Photographer's Note
A trullo (plural, trulli) is a traditional Apulian dry stone hut with a conical roof. Their style of construction is specific to the Itria Valley, in the Murge area of the Italian region of Apulia. Trulli were generally constructed as temporary field shelters and storehouses or as permanent dwellings by small proprietors or agricultural labourers. In the town of Alberobello, in the province of Bari, whole districts are packed with trulli. The golden age of trulli was the 19th century, especially its final decades marked by the development of wine growing.
This fine example has been taken midway between the towns of Martina Franca and Ostuni
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kasianowak
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(15760) 2017-04-15 7:13
Hi Daniel
Lovely photo of the Italian countryside with this intriguing traditional hut. I've seen photos of these before and would like to see one myself one day.
Best wishes
Kasia
abmdsudi
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(88445) 2017-04-15 7:34
Hi Daniel
This something really caught my eye and thks to your enlightening description. It's an enjoyable upload and eye-catching worth for a closer look of such a peaceful scene. The lush foliage on both sides have framed the 'conical fairytale' dwelling wonderfully in a curtain like effect transforming the entire visual setting looks so relaxing with impact providing the focal counterpoint of contrast to the rest of the scene. It's impressively composed in great clarity with good saturation. My compliments and tfs
Best wishes
Silvio1953
(205549) 2017-04-15 7:35
Ciao Daniel, great view of beautiful trullo, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, Happy Easter, ciao Silvio
jean113
(21977) 2017-04-15 8:29
Hello Daniel, you are looking over the wall to see the trullo, and the interesting building is beautifully framed by the trees.The stone of the wall leads our eyes towards the trullo.
We had planned a holiday where seeing these buildings was one of the highlights, sadly we had to cancel; maybe one day, I will get to see them for real.
Regards Jean.
holmertz
(92766) 2017-04-15 8:48
Hello Daniel,
I have of course seen such buildings before but I can't help my amazement at their style and design. They have an immense simple beauty and make me think of something much older than just a couple of hundred years. You have arranged this photo very neatly by fitting the conical trullo into the angle created by the branches of two trees and using the nearest wall as a lower frame. Very well done.
Glad påsk!
Gert
No_One
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(4) 2017-04-15 9:07
Hi Daniel
Great to see you post!
Fascinating building, and for me but a style of building I am at all familiar with, so I airways get excited to see something so old and so unusual. Brilliant idea to frame it perfectly inside the branches like this, the gap is perfectly shaped to allow this view. It also cells like we are peeping through and looking at a given secret place which makes the photo even more appealing. Very nicely done!
Best wishes
Noel
Energysavingelk
(6605) 2017-04-15 10:13
Hallo Daniel,
I did not know they were intended as field shelters and only knew them from Alberobello. This is a fine rural scene with exceptional spring light. I'm glad you're back again after a long break.
Viele Grüße aus dem Rheinland
Sven
lousat
(129865) 2017-04-15 16:49
Salut Daniel,capture magnifique de ce trullo solitair parmi les oliviers,un cadeau depuis l'Italie de haut niveau et grande classe,bien fait! Bonnes Paques et merci,Luciano
emka
(152102) 2017-04-15 23:51
Hello Daniel, Nice to see you after a break :) I would love to see the trulli. I planned last year to go from Naples, but it is better just to have a chep flight from Warsaw to Bari, so maybe next autumn.
Fabulous picture, difficult to believe it is not from the fairy tale book. Marvelous composition.
HAppy Easter to you and your family!
MAlgo
Royaldevon
(75252) 2017-04-16 6:25
Hello Daniel,
This is a fine photograph of the trullo, showing its conical shape and stone construction.
You have shown it neatly protected by the surrounding trees which, I feel, would be a natural place to situate these characteristic houses.
Your inclusion of the stone wall, in the f/g, helps to create a sense of depth to the scene.
Have a good Sunday,
Bev 😊
adramad
(66924) 2017-04-16 8:17
Hello Daniel.
An impressive composition, with these typical constructions so original and different, of the region of Apulia, ideal as you have framed the building between the olive trees.
Very good lighting, color and sharpness to enjoy the details.
Very good work. I like it
Enjoy a happy sunday
Very best regards.
Luis.
delpeoples
(60326) 2017-04-25 8:07
Ciao dear Daniel
Ahhh you were visiting the Bel Paese? And I couldn't think of a more compelling subject from this region. I love your POV, including the foreground fence gives us a real sense of being the bystander. The image is super sharp and I love the light shining on your wonderful, fascinating and enigmatic subject. Excellent work, thanks for sharing.
Warmest wishes
Lisa
Photo Information
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Copyright: Daniel Solinger (marabu61)
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(11587) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2017-03-11
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Nikon D610, AF Nikkor 28-300mm, Hama Circular Polarizer 72 mm
- Exposição: 1/130 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2017-04-15 6:55
