Reflections From The Past: David Salvatori's First Book

David Salvatori · Issue 88, Jan/Feb 2016 · pp. 62–67

FeatureCapodacquaTirino ValleyItalyGran Sasso National Parkunderwater photography booksubmerged watermillsCapestranofreshwater diving

Products mentioned: Nikon D800E, Seacam housing, Tokina 10-17mm fish-eye, Nikon D800, Nikkor 60mm, Sigma 15mm fish-eye

“Reflections from the Past” is a photographic exploration in the heart of Tirino valley in Italy, ending with the dive in the crystal clear waters of the Capodacqua lake. The lake of Capodacqua is located in the Gran Sasso National Park and Laga Mountains, surrounded by unspoiled nature of vast archaeological interest. The cold and pristine water that feeds the lake comes straight from Gran Sasso along a 27km-long limestone path. The lake hosts two submerged Middle-age windmills and a partly emerged paint manufacturer, located on the edge of the basin. This year the lake was included by Sport Diver among the 50 Best Dive Sites in the World. Besides being an amazing dive destination, Capodacqua and the surroundings can offer much more, history, nature and culture. Anyway, this book is not simply a journey in and around Capodacqua, as it’s mainly an autobiography where the places visited s…

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