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Photographer:

FERNANDO MENEZES

Location of Photo:

LOCATION: Val d’Orcia - Italy

Date/Time of photo:

DATE 09/29/2025 22:00

Equipment:

Canon 6D Canon lens 24mm 1.4 Mount skywhatcher Az-Gti

Description:

The Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta is a small jewel nestled among six iconic cypress trees near San Quirico d’Orcia, a town in the center of the valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A church steeped in history, the 2021 restoration returned it to the community of San Quirico and beyond, and now rediscovering its intimate and timeless sacredness. A World Heritage Site since 2004, with its color palettes ranging from ochre to intense green, the sinuous lines that outline the horizon dotted with cypress trees and ancient farmhouses, the Val d’Orcia has captivated artists and directors of all eras. Already celebrated by Renaissance painters of the Sienese School, its unique landscapes have also captivated the world of cine Sky: 410X30" @ ISO800 F3.2 Foreground: Stack of 1X50" @ I

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