The Castle in the Clouds

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The Castle in the Clouds sent on April 09, 2021 (19:20) by Marilù 04. 55 comments, 756 views.

1/200 f/10.0, ISO 125, hand held.

Castel del Monte. Una corona di pietra poggiata su una collina a 540 metri sul livello del mare, a dominare l'altopiano delle Murge occidentali in Puglia. È Castel del Monte, fortezza fatta costruire da Federico II intorno al 1240. Considerato universalmente un geniale esempio di architettura medievale, il castello unisce elementi stilistici diversi, dal taglio romanico dei leoni dell'ingresso alla cornice gotica delle torri, dall'arte classica dei fregi interni alla struttura difensiva dell'architettura fino alle delicate raffinatezze islamiche dei suoi mosaici. La fortezza è stata concepita secondo un estremo rigore geometrico e matematico. La pianta è ottagonale e il numero otto ricorre in maniera quasi ossessiva: otto sono le sale del piano terra e del primo piano e otto le imponenti torri, ovviamente a pianta ottagonale, disposte su ognuno degli otto spigoli. Si ritiene che nel cortile interno fosse presente una vasca anch'essa ottagonale. La posizione del castello è studiata in modo tale da creare particolari effetti di luci e ombre in determinati periodi dell'anno, come nei giorni del solstizio e dell'equinozio. Tutto, insomma, sembra fatto apposta per suggerire simbolismi che appassionano da secoli gli studiosi, lasciando ai visitatori una sensazione di piacevole enigma. All rights reserved.

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Ciriaco Capobianco

sent on April 09, 2021 (19:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful B&N Marilù, great shot and Pdr, hello.

Marilù 04

sent on April 09, 2021 (19:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Ciriaco ;-)

cheers
Marilù :-P

Palmieri Raimondo

sent on April 09, 2021 (19:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

But it was also not a Templar castle ...... Beautiful......
7 hello Ray Palm-

Marilù 04

sent on April 09, 2021 (19:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Raimondo thank you ;-)

Greetings
Marilù :-P

Franco Buffalmano

sent on April 09, 2021 (20:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo! A massive classic I visited a couple of times!
Buona Marilu '
FB Evening

Giammarcoa

sent on April 09, 2021 (20:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice black and white, though slightly dark, it makes a lot of atmosphere. Really great place!

Dvittorio

sent on April 09, 2021 (20:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot
Ottimo b&n and pdr
Compliments
Vittorio

Antonio Dell'Aquila

sent on April 09, 2021 (21:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot, lots of compliments. A dear greeting Antonio.

Stearm

sent on April 09, 2021 (21:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I really like this version of yours.......
Bellissima....congratulations and a dear greeting
Stefano

Albieri Sergio

sent on April 09, 2021 (21:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice image, congratulations Marilù.
Ciao, Sergio ;-) :-P

Simoneperi1967

sent on April 10, 2021 (0:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

fortification and vaporous clouds

Franco Iannello

sent on April 10, 2021 (2:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Spectacular Castle accompanied by a beautiful b&b
Compliments Marilù.
frank

Giovanni Rabolini

sent on April 10, 2021 (8:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot and great caption.
Buon weekend.
A greeting John

Stefania Saffioti

sent on April 10, 2021 (11:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful! Very suggestive!
Compliments
Ciao
Stefania :-)

Marilù 04

sent on April 10, 2021 (13:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

@ Franco :-P
@ Giammarcoa :-P " although slightly dark, it makes a lot of atmosphere"....... The effect is intended ;-)
@ Vittorio :-P
Thane, glad of your liking ;-)
Buon weekend
Marilù :-P

Marilù 04

sent on April 10, 2021 (13:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

@ Antonio :-P
@ Stefano :-P
@ Sergio :-P
Thany compliments ;-)
Buon WE
Marilù :-P

Paogar

sent on April 10, 2021 (13:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Marilù,
beautiful b/n... "dramatic."
Cyo and happy weekend,
Paolo

Marilù 04

sent on April 10, 2021 (13:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

@ Simoneperi1967 :-P
@ Franco :-P
@ Giovanni :-P
@ Stefania :-P
Thany, glad you enjoyed the shot ;-)
Buon weekend
Marilù :-P

Latino Rosario

sent on April 10, 2021 (13:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful and suggestive image of the castle with a particular viraggio that enhances the sky with clouds. congratulations.
Ciao, Rosary

Silvio Maccario

sent on April 10, 2021 (13:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful light framing and conversion. Sincere compliments. :-)

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