-600th – Urban canyon Photo

Photographer’s Note

Dear TE Friends,
I would like to show you one of my favourite photos from the Valletta series from this fantastic city. I hope, you like this.

I thank you for your kind attention. I thank you for the useful advices from taking photo. I thank you for the beautiful landscapes what I may have recognized with the help of your photos and your notes. I wish you a beautiful day.

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Valletta, Malta’s capital and a World Heritage site, is nothing short of an open-air museum. It is a living experience of Baroque architecture, a monument donated by the Knights of St John nearly five centuries ago. Throughout the years, Valletta has welcomed emperors, heads of state, artists and poets and is now the permanent seat of the Maltese government.

Dotted with quaint cafés and wine bars, the city is today one of Malta’s main tourist attractions, hosting among others, the majestic St John’s Co- Cathedral, the imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. It also provides a stunning snapshot of Malta’s Grand Harbour, often described as the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.

The city’s unique setting nowadays plays host to a series of cultural events, from theatre in English, to concerts by leading opera singers.

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.

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)

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mikolaj_kawa (31161) 2009-01-20 0:54

Hello George! Amazing canyon. Wonderful street. Perfect composition. Ideal capture. Congratulations 600th post on TE. Good luck!

mesutilgim (37268) 2009-01-20 0:57

Hi dear George, my neighbour
First of all congratulations to your 600th posting.
This is really a celebrational capture !
Wonderfull pov. In fact it's a chaotic street but on the other hand it has still it's own discipline ; ordo ab chao !

TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

daddo (11535) 2009-01-20 0:58

Hi George. Now I see what I needed to imagine in your earlier shot of the balconies- the sky and the ground. Incredible architecture made even more stunning thanks to the POV, clarity and light. Most suitable heading. Regards. Klaudio.

g_panakia (4004) 2009-01-20 0:58

hi george,
congratulations for your 600th posts!!!
Valletta seems very interesting place...
your pov is excellent and help us to understand some things about the architecture of the city as well that at the end of road there is the blue sea...
have a nice day
georgia

ymrk (9105) 2009-01-20 1:01

Hello dear George;
Wowwwwwwwww!
Yes,wonderful graphic effect,very fine symmetry.An exotic view,different!Beauty height with your outlook combination is a result on perfect work!
Have a nice Tuesdays,dear friend,

Yağmur

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-01-20 1:05

Hi George

A superb high pov thta reminds me of some streescapes in San Francisco. Good sharpness & the people add scale & context. Tfs!

smarcell (14653) 2009-01-20 1:18

very nice perspective, with this narrow street and the row of cars.
A very good composition
Regards Stefano

amaryllis (17800) 2009-01-20 1:30

Bonjour Georg
et bravo pour ta 600 eme et ta galerie superbe
ici une perspective et un cadrage excellents de cette rue, des balcons des maisons, une composition excellente qui confirme la beauté de ta galerie
juliette

gildasjan (24121) 2009-01-20 1:36

Bonjour George
Impressionnant ce cadrage vertical et le POV en donne vraiment.Très intéressant image également par ses couleurs.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

jlbrthnn (38897) 2009-01-20 1:50

Hello George,
Congratulations for your the first 600 photographs on TE. Always images worthy of interest and very good quality. Today a spectacular sight of this street, and so typical frontages. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

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besnard (31064) 2009-01-20 2:02

Bonjour Georg
Toutes mes féliciations pour cette 600ème qui est des plus réussies. Une bonne vue plongeante sur cette rue étroite aux immeubles colorés.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

jurek1951 (26136) 2009-01-20 2:05

Hi George,
good POV and DOF.
wonderful capture of the colored street,very nice perspective,
Georg

ktanska (16695) 2009-01-20 2:07

Hi George,
Congratulations on your #600!
Those narrow straight and hilly streets are fantastic. You've done a good job getting shadow and sunshine in balance.
Kari

BennyV (4905) 2009-01-20 2:57

Hi George,

A bit similar to your previous balconies shot, yet the impressive depth of this view makes it stand out. Making Malta move higher up on my list places to visit... Great picture!

Benny

ls7902 (6362) 2009-01-20 3:08

Hi George,
An excellent POV to show how the narrow street slopes down & up. Rustic and busy view but calmness in the street of few people in easy going mood. Difficult lighting but you manage it as well as it can be. Regards. Latiff.

macondo (13271) 2009-01-20 3:10

Hello George.
Hearty congratulations on reaching this milestone! You've done it with style and made me once again wish to travel to Malta. The street looks like a steep canyon or fissure between the buildings. Amazing how the steep road mounts almost to the top of the composition, leaving just that little bit of blue sky. This series has been a beauty.
Regards,
Andrew

JLG (2086) 2009-01-20 3:44

hello George
congratulation for your 600 th post
exceptionnelle compo et tout aussi exceptionnelle POV
great picture
jean louis

mauro61 (16268) 2009-01-20 4:27

ciao george,
bella foto a celebrare il 600th.
Grande confusione ed è questo che mi piace dello scatto insieme al bel taglio e alla grande profondità.
saluti
maurizio

dta (6059) 2009-01-20 4:30

Hello george ,
Congratulations for your 600 pictures .
I like a lot this one , and its really good title . The perspective is vertiginous , and , as you say , it looks like a deep canyon .
Very , very well done .
Regards
Denis

dip (12844) 2009-01-20 4:30

Hello George,
congratulations to your 600th post on TE!!!
wonderful image with excellent POV and interesting details,
very well done!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

bostankorkulugu (33976) 2009-01-20 5:19

hey congrats for your 600th george... a nice choice to celebrate it, as this one has lots of details (around 600>:P) to explore... the perspective is so cool as well... keep going my friend...

korkut

snunney (35464) 2009-01-20 5:41

Hello George,
A great plunging perspective down this narrow street; the title is indeed very aptly chosen. I think these balconies are amzing every time I see them in your pictures of Malta. Very good light and colours. Many congratulations on 600!

Cretense (57010) 2009-01-20 5:45

Hi George and congratulations for the important landmark, great task and great anniversary, I wish that you 'll keep posting like this for many more hundreds to come!

This impressive photo was an excellent choice for the anniversary, as it is very representative of your work! Excellent architecture photo, great, balanced framing and well studied composition, great perspective and wonderful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

Greg1949 (8519) 2009-01-20 5:54

George, another great one, these are the views that are still in my mind of Valetta after all these years, thanks.

Greg

npecanhuk (14652) 2009-01-20 7:13

Hello George!
Another successful picture specially because of the very well chosen pov and the composition so well elaborated creating this true urban canyon! I've already told you I'm fond of such images with street life and architecture and this one is excellent!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

hay_kes (28562) 2009-01-20 7:26

Hi dear George,
Hearty congrulations for your 600th post.Supeeeerb point of view and excellent perspective.TFS.
Cheers,
Have a beautiful day,

hAyAti

danos (33240) 2009-01-20 7:54

Hello George,
congratulations on your 600th upload photo.I wish you more and more creative ones.Excellent the perspective and the POV of this narrow street of Valletta,that we can see on the far distance,the sea.Reminds me some streets in Lisbon that have a similar perspective.Well done my friend.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

paura (39202) 2009-01-20 8:53

George,
Congratulations for your 600Th. The image is very interesting with those strong climb ramp. Architecture is very beautiful.

Abraço, amigo.

Paulo

Photo65Net (43096) 2009-01-20 10:13

Hello George,
First of all congrats for these 600 posts !
As you know I like your gallery, and this one is very interesting with impressive perspective.
Have a nice day,
JB.

TGULUMSER (12514) 2009-01-20 10:14

Hello George,
Congratulations for the 600th post, an amazing number! Very nice shot that suits very well with the title.
Best regards,
Tulay

carper (65622) 2009-01-20 10:42

congratulation dear George, with your 600 th photo's. It is very nice when I look back in time and I see the progression you have made.
a fantastic perspective shot here, well composed, good details, fine photo job here.
well done.
regard jaap

bobocortis (14144) 2009-01-20 11:02

Hello George.
First of all, my sincere congratulations for you 600th post!
And what a post!
Gorgeous perspective, enriched by the vertical format.
A bit of local overexposures, but this don't compromise the shot's quality.
Best regards.
Bobo.

TopGeo (22205) 2009-01-20 11:55

Hello George. Firstly, sincere congratulating my for you 600th place! Amazing shot! A big prospect of immersion under this narrow road, that you name him canyon! Wonderful POV Good sharpness They is a model idea and a picture with a lot of good elements of city Balletta,
Have a nice day
Georgios

Scharan (13955) 2009-01-20 18:25

Olá George

Parabéns pelas 600 fotos aqui no TE!
Lindíssima fotografia. Uma bela composição artística. Grande perspectiva e muitos detalhes interessantes.
Parabéns.
GA
Vera

danyy (69417) 2009-01-20 23:22

Bonjour George,
fantastique hauteur et profondeur sur cette 600e pour laquelle je te félicite.
Ce n'est pas la première photo que tu postes de cet endroit mais c'est pour moi la meilleure, avec d'impeccables lumières.
Longue route sur TE.
Daniel.

saylan-cb (12726) 2009-01-21 2:40

Hi George,
Congratulations for your 600th posts!
Superb POV!Great compositions and very nice details with a beautiful capture.
WEll done!
TFS/Regards

Wanda1 (11015) 2009-01-21 20:38

Hi George,
What a nice looong perspective you have here looking down this street, I like that it is so narrow and all the buildings piled on top of one another.
Congratulations on your 600th!
Regards
Wanda

Graal (58714) 2009-01-21 23:04

Jó napot George,
congratulations on Your 600th post in TE! Great view in this picture. Nice perspective of street and old architecture. Good colours and sharpness. Interesting note also. Well photojob.
Gr., Aleksander

AiresSantos (42844) 2009-01-22 2:36

Hi dear George
First of all, congratulations for the 600th picture in TE. Excellent contribution from you for TE !
I like your POV and detais. Amazing street and nice architecture
TFS and have a nice day
Aires

lucasgalodoido (16789) 2009-01-22 15:24

Hi George,
impressive this view and deep of road, I´d like of this type of image, and good colors capture and sharpen. Congratulations for you 600th photo on TE. Great job.
Regards,
Lucas

jjcordier (25218) 2009-01-23 0:30

George
Excellent POV pour cette 600ième et toutes mes félicitations pour la qualité exceptionnelle de tes photos et ta fidélité au site. Merci!
Amicalement
JJ

bakes888 (18327) 2009-01-23 21:05

Hi George. 600!!! Well done. I can see why this is a favorite, excellent framing and composition. You have captured excellent detail and sharpness also. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

xavshot (63125) 2009-01-24 9:12

Bonsoir George
et félicitations (avec un peu de retard) pour cette belle 600ème. La perspective de cette rue est impressionnante. Belle profondeur.
J'en profite pour te féliciter pour l'ensemble de ta galerie. Continue de nous offrir de belles photos.
Xavier

ocskaymarci (2510) 2009-01-24 9:15

Gratulálok a hatszázadikhoz, nem kis szám, bár ilyen tempónál.. ((: Itt pont a függőleges tájolás a jó, mert tovább erősíti a kép nagyszerű mélységét és magasságát!

meltemi (9746) 2009-01-25 2:14

Hello George,
excuse me for my delay, but I'm very busy at the moment and not very active on this site. My best wishes for the 300th post! You celebrate it very well with this nice and uncommon image. Nice lighting and in particular the beautiful colours and successful depth are eye-catchers.
Good details all over in this well composed presentation!
All the best.
Stella

JCG (25745) 2009-01-25 7:00

Hi George,

The street of San Francisco do not have anything to envy the streets of Malta !!! It is impressive even vertiginous this one and your catch of sight combined by the narrowness of the street reinforces this effect. A photograph very interesting, well seen George.

With all my friendships and good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

chrkont (3669) 2009-01-29 2:44

Dear George
Congratulations for the anniversary photo (a little late i'm afraid). I wish you many - many more beautiful photos with your spirit in them to share with us.
You capture the photo with incredible depth and give it the appropriate sharpness. Despite the cable web, it is a beautiful photo.
TFS - Regards
Christos