Sassi di Matera, a photo from Matera, Basilicata

Photographer's Note

Sassi di Matera
I Sassi di Matera costituiscono l’antichissimo centro storico della città. Il Sasso "Caveoso" ed il Sasso "Barisano", insieme al rione "Civita", formano un complesso nucleo urbano.
I Sassi di Matera sono stati iscritti nella lista dei patrimoni dell'umanità dell'UNESCO nel 1993. Sono stati il primo sito iscritto dell'Italia meridionale. L'iscrizione è stata motivata dal fatto che essi rappresentano un ecosistema urbano straordinario, capace di perpetuare dal più lontano passato preistorico i modi di abitare delle caverne fino alla modernità. I Sassi di Matera costituiscono un esempio eccezionale di accurata utilizzazione nel tempo delle risorse della natura: acqua, suolo, energia. Si nota bene il fitto tessuto abitativo e la disposizione a livelli, la strada del piano superiore fa da tetto al piano inferiore, non c'è un centimetro di spreco, il materiale scavato per ampliare l'interno è utilizzato per accrescere l'esterno, non c'è un grammo di spreco, veramente architettura ecologica che dovrebbe farci imparare anche per il futuro.

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bertolucci (14052) 2020-03-04 0:58

Ciao Silvio, The portrait frame works wonders here, allowing the eye to rise thru the architectural and urbanistic wonder Matera is. Very well done! Ciao, Bert.

Tue (93606) 2020-03-04 1:21

Hello Silvio,
I really like the clear light on the houses of the town and the white church tower on top of the hill. The bright blue sky makes a wonderful backdrop as well. Good sharpness and clarity.
Lars

holmertz (103762) 2020-03-04 2:25

Hello Silvio,
It's a magnificent view of this unique city and the vertical shape of the photo is perfectly chosen. Although the streets and buildings seem to be going in all directions without any clear pattern, the photo nevertheless has a diagonal accent from the church tower down to the lower left corner. The fine light and contrasts also make the photo very enjoyable.
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (140082) 2020-03-04 2:29

Ciao Silvio,la vista è mozzafiato ma la foto è un po' strana,i dettagli non sono eccellenti ed i colori ricordano molto le vecchie cartoline che venivano colorate partendo da uno scatto in bianco e nero. Buona giornata,Luciano

ikeharel (114777) 2020-03-04 3:56

A good view from the close range houses and up the hill to the prominent church tower, Silvio.
Signs of life appear between the decayed houses, like pot-plants in green and some cars on the narrow streets - but over all seems as people wee in siesta.
Arrivederci,
Ike

dta (98848) 2020-03-04 4:19

Ciao Silvio ,
Vue impressionnante de ces maisons en partie abandonnées qui dévalent la pente dominée par le superbe clocher .
Amicalement

ChrisJ (172466) 2020-03-04 4:30

Hello Silvio,

Thanks for another fine view of this Phoenix like town that has risen from being a slum in the 1950's to a vibrant & fascinating tourist town in the 21st century.

pierrefonds (115705) 2020-03-04 4:57

Hi Silvio,

The upward point of view is creating depth. It is also showing the details of the buildings and of the church. The light is bringing out the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Gerrit (62042) 2020-03-04 8:02

Hello Silvio,
a very impressive view of the age old houses of this southern town. Beautiful photo.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

pajaran (117233) 2020-03-04 8:11

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepi krovovi i stare kuce.
Lepo pokazano.
Lep deo starog grada. Lep toranj crkve sa zvonikom.
Zelim vam lepo popodne sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Nice roofs and old houses.
Beautifully shown.
Nice part of the old town. Nice church tower with a bell tower.
I wish you a nice afternoon all the best.

Fis2 (172115) 2020-03-04 9:13

Witaj Silvio!
Wonderful view, the roofs and tower make impression.
Good vertical framing and colors.
Well done.
Good evening my friend.
Krzysztof

kordinator (8738) 2020-03-04 10:56

Dear Silvio
I recognize your work from the first without looking at who signed the photo.
Another beautiful composition perfectly matched to the beautiful city architecture and church at the top.
Visually very nice image.
Kind regards
Saša

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-03-04 11:58

Silvio, the grey color of the old houses goes well with the blue sky. Matera is an open air museum where time seems to have stopped. The church tower dominates the city landscape. Fine colors, good sharpness, instructive photo note, regards.

Nicou (193814) 2020-03-04 21:25

Hlelo Silvio

encore une merveille de cette ville superbe vue et image toutes ces anciennes maisons qui ressotent ces fenêtres et ouvertures et quel clocher dominant la ville dans ce ciel bleu clair superbe
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

jimmyjimmy (6164) 2020-03-04 22:13

Hello Silvio

As I work my way from the bottom, I see nothing but an aged gothic feel. A well placed POV on this one. I like it.

Jimmy

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-03-05 4:40

Hi Silvio
A quite astonishing shot I can only admire of a very unique location in such compact dwelling! this makes me wonder how the residents of those houses go in-and-out in such a seemingly very tight place. And all in identical colours, and thks for sharing this extraordinary WHS sight. Congrats.
Kind regards

jmdias (116663) 2020-03-05 8:31

silvio

amazing vertical compo with this chaos of urban medieval houses and the tower in the top of the city, like a king. very beautiful.

take care

jorge

jean113 (28351) 2020-03-05 12:27

Hello Silvio, what an amazing sight!
The haphazard arrangement of the buildings with their various shapes, as well as the many types of windows all add up to a unique place.
An excellent shot, bravo!
Kind regards, Jean.

adramad (73524) 2020-03-06 11:33

Hi Silvio.
Spectacular composition of this city, with the houses tight, that climb like a pyramid on the side of the mountain and on the same top, the church as challenging everything, I see that there are many houses that seem empty and also half in ruins.
A good management, both of the luminosity, as of the sharpness.
Very well done. I like.
Enjoy the weekend.
My best wishes for you, my friend.
Luis

macjake (98544) 2020-03-06 12:55

Hi Silvio
the photo opportunities here seem to be endless, so many compositions to be made. this is another fine one, perhaps the sharpness isn't the best or that could simply be the TE website - most likely. what a maze, so much history here, funny to see modern cars parked here too. excellent shot despite the back lighting. cheers
Craig

mkamionka (75273) 2020-03-06 23:34

Ciao Silvio,
amazing point of view which allowed you to well take the great labyrinth of streets and houses. It feels as if we were transformed to some ancient times.
Great composition with the tower well placed in the frame. The tower adds a great point to focus on.
Excellent capture,
M

Royaldevon (86598) 2020-03-07 3:31

Ciao Caro Silvio,

What an amazing overview of this ancient part of Matera!
the buildings are closely huddled and seem to cover every centimetre of space, up this steep slope!
Your exposure is perfectly sharp and I like how you g=have been able to create a natural diagonal link between the angled building (bottom l/h corner) and the tall, church tower in the opposing corner.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

mcmtanyel (69414) 2020-03-20 23:24

Hello Silvio,
A very interesting town, reminds me of the Middle East. 👍🏻👍🏻
Regards,
MT