In a block of 4 apartments, the one below mine was a mystery. Rumours were that she was Russian, and only came for a couple of days a year. Today after 4 years living in this block of apartments, I caught a glimpse of this elusive lady. I only realised thanks to my cat who was staring intently downwards from the window sill. I took a look, thinking I would find the usual bird, but there she was.
Pleased to meet you Mrs Russia!
Cubans have a thing for all things colourful, eclectic and more. Their sense of fashion is purely Carribean. Scroll down for more
Windows are apertures into someone else's life. Somehow they speak to us regardless of text. The top one is pretty standoffish, whereas the one below is more welcoming.
Today we tackled B&W photography in class so during shooting, I told students to shoot with their mobiles set to B&W. I could sense that at first the students struggled to read the image in B&W, but then when they realised that its all about shadow and light, they loosened up and shot better. Here are some of my shots from the day. All photos shot with an iphone 6s.
Somewhere in the Capital of Havana
My fascination with laundry does not stop in my country. On a recent trip to the Caribbean, Cuba to be more specific, I thoroughly enjoyed observing the natives' art of laundry hanging and colourful attire which complimented the buildings and also tells the hidden story of people's daily lives.
Laundry hanging on one of the beaches of Boracoa, which was hit by a hurricane in October 2016.
Curiosity
On Friday I took my Intermediate Photography students to scout around for photos in the Valletta side streets. The theme was colours, but Valletta can be too distracting and one can't help but look at people. This is my take...am looking forward to my students' work!
"I swear I am not posing Ms...."
Entrance to Ursolino Boutique Hotel
A shadow of what remains from today...
A quick visit to my home town Zebbug...found these precious icons along a street which I used to pass by everyday when I lived with my parents...It was a delight to shoot these today!
I trust in you...
A close up of my friend Sunny
I haven't taken any photos of Sunny for a while now. My change of job does not really leave me much time in the early morning to check out on Sunny. However this morning I made it a point to pass his usual spot and there he was seated, bird in hand, cigar in the other having a chat with his friends. Of course I then obliged and shot a group photo however not before I shot Sunny alone against the usual backdrop of the Fair Lady Shop.
Always happy to have his photo taken
Sunny and friends
This morning I tackled colour in photography with my Intermediate Photography class at Uni. We tackled the difference between the primary colour in art theory and light. The additive colours and subtractive colours and also our own personal perception of colour. Then we went out for a small shoot.
Of course I couldn't just stare...I had to shoot too. This is my crop. I am looking forward to see what my students came up with! :)
Modern architecture in Hamrun Malta
I once bought a Polaroid 600 from a flea market for just 7Euros. I never thought much about using it, till last week I got tempted to order cartridge film for it...These are my first attempts...and there will surely be more...
Corradino Flats
The shadow is what made me shoot this
Palm Trees near Pavi, Qormi
The change in our environment, make us feel like we have been uprooted from our comfort zones and thrown somewhere else. Where can I put down my roots? Which environment suits me as a human being?
For once I decided to leave colour...
Zebbug, Malta
Zebbug, Malta
Siggiewi, Malta
Neighbourhood watch...the ginger cat
Spotted in Qormi, Malta
Qormi, Malta
Some photos from my walk today. I went to Zebbug, Siggiewi and Qormi, however the latter location provided the most interesting and entertaining shots.
The top one has St Joseph and Mary looking down, they are looking down at Baby Jesus however the broken lamp could also be what they are looking down at!
The image below has Jesus totally covered with the lamp, seriously I don't know why they did not move the icon further down to be visible.
Qormi, Malta
Qomri, Malta
York House and the missing icon...one wonders what happened to it...
Siggiewi, Malta
This house above in Siggiewi has its icon protected in an aluminium case with a glass front, however one can't really make out who the saint is due to condensation forming on the glass pane. I would take a guess and say its St Nicholas because he is the patron saint of the village of Siggiewi.
The very first shot upon arrival in Rome
Some shots I snapped in Rome on a trip in May 2013
Just in case you are undecided what to give to a loved one....a gift of memories is always a good idea! PM me!
Another brief stroll around the Capital City of Valletta, and in the hidden streets you find this colourful exhibition of laundry...
Covering laundry with sheets of plastic to protect it from the rain
All the whites
The beauty of St Emilion
This time it was a very quick visit to surprise one of my friends, however we still managed to visit St Emilion and the area. I never tire of the beauty of this area.
Above: Some photos of St Emilion which is a World Heritage Site
Above: Some photos taken in Libourne. We loved the small recently restored church and the autumn colours.
