Mosta Rotunda Photo

Photographer’s Note

Mosta boasts the third largest unsupported dome in Europe dedicated to the Assumption. The Feast of the Assumption is held on August 15 and it is a public holiday. The church is also known as the Rotunda of St Marija Assunta. On 9 April 1942, the church was nearly destroyed during World War 2. An Axis bomb pierced the dome of the church but failed to explode. The detonator was removed and a replica bomb is now displayed as a memorial.

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ayansadhu (1497) 2007-12-19 7:08

Stunning frame
Nice info / note
Good POV
Great exposure and sharpness

mikeo (12113) 2007-12-19 8:16

Hi Carmel,

Cool shot! Great composition with excellent cropping! Almost perfect symmetry! Great sharpness and contrast,

greetings,

Michal

adelune (2) 2007-12-19 8:44

Very good POV! Very good framing! And at the end, a very successful picture! Thanks Carmel for this beautiful shot! Best regards! alain

batalay (20680) 2007-12-19 8:50

Hello Carmel,

In this unusual perspective you have give us a spectacular view of the interior of the dome in the great rotunda. Your short, but informative note completes a very good package for Trekeath.

Warm regards from Virginia, USA.
Bulent

Wandering_Dan (3171) 2007-12-19 9:13

Nice abstraction! The image has a spiral feel to it,leading the eye around without tiring it out.

Dan

trekks (14260) 2007-12-20 4:00

I marvel at this architecture, Carmel, that you have captured in great vertical composition, with an amazing light through to the ceiling.

Very sharp and good resolution, you have focus on the spot. Great graphic effect too from this pattern. TFS, well done.

bill

miumiu (3866) 2007-12-20 12:14

Hello Carmel!
Wonderful composition, l like it! Very special photo!
Greetings
Agnes

azaf1 (15541) 2007-12-29 0:31

Hi Carmel
I was there on the 15th August for the celebration and it was unique. A very special church. One of my first posts was from the evening of the celebration.
Your capture of course is excellent
Best wishes for the New Year
Argiris

wishlist (4133) 2007-12-31 7:50

Hi my friend,
interesting perspective of the dome and it beautiful pattern. The good light management has allowed you to achieve an excellent result in terms of colours and details...excellent done!!
I wish you all the best for a great 2008!! :o)

Igor

jemaflor (38801) 2008-01-08 10:47

Hi Carmel,
You shot reminds me a good moment during the visit of this so impressive church, good idea for this frame, very good exposure and details with the good sharpness.

jpphoto (465) 2008-01-31 6:50