The Mail Box
One of the few remaining King George the Sixth Mailboxes in Valletta . This one is in Mikiel Anton Vassalli Street. It is placed right in the middle of the Street to stop cars from going any further as the street ends abruptly just behind it and flights of stairs begin.
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Philip Golan
Looks like it’s going to fall down the stairs any minute.
Quaint subject with great composition and contrast.
Anthony Vella replied
Hi Philip. It just did once. A car happened to hit it hard enough to pull it off its concrete base and roll it down the stairs. Thank you for your visit and kind comment my friend.
Dennis Gay
Howzit TONINU!
You have done a marvellous job in composing this very interesting shot to not only show off the subject well but to allow us to also see all the wonderful detail in the background.
As the old letter box is red, the clarity of the background does not detract from the subject and the tight framing helps a lot too.
Nice and sharp and with good light play, this Maltese street shot is a joy to view.
GB
Dennis
Anthony Vella replied
Hello Dennis. Thank you so much for your very encouraging comment my friend. Your visits and kind comments are always greatly appreciated.
Ellen
How beautiful!!
Anthony Vella replied
Hi Ellen. You surely know where this street is in Valletta. I’ve passed this mailbox by thousands of times bu only yesterday I noticed the right opportunity. I hope you had a nice stay in Malta and I’m sorry I missed you. You happened to visit during the MEP election period, a very busy time for me. Maybe next time. I’ll do my best.
mikebov
excellent capture Anthony
Anthony Vella replied
Thank you Mike. Glad you like this image my friend.
midzing
fantastic shot,,, love the POV,,,, well done
Anthony Vella replied
Hi Wendy. Pleased to know you like this image. Appreciate your visit and kind comment.
rasnidreamer
Once again you have mesmerized me with your fabulous photography, and descriptive dialog. This shot is way cool My Friend!! {:-)
Anthony Vella replied
Hello Sue. Very kind of you to comment so positively on this image. Your encouraging comments are greatly appreciated my dear friend. Thank you.
JTomblinson
Stunning! Love the subdued colors and great contrast…
Anthony Vella replied
Thank you J. Your visit and kind comment are greatly appreciated.
Simon Duckworth
lovely shot, cant beat a good old red postbox, just hope that you dont miss the letter hole otehrwise you would fall down the steps…lol
Anthony Vella replied
Hi Simon. Thank you for your kind comment my friend.
Gilberte
Beautiful and interesting shot…I wouldn’t like to live near the stairs in case an accident happened
Anthony Vella replied
Hello Betty. Those steps have become highly polished through the hundreds of years of use and therefore are quite slippery especially when wet. I’d certainly keep away from them under such circumstances. Thank you for your visit and kind comment my dear friend.
Xandru
Ahh …. Another masterpiece by the great artist. Great composition and marvelous subtle lighting. Well done Tony!
Anthony Vella replied
Hi Alex….you flatter me my friend. You too must be familiar with this spot in Valletta. I happened to be there at the right time of the day. Thank you for your visit and very kind comment.
Kristi Robertson
beautiful detail in the wrought iron make up this lovely shot
Anthony Vella replied
Thank you Grandma…..appreciate your kind visit and comment.
Livelifelove
stunningly gorgeous shot
Anthony Vella replied
Thank you for your visit and kind comment.
Lori Peters
Such lovely warm colors and great composition. Nice work. xo
Anthony Vella replied
Hi Lori. Thank you my friend. Your visit and kind comment are greatly appreciated.
digital-den
Hi Anthony, what a wonderful image,so much to admire in it, the contrasts in colour,lines against curves,delicate lines against solid shapes, it is really great made so by your choice of framing, love the tones of the stone, excellent
den
Anthony Vella replied
Hi digital-den. Very nice of you to visit and comment so kindly on my work. Glad you like this image.
debsphotos
What a wonderful “relic’ Tony!!! ‘Smack bang’ in the middle of the street!!! Fantastic!! *-)
Anthony Vella replied
Thank you Deb. I think that whoever came up with the idea to use the mailbox as a warning to drivers ought to be congratulated.
Allan McKean
Lovely shot with a great POV…....an excellant capture. PS Thanks for reminding me of the name of the street. I’d forgotten its name for my shot of this same postbox. Allan.
Anthony Vella replied
Hi Alan. Glad to know I might have brought back happy memories for you Allan. Thanks for your visit and kind comment.
Astrid Pardew
origianl and creative capture xandru! luv the light!..
Anthony Vella replied
Ahemm….beg your pardon ma’am, but this is Tony’s work and not my good friend’s Xandru. Nevertheless, having more than pardoned you for the lapsus and appreciated your unquestionable good intentions, I thank you for your kind visit and comment my friend.
M G Pettett
Beautifully captured! Well done!
Anthony Vella replied
Thank you Mike. I think you know this street very well my friend.
Silvia Ganora
Beautifully captured! Amazing architecture too!
Anthony Vella replied
Thank you Silvia. Appreciate your visit and kind comment my friend.
Scott d'Almeida
wonderful image
Anthony Vella replied
Thank you Scott.
Astrid Pardew
oopsie daisy Anthony…I’m getting old and my mind wonders sometimes…..but I knew I was addressing you ta! Just got the name wrong… Xandru must be laughing at me :)