L’EPOD di oggi è un suggestivo Startrail catturato con una serie di scatti in Val d’Orcia. Il soggetto è la celebre chiesetta della Madonna di Vitaleta; dietro, a deliziarci, compare un vortice di stelle.
Ringraziamo l’autore dello scatto, Fernando Oliveira De Menezes.
Di seguito le parole dell’autore.
EQUIPMENT AND DATA:
Canon 6D
Canon lens 24mm 1.4
Mount skywhatcher Az-Gti
Sky:
410X30″ @ ISO800 F3.2
Foreground:
Stack of 1X50″ @ ISO800 F4
LOCATION: Val d’Orcia – Italy
DATE 09/29/2025
BEST DETAILS
https://app.astrobin.com/u/Fernando_Men … fullscreen
PROCESSING AND CAPTURE:
Adobe Photoshop
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 cinema, becoming an exceptional backdrop for masterpieces such as Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, Anthony Minghella’s The English Patient, and Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet and Brother Sun.
The Val d’Orcia stretches from Mount Amiata, one of Tuscany’s best-known symbols, to Umbria, creating a vast expanse of countryside known for its breathtaking landscapes, beautifully preserved medieval villages, spas, and fabulous local products: from cured meats to cheeses, from olive oil to wines, especially reds like Brunello di Montalcino.
Near San Quirico d’Orcia, nestled in a landscape of rare beauty, the small Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta, with its simple Rapolano stone façade, has become one of the region’s most admired (and photographed) objects. The original structure likely dates back to the late Renaissance, but was rebuilt, based on a design by architect Giuseppe Partini, in the late 19th century. The recent restoration fully restored Partini’s design, reopening the small chapel’s doors to the public.
