Sara Zanini - Between rocks and sky






Has over ten years of experience in art, specialising in post-war photography and contemporary art.
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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 exploration of landscape forms observed from above, where architecture, nature and light merge into compositions with a strong scenic impact.
The image portrays Pietrapertosa, in Basilicata, one of the most evocative villages of the Lucanian Dolomites. The town appears set between imposing rock spires, almost suspended between earth and sky. The stone houses and the warm roofs of the town cluster at the foot of 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. Raking light illuminates the facades and the roofs, while the deep shadows of the forest in the foreground and the dramatic sky in the background enhance the sense of contrast and depth. The composition yields an 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 surrounding landscape. From this viewpoint, the architecture does not dominate nature, but enters into it with strength and delicacy, following the shapes of the mountain and adapting to its verticality.
The image sits between landscape photography, aerial photography and fine art photography, transforming a real place into a composition of an almost epic character, where light, rock and architecture build an intense and 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 devoted to mobile photography, travel and visual storytelling.
Shipping
The artwork will be shipped with professional packaging to ensure 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 exploration of landscape forms observed from above, where architecture, nature and light merge into compositions with a strong scenic impact.
The image portrays Pietrapertosa, in Basilicata, one of the most evocative villages of the Lucanian Dolomites. The town appears set between imposing rock spires, almost suspended between earth and sky. The stone houses and the warm roofs of the town cluster at the foot of 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. Raking light illuminates the facades and the roofs, while the deep shadows of the forest in the foreground and the dramatic sky in the background enhance the sense of contrast and depth. The composition yields an 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 surrounding landscape. From this viewpoint, the architecture does not dominate nature, but enters into it with strength and delicacy, following the shapes of the mountain and adapting to its verticality.
The image sits between landscape photography, aerial photography and fine art photography, transforming a real place into a composition of an almost epic character, where light, rock and architecture build an intense and 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 devoted to mobile photography, travel and visual storytelling.
Shipping
The artwork will be shipped with professional packaging to ensure 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
