Sasso Caveoso Photo

Photographer’s Note

Matera's sassi are rock-hewn dwellings piled chaotically one atop another, strewn across the sides of a steep ravine. They date from Paleolithic times, when they were truly cave homes. Across time, the grottoes were adapted as houses only slightly more modern with their exterior wall closed off. A World Hertitage Site. Photo has been cropped, levels adjusted and sharpened slightly.

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konok (2006) 2007-08-16 16:19

I never heard about this fantastic place, thanks for publish. At first sight it shows a total disarray, but we know that under every disarray there is the order.

giorgimer (21478) 2007-08-24 0:37

Hi Michael,

I've always been extremely fascinated by this place. Very good POV and light. I don't know if it's my impression but it seems that tones are too cold.

Well done

Gio

mafegan (4517) 2008-09-01 21:43

Hi Michael
Thanks for showing me this part of the world. I like how you have filled the frame with the grottoes and the cliff below. Marlene

Photo Information

Copyright: Michael Levy (MichaelLevy) (619)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-21
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D), 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM, B+W 67mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-29 10:07