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Senglea panorama


Senglea panorama
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3956 W: 0 N: 7171] (25411)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-22
Categories: Castles, Transportation, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Discovery of Malta, Beautiful view from Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-22 5:41
Viewed: 1058
Points: 70
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Senglea is a fortified city in the east of Malta, mainly in the Grand Harbour area. It is one of the Three Cities, with the other two being Cospicua and Vittoriosa. The city of Senglea is also called Citta Invicta, because it managed to resist the Ottoman invasion at the Great Siege of 1565. The proper name is Senglea since the grandmaster who built it Claude De La Sengle, gave this city a part of his name.
The island was in fact joined by a landbridge to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John and as a result, it became peninsular in shape. During the time of the Knights of St. John, Senglea was also used as a hunting area, and was in fact known as L'Isola di San Giuliano, but later it was developed and made inhabitable by the Grand Master, Claude de la Sengle who built fortifications following a Turkish invasion in 1551. The locality eventually became known as Senglea but retained its old name Isla.
With an area of just over half a square mile, it is Malta's smallest locality. It is also its most densely populated. It currently hosts around 3,500 people (1995 census). At the turn of the century, Senglea had more than 8200 people, making it the most densely populated town in Europe. At the time, Senglea, as well as Cospicua, were the centre of Malta's elite and intelligentsia. The Second World War rapidly altered its social structure as many left to take refuge in outlying towns and countryside, never to return. In recent years, rehabilitation of the Cottonera Waterfront as a yacht marina has spurred a lot of interest from foreign expatriates and businessmen. This resulted in the renovation of various quaint and charming houses and a considerable appreciation of real estate in this city.
(Source: Malta guide)
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  • eev99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 110 N: 97] (1108)
  • [2007-06-22 5:43]

Great light and perspective. It is an amazingly busy scene. Love it.

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1348 W: 63 N: 1755] (6082)
  • [2007-06-22 5:52]

Hello George,
A splendid capture in warm light. Impressive sharpness and clarity. I guess March is a good time for Malta. Telephoto composition is excellent showing lots of detail, and I particularly like the church domes.
Best wishes,
Hakan

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4701 W: 146 N: 9063] (39869)
  • [2007-06-22 5:52]

Hi George, amazing view of the Malta city centre and the harbour, with good quality, beautiful light and from a great POV.
thanks, ciao

Hi George,
Perfect pov on this Harbour, lovely light and a good remember for me with a walk, just here at the feet of this fortified city.

Hi George,
Looks a bustling city ... I like the warm color cast of the city ... I think it is the clay exterior of the houses. Well captured and composed. Balanced lighting and contrast. Excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Very good light and angle. It is interesting to see how the buildings are pressed together...

Cheers
Alexander

Hello George,
Colors & tone are just amazing. Nice composition showing the fort & harbor with the red container ship providing a great contrast to the overall colors. Regards. Latiff.

This is an interesting view over the city George, and you've taken it in good light.
The red boat is an obvious focal point for the image, and I like it's off-centre placement in the scene.
Well taken.

Cheers,
Ben

Hi George,

Impressive view over this arbour, where the light and colours are splendid. There a feeling of intense activities in the port, while the rest of the city seems calm and peaceful.

Good composition, where the red boat is wisely off-centered.

Cheers!

André

Hello George,
A good pov on this busy port with its citadel to the fore. Good lighting that brings out the colours in the buildings. Exceptional detail and clarity.

Hi George,
An excellent view of this city....so clear and so interesting. Great POV....where are you...in a plane?
Cheers grant

Hello George,
Interesting landscape under a wonderful light, well seen and done.
Regards
Christian

Hi George!

Very impressive view of Senglea, that looks like a marvellous town. You POV is great and so is the light managment. I like the contrast between the historical castle and the more modern look of the shipyard. Great sharpness and contrast. Congratulations!

Have a nice weekend,
Hercules

Hello George,
A pleasant mix of new and old!
Lovely warm light gives a special atmosphere, and the old fortification adds interest value...
Well composed presentation!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • kebek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 991 W: 55 N: 1081] (5424)
  • [2007-06-22 12:50]

Serwus George !
Comprehensive vista, that's for sure, but what a light You awaited ! And that red ship - must be huge, otherwise the walled old town is so tiny ;)
Best wishes,
Mat

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3673 W: 339 N: 7372] (31310)
  • [2007-06-22 13:00]

Hi George!
I remember your nightshot from the same? POV.A great shot again with good depth.Fantastic light and I like the strong red of the boat and the domes.
Have a nice weekend,
regards,Leo

George,
A great POV, allowing great depth and lots of interesting details.
Beautiful,
Regards,
JB.

Bonsoir George
tu nous proposes une nouvelle un superbe POV et une lumière qui réveille les couleurs de cette ville; Le bateau rouge est impressionnant. Joli travail de compo.
Xavier

hello George
the most amazing is the light, golden light, very nice one, emphasize all the citiscape, and there is good sharpness, good POV & good depth, well done
regards
jo

HI George,

I like a lot this shot. The city is impressive, the forteresse like a boat, closing this interesting amount of houses. The red cupole is very beautiful, and the red boat stunning, capturing our attention absolutely. Great golden light! Thanks.

Regards,
Angel.

La lumière magnifique sublime totalement cette belle ville. Très jolie composition.
Amicalement
JJ

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4800 W: 121 N: 472] (42119)
  • [2007-06-23 2:30]

Jó napot George,
very nice panoramic view, interesting harbour and your note. You had good POV. Pleasant colours and fine sharpness. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1850 W: 0 N: 911] (8843)
  • [2007-06-23 2:52]

Hi George,
very good POV of this beautiful place.
Amazing colors and excellent lights.
Very well done!
Greetings.
Dimitris.

Hi George,
This is a very nice picture vith good POV and perspective. Nice work,
Have a nice weekend..


hAyAti

Hi George
Amazing light and colours in this very gorgeous composition.
Excellent sharpness, very well framed and done
TFS and have a nice Sunday
Aires

Hi George, splendid view with great fortification and lovely architecture, wonderful light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi George, A very well composed photo over looking the Senglea, I do not know this city but this photo has shown it's beauty, the sharp focus is excellent & great colours, I like this view as it takes in the ships at dock, wonderful light & a very good note, kind regards Wilson.

Hi George,
Very nice composition and very nice use of light. The golden colors and the details and colros are superb.
I wish you a great week, best regards. Salvator.

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  • alainh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4133 W: 141 N: 6674] (31563)
  • [2007-06-25 3:54]

hello George
an ideal light to capture this splendid picture of Senglea !! the old rock and the moderm boat make a good contrast.
have a nice day George
alain

Ola George fantastica foto desta cidade de Malta é um belo ponto de vista as cores estão muito bonitas ,parabens!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Hi George -wonderful pink light, I have almost the same picture, the old fortified architecture is complemented by the maritime industry.

George, I like more that POV the the other one. Where you were here? In a place?
Nice POV, depth and colors.
Hugs
Andre

Beautifull view of these old walls by the sea, with a top/down point of views. Nice light and pastel like colors. The cranes of the harbour looks a bit strange compared to this old wall, but it is again the confrontation between old time and modernity and it is still nice something remains of the old fortified harbour of the Malta knights.

All the best,

Emmanuel

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4948 W: 169 N: 7612] (24876)
  • [2007-06-29 20:06]

Dear George
I remember I similar shot of yours taken in blue hour. The light is very good here with good off-centre placement of the red ship. A lovely shot!
Regards
Angshu

I've never been to Malta, George, so I have enjoyed browsing your posts from this island. I like this one in particular because it gives us a good overview of the city. The warm light is lovely, and technically the image is excellent in all respects. Cheers . . . David

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