Winged and colorful but so hard to capture with my camera.
Pride…
Tough and stubborn.
Looks like this one wants to say something, I’m colorful and I can fly.
Category: Fotoutmaning
Unknown
Why did I photograph an unknown man who for an unknown reason walks in an unknown place.
Memories – Santa Monica – Los Angeles 2014.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge – Liquid
This week’s photo challenge is about keeping things fluid.
Let the imagination flow…
Barefoot in soft sand and crystal clear blue water.
Reflections in the sea from the sky and a boat.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge / Liquid
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge – Lines
This week, Cheri ask us to share a photo with a composition dominated by lines.
I choose some images from Malta International Airshow that was held a few years ago.
Lines created in the sky! A competitive aerobatic presentation with the participation of teams, civil and military airplanes from various countries. Today, there are no more organized airshows, for different reasons.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge – Prolific
This week, Krista asks us what “Prolific” makes us think about. The most prolific must be the earth itself as home of all known life. Water, microorganisms, oxygen, mammals, dinosaurs, flowers, insects, humans…
A never ending process, of which these images are just a tiny fraction from my little corner of the earth.
The nature, not always easy for humans to explore, but we are attracted and we are curious about it. 
…and we are part of an amazing landscape and scenery. 
In search for life and color.
We all know that behind the clouds the sky is always blue but rarely think of the valuable air we breathe.
And when the sun sets, another day is gone and life on earth continues in an eternal circle, constantly prolific. With or without homo sapiens…
All images are from Majjistral National Park here in Malta April 2018.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge – Awakening
This week, Jen asks us to show an image/s of awakening or some kind of renewal.
While enjoying the awakening of nature after winter…
…seeing a butterfly is an obvious proof of that spring is has arrived…
…and when you see these you know that even this summer, you can enjoy eating fresh figs…
…while a wild cat yawning, renewed with energy after a few hours sleep in Independence gardens.
Future
This week, Frank invites us to share one or more photos that makes us think about the future.
Yesterday, we were hiking for three hours in the Majjistral National Park where nature is stunning. The sea, the huge rocks in different shapes, all wild flowers and the swirling footpaths gives a feeling of being truly in the middle of nature. That we totally went lost is another story…
Nature is both delicate and strong. As long as we let nature take care of itself, it will also survive…
One of many threats to the future of our nature is plastic. In the deep oceans, as well as on land.
What every generation teaches to the next…
…will be the result of our future. And I strongly believe in the future.
Photo Challenge by Frank / Dutch Goes the Photo’s / Theme: Future
WPC – Smile
This week, Ben invites us to point our camera at something or someone that puts a smile on our face.
Happy people jumping of joy a cold day in January here in Malta. Keep smiling, regardless of image quality. “There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all”
A child’s spontaneous drawing, natural colors from flowers and even the strict but yet colorful stained glass found in many churches. “A smile is the universal welcome”
An unexpected smile during last weekend’s walking in Majjistral National Park.
💖If you meet someone without a smile, give one of yours💖
Sunset & Memories
Honestly, I’m not so fond of images showing sunsets, maybe I’ve seen too many.
But i like straight lines, colors and silhouettes. 
And I like to look back in my archive to find memories. Here you see how the Azure Window once looked before it collapsed in stormy weather on 8 March 2017. A major tourist attractions, a 28-metre-tall natural arch on the island of Gozo in Malta, was suddenly gone forever. A place from where I have many memories.
Another memory I found in my archive. These are from 2011, three of my very first pictures before my interest in photography began. The images are real bad but the scene so perfect. There´s no need to look closely, but today they mean a lot to me as they remind me of the time when I began to explore the beauty of the photography.
WordPress weekly Photo Challenge / Rise/Set / Photo Challenge by Frank / Dutch Goes the Photo’s Memories
A Special Flower of the day
I’ve never seen these flowers before but there are thousands of them growing in Ta Qali Park right now.
When I first saw them, I thought they were some kind of fungus.
Apparently, insects are attracted to them too.
I found similar but in a different color and my dear man picked one for me.
I have no idea what kind of plant these are but I’m sure some of my blog friends know.
WPC – I’d Rather Be…
Where would I rather be, I asked myself when I was sitting in front of my computer and worked last Friday. I decided to take a day off and went to Majjistral National Park a second time to explore and enjoy the nature. Just me, Fanny and my camera. I’d Rather Be out there than sitting on my office chair.
In the park you´ll find wild flowers and different plants everywhere. Most of them are quite small so you have to look for them. Now I also got the chance to try my new macro lens but sadly, it was very windy and for some reason, my M mode setting doesn’t work anymore. But it was a lovely day, where I´d rather be…
Click on an images to enlarge.
Sweet in an empty bottle
WPC – Sweet
This is sweet enough for me, love, peace and harmony…
WPC – Tour Guide
This week, Krista asks us to share images of where we live. What do we love about where we live?
Malta is an island in the Mediterranean Sea located south of Italy. It´s one of the smallest countries in the world with an estimated population of 422,000. It´s a popular tourist destination with its warm climate and architectural and historical monuments. Malta has some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world and the capital Valletta is designated as the Capital of Culture 2018!
Love the wonderful nature, especially in spring with all wildflowers and a stunning greenery all over the island. Not to be found during the hot summer months.
Who doesn’t love the typical Maltese balconies, painted in different colors…
… and where in Europe can you buy fresh sweet strawberries even in winter.
The local wine is very tasteful as well as many other local produces.
Then we have the colorful fishing boats known as Maltese luzzu. There are much much more I would like to share, but I think I have to stop here and consider a part two…
Color Your World 2018 / 2
Piggy Pink.
Bitter sweet.
Razzle Dazzle Rose.
ColorYourWorld!
…and for those who might wonder from where the colorful mannequins in my last post came from. Surprise!! A window display at Capo Crudo’s restaurant at Triq Il-Lanċa in Valletta, close to the ferry to/from Sliema.
WPC – Beloved
Besides my beloved husband, I have a wonderful beloved Basenji puppy.
Fanny doesn’t mind taking part in the week’s theme, but only partially.
WPC – Variations on a Theme
Water
Variations of the water in the Mediterranean depending on light, waves, depth and reflections.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge / Variations on a Theme, by Ben Huberman
WPC – Weathered
This week is about the effect of time and the elements. Above you see Malta’s typical honey yellow limestone. The terrain of Malta is characterized by limestone plateaus that change constantly in shape due to climate and time. The limestone is still common as building materials and the effect of that is clearly visible below.
A weathered old forgotten store surrounded by walls made of limestone.
Influenced by time, sun, wind, rain and salty water from the Mediterranean Sea.
A weathered old sign-board.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge / Weathered Theme by Krista
Growth gives more fruit and vegetables.
We use leftovers as decorations. There was a wedding that took place here high above the clouds.
WPC – Growth
Growth in nature provides nutrition to fruits and vegetables. We use leftovers as decorations.
There was a wedding that took place here high above the clouds. 
No greenery without growth. 
Growth among clouds and mountains high above Kota Kinabalu town.
Growth puts people at work who provide food for themselves and the people.
At the market in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Sabah, also known as “Land of the Wind”, which comes from the author of Agnes Keith’s first book in 1939. A kind of growth, in the history…
Contrasts
Now the oranges are ripe and sweet and ready to eat here in Malta…
…while the snow falls in Sweden and the nature are dressed in white.
16 December 2017
WPC – Ascend
Click on a circle if you wish to accompany him up there.
WPC – Cheeky
In this week WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge Michelle ask us to show something cheeky. 
Can a clown or a prankster be cheeky? 
Of course…
…we can all act cheeky, in an entertaining way and with a joyful attitude.
The island is so small that they had to build a building on water where the restaurant are located.
Situated within the Sea Turtle Corridor, Lankayan Island is also a nesting place and foraging ground for sea turtles.
Forget about the internet, forget about the outside world, enjoy the moment.
Here you will find lots of turtles. Both in the water and on land where they lay their eggs.
Feel free like a bird, let your thoughts fly high!
My Serene Paradise
An island, covered by thick tropical vegetation on its topside and ringed by an endless pure white sandy beach and crystal clear water. This jewel-like tiny island in the Sulu Sea is a real beauty and a place for serenity.
Lankayan Island in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.
WPC – Serene
In this week Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge, we share a visual moment of blissful quiet.
Capture the moment / Malaysia, Borneo.
WPC – Transformation
This week, we share images that embodies transformation.
There are so much. Like a bud above that turns into a beautiful flower! 
Or the slow and natural transformation of something once shiny.
Nature, an old church and all details look completely different when reflected and in water.
Click on the link below and you’ll find lots of transformations from other participants.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge / Transformation by Jen.H
Wordless Wednesday
Malta 22 November 2017.
20+ C in the Mediterranean Sea.
CFFC – Letter N
Nature lovers, on hiking in Malta in November.
Natural look. 
Neat and so lovely, but nearly too close.
WPC – Experimental
Busy life through my lens – Experimentally
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge / Experimental
CBW: Weather
I love color, need color and can`t live without color around me, but I also like challenges.
That`s why I take part in Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge and this week the topic is Weather.
This was a beautiful day last spring here in Malta. As always this time of year, there were lots of yellow and reddish flowers among all greenery. In black and white, it looks very different.
Our terrace on the 6th floor a rainy day in October.
Sunset with storm clouds.
Sunshine, warmth and enjoyment by the Mediterranean Sea in July 32+.
WPC – Temporary
Ain’t everything temporary? Like the flames of a fire…
… or reflections in the Sea. 
Like moments of joy and fellowship.
Nothing lasts forever. It’s about catching the golden grains in our daily lives. To see, to feel and enjoy…
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge / Temporary, by Ben Huberman
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Pets
Once again I take part in Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge and the theme for this week is “Pets”! It suits me well because I now have my own pet. My funny silly, lovely little Fanny, almost four months old.
There are lots of wild cats in Ġnien Indipendenza/Independence Garden here in Sliema. 
Mutual harmony between dog and human being.
This blog is not going to be a Dog-blog but now and then I’ll post pics of my little puppy.
She`s now a part of my everyday life.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Peek
Peekaboo.
Today, I let my pictures speak for themselves.
WordPress Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge / Peek, by Michelle
Wordless Wednesday
WPC – Glow
This week, we share something that glows. Sunsets always glow, but everyone is new.
Glow from the sun gives glitter on the sea that shines on the little boy, summer is over.
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge
Here`s my entry for this week Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge. Just for fun 🙂 
This week it’s about distance. 
At a distance, you would barely notice the little bird.
At a distance, you can focus on what you want.
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge
This is a great fun and for me a completely new challenge. To convert from color and use only black and white.
An indoor garage here in Kuching with the shadow of a man walking from the entrance.
This is a spiral staircase inside a very old mill completely made of stone in a small town in Malta. 
This image was taken inside a train in Singapore. This photo is not exactly the same as the one above. Just a small difference in light and contrast but I know that even a small difference can mean a lot and that’s
what I’ll try to learn in Cee’s weekly Black & White Photo Challenge.
Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale
For this week’s challenge, we’ll make use of sizing, placement, and scale in our photos.
Here you can choose in which scale you want to watch the view of Spinola Bay in Saint Julian’s, Malta. 
The aircraft flying over Manoel Island in Malta looks more like a black spot. While we stand on the ground, hundreds of people are sitting inside that black spot watching the view, seen in a completely different scale.
CFFC Letter H – Happy
This happy bridal couple were photographed by a professional photographer along the Sarawak river here in Kuching. Happily, I always carry my camera with me and couldn’t resist taking some pictures myself.
Happiness for me, among many other things, is to live on the small island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. Where it never gets too cold and you never see snow. 
Pure happiness at Valletta Carnival in Malta February 2016.
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge / Letter H – Topic for this week is Happy
WPC – Pedestrian 2
A pedestrian on the new bridge here in Kuching. It’s not open to the public yet, what we see as a silhouette is a worker. I don’t think the bridge will open before we leave and fly back home to Malta. Just over a week left.
Pedestrians in another part of the world. An early morning walk in the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. I always try to spend some time in this part of Stockholm when I visit my hometown. Soon I’ll be there.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge / Pedestrian Theme by Krista Stevens
WPC – Pedestrian
The Golden Anniversary Pedestrian Bridge Project at the Kuching Waterfront
is almost completed.
It lights up in different colors at night, is very curvy, which makes it much longer to walk from one end to the other and the pillars are shaped like a Hornbill. Kuching is located in Sarawak and is called “Land of the Hornbills”. I really do looking forward to be a pedestrian on that bridge when it´s completed.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge / Pedestrian Theme by Krista Stevens
