Category Archives: Photography

Iran wants Peace

Iran wants peace. It’s a peaceful nation. Iran wants to have constructive relations with the rest of the world. Really. I saw it with my own eyes when I was in Iran: Seen and photographed in Shiraz, Iran in January … Continue reading

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This sign post did not help

Found in Mdina, Malta: a sign post informing me that I am “XX miles from XXXXXX”. This is especially tough for people like me who refuse to use GPS. I wonder if the sign post was stolen from somewhere else … Continue reading

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Strong Waves in the Sunset at St Paul’s Bay, Malta

This afternoon, as I was walking along the shore in St Paul’s Bay (San Pawl il-Baħar) in Malta, I noticed unusually strong waves causing beautiful splashes as they hit the mole. I ran home to catch my camera and my … Continue reading

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Paraglider defies Icarus’ Lesson

Today when I was at Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa in Malta, I saw this paraglider who ignored the lesson of Icarus. Luckily, he survived. (C) by Andreas Moser More photos of Għajn Tuffieħa – including a spectacular sunset – to … Continue reading

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Why I don’t ask strangers to take photos of myself, # 1

There is a reason why I don’t ask strangers to take photos of myself with my own camera: I prefer to use the self timer or rather not to take any photos at all. I know what I look like … Continue reading

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Superman in Venice

I hope nobody will make the connection between my stay in Venice and this “Superman” boat: (Seen and photographed in Venice in January 2012. More photos to follow.) Superman’s holiday mission in Venice might explain why he couldn’t help out here.

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Would you want to live in “Toilet Creek”?

“Rio de la Toletta” may sound fabulous to foreign ears, but once you translate it, it is far less glamorous. Still, as all of Venice, it was beautiful. Seen and photographed in Venice, Italy in January 2012. (More photos to … Continue reading

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I discovered the 12,000 US troops on Malta.

Yesterday I reported about the claim by former US Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney that 12,000 US troops are stationed on Malta, ready to invade Libya. I dismissed it as a ridiculous speculation by someone who probably did not know where Malta … Continue reading

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“Munich” in Malta

A few weeks ago, when I first was in Malta’s capital to take some photos of Valletta for you,  the scenery and atmosphere reminded me of the film “Munich” by Steven Spielberg (2005). The film, staying close to real events, … Continue reading

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My office in Malta

One of my first tasks after arriving in Malta was to find an office space where I can work and focus on my studies. Luckily, I found the perfect spot in my new home town of Bugibba/Qawra: Salini National Park, … Continue reading

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