Quest: Valetta
The moment I saw this scene on a hot Sunday afternoon in Valletta on Malta, I knew I had to take a photo. In my imagination there are lots of stories about the woman, and why she was walking there deep in thoughts. Maybe she was bequested by life at that moment. Sometimes I feel that taking a photo at a certain moment is like being an intruder in someone’s life. This is one of these moments.
Malta, Valetta – September 2011
Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version
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What's (in) the Picture? 
17 Responses to “Quest: Valetta”
A powerful image in its simplicity of composition. You can almost hear her thoughts.
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Thank you for your kind words
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Thanks, Chris! I’m not fond of photographing people. When snapping spontaneously, it feels like an intrusion. When snapping with their knowledge, it feels masked. [Sigh] 😉 xoM
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It depends on the situation: this is a photo with someone in it to express a feeling that matched the big walls. Being small against big, overwhelmed. Here the human is more or less anonymous. A deliberate portrait is totally different but that is the place where magic really can spark. People are always in a photo. Even if there is no human in it. The photographer and viewer are human.
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Excellent points! 😉 xoM
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However. Some photos make me feel like I touch something precious or vulnerable
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Love it when a person inspires stories in my imagination.
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If I did you are welcome!
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Thanks for the link up..and great photo!!!!!
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My pleasure! Thanks for your kind words
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😊😊😊
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lovely shot Chris! The empty street in front of lady just adds on to the story!
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Thank you!
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🙂
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Beautiful composition. The “smallness” of the woman against the dreary wall of the building evokes such strong emotion and, yes, begs the question: what is her story.
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thank you, that is why I shot this photo! thank you for your kind reply
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