2012 in pictures. Part 1

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
1st January 2012. Mdina. Malta

FEBRUARY

Carnival in Valletta (19th February 2012)

Carnival in Valletta (19th February 2012)
Carnival in Valletta (19th February 2012)

MARCH

Perfect storm
Stormy weather on 10th March 2012 in Valletta, Malta.

Stormy weather on 10th March 2012, in Valletta, Malta
Stormy weather on 10th March 2012, in Valletta, Malta

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

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
Cannabis March held in Valletta, Malta on 5th May 2012

JUNE

First day of June. Filfla.

First day of June. Filfla
First day of June. Filfla


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

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.
The young protestor