Santa Maddalena

Photograph 36 of 40 for my short time-lapse film “Man and the Mountain - A Dolomiti Tale” due for release February 23rd 2019.

 

Just only 11 days left until the release!

 

One of several churches in Val di Funes, North Italy, unbelievably this one is the lesser frequented out of the two in the small village of Santa Maddalena. Nominally because it’s a short 10 minute walk from the nearest public car park. Shocked but happy that literally a 10 minute walk filters out 90% of photographers.

 

Much to the frustration of the locals, this doesn’t stop people driving up the private road to this location instead of taking the short stroll.

 

We saw a few arguments when fellow photographers ignored the signs which stand prominently in German, Italian and English stating that the road is private access only. Maybe one in Mandarin wouldn’t be a waste though.

 

The largest mountain above the church is called Sass Rigais in Puez Odle National Park and one that I summited during my time there. The church looks absolutely tiny view from up there.

 

Location: Santa Maddalena, Italian Dolomites

Shutter Speed: 2s - 1/20s

ISO: 100

Aperture: F/7.1

Frames: 744

Intervals: 3s

Done