Dolomites, Italy
August 2013: Morning Prayers in this sublime small church in the Dolomite Mountains. The sunrise light barely hit this church when I took this picture. Although very cold at the moment, I felt the heavens opened.
Walther and Church at Waltherplaza in Bolzano
Gothic Heights of Bolzano Cathedral
Yellow Flowers, Dolomite Church in Val di Funes, Dolomites, Italy
Val di Funes Church named San Giovanni church, it sits at the base of the Puez Odle mountains in a lovely green valley.
San Pietro Church over Funes Valley also know as Val di Funes. This beautiful alpine town and valley are supremely lovely and enchanting.
Peak of the Morning on the Sella Mountain, northern Italy. The Dolomites are spectacular.
Path of God The gravel walkway leading to this high-mountian church and the distant peaks in the background amazed me. I love the beauty of the Dolomites.
Corvara Church with the Sella Mountains in the background
Corvara Church Tower with snow-covered mountains in the distance.
Dolomites Driving around Sella Ronda on a June day. It snowed on the peaks today.
Mountain Flowers and Tiny Church
Mountain Flowers and Tiny Church at Puez Odle.
Gothic Aspirations from the cathedral in Bolzano, Italy
Church Tower of Bolzano Cathedral. The swirling clouds and morning sunlight made for a fantastic morning.
Bolzano Religious Art with Many and Jesus surrounded by golden angels.
Zanes trail cabin on the Zanes trail in the Puez Odle Mountains.
San Giovanni Church and Puez Odle Mountains in the Dolomites of Italy. The pretty valley makes this my favorite of all the churches in the Alps.
San Pietro Clock Tower in Val di Funes, a lovely green valley
San Martino Clock Tower stands above a lovely village in Alta Badia, Dolomites, Italy
Gardena Pass, Dolomite Peaks tower high in the early summer morning light.
Dolomite Domes Church with snow-covered mountain peaks
Sassongher in the Morning from Dolomites
A Room with a View taken from our luxurious hotel in Alta Badia. I cannot say how much we loved our hotel in La Villa, in the Dolomites.
Three Dolomite Cabins face the rugged cliffs of the Puez Odle mountains, Italy
High in the Clouds this small home could bare be seen from so far below.
Bolzano Lion from Waltherplaza
Bolzano Town Square is known as Walther Plaza. Here a lion statue stands guard and a trendy hotel lays in the background.
Puez Odle Forest as seen from the Zanes trail
San Giovanni Church, Forest, Dolomites all combine to create a harmonious beauty in the Italian Alps. The Val di Funes is full of incredible beauty.
Val di Funes sits at the base of the Puez Odle mountains. The beauty is beyond description!
High Alpine Path wanders off into the Dolomites mountains
Mountain Hut Morning the first light of the day touched the jagged peak and then illuminated the small hut. The golden light slowly warmed up the Dolomites.
Corvara Church, Sella Mountains at sunrise. The beautiful church tower and high mountains were amazing.
Ride to the Top of Sass Pordoi. The Pordoi Pass has a great lift to the top, one of the earliest to run in the summer. The views and snow are spectacular.
Falzorego Pass if you look carefully, you can see two bicyclists coming up the mountain pass. The drive is the most incredible and beautiful of all in the world.
Bolzano Cathedral with some everyday citizens walking about their business on a beautiful alpine morning.
Bolzano Lion version 2 from Waltherplaza
Val di Funes Valley is a wonderland of natural beauty and lovely alpine chalets. The yellow flowers and grassy fields fill the valley while the dolomite mountains circle around.
San Giovanni Church This view from the front captures the simple beauty of this northern Italian small church. Inside, a total of 6 pews can hold about 20 people.
San Giovanni Church Closeup in Val Di Funes, Dolomites, Italy
Three Dolomite Cabins face the rugged cliffs of the Puez Odle mountains, Italy
Church and Dolomite Peaks at Gardena Pass, Dolomites, Italy.
Mountain and Hut The small wooden hut in a valley beneath the massive Dolomite mountains in the light of sunrise. The green meadow, the snow-covered mountain peaks add a sense of beauty and ruggedness.
Dolomite Dawn in Corvara, Italy. Their small but lovely church with the mountain peaks in the background. Snow and light clouds high in the sky were from a recent storm.
Gray Above, White Below taken from the top off Pordoi Peak
Cadore Church sit in a beautiful valley. The church itself sit on a high spot, making it visible like the mountain peaks.
Bolzano Statue of Walther a hero of the city. The town square is named after this man and his statue towers high in its center. The distant mountains and clouds made a lovely morning scene.
Bolzano Cathedral Ceiling with columns and supports going all directions.
San Giovanni Church Profile nestled in Val di Funes
San Giovanni Church and Tower in the northern Italian valley of Val di Funes. The small church is absolutely beautiful in the vast green valley.
San Pietro Church and Valley in the Dolomites of Italy
San Martino Church in Alta Badia, Dolomites, Italy
Lonely Religion This scenic small church sits atop the Gardena Pass, high in the Dolomites of Italy. The morning sun lit up the small beacon. Even in summer, the morning was bitter cold.
Dolomite Mountain Hut in a green meadow during the early summer. Snow still covered the high peaks above.
Dolomite Church Tower with mountain peaks in the distance.
Sella Pass, Three Towers in black and white. The jagged peaks and snow make great contrasts in texture, color and mood.
Cadore Houses a little rough around the edges