The Last Caress

Anthony Vella

The Last Caress

Its duty for the day is over. The Sun is now slowly retiring behind the Hills. As a last farewell, and a token of affection, its last rays lovingly caress the tops of the buildings whilst casting dark shadows in the Alley below, heralding the coming of the Night.

The Last Caress belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Dilapidated Buildings, European Everyday Life (add the place!), Everyday Life, Former DPF Members, Light In The Darkness and The Urban Environment Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
The Last Caress by Anthony Vella
The Last Caress by Anthony Vella
  • Warren Williams

    Warren Williams

    Like this, lighting is spot on.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Warren….this is another example of being in the right place at the right time. I’m quite pleased myself with the result. Thank you for your visit and comment my friend.

  • Elizabeth Salib

    Elizabeth Salib

    This is looovely. I love how old and worn it looks, and yet how elegant and stylish it looks at the same time.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Elizabeth. Welcome to my gallery. Thank you for your visit and comment. BTW, I’ve just sent you a bubblemail if you care to look.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    This is really very beautiful! The light is excellent here and the colors too.
    (where is this taken?)

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Ellen….this is Victoria the Capital of Gozo. This is why I told you to look up while walking through the Alleys at the back of St. George’s Basilica. Another place to visit is the Cittadella (the small but historical City at the top of the hill in Victoria.) Thank you for your visit and comment. Have fun.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Thanks Tony!

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Great lighting here, love this shot!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Rosina. I’m pleased you like this picture.

  • Gilberte

    Gilberte

    What a romantic title Tony as well as your description.This is pure Toninu.The last sunrays caressing the beautifully coloured door.As well photographed as written.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hello Betty. As always, you flatter me. Art inspires romanticism and vice versa. You cannot be artistic without being romantic. Thank you for your visit and comment my friend.

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Beautifully put Tony….lovely description of the days end!!! to go with this tranquil,restful image!!!*-)

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Deb…..at my age you learn to appreciate what you took for granted when you were younger. I often stop to admire nature’s work, in all its splendour. I once wrote in DPF that Nature’s beauty is only appreciated by those who recognize it.
    Thank you for stopping by and comment so favourably.

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    This is beautiful Tony. I like it.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Appreciate your visit and comment Sharon.

  • Steven Agius

    Steven Agius

    Excellent Tony, love the lighting you have captured it perfectly on this building.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Steven. I agree with you…..light has played a very important role in this picture. Thank yo for your visit and comment my friend.

  • GailD

    GailD

    Great lighting Tony. Love the stone work too.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Gail. Appreciate your visit and comment.

  • M G Pettett

    M G Pettett

    Great textures and lighting!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Avalon…..Gozo has a lot of potential for photography enthusiasts such as I, as I’m positively sure your sister would agree.

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Excellent Tony, love the lighting you have captured it perfectly very beautiful! The light is excellent

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Hans….early morning and late evening are the best times for photography.

  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    Excellent I like everything about this photo and more. Regards

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Larry….you flatter me.

  • Matthew Reed

    Matthew Reed

    Wonderful shot~

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Mattherw….appreciate your visit and comment my friend.

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    You got a brilliant image here, Tony. And you should rightfully be proud of it.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Alex….appreciate your comment and support my friend.

  • Judi Taylor

    Judi Taylor

    really love this… The light and shadow makes a very dramatic picture. Seems old worldy, if you can understand that!!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Judi. Thank you for your visit and comment. Yes I think it would qualify as old worldy. In fact the building is at least 300 years old!

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora

    Really nice capture and processing. At first I thought it was taken in Italy…

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Ciao Silvia. This is Mediterranean style building. It does resemble Southern Italy and most Sicilian Architecture. Even some North African. There was no processing done to the picture except some straightening and cropping…the rest is as God made it. You can tell by the long shadows where the Sun was. Appreciate your visit and comment.

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    I’ve never heard such a romantic description of the sun setting. What a beutiful description. Your picture is lovely, also. This is such an interesting and charming old building. I love the colors.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Lori….thank you for your visit. I’m glad you like the picture and description. All old buildings have that distinctive look. I guess that’s why I like to photograph them so much.

  • Alison Cornford-Matheson

    Alison Cornfor...

    What gorgeous light! I love windows and balconies and this is simply beautiful!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Alison. Were you to come to Malta, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the large variety of windows and doors you’ll find. To me, the ones in the old villages are the most beautiful.

  • Madeline M Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    LOVE YOUR CAPTURE TONY AND YOUR POETIC DISCRIPTION MY FRIEND !!!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Maddy. So glad you like both the picture and my little narrative. I really think the balcony deserved it.

  • Sharon Perrett

    Sharon Perrett

    Beautiful as always and your words took me there I could see it…....

  • Anthony Vella replied

    You’re so kind Sharon. Thank you so much .

  • DesignsByDeb

    DesignsByDeb

    Love the general feel of this.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Pleased to know you like this image. Appreciate your visit and kind comment.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wonderful shot! excellent lighting!

  • Anthony Vella

    Anthony Vella

    Hi Luda. Thank you for your visit and kind comment.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Beautiful rustic scene!!!!! The lighting is perfect – very nice!!!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Lorilee. Glad you like this picture. Appreciate your visit and kind comment.

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    I like this very much! Lovely building, colours and composition.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Ingrid. Pleased that you like this picture.

  • i l d i l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Wonderful image!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi idilazar. Thank you for your visit and kind comment.

  • Christian Zammit

    Christian Zammit

    this is a good photo for one of the current challenges in the ALL THINGS MALTESE
    you can submit it for the challenge!!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Wonderful capture, the light & tones in this are beautiful :)

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Trish. Your visit and kind comment are greatly appreciated.

  • Larasolnishko

    Larasolnishko

    so romantic…I wish I were there that moment…pure delight

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