Walking in the history, a photo from Matera, Basilicata

Photographer's Note

I didn't know what to post so I found this view interesting to show you how the alleys and small streets of Matera are outlined, nothing special but I'm running out of photos of this beautiful city. And the problems for us are other, the virus is killing also in my village and for now the enclosure measures of the government do not seem to have any effect, every day is getting worse. So be careful, do not leave the house, always disinfect your hands when you touch public things and also pay attention to the guests you bring home. I wish you all the best.

Non sapevo cosa postare così ho trovato interessante questa vista per mostrarvi come si delineano i vicoli e le piccole strade di Matera, niente di speciale ma sto esaurendo le foto di questa bellissima città. Ed i problemi per noi sono altri, il virus sta uccidendo anche nel mio villaggio e per adesso le misure di clausura del governo non sembrano avere effetto, ogni giorno è sempre peggio. Quindi fate attenzione, non uscite di casa, disinfettate sempre le mani quando toccate cose pubbliche e fate attenzione anche agli ospiti che portate a casa. Vi auguro tutto il meglio.

pierrefonds, jimmyjimmy, COSTANTINO, ikeharel, jemaflor, Fis2, Royaldevon, jhm, PiotrF, mcmtanyel, macjake, ktanska, sacimar, adramad, PaulVDV, tyro, ChrisJ, aliabazari heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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pierrefonds (115546) 2020-03-21 18:00

Bonsoir Luciano,

La présence des personnes anime la scène. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des immeubles. La lumière donne de belles teintes aux couleurs de l'image. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

jimmyjimmy (6164) 2020-03-21 20:46

Hello My friend

Scary thought that the preventive measures are not working. Your country seems to be taking the brunt of this in Europe. As far as your picture, the road looks like it was built on an old aqueduct. Take care and stay healthy.

Jimmy

Nicou (193814) 2020-03-21 21:27

Hello
Ce chemin qui serpente dans le village avec les personnes au pied de maisons et façade un jeu d'éclairages tous ces toit quel détail et vue superbe
Belle journée et amitié
Nicou

emka (158826) 2020-03-21 22:04

Ciao Lucian, I observe the statistics and the situation in northern Italy is horrible. Almost 800 deaths just in one day in Italy and very few recovered. I can't understand why it is so. What went wrong? Were the regulations too late? What will the new day bring? I hope you stay safe even if you can't work in your bar. In Poland, all schools, theatres and other places where people usually gather are closed. Will it help? I am in quarantine, trying to avoid my family members (not so easy).
Take care

MAlgo

ifege (49431) 2020-03-21 22:08

Hi Luciano
Look after yourself - we don't want to loose good TE members.
I do like this photo because of all the detail it gives of what looks like residential areas. It is an amazing place.
Cheers from Australia where we are getting closer to lockdowns as well.
Ian

COSTANTINO (117792) 2020-03-21 22:49

Hello dear Luciano and have a nice Sunday
excellent chosen point of view showing the
wonderful view of the small streets
of Matera
but your notes make me feeling so sad...
your phrase as following....the virus is
killing also in your village and for now
the enclosure measures of the
goverment do not seem to have any effect....
yew I liv in the house but I think
may be these measures would be better
to have been taken the soonest possible...
No it is our turn in Greece...let s pray
regards
Costantino

Silvio1953 (222925) 2020-03-21 23:03

Ciao Luciano, foto bella e nota triste, purtroppo, anch'io,. in mancanza di foto nuove sto setacciando l'archivio, Matera è sempre un piacere e il titolo è azzeccato, in effetti qui si cammina tra millenni di storia, gran POV e bel taglio, bravo, buona Domenica di clausura, ciao Silvio

pajaran (117063) 2020-03-21 23:26

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepi krovovi i fasade, lepa stara arhitektura.
Lepo pokazano.
Lepa ulica i kuce, lep deo grada.
Zelim vam lep dana, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, good text ...
Beautiful roofs and facades, beautiful old architecture.
Beautifully shown.
Nice street and houses, nice part of town.
Have a nice day, all the best.

jemaflor (148248) 2020-03-22 0:20

Salut Luciano,
Superbe POV sr cette intéressante cité, très bon effet graphique avec le tracé de cette rue pentue, bonne netteté d'image. Cela nous distrait un peu de la terrible période que nous vivons ... dramatique bilan chez vous, c'est sans doute ce qui risque d'arriver dans nos autres pays, pensées aux victimes et aux familles touchées, courage à tous !

Fis2 (171937) 2020-03-22 1:19

Witaj Luciano!
A very interesting view, curious town.
Good POV, colors and sharpness.
I love it!
Well done.
Nice sunday.
Krzysztof
P.S.
How are you doing during this difficult period?

holmertz (103628) 2020-03-22 1:59

Hello Luciano,
I really appreciate this kind of closer views of the city. Seeing the wider views I often wonder what the streets in the dense maze of houses look like. So this is a very interesting photo, not least because the street makes such nice curves.
The situation in Italy now is totally shocking. It is painful to hear the daily reports of increasing number of deaths. This is worse than any nightmare.
Kind regards,
Gert

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-03-22 4:05

Luciano, this elevated observatory offers a stunning view of Matera. The ancient houses have pink tints. It is as if time has stopped in this town. The visitor is immersed several centuries back. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

Royaldevon (86478) 2020-03-22 4:29

Ciao Caro Luciano,

It's so sad to learn about the dangers in your own village! We are all very aware now of the sense in keeping away from others and for disinfecting regularly. We have so many brave people who are serving us both in hospitals and shops!
Len and I have worked voluntarily in our local shop for months but have decided to withdraw our service as we are part of the vulnerable group; we have been advised to self isolate as much as possible!

Back to your photograph, it is a photograph which I like immensely. I like how the pathway guides tortuously from the bottom to the top, on a diagonal. It leads past these characterful, old buildings, where the details are easily accessible.

Keep safe,
Bev :-)

jmdias (116477) 2020-03-22 7:36

luciano

a curious street built above a terrace that should to control the slope too. nice details of the local architecture. many interesting details.
here another day of quarantine, yesterday night police was in the streets watching people and obligating some stubborn to go from the streets back to the houses. the local mass today had only the portraits of people in the benches.. I watched on TV. outsider people is going to the river to fish, they think this is holidays..

take care

jorge

jhm (211738) 2020-03-22 7:42

Hello Luciano,

Incredible that your country live the drama, I hope for everyone a quickly a better life
An excellent detailed image, sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards, "Keep Safe, without COVID 19"
John

rychem (72187) 2020-03-22 9:00

A perfect shot to show different street levels, a very good view of the architecturally interesting city
regards Ryszard

Tue (93436) 2020-03-22 14:41

Hello Luciano,
A very nice view of the town, seen from a good and high viewpoint. The path nicely snakes its way in front of the houses. The light was well handled as well.
Lars

GyurMaster (25033) 2020-03-22 14:55

Hello Luciano,

While you claim you didn't know what to upload, you provided us with an excellent photo. Composition-wise it is excellent! I like how the street leads my eyes through the picture.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

PiotrF (56012) 2020-03-22 16:38

Hello Luciano,
An interesting view of Matera. I like high POV here, nice composition and good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Take care and stay healthy.
Regards
Piotr

Gerrit (62042) 2020-03-22 18:10

Hello Luciano,
what a beautiful but curious place is this with houses that look like from times long ago.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

mcmtanyel (69227) 2020-03-22 20:57

Hello Luciano,
Fantastic place... 👍🏻👍🏻 This will all pass and we will once again be able to travel. I'll come to see these beauties for myself.
Stay safe,
MT

macjake (98544) 2020-03-23 0:07

Hi Luciano
this place is just TOO photogenic. another fine post from this location, i'll have to visit here one day - but that won't be happening anytime soon. Lets hope Italy and the rest of the world can get over this Virus sooner than later. 2020 is already a horrible year and it will be remembered as such.
Keep safe, wash your hands, stay inside :)
cheers
Craig

ktanska (45056) 2020-03-23 12:09

Hi Luciano,
That curving road is a really strong element in this view. I like the way it cuts through the mass of ancient buildings and makes a diagonal across the frame. Glimpse of sunshine near the top looks good too.
Kari

sacimar (38173) 2020-03-24 8:30

Ciao Luciano,

good image of this town, the title is perfect to describe it, this street and these houses have a lot of things to tell, well done,

I also wish you and your family all the best, I hope we get out of this situation soon,

Best regards,

Sergio

adramad (73450) 2020-03-26 11:49

Hi Luciano.
A superb detail, in the original way of building this city, with the houses staggered one on top of the other in the direction of the hillside, sensational details of the houses, all very old.
Very nice color, which together with good sharpness and optimal lighting, gives great quality to the image.
Well done. I like very much
You have a good day.
Very best regards
Luis.

PaulVDV (63460) 2020-03-26 12:40

Hello Luciano,
Wonderful picture of this fascinating city.
A very attractive composition with the curving line of the road from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.
Best regards, Paul

tyro (30513) 2020-04-08 15:44

Ciao caro Luciano,

You people in the north of Italy have been struck by the virus much more severely than many other places and I am truly sorry to hear that there have been fatalities in your own village. But I believe that enclosure measures are starting to have some effect and thankfully there may soon be a turning point.

This is a beautiful photograph of a beautiful place, the roadway through the town here snaking its way while little alleyways and steps branch off in all directions leading to all manner of buildings, large and small. Apart from a small sunlit area at the top, the village is largely in shade which allows us to see clear details of the place including the little groups of people making their way uphill.

Beautiful!

You take care in these worrying times.

Kindest Regards,

John.

ChrisJ (172436) 2021-09-20 5:58

Ciao Luciano

This looks familiar! I like the meandering road snaking through the troglodyte city. Good sharpness and diffused light. Tfs!

aliabazari (23259) 2022-06-08 10:57

Hi Luciano
Beautiful view of the streets and architecture of this village. Good combination using the top view. Well seen.