Boat Houses
Jun, 2020Views
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Location
This photo was taken in Xlendi, Malta. We had been dining with family and had not brought my camera along. I decided to use the phone as i may not get a second chance. Reason being the whole area is being built up as a tourist complex and these old shacks may be demolished any day.Time
I shot this in the early afternoon. This is down a narrow alley behind cliffs so relatively in the shade.Lighting
The eye catching colours are all up to the creativity of the fishermen as I did not manipulate or enhance the colours in post. If you are familiar with the traditional Maltese lizzy you will know that these boats are painted in vivid colours. I think the fishermen had paint left which they did not want to go to waste.Equipment
Just my samsung phone.Inspiration
The vivid colours and traditional fishing paraphernalia. I felt the urge to keep a record of the character of the place before it is turned into yet another block of flats.Editing
Some minor cropping and sharpening but nothing else.In my camera bag
These days I carry my faithful fz300 and an S5 which I am still experimenting with.Feedback
Try and always keep a camera handy. In Malta it is sunny most days so for me a superzoom works well as I dislike switching lenses. Over the years I learnt that cameras are only a small part of the equation. Knowing how to use your gear to best effect and waiting for the best lighting conditions can help you achieve great results.
