Sara Zanini - Between rocks and sky
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40 × 50 cm
Hand-signed on the back
Unframed
Felix Schoeller 230 Matte
Edition: 1/10
Between rocks and sky is an aerial photograph by Italian photographer Sara Zanini, known for her drone work and for her visual research on the forms of the landscape observed from above, where architecture, nature and light fuse into compositions with a strong cinematic impact.
The image depicts Pietrapertosa, in Basilicata, one of the most evocative villages of the Lucanian Dolomites. The town appears set among imposing rock spires, almost suspended between earth and sky. The stone houses and the warm roofs of the village gather at the foot of the vertical walls, creating a powerful dialogue between human presence and the monumentality of nature.
In this photograph, Pietrapertosa emerges as a small inhabited nucleus protected by a crown of rocks. The grazing light highlights the facades and roofs, while the deep shadows of the forest in the foreground and the dramatic sky in the background intensify the sense of contrast and depth. The composition renders a almost theatrical vision of the landscape: the village seems to appear suddenly, enclosed between stone, forest and clouds.
The aerial perspective allows the viewer to grasp the unique relationship between the village and the landscape surrounding it. From this point of view, the architecture does not dominate nature, but inserts itself into it with strength and delicacy, following the shapes of the mountains and adapting to their verticality.
The image sits between landscape photography, aerial photography and fine art photography, transforming a real place into a composition with an almost epic character, where light, rock and architecture build an intense, timeless visual narrative.
Awards and recognitions
The work is part of Sara Zanini’s artistic path dedicated to aerial, architectural and landscape photography. The photographer has received international recognitions and selections, including awards related to DJI SkyPixel Architecture and photography contests dedicated to architecture and travel photography.
Her visual research is also linked to collaborations with international brands such as Xiaomi, with projects dedicated to mobile photography, travel and visual storytelling.
Shipping
The work will be shipped with professional packaging to guarantee maximum protection during transport.
The print will be shipped unframed and carefully protected.
Artwork details
Title: Between Rocks and Sky
Location: Pietrapertosa, Basilicata, Italy
Author: Sara Zanini
Technique: aerial drone photography
Edition: limited edition
Print: fine art photography print
Signature: signed on the back
Frame: not included
Details -
40 × 50 cm
Hand-signed on the back
Unframed
Felix Schoeller 230 Matte
Edition: 1/10
Between rocks and sky is an aerial photograph by Italian photographer Sara Zanini, known for her drone work and for her visual research on the forms of the landscape observed from above, where architecture, nature and light fuse into compositions with a strong cinematic impact.
The image depicts Pietrapertosa, in Basilicata, one of the most evocative villages of the Lucanian Dolomites. The town appears set among imposing rock spires, almost suspended between earth and sky. The stone houses and the warm roofs of the village gather at the foot of the vertical walls, creating a powerful dialogue between human presence and the monumentality of nature.
In this photograph, Pietrapertosa emerges as a small inhabited nucleus protected by a crown of rocks. The grazing light highlights the facades and roofs, while the deep shadows of the forest in the foreground and the dramatic sky in the background intensify the sense of contrast and depth. The composition renders a almost theatrical vision of the landscape: the village seems to appear suddenly, enclosed between stone, forest and clouds.
The aerial perspective allows the viewer to grasp the unique relationship between the village and the landscape surrounding it. From this point of view, the architecture does not dominate nature, but inserts itself into it with strength and delicacy, following the shapes of the mountains and adapting to their verticality.
The image sits between landscape photography, aerial photography and fine art photography, transforming a real place into a composition with an almost epic character, where light, rock and architecture build an intense, timeless visual narrative.
Awards and recognitions
The work is part of Sara Zanini’s artistic path dedicated to aerial, architectural and landscape photography. The photographer has received international recognitions and selections, including awards related to DJI SkyPixel Architecture and photography contests dedicated to architecture and travel photography.
Her visual research is also linked to collaborations with international brands such as Xiaomi, with projects dedicated to mobile photography, travel and visual storytelling.
Shipping
The work will be shipped with professional packaging to guarantee maximum protection during transport.
The print will be shipped unframed and carefully protected.
Artwork details
Title: Between Rocks and Sky
Location: Pietrapertosa, Basilicata, Italy
Author: Sara Zanini
Technique: aerial drone photography
Edition: limited edition
Print: fine art photography print
Signature: signed on the back
Frame: not included
Details
Date of print
2026
Artist
Sara Zanini
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Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Between rocks and sky
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Digital print
Height
50 cm
Edition
1/10
Width
40 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Cityscape
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