20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
A Silent Howl
Rocca Calascio. A village at 1400 meters above sea level that tells a story. Whwn wool was like gold, in the Italian Middle Ages, it was a prosperous watchtower, hosting well fed soldiers and shepherds. When technology made it clear that life in the valley was less of a struggle the village was abandoned. In 1957 the last inhabitant left it. In the following decades only Hollywood productions used it, including for great hits like Lady Hawk. Meanwhile wolves - persecuted for centuries, started repopulating the beautiful mountains. And now, the wolves are joined by young people, disillusioned by the city lights, in search of a different life.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 01.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 10.2022 |
Photo Location: | Rocca Calascio, Italy |
Camera: | iPhone 11 |
Copyright: | © Antonio Denti |