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This small section of the countryside road below the town of Rabat, Malta, leading to the very small hamlet of Fiddien (meaning in old Maltese a silvery place, or a sown field the measure of which is calculated on the area that can be ploughed by two cows in a day) is unique on the Island. Although other silver Birch trees do exist on the Island none are to be found lining a country road on both sides such as this one. Bare of the beautiful silvery spring leaves, the trees are still pleasant enough to present a spectacular scene against the winter clouded sky.
Camera: Olympus Evolt E-330 DSLR
Lens: Olympus Digital 14-42mm ED
Focal length: 14mm ISO: 100 Aperture: f/18
Exposure time: 0.025s ( 1/ 40 ) Metering: Spot
White balance: Manual Exposure Mode: Manual
Contrast: Normal Sharpness: Normal Saturation: High
Image Date: 15/01/2011
Comments
very nicely done Anthony, great sky
Thank you Simon. Tell you the truth I’m yearning for such skies. I’m really fed up with these clear summer skies.
– Anthony Vella
What a beautiful image!!
Thank you Ellen. This would be another place for you to visit, when it’s not too hot that is.
– Anthony Vella
LOL well Anthony you can come accross to the UK where the clouds are covering the skies and the humidity at present is in the 80%, cool wind but humid. Do a swop then
Late Spring and early Autumn would be fine for me but I’m afraid Winter would be a bit too cold for me over there, whereas over here it would be quite nice and cozy!
– Anthony Vella
Great work Tony, love the B&W
Thank you Marvin. Nice of you to comment so positively my friend.
– Anthony Vella
Its gorgeous Tony…looks and sounds like a wonderful place!! *-)
Hi Debs. It really IS a beautiful place especially in late Autumn, Winter and early Springtime. This place is in the North side of the Island where most of the island’s farming and agricultural land lies. Thank you for your visit and kind comment my friend.
– Anthony Vella
very fine picture Tony…the light clouds set off the trees so well
Hello Betty. It was what I call a beautiful clouded sky that day. Xandru, Edwin and I really enjoyed ourselves that time. Thank you for your kind comment my friend.
– Anthony Vella
Definitely expressing your full impact in the mono medium! Tops!
Thank you for being my inspiration with your fantastic mono works and for your kind and encouraging comment Edwin. Thank you also for your guidance and friendship.
PS. No need to mention that thanks to your idea to visit the place we had a great time that day I took this picture.
– Anthony Vella
Congratulations
Love the way you have caught the forms against the light here
Thank you for the honour of being featured and for your kind comment, also appreciate the adding of this image to your favourites.
– Anthony Vella
congratulations for your feature in the Olympus and Four Thirds group !!!
my best, francis.
Thank you Francis. Appreciate your kind comment.
– Anthony Vella
Great shot :)