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Scala Dei Turchi (Turkish Steps)
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In Porto Empedocle off Southern Sicily. The Scala is formed by marl, a sedimentary rock with a characteristic white color. It lies between two sandy beaches, and is accessed through a limestone rock formation in the shape of a staircase,hence the name. The latter part of the name derives from the frequent raids carried on by Turkish and Barbary Coast pirates. The black dot on the Stairs is my friend.

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.Starry173
09/22/11 12:57 AM GMT
Lovely composition. Those white steps are beautiful!
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.Nikoneer68
09/22/11 1:06 AM GMT
Great photograph and information.
Really good color and clarity.
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Adult: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.
::Jimbobedsel
09/22/11 1:25 AM GMT
WOW! It looks like it is iced over! Beautiful angle and colors in this great shot, Vanda. Very nice.
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::0930_23
09/22/11 3:15 AM GMT
You sure get around Vanda. I like how the rock formation splits the scene with another view of the bluff behind it. Excellent vantage point.

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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
.soggy
09/22/11 9:08 PM GMT
An interesting bit of knowledge. You could have called it a glacier & I wouldn't have known the difference. ...Ed
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