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View to Malta & Mdina Castle


View to Malta & Mdina Castle
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3913 W: 0 N: 7052] (25037)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-19
Categories: Castles, Nature, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Discovery of Malta, Beautiful view from Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-25 5:51
Viewed: 959
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mdina (also called L-Imdina or Città Notabile) is the old capital of Malta. It is a medieval town, with narrow quiet streets, situated in the centre of the island. It is also known as the "Silent City". It commands a magnificent view of the Island.
Evidence for settlement in Mdina goes back to over 4000 BCE. It was first fortified by the Phoenicians around 700 BC, probably because of its strategic location on one of the highest points on the island and as far from the sea as possible. When Malta came under control of the Roman Empire, the Roman Governor built his palace there. It was here in 60 CE that the Apostle St Paul is said to have lived after being shipwrecked on the Islands. The city earned its present day name from the Saracens who came to Malta around 870 CE. They surrounded the city with thick defensive walls and a wide moat, separating it from its nearest town, Rabat.
The Normans conquered Malta in 1091. A strong earthquake in 1693 destroyed a large number of buildings in Mdina. After the earthquake the Cathedral was rebuilt on the designs of the Maltese architect Lorenzo Gafa.
Today, no cars (other than those of a limited number of residents, emergency vehicles, wedding cars and hearses) are allowed in Mdina and there is a calming atmosphere as one walks along its narrow streets and ways. The city displays an unusual mix of Norman and Baroque architecture, including several palaces, most of which serve as private homes.

(Source: Malta Guide)
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Bonjour George
Très belle vue de cette ville bien cadrée sur la droite, laissant une grande place au paysage. Il doit faire bon faire une halte sur ces bancs devant une une vue aussi dégagée.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2360 W: 199 N: 5514] (23321)
  • [2007-04-25 5:56]

Bonjour Georges,
Superbe paysage que l'on découvre ici sous un magnifique ciel et de jolies couleurs.
Un bon point de vue qui oriente le regard vers l'horizon.
Une lumière très agréable et un commentaire intéressant.
Best regards,
Denise

Hi George,
it seems like nice place to visit.
Your photo looks like taken in a middle of summer with hot sun but it is still spring time. I like your composition, just it´s little overexposed.
Very informative note.
Best regards,
Stanislav

Nice shot with soft colors, a bit to clear perhaps. The composition is well done. It mus be great to sit there and watch the panorama that unfolds itself. TFS

Great shot, nice angle with the lightning on the wall. Great shot of a really beautiful building.
Best wishes,
Achim

merhaba dear george
beautiful blue sky and clouds.very good light and depth.beautiful landscape.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9450 W: 448 N: 15003] (52624)
  • [2007-04-25 10:28]

very good photo George,
the benches are a nice details, your polv is good and well I like the well taken shot, good light and very good quality, fine photo job here George.
gr. jaap

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3634 W: 335 N: 7225] (30502)
  • [2007-04-25 12:30]

Hi George!
What a nice place for a rest.
Good image with landscape ,the castel,the wonderful skyand this nice place in the foreground.Amazing sharpness and contrast.
Regards,Leo

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  • fanch Gold Star Critiquer [C: 581 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-04-25 14:18]

Hi George,

very good point of view, fantastic depth in it and the quality is very good, nice to look at, ( on my screen , exposition seems ok ...)

Amicalement ,
Fanch

Hello George,
Good point of view with the city and the landscape and seascape. The realization as usual is very good. Well done.
Good evening
Cordially
Joël

Hi George!
What an amazing landscape in which the cloudy sky shows a good sense of depth.
Your viewpoint it's very good, and the proportion between sky and ground it's well chose.
TFS and best regards,
Rosa

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3989 W: 8 N: 2640] (21442)
  • [2007-04-25 16:34]

George,
Very nice POV here. Vivid colors and beautiful composition on it. well done.

Paulo

Hi George,
What a great view.Nice architectural photo.Well done.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

George this view is wonderful. The clouds adorning the sky look very natural and the architecture of the castle give us an idea of the beautiful buildings of the old world. Nice colours and point of view. Thanks George.

Roberto

Hi George,
Impressive fortress with great views. They surely know to pick the right location in the good old days :) Anyway, I like the blue skies and the natural colors of this compo. Good positioning of the castle to the far right thus creating expansive space. Well done ... tfs.
Cheers,
Renier

Dear George
The clouds here giving really wonderful effect to this amazing picture dominated mostly in green color.. My best regards ihsan

Hello George, the pictorial effect is of great quality once again a splendid photograph, the composition, the light and the place is of any beauty, this città notabile, thanks to the?uvre and with the restoration of Lorenzo Gala proudly dominates this sight which seems without end under this cloudy profusion to the sea, good idea that this framing or the beauty of this landscape gives good details in this country table, sincerely ...................Hello George, l’effet pictural est de grande qualité une fois encore une photo magnifique, la composition, la lumière et le lieu sont de toute beauté, cette città notabile, grâce à l’œuvre et à la restauration de Lorenzo Gala domine fièrement cette vue qui semble sans fin sous cette profusion nuageuse jusqu’à la mer, bonne idée que ce cadrage ou la beauté de ce paysage donne de bons détails dans ce tableau campagnard, bien amicalement

Hi George, The quality of your photos is outstanding & this one is no acception, clear & sharp with excellent colours & light, the sky is superb & gorgeous architecture, well composed & trully stunning, kind regards Wilson.

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3920 W: 173 N: 4949] (22479)
  • [2007-04-27 9:19]

Hi George,
very good perspective. clouds are magnificent.
successfully angle and composition. have a nice day.
Burak

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2326 W: 702 N: 187] (19160)
  • [2007-04-28 7:57]

Hello my friend!
Very interesting view. Beautiful architecture, sky. I like your long perspective. Tomorrow I will be in your country!
Marek

Hi George!

Very impressive composition and perspective in this one. Inmense depth of field and amazing clarity from FG to BG. beautiful colours! One of the best of the "serie". Congratulations!

Take care, Hercules

Hello George.
Look at that scene...knocks me out just looking into your photograph, I couldn't image being there. The amazing spire rising above the city adds a great majestic atmosphere. I'm also really liking the fact that they do not let cars (only a select few) into the city...Force people to use mass transit; it's better for them anyway. Wish they would do that sort of thing for some of the cities around here.
Regards,
Chris.

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3867 W: 397 N: 6393] (21854)
  • [2007-04-30 7:48]

Hi George,
A good compo and POV of the castle, with nice FG with bench, inviting place to sit and relax! Good colors and sharp details, good to sea the sea too in the BG... a complete and interesting note
TFS
Laurent

Hi George,
I like the benches here in this shot, I can picture myself sitting there and looking over this magnificent view. Nice colours and composition, and good sharpness.
Regards
Wanda

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