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Trulli of Alberobello


Trulli of Alberobello
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1528 W: 137 N: 2149] (19224)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-14
Categories: Mood
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF-S 10-22 3.5/4.5 USM, ISO 200, Tiffen 77mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-17 10:14
Viewed: 708
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Here's one of the famous trulli houses of Alberobello.

From Wikipedia:

A trullo (plural, trulli) is a traditional Apulian stone dwelling with a conical roof. The style of construction is specific to Itria Valley (in Italian: Valle d'Itria), in the Murge area of the Italian region of Apulia (in Italian Puglia). They may be found in the towns of Alberobello, Locorotondo, Fasano, Cisternino, Martina Franca and Ceglie Messapica. Trulli were generally constructed as dwellings or storehouses. Traditionally they were built without any cement or mortar. This style of construction is also prevalent in the surrounding countryside where most of the fields are separated by dry-stone walls.
Model showing the construction tecnique of a trullo of AlberobelloThe roofs are constructed in two layers: an inner layer of limestone boulders, capped by a keystone, and an outer layer of limestone slabs ensuring that the structure is watertight. Originally, the conical structure would have been built directly on the ground, but most of the surviving structures are based on perimeter walls. Atop a trulla's cone there is normally a pinnacle, that may be one of many designs, chosen for symbolism. Additionally, the cone itself may have a symbol painted on it (as shown in the picture of the trulli in Alberobello.) Such symbols may include planetary symbols, the malochio (evil eye), the cross, a heart, a star and crescent, or quite a few others.
The walls are very thick, providing a cool environment in hot weather and insulating against the cold in the winter. The vast majority of trulli have one room under each conical roof: a multiroomed trullo house has many cones representing a room each. Children would sleep in alcoves made in the wall with curtains hung in front.
There are many theories behind the origin of the design. One of the more popular theories is that due to high taxation on property the people of Puglia created dry wall constructions so that they could be dismantled when inspectors were in the area.
Today the surviving trulli are popular among English and German tourists and are often bought and restored for general use. However, anyone wishing to restore a trullo needs to conform with many regulations as trulli are protected under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world heritage law.
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amusante carte postale, entre le village de Schtroumphe et la maison de Hobit... :-)

Mais à coté de cela, tu as un ciel magnifique et une lumière somptueuse. AS-tu utilisé un filtre polarisant pour ce résultat?

Une très bonne image,
Merci.

Hi Mario,
The handling of brightness and contrast is superb in this image! No annoying OE in the white areas nor UE in the darker ones. The blue sky is awesome here. Great shot my friend!
Hans

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  • zen79 Silver Star Critiquer [C: 10 W: 4 N: 8] (368)
  • [2008-05-17 10:45]

Hi Mario, I like so much your picture. I think that your composition work is excellent. The colour is brilliant and the texture is sharp. Thank you for share.

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  • bucanas Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1593 W: 19 N: 900] (11468)
  • [2008-05-17 10:51]
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Hi Mario,
Beautiful house,beautiful photo,good colors composition.
Best regards,
Ralf

Allo Mario !


J'ai manqué ton retour sur TL. Mes vsiites sont toujours sporadiques ces jours-ci. Trop de bouleau, et il faut bien préparer le jardin pour l'été (^_^).

Construction originale très bien présentée et documentée.Construction de ton image sans faille avec un riche ciel d'un beau bleu royal. Pas facile de photographier des murs blancs en plein soleil. Tu as fait preuve d'un beau contrôle de la lumière.
Bravo!
Robert

Beatiful artistic house.

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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1314 W: 53 N: 1371] (6796)
  • [2008-05-17 12:32]
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Hi Mario
The first thing that grabs me with this image are the roofs with the beautiful texture, followed by the lighting on the walls from the center to the far right. Only draw back is the slight over exposure on the left hand wall. Additionally, polarizer really pulled in the sky.

Dan

Wow. Very exotic dwelling place. Great shot Mario.
Dennis

very nice shot Mario.........tfs
best regards
Dogan İZLER

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2936 W: 618 N: 3365] (15449)
  • [2008-05-17 19:09]

Bonjour Mario,
Tout un défi hautement relevé! Magnifique composition qui diffère des habituelles vues où l'accent est davantage sur les toits coniques que sur les maisons dans leur ensemble. Les murs blancs lumineux gardent leurs textures et le bleu du ciel magnifique. Bravo! Annie

Ciao, Mario,
It's a nice shot with an interesting phototarget. I've never seen this in Europe so far.
I like the simple composition and the two flower pots in the left FG.
TFS
Valerka:)

Hi Mario...
Beautiful postcard...
Nice colors, nice composition, nice details...
Best regards...
Andro

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 919 W: 0 N: 1448] (6400)
  • [2008-05-18 4:35]

Bonjour Mario
C'est superbe comme composition, le blanc impeccable,les pots de fleurs rouge, et ces toits noir contre ton ciel si blue nous donne vraiment une capture qui sort d'un magazine de voyage.
Entre tes voitures, oiseaux et maintenant ceci tu devrait t'orienter vers l'advertising car je trouve tes photos fantastique.
Dot

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  • Ber Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 259 W: 46 N: 46] (3380)
  • [2008-05-18 5:33]

Hi Mario
Superb capture of this famous architecture. Amazing colours!
regards

Hello Mario,
Beautiful capture of this famous architecture.
Excellent composition and details. TFS
Vandana
later

Hello Mario!
Incredible this place!
Perfect quality of your picture!
I want to visit Alberobello! ;)
Best regards!
Lili

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3308 W: 679 N: 2086] (16647)
  • [2008-05-18 23:20]

Not sure about including or not that stripe of the road in the FG but this is wonderful anyway.


thanks,
v
ps,Sorry, I've switched off the points

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2515 W: 0 N: 993] (13806)
  • [2008-05-18 23:56]

Otro magnífico trabajo amigo,
detalles y colores.
perfecto encuadre y pov,
saludos Mario.

Hi Mario,
It seems you spend some time in Europe...maybe Holidays... Wonderful neat sky on these white houses... A nice view! TFS, Marta

Hi Mario,
Very good capture of these nice houses.
Another place I have to go to ... :-)
Good note.
greetings,
Joop

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