for most of the days and my dog Jasper really had fun wandering up and down the mountains. We did some hiking, as well as enjoyed great food by the huts. And in the evening I relaxed myself at the residence spa area. Overall, a very nice experience!

I'm leaving this place with an "holiday snap", even if I'm going to relax a bit to an opposite one...South Tyrol mountains with my love and my dog! So happy summer holidays to you all and see ya around mid-August! BTW "Still & Move" is the new photo of the month on my website. :-)

As you know, I really like to associate music, lyrics and their meanings to my shots. I think it's a good way to get into the songs and be able to understand the mood of those who wrote it, as well as fantasize a little bit in other ways of life (in which I identify quite well). So, I think this song goes very well with this 10-years-ago snap taken while wandering in the States.

Red Dirt Road by Brooks & Dunn

I was raised off Rural Route Three,

Out past where the black top ends.

We'd walk to Church on Sunday mornings,

Race barefoot back to Johnson's fence.

That's where I first saw Mary,

On that roadside pickin' blackberries.

That summer I turned a corner in my soul,

Down that red dirt road.

It's where I drank my first beer.

It's where I found Jesus.

Where I wrecked my first car:

I tore it all to pieces.

I learned the path to Heaven,

Is full of sinners an' believers.

Learned that happiness on earth,

Ain't just for high achievers.

I've learned; I come to know,

There's life at both ends,

Of that red dirt road.

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