Thursday, May 10, 2012

Shadow Shot Sunday 149 - Monte Carlo, Monaco



Who is this crowd of photographers eagerly awaiting??


None other than Nadal, of course, seen here beating a decidedly dejected Djokovic 6-3, 6-1 at the recent Monte Carlo Open, thus winning the trophy for the eighth time in a row, and perhaps more importantly, breaking a run of seven losses against the Number One - Eighth time lucky all round!!


And where else could you watch the world's top tennis players in such a beautiful setting squeezed between the mountains and the sea....??


.....complete with a cruise ship gliding by behind your head as you serve......!!


This is a tournament I shall definitely be returning to next year...in the meantime check out other shadow shots this week by clicking here....Enjoy!!

13 comments:

Sylvia K said...

What a fun day, Catherine, and what terrific captures and wonderful shadow shots! Such a beautiful place!! Hope you have a lovely weekend1

Sylvia

Mildred said...

Great series!
Thanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment;o)

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Have a nice weekend****

Carletta said...

Great shots!
The cruise shot in the background is pretty cool. :)

robin. said...

the court looks to be very warm. great shots!!! thanks for sharing with us!! have a great weekend!!!

Ralph said...

This seems to be the perfect place for a center court - the mountainous terrain leaves a tiny valley in which the players can volley. Of course with the gorgeous sea in the background, the game might be secondary...nice neighborhood!

Kelly said...

Wonderful shadows on the court!

Chubby Chieque said...

What a great amazing and hot day.

Cool parade of shadow shots and it's appreciated you share to us.

Happy SSS,
/CC

Gemma Wiseman said...

Gorgeous setting for a major tennis tournament! I guess the touches of shadow were welcome intruders!

Wendy said...

What a gorgeous setting. Hard to beat.

Chubskulit Rose said...

Gorgeous! Thanks for your beautiful contribution to Shadow Shot Sunday 2. - Rose

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Beverley Baird said...

You had a double treat - the tournament and all those great shadows!

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Fly Girl said...

Love Nadal. I think he's as beautiful as the Monte Carlo setting.