It was a laborious process, but one that was infused with a sense of purpose and excitement. With each scoop of earth and each pass of the bulldozer, the workmen brought the pool to life, slowly but surely transforming the land into a work of art.
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The morning was still dark, the sky a deep indigo hue that seemed to stretch on infinitely.
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And as the workmen packed up their tools and made their way home, they knew that they were creating something truly special, something that would stand the test of time.
Their gaze wandered over the rolling hills of the Tuscan Maremma, as the warm orange and pink hues of the sun were casting over the lush green landscape. It was a peaceful and serene moment, perfect for reflecting on the beauty of nature and the pleasure of work.
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Their gaze wandered over the rolling hillsides of the Maremma hills, it was a breathtaking experience
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Reflection of the evening sunset in southern Tuscany on the first sketch of a swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia
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Mobile Working Cabin with an extraordinary view, amongst the cypresses and the lush greenery of Podere Santa Pia
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A sudden appearance in the garden
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The wild garden of Podere Santa Piain the unspoilt landscape of the Tuscan Maremma, offers a more than ideal place for a swimming pool
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Podere Santa Pia, early in the morning, the first workmen arrived, silent and with a strange determination they went to work, what for them was a daily act was for us a unique experience
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Constructing Santa Pia swimming pool, the warm grey of the concrete, when the formwork has been removed
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Carefully fitting out the height, measuring the size of the pool
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Constructing our pool at Podere Santa Pia. Pouring the first base layer of concrete with large cranes and concrete pumps
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Constructing our pool at Podere Santa Pia. The first basic layer of concrete, il magrone di cemento
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It was an exciting moment, when we first descended into the pool, and could admire the steel weave up close
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Wood formwork preparation, ready for concrete pouring
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Constructing our swimming pool, workman prepared to pour concrete
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Podere Santa Pia ligt in het hart van de Toscaanse Maremma (Februari)
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Podere Santa Pia, with its wide panoramic terrace overlooking the Maremma
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Colline sotto Podere Santa Pia, paesaggio di Ungaretti
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Podere Santa Pia, Grotere kaart bekijken
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[1] Photo by Rein Ergo © All rights reserved
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