
The Holm Oak of Pieve a Salti

by Stefano Orazzini
Title
The Holm Oak of Pieve a Salti
Artist
Stefano Orazzini
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This beautiful holm oak dominates a hill in the Val d'Orcia near Buonconvento in Tuscany. It is a secular tree near Pieve a Salti farm, estimated to be around 120 years old, and can be seen from miles away. I shot this scene of strong contrasts on May 2023, a stormy month like it hasn't happened for many years. Since it wasn't very windy, I opted for a long exposure that was short enough to blur the clouds slightly.
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June 5th, 2023
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Comments (3)

VIVA Anderson
Stefano, KUDOS, this is fascinating, brooding, wonderfully 'filmic' ART, Kudos, fav.......congrats for your Features........VIVA

Calvin Boyer
In addition to the banner, I am adding this more permanent recognition of its FEATURE on the homepage of A TREE OR TREES IN BLACK AND WHITE. I try mightily to feature only images that would be at home in a juried competition. No doubt that this image fits that bill. CONGRATULATIONS! And consider adding your image to DISCUSSIONS "Please post your featured photograph here" for greater, long-lasting visibility.