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Senglea - Golden sunset


Senglea - Golden sunset
Photo Information
Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4172 W: 0 N: 7535] (26695)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-20
Categories: Castles, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Discovery of Malta [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-23 7:25
Viewed: 975
Points: 52
[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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I like that the ground has the same colour with the city. It will be sure interesting travel

Hello George,
A good view over the town with its multitude of buildings. I like the like and shadow contrast between the two halves of the image and the ochre colours. Very good clarity.

Hello George,
I believed the serie closed, it is a great pleasure to see others images of Malta. Very nice view and interesting. Bravo.
Cordially
Joël

Hi George

Such densly packed streets, packed around, it seems, huge religious buildings. An excellent cityscape, well composed and with warm colours. TFS

Bonjour George
Très belle composition bien cadrée qui nous fait découvrir la ville aux maisons colorées bien mises en valeur avec une belle luminosité. Il y a beaucoup de choses à regarder particulièrement au point de vue architectural.
Merci pour le partage et bon week-end.
Nicole

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1279 W: 21 N: 1582] (8364)
  • [2007-06-23 11:27]

Hi George,
I can look at this shot for a long time and keep seeing new things, there is so much great detail. A wonderful scene of building upon building. Beautiful warm light on this amazing looking place.
Regards
Wanda

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2438 W: 714 N: 196] (20556)
  • [2007-06-23 13:52]

Hi, my friend!
i see very interesting old architecture. Good composition with interesting houses. Good colours and light. I like your sun. Well done.
Marek

Hi George,
all the shot is clearly exposed,the eyes are happy to look at so many details.nice compo.

Hi George,

Magnificent light over the city. The saturated golden color, and the red cupoles are fantastic. I like these medieval cities, with really narrow streets, and great sights and perspecties. The quality of the shot is amazing! Thanks.

Regards,
Angel.

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7440 W: 441 N: 10342] (52727)
  • [2007-06-23 16:49]

Bonjour George,
un lego impressionnant qui montre qu'à certains endroits, l'homme utilise au mieux la superficie qui lui est offerte pour construire.
J'aime énormément les lumières bien réchauffées.
Best regards.
Daniel.

Hi George. Great photo. The low light has not only added its nice warm colour but it has added a 3D effect which gives this shot a lovely depth. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

merhaba dear george.
wonderful interesting houses and malta.beautiful city and naturel colours.
well done my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

hello George
it's a very nice urban composition, with the nice architecture, good framing, and the golden light, excellent sharpness too
regards
jo

Hi George,
What a great cityscape with excellent colours, POV and perspective.Good point of view.well composed..TFS.
Regards.

hAyAti

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4915 W: 121 N: 509] (43305)
  • [2007-06-24 2:53]

Jó napot George,
another interesting view from Malta. Nice architecture, light and colours. You had good POV. I like it. Jó minoseg.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4704 W: 146 N: 9096] (40013)
  • [2007-06-24 12:17]

Hi George, beautiful one, with amazing golden light and also that one from a great POV. good note too.
thanks, ciao

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1881 W: 0 N: 957] (9026)
  • [2007-06-24 16:07]

Hi george,
very beautiful image with amazing colors,
very good POV,
well done!
Dimitris.

Hi George,
Another good pov on this city, well composed for this almost close up, the dome is well placed in your composition and good effect with colourful houses, nice soft light too.

Hi George,
So we have covered Senglea from sunrise to sunset! Tele effect is stunning on this one. Direction of light is just right to show both shadow and sunshine, giving a strong 3D impression. Fantastic.
Kari

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12731 W: 272 N: 16984] (67992)
  • [2007-06-25 8:28]

Hello George,

Excellent panorama view about the city, the domes are the real eye catchers above the roofs of the houses, the low sun care for the golden colours, very well composition too.

Have a nice week,
John.

Hi George, A very beautiful view, with the two dombs standing proud, the focus is again excellent & well managed light, very good photo, kind regards Wilson.

Hi George,
Wonderful view, very beautiful place...
Superb light, nice colors and POV.
Good work.
Best regards. Uğur

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3545 W: 83 N: 5078] (19510)
  • [2007-06-25 17:01]

Hello George,
nice the perspective view of the Senglea.Excellent the colours and the light.Marvellous details due to the efficient sharpness.Your point of view gives such fine lines to your composition with wonderful view of the city and especially the of the reds domes.Very informative your note.Well done.
Regards,Danos

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2007-06-26 3:37]

You got such a beautiful light then. The city looks really wonderful that way with all the red and ocres. very well done.

A sea of buildings. To me that live in Rio is dificilt be in places like that. It has beautiful architecture but no nature, I can't see any tree there.
But it is a pretty composition. I like the colors and the great depth here.
Regards
Andre

George,
Again the POV allows you to catch a superb view on these houses.
You caught too a great light, and the overall result is pleasant.
A nice one,
Regards,
JB.

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  • sleon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1120 W: 125 N: 2102] (8683)
  • [2007-07-01 7:56]

HI George
Some friends of mine recently went to Malta and I was surprised to hear them complain what an ugly place it was - even more so seeing this shot! It certainly looks like a stunning setting, and you have caught some lovely tones in the evening sun. So much detail and colour to take in.
Regards, Susanna

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