I recall this building since the early 80s. My parents used to take us to Qui-Si-Sana beach on weekends and en route I used to always be fascinated by this building or maybe it was the ice cream. Either way I hope this building will be preserved, especially for its Art Deco touches.
Shot on Kodak Ektar 100
Dru and me became friends in 1994, when we were apprentices at the same architectural firm. We can't say that we took an instant liking to one another, but within a week there was no choice but to become friends. I still remember him telling me to go round to his parent's home one day, describing his block of apartments as 'Chinese looking' due to the circular protruding balconies. Years later I found myself living in this same street, and Regent Palace Court is still the most eclectic building in this street.
If any of you are wondering, Dru and me are still friends :)
Shot on Kodak Ektar 100.
Gilardu, at his newsagent shop. He is always willing to pose for me. Here he is immortalized on film.
Kodak TriX
A peek through one of the homes in Cienfuegos, Cuba
Have a thing for plants. Composition, shadows, contrast....shot on Kodak Colour Plus with a Canon AV-1
His working bench
Sometimes objects have a stronger narrative than faces. These images are a part of what makes my father who he is. A meticulous man in his late 70s, who loves tools, makes wine, and wears old fashioned comfortable trousers.
Shot on Kodak Colour Plus with a Canon AV-1.
My first trial using film. Used a Canon AV-1 with a Kodak Colour Plus. I went round the Dock area to test out my camera.
Above Doris shot on 35mm Film - Kodak Colour Plus
Doris, reading the newspaper and smiling to herself...oh the bliss!
Above Doris shot on digital camera
Someone was here once...you can see it from traces of found objects left lying there uninterrupted by others, secured by time..
Few people dare venture in this dock area, mainly because it is abandoned and in a bad shape. Few see its beauty, which in my eyes is sublime.
The Dock area of Marsa, Malta
Found objects
I am going back to the 80's, when I was still a kid. I am not from this area of Malta, but my father owns a garage here, and as a kid I used to often accompany him. I know this statue, I know these balconies...it is like nothing has ever changed. This area seems to have to stood still with no changes till to date. Each balcony, belongs to a different dwelling, each balcony has layers of stories, each narrating a different story. Place: Marsa Harbour Area, also known as Il-Menqa.
Here one moment...
She was here for a short while...now she is gone...
Curtains drawn...
Deadpan Aesthetic in the street
House names and saints
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
