Valletta’s lovers Photo

Photographer’s Note

Dear Te Frieds,
I faced two occasions with this happy lovers (there was impudence from me, but I photographed them with second occasion). They embraced beyond the banister, in dangerous proximity to the edge of the wall of the fortress. The mood was wonderful. It is possible to dream more beautiful decor at this to the romanticism? Close to the sea, in Valletta fortress, above huge seagoing vessels... than the birds. Possibly, you like this mood.
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Some information fromValletta:

Europe’s Smallest Capital City in the Heart of the deep Blue Mediterranean Sea, Valletta is a Dynamic City which has never ceased to change and move forward, retaining its original beauty and splendor.

Valletta is the designer city of the 16th Century built straight from the drawing-board of three men, a Political Leader and Head of the Order of the Knights, Jean Parisot de la Valette, a warrior engineer Francesco Laparelli, and a Maltese Architect, Girolamo Cassar. Valletta is one of Europe’s most sophisticated micro cities with an intense concentration of baroque architecture and a defense line of Fortifications that is second to non.

Valletta and its Harbours have always responded to the dynamics of time and change. From a Maritime SuperCity of the 17th Century Valletta developed into a Cultural and Commercial Hub in the 18th Century, becoming yet again the strongest Naval Base in the Mediterranean during the 19th and mid-20th Century.

Valletta and its harbours developed from a Port of War to a Port of Peace and from a Port of Heavy Industry to a Port of Culture and Tourism. Valletta is considered to be one of the finest harbours in the World and a unique experience to all seafarers and passengers sailing on the luxury yachts and liners.
Valletta is a city rich in cultural tradition.

Compared to other older cities in Europe, Valletta is only 440 Years young, yet it has the stature, history and profile similar to its sister Capitals of Europe, proud of being a World Heritage City. Valletta is no fossilized crib, but a dynamic cultural and commercial hub full of activity, and an attraction to all.

The City of Valletta was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.
(Source:cityofvalletta.org)

snunney, BeBeHooker, paura, Cretense, jlbrthnn, ChrisJ, mikolaj_kawa, jhm, danos, Photo65Net, bobocortis, ocskaymarci has marked this note useful

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snunney (35880) 2009-01-10 8:02

Hello George,
A good capture of this romantic interlude in a rather precarious yet romantic place. Thanks for sharing.

BeBeHooker (6258) 2009-01-10 8:24

Hi Budapestman!
Original composition. Amazing tower and wonderful ship. Fantastic pair. Good POV. Very good capture.
Nice lightness and brightness, superb colors.
Cheers!

paura (39632) 2009-01-10 8:38

George,
The compo results great, friend. Very interesting the lovers inclusion. Excellent job.

Abraço

Paulo

Cretense (57608) 2009-01-10 8:45

Hi George!

Fantastic framing and composition, outstanding POV, you had a great "eye" for this one!!! Beautiful combination of diferent elements, the castle, the ship, but of course the "key" spot is this couple in love! Congratulations!

Hercules

TopGeo (22509) 2009-01-10 9:03

Hi George! Which splendid combination of colours and frame of prospect and levels? The old building and the navigable boat the configuration with the model POV and a title for the pair enchanting! all beautiful
Georgios

jlbrthnn (39533) 2009-01-10 12:11

Hello George,
In Malta like elsewhere, the agitations of youth are the same ones, ah! the love, that will pass to them, before that begins again to me. Impressive and excellent image. Very distant architectures by time.
Cut has Nice evening.
Cordially
Joel

mesutilgim (37597) 2009-01-10 12:44

Hi dear George,
Wonderfull pov ! It took some time, untill I had noticed the pair. Very nice light and bright and nice warm colors.
Good and usefull notes as well.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Morac (21167) 2009-01-10 13:28

Good evening George,
I like the original of this composition: love, below a phallic symbol.
I find it very well observed.
Good evening
Marc

TGULUMSER (12528) 2009-01-10 15:30

Hello George,
The lovers are the bonus of this composition. The architecture is amazing, too,
Best regards, have a nice sunday,
Tulay

ChrisJ (70569) 2009-01-10 15:39

Hi George

I like the warm cold colour opposition, between the red brick lighthouse tower in the fg, & the blue tinted ship & water in the bg. A superb pov, with good sharpness. Tfs!

jurek1951 (26176) 2009-01-10 23:08

Hi George,
Wonderful capture and perspective,perfect light, colours and sharpness,
Great historical place.
Have a nice weekend.
Georg

ymrk (9276) 2009-01-11 2:04

Hello George;
Very fine perspective with original compo.I like this views and your ideas...
Notes with explanatory compo!
Thanks for sharing,have a nice weekend...

Yağmur

mikolaj_kawa (31959) 2009-01-11 3:51

Hello George! Romeo and Juliette in Valetta! Amazing scene. Wonderful background. Good POV and composition. Original take. Well done!

jhm (83802) 2009-01-11 4:09

Hello George,

You got two images, one of the boat and building, and one occasions with this happy lovers couple.
A nice fine creation, good details and nice perspective.
Colour and presentation are superb. TFS.

Have a nice sunday
John.

danos (33766) 2009-01-11 8:06

Hello George,
nice the sight of this POV of the ship that looks like the be anchored so close to the tower and the two lovers, that are the ice on the cake.I like the management of the light and the colours.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

Graal (59144) 2009-01-11 9:28

Jó estet George,
nice reportage from the harbour in Valetta. An interesting informations about this capital city. Solid work. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Photo65Net (43106) 2009-01-11 9:36

Hello George,
I like the tones and colors here, and your compo is nice.
Beautiful catch, original image.
Have a nice day,
JB.

carper (66148) 2009-01-11 9:44

very nice George,
a fine macro shot here, well taken and a fine composition with good details, fine job here. have a nice evening.
regard jaap

bobocortis (14146) 2009-01-11 10:52

Hello George.
A miracle of perspective, lines, interesting items: the guard tower, the dock, the ship, the lovers.
A marvellous one!
Best regards.
Bobo.

Aviller (3152) 2009-01-13 13:16

Very interesting angle. Even without the lovers the composition would have been good but obviously they add that special element and touch to the picture. Sharpness and colors couldn't be any better.

ocskaymarci (2510) 2009-01-24 9:07

Nagyon eredeti ötlet nagyszerű kivitelezéssel és szép fényekkel.

Photo Information

Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) (43344)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-19
Categories: Castles, Daily Life, Transportation, Architecture, Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-10 7:53