Starting this week with another photo from the pre-dawn outing in Qawra a bit more than a week ago. As I was heading back to the car, I passed in front of Ta’ Fra Ben, which of course was still closed at the time. A cat was staring at me as I passed by, in the way that only cats manage. It must have been … Continue reading Ta’ Fra Ben Reggae Bar
Given that yesterday I had other stuff to share, I thought I’d come back today with a throwback photo for this week. This one had been hiding away in the vaults, and I came across it as I was reorganising my drone photography folders. I generally keep my drone images separate from the rest of my photography, as the intent is usually technical, and the … Continue reading Wied il-Għasel
Over the month of June we were treated to a rare celestial event, with five planets aligning in the early morning sky. On certain days, the moon would also join in, so I made plans to head out to watch the event (and make photos of course) last Friday. Roberta really enjoys astronomy, so of course she was planning to brave the alpine start and … Continue reading Planetary Alignment
As a particularly busy day closes, I’m taking a few moments to share a photo from last year, making this week’s throwback unusually early. This one is from an evening walk with Roberta in Dingli, around sunset. As you can see there was a thick layer of cloud hanging over the horizon, obstructing the last part of the sun’s descent. I must have taken so … Continue reading Radar Tower at Sunset
Starting this week with something rather unusual, for this blog. It’s not the first time I share a photo of a man-made rather than natural subject, if nothing else I have made enough photos of chapels, farm buildings, or bits of our old cities. However, I don’t usually make photos of industrial subjects, and in fact can’t even remember the last time I shared anything … Continue reading Delimara Power Station
Squeezing in a few quick moments to share one last photo from an amble in Mdina last year. Anyone who likes the old-world charm of an ancient city would certainly enjoy Mdina. A particular fascination to me is the range of colourful and characterful doorways, so it’s no surprise that this is a common theme if you look for photography featuring this old city. I … Continue reading Dismantled Archway
The weekend before last was a rather long one, with a public holiday on Tuesday, and many (including myself) taking a bridge on the Monday. As things turned out, not only did I fit in a lot of climbing, but unexpectedly also went for a long walk one evening. I say unexpectedly because it’s already June, and definitely past my usual season for walks. A … Continue reading Delimara Lighthouse
This week’s throwback takes us back to early spring last year, and a short outing with Roberta around the narrow streets of the old city. I remember it was an enjoyable outing, on a late afternoon when almost everyone else was already heading back home. This was also the perfect lighting for those narrow streets, as the golden light bounced off the limestone walls. I … Continue reading Norman Window
A week ago, on a fairly quiet Sunday evening, I packed some photography gear and headed out to Ħal Qormi, specifically to shoot a cave at the start of Wied Ħanżir. I had been to this cave before, and passed by a few times on a walk I like to do through Wied Qirda and Wied Ħanżir. However, I had not tried to make any … Continue reading Għar Ħanżir
Today’s post follows nicely from last week’s throwback, with the second chapel I visited on a walk starting from Żurrieq. This one is dedicated to St Agatha, and can be found in an area known as Bubaqra. From what I can understand, it is a fairly old chapel (at least 16th century), but one that has seen many alterations over the years, as it cycled … Continue reading Sant’ Agatha
A few days ago I met up with a few colleagues from work (and as it happens also friends, some older than others) for a walk in the Dingli area, and an opportunity to talk about the kinds of things that our usual meetings at work don’t really provide the environment for. I wasn’t planning any photography, but I did take my camera with me, … Continue reading Path in Buskett
This week’s throwback is a double feature, with photos of the chapel dedicated to Sant’ Andrija and the nearby Mitħna tax-Xarolla, from a walk in the Żurrieq area last year. Starting from town, I passed by these landmarks and another nearby chapel on my way out, and returned through secluded Wied il-Bassasa and a route along the sea cliffs. The chapels and the windmill had … Continue reading Sant’ Andrija u l-Mitħna tax-Xarolla
Muddy Boots 