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Mgarr Harbour & Ghajnsielem Village


Mgarr Harbour & Ghajnsielem Village
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3954 W: 0 N: 7156] (25367)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-16
Categories: Castles, Daily Life, Nature, Transportation, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Discovery of Malta [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-18 6:31
Viewed: 1297
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
As soon as you enter Mgarr Harbour, while still aboard the ferry, you could not help but notice the welcoming landmarks of the harbour village of Ghajnsielem. Lourdes Chapel with its sharp steeple and underlying niche of Our Lady of Lourdes, Fort Chambray on the left-hand side dominating the high grounds and, on the distant background, the towering belfry of Ghajnsielem's Parish Church.
Ghajnsielem is the first Gozitan village that will greet you as soon as you leave Mgarr Harbour towards the Gozitan heartland. Its name originated from the water spring, around which in 1700, Grandmaster Perellos built an arcade containing public washbasins and fresh water spouts. So without any stretch of imagination, the name Ghajnsielem means "a peaceful spring".

A visit to Ghajnsielem should include Mgarr Harbour and fishing village. Ideally next comes Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel from where, especially at sunset, a beautiful view of Mgarr Harbour could be enjoyed. The 18th Century Fort Chambray, which was once unsuccessfully planned to be Gozo's Valletta, is also worth noting especially its perimeter. Up there you can discover views of Gozo's southern cliffs, Xatt l-Aħmar Bay and those of the Northern Comino Channel. The narrow winding road leading to peaceful bay of Xatt l-Ahmar could be traced from there, or else you could endeavour towards the village centre for a visit to the majestic Lombard-Gothic sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto. In the vicinity there is also the old parish church and the mysterious "Pjazza tad-Dehra" (square of the apparition) where it is believed that Our Lady has spoken to a local shepherd Anglu Grech. The parish owes its origin to the story of this apparition. A visit to the old Franciscan convent and church of St. Anthony of Padua is also worthwhile. Apart from the tranquillity of the area surrounding the convent, one could not remain anything less than charmed by the views upon the Gozo Channel particularly early in the morning or late at sunset.
(source: www.gozo.gov.mt)
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I love to see this old and beautiful architecture,and your panorama is very well composed!!!All details are so clear and your note great
All the best
Isabela

George! Excellent shot! Best regards from Poland!

Hello George, point of view is phenomenal with port of Mgarr and city as a second plane, while reading your note I am astonished by consonance by places which finds in this beautiful city of Ghajnsielem, like franciscain of Padoue, which sounds Italian or the vault of Door which makes rather French, at all events this small town of Europe is photogenic sight under this angle, sincerely.................................Hello George, le point de vue est phénoménal avec le port de Mgarr et la ville en second plan, en lisant ta note je suis étonné par la consonance des lieux qui se trouve dans cette belle ville de Ghajnsielem, comme les franciscain de Padoue, qui sonne Italien ou la chapelle de Lourde qui fait plutôt Français, quoi qu’il en soit cette petite ville d’Europe est photogénique vue sous cet angle, bien amicalement

Hi George,
This is a beautiful city ... I like the architecture of the historic buildings and the general layout of the place. Well composed and good color quality. Well done ... tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Hello George,
"Ton image est magnifique!", you show a splendid architecture by way of a very good framing and great colours. Bravo.
Have a good day
Cordially
Joël

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3443 W: 0 N: 6868] (23996)
  • [2007-04-18 7:06]

Hallo George!
This is a great overlook of this impressive city with it's outstanding architecture. I like the lot of details one can see here and the wonderful colours. A photo - and a note - in the best sense of TE! Thank you for showing!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

Hello George,
Very pleasing view of this busy harbour overlooked by two beautiful churches, Very good tones and clarity. I like the layered effect made the predominant colours of sea, sky and architecture.

Hi George, You always amaze me with your stunningly sharp focus & this is no exception, the quality is excellent, brilliant light & wonderful balence, the architecture is gorgeous & a beautiful view across the water, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1356 W: 63 N: 1754] (6080)
  • [2007-04-18 7:23]

George, I wish I had visited Malta after seeing your photos. Composition is carefully designed here-very very nice. Colors have film quality in fantastic light. Well done. Regards,
Hakan

George
another photo making me want to go to malta! beautiful old architecture and panoramic view
marianna

A well balanced composition, thanks to the equal emphasis given to both churches up on the skyline.
The brightly painted boats make a great contrast with the earthy tones of the buildings, and you took it in good light.
Good work George.

Cheers,
Ben

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4708 W: 146 N: 9045] (39813)
  • [2007-04-18 9:07]

Hi George, excellent one! i didn't visited Gozo...maybe it's better than the main island!
excellent quality and great POV.
thanks, ciao

Hi George,
Wonderful view.Fantastic colours, and a great perspective.Well composed.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9524 W: 450 N: 15198] (53280)
  • [2007-04-18 11:16]

a very good photo George,
a very well taken shot, the composition is great. try next time a little more contrast, I think it is better for the shot, very good photo job here.
gr. jaap

Hi George
Lovely view of this charming village. The colourful boats contrast so well against the earthy coloured buildings. The turquoise sea is very attractive too.
Regards
Nikki

George,
This wide compo is beautiful.
Colors are nice, and I like the balanced framing you caught.
Nice job,
Regards,
JB.

Olá George

Excelente foto.
Um ponto de vista maravilhoso; amei o primeiro plano com parte da água e o colorido dos inúmeros barcos. Ao fundo as belas arquiteturas fazendo contraste.

Grande abraço,
Vera.

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3908 W: 402 N: 6478] (22122)
  • [2007-04-18 23:31]

Hi George,
A superb general view of Ghajnsielem's harbor, so many details and things to look at, and with great colors, exposure and sharpness... Really beautiful architecture there!
TFS
Laurent

Bonjour George
toujours cette superbe lumière qui vient réveiller le paysage en montrant de nombreux détails dans ces façades. Très jolie vue.
amicalement
Xavier

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4797 W: 121 N: 472] (42093)
  • [2007-04-19 2:26]

Jó napot George,
another interesting view from Malta. Great architecture of churches in background, good note about harbour. Well quality of photo. I like the colours and sharpness.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi George,
I hardly recogniced the view, so much different it looked on the rainy day I visited Gozo. Lovely sunshine, lots of details, and the churches on top of the hill look great.
Kari

Amazing shot, I love the vivid colours, the overall well balanced lighting, the excellent composition and fine detail.
Best wishes
Achim

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12556 W: 269 N: 16620] (66480)
  • [2007-04-19 7:19]

Hi George,

One of your best on TE, splendid quality and wonderful of colours, also a beautiful view about these big city, the two church are very well. My compliments for this one.
Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice day,
John.

Hi George, I like the two beautiful church on the top of the hill. It look like sisters blessing the village.

Nice colors, sharp and POV.

Hugs my friend

Andre

Hi George,
The more I see of this Malta series, the more I fall in love with this beautiful country. The picture of the waterfront and the harbour looks gorgeous with all the bright colours combining so well.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3672 W: 338 N: 7363] (31246)
  • [2007-04-19 15:44]

Hi George!
Good contrast between the colorful foreground and the monocolred and interesting architecture.The two churches at the horizon look great and contrast very well with the sky.
It`s a sharp image with fine details ,taken from a good POV.
Regards,Leo

Hi George, wonderful view of this harbour with splendid architecture and beautiful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Great shot!Wonderful POV and DOF.I'm planning a trip to Malta, and after seeing this picture I'm looking forward to do it.Congratulations George and thank you for sharing this picture with us.

Hi George
Great capture of this Harbour and Village. I like the perspective and how you framed the picture. Excellent details and colours
Have a nice weekend
Aires

Dear Mr. Rumpler,
It is interesting how you drift my plans form one side to another with your magnificent shares of Malta.
I was dreaming of how wonderful a vacation to Valletta would be, now my attentin is completely drawn into Gozo. Those Gothic marvals made of yellow Maltese stone are really the cherries on the cake :)
Thank you so much for your informative photos and notes.
Have a great weekend,
Cheers,
Deniz

Hi George,
Very good POV, excellent sharpness and wonderful colors...
Very nice job.
Have a nice weekend. Uğur

George,
This is a great photo with outstanding composition and POV. The lighting and colors are great with nice detail and sharpness. The inclusion of the two churches towering over the city make this a very special photo.
TFS,
Asa

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5188 W: 56 N: 7353] (23509)
  • [2007-04-29 17:29]

Hej George,
Great harbour view. The many boats add attractive colours. The city looks also great with the two churches on top. The sunlight was pleasant too to give a great atmosphere. Very well captured!
Regards,
Lars

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4082 W: 8 N: 2648] (22030)
  • [2007-07-30 17:40]

George,
As usual in your photos, a very well composed shot. The colours and the architecture lines are really beautiful.


Paulo

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