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Italian Alps

Maurigomezph — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:19:54 GMT

Re: Italian Alps

LeeP — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:19:48 GMT

What is the purpose/function of the enclosure in the photo? Because I didn't immediately know whether it was a corral or perhaps a water well with a fence to keep animals out, you made me study it closer. It's a nice trick to show something that others will wonder about. I really enjoyed this picture.

Re: Italian Alps

stevet1 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:53:09 GMT

Maurigomezph,

What is the structure? Do you know?

Steve Thomas

Re: Italian Alps

SignifDigits — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:43:19 GMT

I would have guessed to keep animals out too, but unless there is a cattle guard at the big opening, that doesn't seem to be it. It is curious!

Re: Italian Alps

shadowsports — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:37:52 GMT

Love the image and the peak 🫣 peeking out through the clouds.👍

Re: Italian Alps

Maurigomezph — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:15:07 GMT

This spot is located along the Tre Cime di Lavaredo hiking trail in the Italian Alps (Dolomites). What you see here was once a shelter for livestock—typically cows and sheep—though it is no longer in use; it is situated very close to one of the area's main mountain refuges.
Battles were fought in these mountains during World War I.

Re: Italian Alps

Maurigomezph — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:16:27 GMT

I really liked the reflection and wanted the mountains to be visible, peeking out from behind the clouds. So, I framed the shot with that in mind.

Re: Italian Alps

Maurigomezph — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:17:02 GMT

Yes! That was one of the main things I looked for in the photo.