La raccolta delle olive in Puglia


Ho avuto l'onore di raccontare una bella storia attraverso la mia fotografia. Un lavoro che ho subito amato, la raccolta delle olive in Puglia.

Il vibrante colore verde degli ulivi contro il cielo velato ha creato un contrasto visivo accattivante. Ho cercato di raccontare i dettagli del raccolto, le mani, i volti, le reti spinte da uomini e donne.

Mentre mi immergevo in questa esperienza, non ho potuto fare a meno di notare il senso di comunità e unità tra gli agricoltori. Mi ha ricordato l'importanza della connessione umana e la bellezza che si trova nei momenti quotidiani.

Essere un fotografo mi permette di servire come narratore, catturando momenti che evocano emozioni e raccontano narrazioni uniche. È un ruolo gratificante, che mi permette di documentare il patrimonio culturale di diverse comunità e condividere le loro storie con il mondo.

La fotografia ha il potere di trascendere le barriere linguistiche e le differenze culturali, permettendoci di connetterci a un livello più profondo. Il linguaggio universale della narrazione visiva ci permette di apprezzare la bellezza e il significato di tradizioni come la raccolta delle olive in Puglia.

Sono grato per l'opportunità di aver svolto un piccolo ruolo nella conservazione e nella condivisione di questo ricco patrimonio culturale. Attraverso la mia lente, spero di continuare a catturare e condividere storie che ispirano, educano e accendono un senso di apprezzamento per il mondo che ci circonda.


Francesco de Chirico

Drone shot of olive grove showing harvesting nets and equipment from above.
Black nets spread beneath olive trees during harvest season.
Workers using long poles to harvest olives from trees in a traditional grove.
Hand spreading harvested olive branches on a black collection tarp.
Workers collecting fallen olives on black harvest nets spread beneath trees.
Freshly picked olive branches and leaves gathered on black harvesting nets.
Team of workers sorting through freshly harvested olive branches on the ground.
Team working together to sort harvested olive branches in large container.
Workers processing freshly harvested olive branches in metal bin.
Workers spreading harvest nets under olive trees in a grove.
Harvested green olives scattered across dark soil beneath trees.
Workers laying out large black nets beneath olive trees for harvest.
Workers collecting olive harvest in large black nets spread on the ground.
Group of workers collaborating to lay out nets under olive trees during harvest.
Crew working among olive trees with nets spread out for harvesting.
Worker carries a long harvesting pole while tending to olive trees in an orchard.
A person drives a red tractor through an olive grove during harvest season.
Worker sorting freshly harvested olives in a collection bin among olive trees in an orchard.
Workers spread black nets beneath olive trees to catch falling fruit during harvest time.
Dark harvest nets being spread beneath olive trees in an orchard.
Workers harvesting olives using long poles in a traditional grove.
Person using long pole to harvest olives from trees in a misty grove.
Farm worker operating a tractor between rows of olive trees during harvest time.
Workers spreading nets under olive trees to catch falling fruit during harvest season.
Freshly harvested olive branches and leaves spread on a dark ground cover.
Worker spreading black harvest nets between olive trees in an orchard.
Team spreading black nets under olive trees to catch falling fruit during harvest.
Agricultural workers managing long black harvest nets under olive trees.
Harvest workers in olive grove using traditional harvesting equipment.
Worker operating machinery in olive grove during harvest season.
Dark nets spread beneath olive trees for collecting fallen fruit.
Worker in baseball cap tending to harvest nets beneath olive trees.
Person in orange shirt performing maintenance work on motorcycle engine parts.
Red tractor driving through olive grove during harvest season.
Agricultural worker carrying a long pole while working in an olive grove.
Two workers using long poles to harvest olives from trees in an orchard.
Person operating farm equipment between rows of olive trees during harvest season.
Workers and tractor stationed between olive trees during harvest season.
Workers harvesting olives with poles in a traditional grove setting.
Workers harvesting olives with poles while tractor stands nearby in grove.
Cloudy sky view through olive tree branches with soft natural lighting.
Two workers harvesting olives from trees using machinery in an orchard.
Two workers operating harvesting equipment between olive trees.
Tractor moving through olive grove during harvest with workers collecting fruit.
Aerial view of olive harvesting operation with black nets spread between trees.
Group working together to spread harvesting nets under olive trees.
Workers collecting olives from trees in a traditional grove during harvest season.
People sorting and processing freshly harvested olive branches on the ground.
Worker uses long pole harvesting tool next to orange tractor in olive grove during harvest season.
Hands placing freshly cut olive branches into a blue metal harvesting container.
Black mesh tarp laid beneath olive trees in a grove during harvest time.
A person in casual wear walks along a winding dirt trail surrounded by green foliage captured in motion blur.
Agricultural worker harvesting olives in traditional grove using hand tools and equipment.
Close-up of hands working with twine and tools during olive harvesting process.
A figure crouches on dirt ground while inspecting olive trees in a grove.
Workers collecting olive harvest using large black nets spread beneath trees in an orchard.
Agricultural workers harvesting olives with traditional black nets under trees in a Mediterranean grove.
A figure in black clothing sits contemplatively on a hill against a backdrop of olive trees on a misty day.
Group of workers spreading black collection nets under olive trees during harvest season.
A person works in an olive grove with trees and brown soil visible in the background.
Group works together harvesting olives from trees in an orchard.
Workers sorting freshly harvested olives among olive tree branches in traditional grove setting.
Workers gathering around black nets filled with freshly harvested olives in an orchard.
A group of people gathered outdoors examining plants together in a wooded area.
Workers gather around freshly harvested olive branches on the ground.
Worker in protective gloves harvests olives from trees in orchard.
Close-up detail of olive tree branches with silvery-green leaves.
Close-up detail of a thick gray and brown beard with natural lighting.
Detailed view of fertile soil with roots and organic matter visible.
Green unripe olives growing on branches with soft bokeh background.
Close-up of rich brown soil texture in an agricultural field.
Close-up shot of bright blue eyes and eyebrows against pale skin.
Fallen olive leaves scattered across dirt ground beneath trees in grove.
Atmospheric scene of olive harvesting with sunlight filtering through trees and dust.
Worker moving quickly between olive trees during harvest collection.
Person in brown jacket working among olive tree branches during harvest.
Orange tractor moving between rows of olive trees in an agricultural setting.
Worker in brown jacket and cap working among olive trees during harvest.
Worker among olive tree branches during harvest season wearing an orange cap.
Aerial view of olive harvest nets spread between trees in an orchard.
Workers using long poles to harvest olives from trees in a grove.
Scenic view of olive grove with trees casting shadows on the ground.
Aerial view of olive trees in an orchard with dark soil and harvesting nets.
Workers harvesting olives in an orchard beneath cloudy skies.
Aerial view of olive grove showing orderly rows of trees and harvesting equipment.
Aerial view of black harvest nets laid out in an olive grove.
Silhouette of a person standing on top of a truck in an olive grove against a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of worker loading harvested olives onto blue container truck in olive grove.
Worker in navy work shirt and cap standing among olive trees in an orchard.
Agricultural worker wearing protective gloves and a green cap holds a long tool while working in an olive grove.
Worker wearing an orange and blue high-visibility uniform with reflective stripes smiles at the camera.
Someone wearing a Nike cap and gray t-shirt poses against green foliage in an outdoor setting.
Person wearing orange t-shirt, green cap and headphones stands in front of leafy trees in casual outdoor setting.
Worker in gray polo shirt and orange gloves works among olive trees.
Person in black fleece jacket smiling with arms crossed against olive grove background.
Person in black jacket standing in olive grove with crossed arms.
Man in black jacket with crossed arms standing in an olive grove.
A figure in a black fleece jacket stands in front of an olive grove on an overcast day.
Portrait of a bald bearded man in black fleece jacket standing outdoors among olive trees.
Person in black jacket with crossed arms stands among olive trees.
Person wearing black jacket stands confidently in olive grove on dirt ground.
Portrait of person wearing black fleece jacket standing in front of leafy trees.
Portrait of a bald man with a dark beard wearing a black zip-up jacket against a natural outdoor background.
Someone in an orange cap and brown sweater sits outdoors with a relaxed expression on their face.
Person in a brown fleece jacket and orange cap stands among olive trees during harvest season.
Worker in brown fleece jacket gestures toward olive trees during harvest season.
Group photo of workers gathered in an olive grove during harvest season.
Aerial view of olive grove showing trees and reddish soil pattern.
A single green olive rests on a dark textured surface in shallow focus.