2012 was an awesome year for me. Besides a number of interesting activities, it brought many photographic opportunities. The results of these opportunities are shared on this page, I would call it a summary of my photographic activity.
JANUARY
Testing my new Canon lens in Mdina.
1st January 2012. Mdina.
![1st January 2012. Mdina. Malta](http://www.maltasketches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1-mdina.jpg)
FEBRUARY
Carnival in Valletta (19th February 2012)
![Carnival in Valletta (19th February 2012)](http://www.maltasketches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2-carnival.jpg)
MARCH
Perfect storm
Stormy weather on 10th March 2012 in Valletta, Malta.
![Stormy weather on 10th March 2012, in Valletta, Malta](http://www.maltasketches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3-perfect-storm.jpg)
Ragusa Ibla
In March I travelled to Ragusa, Sicily, where this photo was snapped.
- Architecture of Ragusa Ibla (the old, historic part of the Sicilian town Ragusa) is truly magnificent
MAY
Cannabis March
The march supporting legalization of cannabis was organized by movement Graffiti and held in Valletta on 5th May 2012.
![Cannabis March held in Valletta, Malta on 5th May 2012](http://www.maltasketches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/5-cannabis.jpg)
JUNE
First day of June. Filfla.
![First day of June. Filfla](http://www.maltasketches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/6-filfla.jpg)
Steve McCurry Meet and Greet Session
Maltese public had a splendid opportunity to meet one of the world’s most renowned photographers, Steve McCurry, on 19th June at Malta Conference Centre.
If you are not familiar with Steve McCurry’s works, then (shame on you!) have a look at his blog http://stevemccurry.wordpress.com/, it is a must-do!
- Steve McCurry Meet and Greet Session on 19th June, Valletta, Malta
JULY
March against institutional racism
The silent protest against institutional racism was held on 11th July. Protesters tried to attract public attention to the murder of two immigrants, Mamadou Kamara and Ifeanyi Nwokoye, at the detention centre.
![The silent protest against institutional racism was held on 11th July. Protesters tried to attract public attention to the murder of two immigrants, Mamadou Kamara and Ifeanyi Nwokoye, at the detention centre.](http://www.maltasketches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/8-anti-racism_march.jpg)