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After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
The beach of Cala Coscia di Donna, near Stintino.
This image over part of the Italian island of Sardinia comes from the very first acquisition by the Sentinel-2A satellite.
Launched in the early hours of 23 June, the ‘colour vision’ mission for Europe’s Copernicus programme delivered its first image of Earth on 27 June, which covered a 290 km-wide strip from Sweden down to Algeria – including part of Sardinia.
The area pictured covers a section of the island’s northwestern Sassari province, with parts of the coast visible along the left side and bottom. Agricultural fields dominate the inland, with a large area of vineyards at the centre of the image.
While the satellite mission will provide optical data for land monitoring, its main instrument has 13 spectral bands. This false-colour image was processed including the instrument’s near infrared spectral channel – which explains why plants in the area pictured appear red.
The varying shades of red and other colours across the entire image indicate how sensitive the multispectral instrument is to differences in chlorophyll content. This is used to provide key information on plant health and, for this image, the brighter reds indicate healthier vegetation.
In the lower left section, we can see a large hilly area with significant vegetation – indicated by the red colouring. However, a bright white/light-blue section of this area shows where the hills have been cut into for surface mining.
In some areas, the agricultural fields appear outlined in red as well. This comes from the presence of hedges, which may have been planted to protect the crops from wind. Such hedges provide a habitat for smaller animal species and birds, so even small-scale habitat monitoring can be performed by Sentinel-2.
Other visible features in this image include the Alghero-Fertilia Airport just left of the centre, and the port of Fertilia directly to its south. Near the port, the waters of a lagoon appear different compared to the waters of the sea to its south, because of the difference in chemical composition. This first acquisition by the satellite already demonstrates Sentinel-2’s application for monitoring inland and coastal waters.
This image is featured on the Earth from Space video programme.
Credit: Copernicus data (2015)/ESA
After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
The abandoned station of Ussassai, in the mountainous Ogliastra region of Sardinia.
One of the old watching towers in the Sardinian coast, framed by the bluest Mediterranean sea. This one is called "Torre di pixinni".
After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
The Romanesque chiesa campestre of San Antonio di Salvenero. The original nave, in the middle, is from the 11th century, and quite ornate for a “simple” little church in the middle of the fields, with obvious influence from Lombard architecture. Two other naves were added, probably during the 12th century, with elements from the 13th century. The square window you can see is the only element more recent. The southern nave features a sheltered door in its own southern wall, and a christianized Roman milestone stands in front of it.
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Olbia Harbour
Sardinia, Italy
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Castelsardo - Sardinia 20190423
Castelsardo is a town and comune in Sardinia, Italy, located in the northwest of the island within the Province of Sassari, at the east end of the Gulf of Asinara.
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After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
This is the San Platano church in Villa Speciosa. Now, if you’ve never heard of a saint called Platano, don’t blame your feeble culture, very few people ever knew about him, but apparently if was a holy man from Africa who came to Sardinia and became the patron saint of the small town of Villa Speciosa. The point that is more interesting for us that this small but quite elaborate little church was built and dedicated to him in the early 1100s. It has a very original floor plan with two separate doors, two naves and two apses, as you can see in this photo.
Some memories from my archieve from a trip to the italian island of Sardinia. ... It's time to remember when you can't go out...
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Carl Zeiss CF 4/180 Sonnar
Ilford FP 4 plus
March 1998
Unesco World Heritage site: View from inside one of the defensive towers
During the late 2nd century B.C. (Bronze Age), a structure known as nuraghi (for which no parallel exists anywhere else in the world) developed on the island of Sardinia. Its purpose is still debated, but it is believed to be defensive. The complex consists of circular defensive towers in the form of truncated cones built of dressed stone, with corbel-vaulted internal chambers. The complex at Barumini, which was extended and reinforced in the first half of the 1st millennium under Carthaginian pressure, is the finest and most complete example of this remarkable form of prehistoric architecture. A village, intended to accommodate the surrounding population, was built around the Nuraghe in the Late Bronze Age.
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After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
The Romanesque chiesa campestre of Sant’ Antonio di Salvenero. The original nave, in the middle, is from the 11th century, and quite ornate for a “simple” little church in the middle of the fields, with obvious influence from Lombard architecture. Two other naves were added, probably during the 12th century, with elements from the 13th century. The square window you can see is the only element more recent. The southern nave features a sheltered door in its own southern wall, and a christianized Roman milestone stands in front of it.
After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
This is one of the most touching and old churches in all of Sardinia: the Byzantine, pre-Romanesque church known today as the Oratory of Souls, and formerly dedicated to San Niccolo Vescovo (“bishop”), in the village of Massama.
It was built mostly during the so–called ark Ages, in the 700s. In France, we would call it Merovingian, and it is very moving for any Mediævalist to find themselves beholding such a wonder that traveled through millennia to reach us in such a splendid condition, with minimal add-ons and restorations. One can clearly see the alternating layers and brick and stone, as well as some occurrences of opus spicatum (fishbone apparel), which are two techniques coming directly from the Romans and are signs of very old age in any building.
The façade has been redone, probably in the 13th century.
After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
The abandned village of Gairo Vecchio.
Sardinia does have mountains, with several summits higher than 1,000 meters, and the culminating point at 1,800 meters (we will get to that in future Sardinian uploads).
Th village of Gairo in a mountain village that was built on instable ground. During a large mudslide/landslide in 1951, several houses were damaged or destroyed, flushed away into the valley. There were casualties. So, the village had to be abandoned and rebuilt on safer ground.
The abandoned village was renamed Gairo Vecchio (“The Old Gairo”) and is very atmospheric and interesting to visit. I will upload more photographs of it over the coming days.
After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
The nuraghe Arrubiu (“Red”) is one of the most significant in Sardinia. It is located near the small town of Orroli, in the southeastern part of the island. Built around 1400 BC, it was originally about 25–30 meters high, which made it one of the tallest structures of the whole Bronze Age. There were 5 main towers, and 21 altogether. It is a very imposing site to visit, I will upload more photos over the next few days.
After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
The church of San Michele in the village of Siddi is one of the smallest churches in Sardinia. Built in Romanesque style around the mid–1200s, it features several interesting decorative elements, the first of which is this short frieze made of 4 different scenes.
After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
This is a closeup photo of a lovely frieze on the façade of the Saccargia basilica, which I showed photos of at the beginning of this series. It shows oxen and, as you can see, wraps around the façade and the sides of the church.
After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
This is one of the most touching and old churches in all of Sardinia: the Byzantine, pre-Romanesque church known today as the Oratory of Souls, and formerly dedicated to San Niccolo Vescovo (“bishop”), in the village of Massama.
It was built mostly during the so–called ark Ages, in the 700s. In France, we would call it Merovingian, and it is very moving for any Mediævalist to find themselves beholding such a wonder that traveled through millennia to reach us in such a splendid condition, with minimal add-ons and restorations. One can clearly see the alternating layers and brick and stone, as well as some occurrences of opus spicatum (fishbone apparel), which are two techniques coming directly from the Romans and are signs of very old age in any building.
I will upload more photos of the Oratory tomorrow.
Sardinia, cousin to Corsica. I went there twice and never got to see the sea! ESA sent us on a survival course and two year's later I returned for a speleology exploration training called CAVES. Good times – the kind of memories that are tough when you experience them but looking back make you smile when cozy and warm on your sofa at home… or floating in the International Space Station :)
La Sardaigne, cousine de la Corse. J’y suis allé deux fois… et je n’ai jamais vu la mer : l’ESA nous a envoyé d’abord en stage de survie en moyenne montagne, puis deux ans plus tard en entraînement d’exploration en spéléologie… De bons souvenirs quand même : du type de ceux pas faciles à vivre sur le moment, mais drôles quand on y repense au chaud depuis son canapé… ou depuis sa Station spatiale ;)
Credits: ESA/NASA
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After Puglia and Basilicata in 2017, we went to Sardinia during the Summer of 2018. Even though we spent three weeks there, we had family with us most of the time, therefore photographic activity was sometimes a bit curbed —to the point that I decided to return on my own in March–April 2019, after my retirement, to concentrate on photography (those pictures will be uploaded later).
These photos show you just how isolated in the middle of nowhere a chiesa campestre can be. It is a very good example, and at the same time a bad one, as this solitary church can be explained: San Nicola di Trullas, first built during the early 1100s (as it was given, presumably fully completed, by a local lord to a brotherhood of monks in 1113), was part of a small monastery, traces of which have been found by archæologists. The whole story is here: virtualarchaeology.sardegnacultura.it/index.php/fr/site-a..., for those interested.
It is also an excellent and lovely example of Lombard-Pisan architecture and external decoration, simple yet refined.