For most people a visit to the Mount of Beatitudes centers upon a church, but I was much more fascinated by this beautiful field of flowers. It'stretched out in front of the church down the slope towards the Sea of Galilee. What a fitting memorial for the area where Jesus is believed to have preached his famous Sermon on the Mount! Just as seed sprouts and blossoms, so Jesus words on that day have borne fruit in the hearts of millions of believers. It was blowing a gale when I arrived here at sunrise for this shot. But then there was a moment of calm and I was able to capture this unforgettable view.

Catalog Number: ILX0293
Edition: 300
Image Ratio: 3:1