Symbols of Malta, a photo from Malta, South

Photographer's Note

The luzzu is one of the symbols of Malta and is featured on the reverse of the older series (1979-89) of Maltese lira coins.

Luzzu

A luzzu (pronounced like lwtsw in Maltese) is a traditional type of fishing boat from the Maltese islands. Traditionally, they are brightly painted in shades of yellow, red, green and blue, and the bow is normally pointed with a pair of eyes. These eyes may be the modern survival of an ancient Phoenician custom (also practiced by the ancient Greeks); they are sometimes (and probably inaccurately) referred to as the Eye of Horus or of Osiris.
The design of the Luzzu, like that of another Maltese boat, the dghajsa, is believed to date back at least to the Phoenician times. The luzzu has survived because it tends to be a sturdy and stable boat even in bad weather. Originally, the luzzu was equipped with sails although nowadays almost all are motorised, with onboard diesel engines being the most common. Some luzzi have been converted to passenger carriers for tourists although the vast majority continue to be used as fishing vessels.

The town of Marsaxlokk is especially famous for the large numbers of luzzu and similar craft operating in its harbor.

Marsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village located in the south-eastern part of Malta, with a population of 3,205 people. The name means "south-east port" in Maltese and is pronounced mar-sa-shlok.
Marsaxlokk is the foremost fishing village and, perhaps, the most picturesque seaside locality in Malta. Fishing nets are often spread on the quay to dry in the sun and, quite often, sturdy fishermen can be seen mending these nets. These activities, together with the modest houses by the quayside, lend the place charm and serenity.
(Source: Malta guide& wikipedia)

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pasternak (15185) 2009-01-29 0:47

Nice row of boats for a bright colourful shot. Well done.

Cheers
A

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2009-01-29 0:47

Hello George! Amazing boats. Splendid colours. Good POV and composition. Perfect sharpness. Original work. Good luck!

g_panakia (4031) 2009-01-29 0:52

goodmorning george,
what a colourful shot!!!
what an incredible light!!!
reminds a lot the summer :)))
mediterranean beauty, vivid colours & excellent pov!!!
have a nice day & tfs
georgia

Adrian_S (1179) 2009-01-29 0:53

Hi George! Very colorfull picture this morning. The different shades of blue take over the eyes and the bright shines of yellow and orange add the "spice" to the whole thing. Nice sharp and clear...portrait of this fcae on the right:P

snunney (130967) 2009-01-29 0:57

Hello George,
My neighbour for today. A well composed image with good framing. But, what makes it for me are the wonderful vibrant colours. I like also the use of differential depth of field, which works very well here. Thanks for sharing.

azaf1 (15931) 2009-01-29 1:01

Good morning Georg

This is it! A splendid composition of Malta's most interesting and attractive sight. Their unique colorful boats that decorate their port in such an excellent way

Compliments and TFS
Argiris

mesutilgim (0) 2009-01-29 1:06

Hi dear George,
A good evidence, showing how different regions can entervene in each othres cultures. The form of this boats here are quite typical Venetian which can not be seen elsewhere in the Mediterraneas region.
A colorfull and informative entry with good usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Royaldevon (85932) 2009-01-29 1:11

Hello George,

What a bright, cheerful photograph to lift the spirits on this cold, grey January day (in the U.K.).
Excellent composition with the receding line of the prows following an imaginary diagonal.
Sharply focussed and detailed.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

marion44 (9) 2009-01-29 1:20

Hello George,
A very nice POV to enhance the beautiful shapes and bright colors of those boats. The diagonal composition is really great and sharpness is perfect ! Beautiful photo !
Marion

TGULUMSER (13252) 2009-01-29 1:21

Hello George,
Very beautiful shot. I admired it. The colors are striking, the light is splendid and the composition is magnificent,
Best regards,
Tulay

jjcordier (79299) 2009-01-29 1:39

George
Superbe! Non seulement la composition est excellente mais on admire les couleurs éclatantes et la luminosité exceptionnelle. De toute beauté!
Amicalement
JJ

ChrisJ (171822) 2009-01-29 1:47

Hi George

Superb repetition of these colourful boats in this Maltese Harbour, with tremoundous saturation, & colour contrasts. Tfs!

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-01-29 1:54

Hello George!
I really love those compositions with colorful boats!
Yours is very nice! Great quality photo that really captivates me! TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

besnard (59196) 2009-01-29 1:58

Bonjour George
Un joli cliché avec de belles couleurs. Je ne peux qu'applaudir des deux mains.
Bonne journée.
Nicole

asajernigan (21427) 2009-01-29 2:04

George,
This is a nice closeup shot of these colorful boats. Your composition is great using the line of boats to create a diagonal through the shot. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

gilou530 (34) 2009-01-29 2:47

salut george
des très belles couleurs qui flashent bien à l'écran de ces barques typique de l'ile, ue lumière forte mais bien gérée
amitiés
gilbert

KLB (23723) 2009-01-29 2:50

Hi George

An excellent shot !
The way you've framed in a dynamic diagonal is really well thought and the great light enhances the incredible fishing boats.
Amazing colors and sharpness, well done.

Regards
Karine

jlbrthnn (76043) 2009-01-29 3:36

Hello George,
This order into diagonal perfectly is seen and captured. I like the absolutely splendid colors under this light more than generous. A work of artist. I congratulate you.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Photo65Net (43144) 2009-01-29 3:37

Hello George,
Amazing colors here !
I like a lot the eyecatcher power of this one, and the sunny mood.
Have a nice day,
JB.

jonathan_hart (21276) 2009-01-29 4:17

the fantastic colors of the boats of Malta, well focused & good DoF, a pity there are the two white boats breaking the harmony
jc

ymrk (15099) 2009-01-29 5:58

George,dear my friend,
This is very colorful photo,with your beautiful outlook!An original frame,perfect details...
Have a nice day,take care of yourself!

Yağmur

dta (98848) 2009-01-29 6:16

Hello Georg ,
Old wooden boats are so beautiful , so much mre than modern ones . And what colors , here . The framing is perfect , too .
Best regards
Denis

amaryllis (37047) 2009-01-29 7:18

bonjour
ures bon cadrage de ces barques qui de plus sont d'une couleur vive et avec une bonne luminosité

une tres belle composition ainsi faite
juliette

carper (96) 2009-01-29 9:11

very nice one Gerorge,
a symbol of Malta, a good composition with a good pov and a very good dof, good in balance, I like it a lot, have a good evening.
regard jaap

ocskaymarci (2832) 2009-01-29 9:40

Szia Gyuri!
Kiváló kivágás és kiváló fókusz ezen a szép változatos színekkel tarkított képen! Nagyon érdekes a jegyzet is, amit ezekről a csinos kis csónakokról írsz!
Üdv,
Marci

jaywalker (16105) 2009-01-29 10:17

Hi George, A brilliant array of striking colours & the strong light is a great asset, wonderful composition with the boats angling through the picture, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Cretense (68709) 2009-01-29 10:36

Hi George!

FANTASTIC!!! Boats is one of my favourite subjects but this one is not a usual boat photo! Excellent framing, fantastic perspective, great composition and perfect light managment! Amazing, blinding colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

bobocortis (16090) 2009-01-29 13:23

Hello George.
Under my personal point of view this picture is a little bit oversatured.
It's anyway a great shot, taken from a well-chosen pov and having a good diagonal linking the front of the boats.
Best regards.
Bobo.

danyy (0) 2009-01-29 23:21

Bonjour George,
c'est assez classique comme prise de vue, mais très réussie. Les couleurs sont vives et les lumières impeccables. Un cadrage qui concentre la vue sur ces barques sans encombrement d'autres objets distractifs.
Excellent week-end.
Daniel.

aadilj (18102) 2009-01-30 0:35

This is breath taking, fresh, vibrant and so well and nicely compsoed George. i love the scene and the way you have composed this lovely looking place

COSTANTINO (116490) 2009-01-30 9:28

Hello
This shot is impressive with all those
fantastic colours..Very good presentation,very nice idea,
Original version with perfect sharpness
and incredible lightness
have a nice week end
Costantino

Wandering_Dan (3449) 2009-01-30 10:21

Hi, George -

Oooh, colorful! Almost too colorful! :-) Nicely lined up and everything. I particularly like the yellow reflections in the fg, enough so that I did a crop of it and posted it as a workshop. Hope you don't mind.

Best,
Dan

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Graal (103040) 2009-01-30 23:35

Jó napot George,
amazing palette of colours, amazing boats, luzzu as symbols of Malta (good title). Nice composition and interesting informations. Good job. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

TopGeo (38220) 2009-01-31 7:50

Impressed me Malta's pictures!Good note! George!
Amazing colours for splendid symbols. The boats and waters of sea great Good the place and crop Excellent point and ideal composition.
Compliments
ciao
Georgios

gildasjan (43826) 2009-02-01 3:20

Bonjour George
Des couleurs très vivantes qui mettent une note de joie dans une galerie.J'aime également ce choix de cadrage.
Bon dimanche
Amicalement
gildas

JCG (35153) 2009-02-01 5:53

Hi George,

Original these eyes on the prow of the boat… Very beautiful photograph and dazzling by its light and its bright colors. I like much this selective framing which brings a good depth to the image. Photograph very pleasant to look at, well done George and thank you for the interesting note.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

axiotea (21651) 2009-02-02 8:41

Hello George
I miss some of your photos ;) and while looking at your gallery, I had to stop on this one!
The symbols of Malta are such an eye-catcher and I appreciate the way these traditional boats are positioned, creating a diagonal in the image. Light and colors are just great!
Cheers
Marilyn

Angshu (56760) 2009-02-04 0:27

Dear George
The boats make a fantastic diagonal perspective, but more than that their bright colours look great. The eye on the FG boat also catches the eye. Lovely reflections as well in the blue water. Well composed & taken shot my friend!
Regards
Angshu

clnaef (6289) 2009-02-04 4:55

Bonjour,
Bel angle de vue et couleurs marquantes.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Wanda1 (15142) 2009-02-14 22:15

Hi George,
The colours on this one are nice, so bright and really jumping out of the screen. Good composition with the boats forming a line on the diagonal from one corner to another of the frame.
Regards
Wanda

alana (2625) 2009-03-18 21:33

Hi, George,
Great composition, colors and quality! I am planning to go to Malta soon.
alana

vasilpro (41801) 2009-04-14 3:11

Hello George,
Amazing colors, great light management, beautiful photo.
Have a nice day, Vasilis.

macjake (98456) 2009-10-20 5:40

Morning George

Congrats on hitting the 40,000 mark!

lovely colours in this marina photo.
excellent composition
I wish we had colourful boats like these in our marinas...here in canada, in my city at least, people are very conservative and EVERYONE has white boats.

Thanks
Craig