Typical Sardinian rural old house, a photo from Cagliari, Sardegna

Photographer's Note

Rural House "Campidanese" (year 1700)

The house Campidanese is undoubtedly one of the most interesting of the Sardinian folk architecture.
In the villages of Campidano (the vast plain of Sardinia, located in the south-west of the island) and also in the hinterland of Cagliari you can still find this type of houses that are still in perfect condition.

The house was surrounded by high walls to ensure privacy and access consisted of a wooden portal with two doors that open, and included a smaller door for the access of people.
Inside a large courtyard with lemon and orange trees, which opened on the workplace:
stables, warehouses, mills stone and cellars.
In this yard was always a well of water, because the house had to be self-sufficient.
On one side of the courtyard a portico with arches "sa lolla."
It is the lodge that serves as a link between the various rooms of the house, livingroom, bedroom, kitchen.
”Sa lolla” is the structure that gives shape to the whole house and is the main feature of the “Campidanese” home.
All these rooms are so on the ground floor, while the first and only upper floor, with wooden floor boards, was used as a warehouse for food or as a barn.

Another major feature of the “Campidanese” house is the material they are made: bricks (ladiri) obtained by drying a mixture of straw and clay mud.
It 'amazing but the rooms are cool in summer and warm in winter.
The roof, often supported by trusses and beams of juniper, is made with the Sardinian tiles, attached, with mortar of clay and straw, to the subroof of bundles of reeds tied together with plant fibers for good thermal insulation.

MANY WS!!!

If you want you can look at my WORKSHOP where I tried to show some common features of these “Campidanesi” houses , found in the Sotgiu house in Sinnai (CA) which I visited.

EXIF DATA
Nikon D80
ISO 200
Lens 18-135 mm.
Focal length 18 mm.
Lens aperture f/10
Shutter speed 1/40
Light metering system: spot
Weather notes: rainy and gloomy day

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Kielia (20411) 2011-11-08 7:03

Ciao Mario,
living in the puristic North I am always overwhelmed by the beauty of the architecture in the Mediterranean regions. You have captured a very fine example here. Excellent perspective and very beautiful colors. Your note is also very interesting. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

cargus (6450) 2011-11-08 7:09

An interesting architectural scene a well rendered, sharpness, exposure and natural colors are excellent!...well done.!!
Regards
Adrian

bellac (184) 2011-11-08 7:48

Well rendered scene, a good balance between light and color, image sharpness highlight the picture well done..!!

macjake (39227) 2011-11-08 8:49

Hi Mario
lovely pink colors on the walls, we don't see that too too often.
I also like the cobblestones, and the brick on the walls.
alot of textures and forms.
lots of little things to view :)
cheers
craig

cornejo (18020) 2011-11-08 10:10

Ciao Mario, una bella immagine di questo suggestivo cortile di questa casa, chiaramente un buon tiro, buon lavoro ben fatto il mio amico, le mie congratulazioni a voi. Buon pomeriggio e la settimana felice. TFS.

Cordiali saluti da Andalucia.

Angel.

lousat (57610) 2011-11-08 11:11

Ciao Mario,un angolino delizioso ed un lavoro in pp di gran livello con questi dettagli soft e colori pastello davvero speciali,sei bravissimo nel gestire il verde in queste elaborazioni,io vado sempre in crisi..ehehe...complimenti e buona serata,Luciano

bayno (16175) 2011-11-08 14:21

Ciao Mario, che nota interessante,in India ancora costruiscono le case così, ma invece della paglia mischiano all'argilla la merda di vacca, questo nei luoghi rurali, certo non solide come le case sarde, scatto ben eseguito, il cortile è bellissimo, si vede che c'è molto vissuto, belli i colori e ottimo lavoro in PP, buona serata, Valter

npecanhuk (53889) 2011-11-08 15:11

Ciao Mario!
Lovely place!
Beautiful architectural details!
Truly attractive picture!
Special regards to the chosen pov, composition, horizontal format and colors!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

edge (6068) 2011-11-08 18:41

Ciao Mario, This is a real classy shot. It has lots of appeal to the viewer. The cobblestone or rocks for the street are extremely picturesque and found in most of the old villages in Europe. I like them. The buildings and the arch look so decrepid and old, and yet a few flowers in the doorways brings life and color to whole scene. Lastly, the overall colors and compostion make this a amazing scene. You did a grea job here. Regards, Roger]

danyy (0) 2011-11-08 23:52

Bonjour Mario,
une carte postale très tranquille et bien exposée de cet endroit calme et bien entretenu. Le cadrage est comme il le fallait.
Regards.
Daniel.

TopGeo (37994) 2011-11-08 23:53

Hello Mario!An interesting job in a note, WSs and images representing the house Campidanese is one of the most interesting of the Sardinian folk architecture. Perfect framing! colours! a good balance between light and color and elements, image with clarity and sharpness! Impressive and interesting !I liked Bravo!
Ciao
Georgios

Nicou (97637) 2011-11-09 0:34

Hello

quel pavage et compo sueprbe iamge splendide avec la belle végétation et les fleurs le long des facades superbe captage et ensemble.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

peppe59 (14547) 2011-11-09 8:25

Ciao Mario,
fantastico questo angoletto di case di piccoli paesi che vanno sempre più scomparendo, sostituite da cemento e metropoli, ottimo lavoro di pp.
complimenti e buon proseguo di settimana
peppe

madhumita_roy86 (2144) 2011-11-09 10:25

Hi Mario,
great shot.... nice place....
interesting architectural scene...
Excellent sharpness & perspective...like the brick on the walls & stones on street...
Lovely presentation..Tfs!
Regards,
Madhumita.

rbassin (11109) 2011-11-09 10:32

Bonjour Mario,
Une belle présentation de cet habitat typique, des fleurs et des plantes vertes sont partout et crée une superbe ambiance.
Bonne soirée
Roland

COSTANTINO (42744) 2011-11-09 10:53

Ciao caro Mario,
Bella carpostal della tua bella Sardegna
ottimi detagli,e belli particolari,
complimenti,e cari saluti,
Costantino

agulberk (3790) 2011-11-09 10:59

Hi Mario
You captured very nice, modest,clean, good and useful authentic natural houses with large multi-purpose, natural stone tiled entry decorated elegant and colorful flowers.
Very nice composition and good presentation with good perspectice to get nice sense of depth and beautiful presentation with excellent light management and contrast.
Thank your sharing
Best Regards
Adnan

zanzi (12608) 2011-11-09 12:29

Bonsoir mario
Beautiful. More than real, almost surreal scene.
Bravo
Chris

adramad (27550) 2011-11-09 14:24

Hi Mario.
A wonderful composition, an ideal scene to be reproduced in a painting.
I love the diversity of color, great contrast warm colors of the walls with beautiful plants and flowers, the pavement gives an authentic rural touch.
Very good light and a perfect sharpness to dwell on the many details of the image.
Best regards.
Luis.

vasilpro (40192) 2011-11-09 14:35

Hello Mario,
Wonderful composition from the yard of an old rural house, excellent POV, beautiful details, interesting architecture, lovely light and colors, very nice framework, TFS!
Have a nice evening, Vasilis.

delpeoples (44904) 2011-11-09 22:12

Caro Mario

Molto interessante questa casa Sardi. E' molto caratteristica, specialemente il pozzo a destra del'immagine. Mi piacciono anche la struttura e colori della terra. Grazie per aver condiviso la vita quotidiana dei Sardi con noi.

Un abbraccio
Lisa

emka (58110) 2011-11-09 23:39

Ciao Marco,

This is typical sardinian house? they are very beautiful. I like here the pink walls and so many flowers around. Quite big stone courtyard. very interesting, tfs

Warm regrads

MAlgo

danos (73960) 2011-11-10 0:32

Ciao Mario,
this is really a very nice and cute typical Sardinian rural old house with its country-yard to be so well decorated and to looks like with the yards in some rural houses in Greece.

Have a good day,Danos

Sergiom (39184) 2011-11-10 5:17

Bonjour Mario

Une symphonie de couleurs très douces. Le regard suit la petite rue de pierres dans l'image vers l'arche , ce qui donne de la profondeur à l'image. J'aime beaucoup tous ces pots de pierre avec des fleurs.

Amicalement

Serge

Fis2 (73084) 2011-11-10 6:01

Witaj Mario!
A very curious place.
Interesting buildings.
Good frame and composition.
I like colours.
Photo has climate.
Regards
Krzysztof

rodgerg (55767) 2011-11-10 6:25

Ciao caro Mario,

Una immagine molto interessante ed anche molto bella con una inquadratura ben scelta. La composizione e ricca di varitai elementi ed anche molto ben colorata. La prospettiva aperta sulla sinistra sotta l'arcade da una bella profondità.
Ti auguro una buona fine di giornata,
Roger

josepmarin (55023) 2011-11-10 11:42

Ciao Mario,
una interesante arquitectura tradicional en esta casa, que tu buen encuadre nos permite apreciar con todo detalle, gracias a una imagen muy nítida y una buena luz.
Me gustan esos elementos rústicos y sencillos que se utilizaban para construir las casas, y el fuerte efecto gráfico que proporcionan a la composición.
Un trabajo elegante y bien realizado.
Un abbraccio,
Josep

Budapestman (82620) 2011-11-10 12:09

Hi Mario,
a beautiful photo of this charming architecture, the composition is very nice the atmosphere of the photo is romantic, superb shot, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György

pierrefonds (48335) 2011-11-10 15:21

Hi Mario,

the subject is well framed. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the architecture of the old rural house. The dark sky is giving a good contrast to the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

arijit_ghosh86 (795) 2011-11-10 19:02

Hi,

Love the pink-blue tone here//good detailed shot..with excellent POV..

Good light and DOF controlled.
TFS,
Arijit.

Graal (88852) 2011-11-10 23:07

Ciao Mario,
an interesting presentation. Amazing the fragment of Sardinian village. Beautiful plants and flowers. Good composition and complementary WS. I like it a lot.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

polpo56 (15121) 2011-11-11 1:03

Ciao Mario,
è sempre un piacere guardare le tue foto... la perfetta padronanza della tecnica e uno sviluppatissimo senso della composizone ti consentono di realizzare foto sempre di gran livello e di trarre il massimo da qualsiasi situazione.

Un grande abbraccio.

Ludo

mauro61 (52527) 2011-11-11 1:05

ciao Mario,
mi ricorda certi angoli di Marzamemi che con gli amici siciliani abbiamo a lungo presentato.
Buona la ricerca dell'inquadratura e la realizzazione dell'immagine con una tonalità che fa risaltare lo scuro delle zone d'ombra.
saluti
maurizio

siudzi (23857) 2011-11-11 3:28

Hello Mario,

I wish I could spend an only one day here! The old house must be very beautiful and charming with all these details.
Great shot captured from a very good point of view to provide with such a lovely sight. Bravo!

Warm regards,
Malgorzata

jhm (122410) 2011-11-11 3:54

Hello Mario,

Let us all together today thinking on 11.11.14-18, the end of Great WAR, Flanders area, where I living and live.
Lovely rural place for live with the cobblestones in foreground.
Nice depth and perspective.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Cricri (86391) 2011-11-11 4:52

Ciao Mario
Très jolie présentation de cet endroit sympathique, beaucoup de jolis détails, de couleurs, j'aime l'entrée du porche , les plantes et le sol de vielles pierres qui fait un de charme de l'endroit
Beau weekend
cricri

sacimar (25957) 2011-11-11 6:02

Ciao Mario,

magnifica imagen de esta casa rural, me gusta mucho la composicion de este patio, los colores son bonitos y los detalles que muestras interesantes, muy buen complemento con las imagenes del WS, buen trabajo,

Buen fin de semana,

Sergio

Silvio1953 (98093) 2011-11-11 6:15

Ciao Mario, gran bella vista di una famntastica casa di campagna, ottima prospettiva, splendida nitidezza, magnifici colori pastello, bravo, ciao Silvio

patdeph (35738) 2011-11-11 7:22

hello Mario
lovely village with a superb road.I like the arch and the green plants very much,they add much charm to the place.The colors are splendid.
Regards
Pascale

elkab (4921) 2011-11-11 9:01

Hi Mario!
Great shot of this nice place with interesting architecture. Excellent depth of the picture and perspective. Super sharpness of details, especialy of the brick and stones on the street
Warm regards
eb

pajaran (36190) 2011-11-11 22:51

Dobar dan.
KOd nas je poceo sa niskom temperatutom 0 c stepeni i suncem.
Vrlo interesantan i dobar tekst o jednom domacinstvu na Sradiniji ...
Lep pogled na dvoriste pokriveno kamenom, zasticeno visokom zidom i kapijom sa velikim vratima, lepa fotografija.
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast i prikaz lepim bojama, moje cestitke na dobrom radu i prikazu.
Dvoriste je lepo i cisto, cevece ga krasi.
Dobar tekst sa podacima o nastanku snimka i upotrebljenoj tehnici.
Prijatan dan sa lepim vremenom za odmor.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Google.

Buongiorno.
Abbiamo iniziato con una bassa temperatutom c 0 gradi e il sole.
Articolo molto interessante e bene con una famiglia su Sradiniji ...
Bella vista sul cortile è ricoperto di pietra, protetta da alte mura e un cancello con una porta, belle immagini.
Gravità Bel colpo, piacevole contrasto e display a colori, le mie congratulazioni per il buon lavoro e la presentazione.
Il cantiere è bello e pulito, è cevece decorato.
Un buon articolo con le informazioni circa l'origine di una registrazione e la tecnica applicata.
Buona giornata con bel tempo per tutto il resto.
Tutti i migliori.
Paja.

s_lush (15580) 2011-11-12 10:01

Hello Mario,
This typical Sardinian house looks untypically beautiful in your colorful and high-quality picture. It is so nicely decorated with plants and highly interestingly designed and pained. Very good presentation, both visual and textual, of this old type of rural architecture!
Best regards,
Sergiy

williewhistler (7265) 2011-11-12 14:33

Hello Mario,there is so much interest in this simple rural scene,the texture,colours and shapes are perfectly charming.
Remarkable photography.
Les.

gildasjan (38208) 2011-11-13 4:53

Bonjour Mario
Une belle harmonie de teintes en douceur pour l'image de ce joli coin de Cagliari.Le mur rose apporte une très bonne touche à cette image parfaitement cadrée.
Bonne après-midi
amicalement
gildas

lakshmip1949 (19110) 2011-11-13 8:25

Hello Mario,

I love those pink color walls. Everything else is beautiful. Nice stone paved path, beautiful decorations, great architecture , nice colors and sharpness. Well composed with perfection.

Lakshmi

mursaloglu (8047) 2011-11-13 8:49

Ciao caro Mario
una foto stupenda con i colori pastel e una profondita esemplare attraverso la porta ad arco a sinistra. Semmbra venisse fuori da un sogno o da un passato molto lontano.Complimenti ihsan

TRB (12315) 2011-11-13 11:28

hello Mario,
Details, texture, color, light and clarity perfect. Cute and charming venue, perfect presentation. Congratulations, Greetings
Tülay

mesutilgim (67940) 2011-11-13 13:28

Hello Mario,
Very nice courtyard, with amazing colors and many interesting details.
Many good and usefull notes. Nice framing..
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

emilbo (20838) 2011-11-13 13:59

Allô Mario!
Magnifique scène rurale bien présentée dans un bel éclairage qui nous fait bien voir les détails des éléments. Tout est intéressant, le vieux pavé de pierres, les habitations et surtout les décorations de d'arbustes et de fleurs. Excellente qualité d'image et parfait rendu des couleurs.
Toutes mes félicitations et bonne semaine,
Emilius

paololg (31442) 2011-11-13 14:19

Ciao caro Mario,
foto composta in modo perfetto per enfatizzare la bellezza a la suggestione di questo delizioso angolino di Sardegna, ricco di tanti dettagli piacevoli e significativi di una antica architettura a misura d'uomo. Fantastica qualità fotografica, dal ciotolato del cortile in primo piano, fino ai dettagli fuori del portone. Eccellente anche il lavoro che hai fatto in PP. Bravissimo!
Ciao, passa una buona settimana!
Paolo

jemaflor (68867) 2011-11-14 3:27

Hi Mario,
Nive view, Il like the composition with the fg and these lovely colors for the walls, tfs.

jlbrthnn (79773) 2011-11-14 7:38

Buongiorno Mario,
I colori sono splendidi. Amo molto la composizione che utilizza abilmente i differenti elementi, come l'arcata ed il portale. Il suolo, il cielo, la luce è piacevole. Eccellente qualità. Applauso.
Buona giornata
Amicalement
Joël

claudeD (24173) 2011-11-14 10:20

Hello Mario,

Very fine picture with a good composition and excellent colors and sharpness. I like the atmosphere of this typical rural house very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

dip (21875) 2011-11-14 11:55

Ciao Mario,
I love this kind of architecture!
a wonderful image of this cosy neighbourhood with the old colorful houses,
I also like your workshops,
thanks for sharing!
Dimitris.

ikeharel (37280) 2011-11-15 1:31

Buongiorno Mario,
The pink dominating tone on houses, conveys a fine ambiance, and green plants decor is fabulous.
The old pavement cover all remain space between walls, but yet the place has it's charm.
Ciao
Ike

fabianoleite (9014) 2011-11-15 7:47

I really like the style, which was well shown and explored, with good texture. The bricks and stones on the floor are classic and beautiful. Good work, congratulations!

Angshu (51174) 2011-11-16 4:18

Ciao Mario
Nice view of the village house. omposition nicely done with the see-through the arched gateway. The perspective of the cobbled street leads the viewer in. Nice colours in nice soft light! Thanks for the WSs, which definitely add onto the main image & provide us witha fine idea about the “Campidanesi” house
With regards
Angshu

siamesa (27449) 2011-11-16 16:27

Boa noite Mario

Very, very nice. The houses and the pots of flowers make a marvelous composition . V ery well done.
Abraços
maria

kennyblack (4105) 2011-11-17 12:33

Ciao Mario, questa immagine sembra appena uscita da una fiaba ... a dir poco ... stupenda, perfetta in ogni dettaglio. Molto ben definita.
Un saluto ed augurio di buona serata ... Marino

adores (28196) 2011-11-17 13:37

Hi Mario!
A very nice photo of a rural house. I like the composition, with so many details to see around. Good sharpness also!

mkamionka (24505) 2011-11-18 1:23

Ciao Mario,
beautiful work.
I really like your processing. The colors are so pretty, it feels like an illustration for a fairy tale. So sweet and pink. This corner is so charming with plenty of interesting elements all around the place. Everything seems to enhance the charm.
Very well seen and captured.
Have a great weekend,
M

SWEETFREEDOM (18411) 2011-11-18 15:11

Ciao Mario,
caratteristica casa rurale sarda ottimamente catturata con colori e luce molto accattivanti.
ciao
Alessandro

tatadalou (3247) 2011-11-19 15:34

Ciao Mario,
Grazie per questa foto ben composta, con belli colori e buona nitidezza. Grazie alla tua nota e vari workshops, tu noi offerte un tour completo di questa tipica casa sarda.
Grazie,
Delphine

Ninello52 (7065) 2011-11-20 14:56

Ciao Mario!
Mi colpisce questo tuo quadro soprattutto per come lo hai composto! L'impostazione è prettamente scenografica, mi ricorda i bozzetti che studiavo per le scenografie di opere Pirandelliane! Speciale e d'effetto l'elaborazione grafica, accurata ed elegante la resa cromatica! Buon stile e tanta personalità!!
Saluti, Nino.

pablominto (53744) 2011-11-22 1:19

Hello Mario,

A charming place indeed!
I notice the rough cobblestones used for the yard, and the plants and flowers decorating the place...
A fine composition that is conveying the atmosphere so well, good details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

lgir (6215) 2011-11-23 4:29

Bonjour MArio,

très jolie composition sur un endroit typique de cette île grâce à des couleurs très douces et une image bien construite.
Joli travail
Amicalement
Laurent

batalay (32858) 2011-11-23 18:55

Ciao Mario,

This lovely photo is evocative of early 19th century Italian paintings showing village scenes. The colors and architectural design are befitting the time, but they also recall visions of adobe style Mexican village homes. Your description "... the material they are made: bricks (ladiri) obtained by drying a mixture of straw and clay mud." The half timbered Tudor houses in England used a similar mixture, called "wattle and daub" to fill the space between the timber.

Warm regards,

Bulent

ashres (1453) 2011-11-25 23:54

Hi Mario
Nice capture of the stone-paved place with beautiful colors and clarity. The pov is nice. Nice capture,
have a great time,
ashish

abmdsudi (26215) 2011-12-04 3:18

Hi Mario
This is classic old rural house and love the combination of contrasting colors, the rustic brown, pinkish, white and green and the grey sky with so much character and uniqueness. This makes a very interesting capture in particular love all those textures, shapes and atmosphere. Definately worth the effort. Great great shot worth, Congrats
Best regards

chrisvek (5445) 2012-05-14 14:17

Hello Mario

Nice composition.Great capture of this stone house.Very nice lightning and so good details.Very nice framing too.

With respect
Chris

dale54 (4920) 2012-05-27 9:21

mario hi,this pic of yours can speak for itself.beautifull work on this,great scene,love the color and light! tfs! dr

alpi1500 (1376) 2012-05-30 6:08

Hi
Nice contrast and nice colors.
Have a nice day.

maloutim (8606) 2012-07-26 4:36

Ciao Mario,
Come va tua salute ?
Questo post è molto interessante con tutti i WS che fanno un documento istruttivo.
Una casa tradizionale sarda piacevole con colori caldi e le differenti parti dell'abitazione che danno una composizione elegante.
Sono interessata dai modi moderni di costruzione che proteggono l'ambiente ecologicamente, e sono impressionata di vedere in questi costruzioni anziani, materiali che hanno decidido di utilizzare ora, come i mattoni di paglia e fieno impastati che sono buonissimi materiali isolanti conrto il caldo ed il freddo.
Gli anziani sapevano molto senza fare necessariamente alti studii !
Grazie per condividere.
Cari saluti.
Marie-Louise.

thebest (3370) 2012-09-10 1:28

Hello!!!

What a wonderful photo the lighting is amazing & the colours are great - I get the impression that it may have just rained & I am expecting to see a rainbow... ha!
It is a lovely image.

Kind regards,
Dawn.

fabbs99 (5407) 2012-09-14 12:44

Hello Mario,
Magnificent composition with great sharpness and clarity. Excellent composition with some lovely colours coupled with nice light management and presentation.The shot is simple but having excellent sharpness and clarity

Keep sharing and exchanging views.TFS.
Best wishes and warm regards
Farhat