Church in Mgarr Photo

Photographer’s Note

Mġarr (or L-Imġarr), formerly known as Mgiarro, is a small town northwest of the mainland of Malta. Mgarr is a typical rural village situated in an isolated region, west of Mosta. It is surrounded with rich farmland and vineyards. Many of its 2,995 inhabitants are farmers or are engaged in some sort of agricultural activity.

It was only in the beginning of the 20th century that Mġarr got its own parish and fully completed church. The church is one of the largest dome church in the world, after Mosta. The unique shape, that of an oval dome, is attributed to the extensive funds collected from the sale of locally produced eggs: more than 300,000 were sold in aid of the project.

The parish church of St. Mary (the Assumption) is a miniature copy of the Mosta Rotunda. Its building commenced in 1912 and its construction depended on free labour and on the generous contributions earned by the parishioners from the sale of farm products. Despite all efforts to expedite the work, the building was not completed before 1946.

The church stands on high ground and its elevated terrace offers a charming view of the fertile fields and of the neighbouring hillsides. Several old homesteads still exist in the narrow streets around the church. Modern buildings and a housing estate are new additions to the village.

(Wikipedia)

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Buin (38600) 2008-04-04 0:47

Hallo Agnes!
Here i like especially this wonderful buildup pf the picture - and these colours. You show us a magnificent architecture with a lot of details. And - of course - I like the note very much!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

gracious (20017) 2008-04-04 0:53

Hello my friend Agmes,
Such a wonderful and excellent composition of the church in the best pov indeed!
the sharpness is amazing with a wonderful lighting also in great details
very well done, my compliment
regards
Tony

Budapestman (43292) 2008-04-04 1:00

Szia Ági!
Egyre bővül gyönyörű máltai gyűjteményed, ami számomra is nagy öröm, mert nagyon kedvelem ezt az apró de nagy múlttal rendelkező országot. Ráadásul oly kevés kép látható róla a TE oldalain! Nagyon jó a látószög, az aranyfényű templom fenséges látvány a sziklacsúcson. Gratulálok és szép hétvégét!
Gyuri

robertosalguero (110) 2008-04-04 1:07

Hello Agnes,

You have a very nice and interesting image here. The grotto woth the virgin is well placed in this frame to catch my attention before the main church. The image is sharp and the light very good. Your perspective from a low point is excellent. Thanks for sharing.

Roberto

syd1946 (17999) 2008-04-04 2:55

Hi Agnes,
Beautiful architecture composition taken so well from this very low point.The Church is very impressive and the statue adds much more interesting.Very well seen!

nice weekend,
Thomas

dario10 (2753) 2008-04-04 4:08

hello Agnes
very interesting church,wonderful colour sky,nice place,very good shot,nice work
regards dario

dumbo (4368) 2008-04-04 6:13

Hi Agnes!
Great composition and interesting POV. I like the colors of this photo and of course the details of that beautiful church.
Well captured!

Best wishes,
Eino

jurek1951 (26176) 2008-04-04 7:58

Hi Agnes,
Wonderful shot here, really nice and unusual angle for this view. Nicely balanced image with good colour, sharpness and detail,
Georg

dip (13006) 2008-04-04 8:38

Hi Agnes,
wonderful image of the church,very good composed,good lighting and amazing architecture,
Dimitris.

mikeo (12117) 2008-04-04 10:46

Hi Agnes,

Like always Malta:) Superb!
Very interesting POV and good colours. I like also this excellent composition!

Well done!
Hugs,
Mikeo

Isa-M (4026) 2008-04-04 13:02

Hello Agnes!
What a wonderful church!
Very good shot & composiotion!
I like it :))
Have a nice weekend!
IZa

Clementi (45849) 2008-04-05 1:13

Ciao Agnes ,
interessante foto , mi piace molto questa chiesa presa dal basso con una bella architettura ottimi colori e luci .
ben fatto
Giorgio

amfdj (1968) 2008-04-05 7:17

A very original view on this beautiful church.
Good sharpness and excellent light conditions.
It was a good idea to enclose the green branches of a tree in the foreground.
Friendly regards,
Eddie

Dragut (2047) 2008-04-05 10:29

Hi Agnes
Nice point of view for this church. I like the statue under.

steliosk (4784) 2008-04-05 15:38

WOW, Hi Agnes,
Outstanding photo. Great POV, the placement of your objects is simply IDEAL
splendid exposure and colour management.

Many Regards my friend
Stelios

capthaddock (28640) 2008-04-06 12:15

I really like the angle and the sky here, well seen and supersharp, it's like being there, the mary statue at the bottom is quite interestingly situated.

Longroute (10113) 2008-04-07 1:27

Beautiful golden church, fine and original pov which cuts the image diagonallly. Good contrast between church and sky.
All the best,
Donato

ifanik (20694) 2008-04-12 12:29

Congratulations dear Agnes
Wonderful picture with nice POV
Very well done
Best regards
Nick

sfsepehr (135) 2008-04-17 4:32

Salam Agnes,

I haven't been in TrekEarth for a while due to relocation to UK and so missed your beautiful shots. For now, between your beauful shots, this one is my favourite. A perfect strong shot, somehow mysterious. Nice POV, I can see St Mary statue in a small cave beneath the church. What a beautiful place and of course well done POV.

TFS and best wishes, Sohail

greek (7524) 2008-04-20 11:18

very impressive foto,useful note and excellent composition! Great colours too! galantis

Muse (31121) 2008-04-21 11:23

Hello Agnès,
Un cadrage en contre plongée qui met ce superbe édifice bien en valeur. Le cadrage est très bien réalisé avec cette véfération à l'avant plan et la statue dans le rocher. Très belle lumière et superbe ciel.
Very well done!
Best regards
Denise

Angshu (34243) 2008-06-09 0:12

Hello Agnes
I chose this older post as it is from a country I know little about. Like the low, looking up POV which enhances the majesty of the church against the cloudy sky. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

danos (33730) 2008-06-29 9:45

Hello Agnes,
very nice composition and shot of the Church in Mgarr that is taken from this interesting POV.I like the perspective of the scene as the little statue in the middle of the frame.Great the light and the colors.Well done.

Regards,Danos