FLYING AWAY

Uploaded: August 25, 2009 | Entered: August 20, 2015 10:41:41

Description

I am leaving for Malta today, cannot comment at this time.

Malta /ˈmɔːltə/, officially the Republic of Malta (Maltese: Repubblika ta' Malta), is a densely populated developed European country in the European Union. The Southern European island nation is an archipelago including the inhabited islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino along with a number of smaller, uninhabited islands. It is situated centrally in the Mediterranean Sea, 93 km south of Sicily (Italy) and 288 km north of Tunisia. Gibraltar is 1,826 km to the west and Alexandria 1,510 km to the east.
Malta is just over 300 km² with an estimated population of over 400,000 people. Malta's de facto capital is Valletta and the biggest city is Birkirkara. The islands enjoy a Mediterranean climate. The country's official languages are Maltese and English, which replaced Italian in 1934. Malta has a long legacy of Roman Catholicism, which continues to be the official and dominant religion in Malta.

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 25, 2009

Throughout its history, Malta's location in the Mediterranean Sea has given it a strategic importance. Consequently, a sequence of powers including the Phoenicians, Romans, Fatimids, Sicilians, Knights of St John, French and British have all conquered the islands. Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and became a Republic in 1974, whilst retaining membership in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is a member of the European Union, which it joined in 2004, and also of the United Nations. Malta implemented the Schengen Agreement on December 21, 2007.
Malta is known for its world heritage sites, most prominently the Megalithic Temples which are the oldest free-standing structures in Europe. According to the Acts of the Apostles, St. Paul was shipwrecked on the island. Malta is also considered a hypothetical location for the mythical lost island of Atlantis. #1172212

Jennifer L. Alder August 25, 2009

Simply beautiful, Dom! Have a fabulous trip! #7885253

Ann Coates level-classic August 25, 2009

Appropriate title and gorgeous capture Dominick. #7885261

Renee Doyle August 25, 2009

Wonderful capture Dominick!!! Have a fun and safe trip!!!! #7885274

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 25, 2009

What a gentle and soft entry from you this time around Dominick!

SAFE TRAVELS! -Laura :) #7885329

Barbara Waldoch August 25, 2009

Beautiful, Dominick! #7885332

Paul E. Earl August 25, 2009

Fabulous image, Dominick! Gosh you get around!! Half your luck! #7885386

Karen Engelbreth August 25, 2009

Beautiful capture, Dominick....
Have a wonderful trip... #7885445

Henry Miller August 25, 2009

Great find and a beautiful capture,Dominick!! #7885456

Gord MacEachern August 25, 2009

Lovely capture and great info Dominick! #7885570

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 25, 2009

Beautiful composition and colours, Dominick. Gorgeous image. #7885662

Tammy Scott August 25, 2009

Beautiful macro! #7885688

Walter Graziano August 25, 2009

Very nice Dominick...Enjoy your trip! #7885846

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 25, 2009

Beautiful macro....have a fun trip!! #7885900

Joy Rector August 25, 2009

great shot #7886067

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 25, 2009

simple and beautiful Dominick! #7886218

Patricia A. Stalter August 25, 2009

Bon Voyage! #7886515

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 25, 2009

Beautiful dof.....can't wait to see your Malta shots Dominique...have a safe and wonderful time..

jo ann c. #7886680

David A. Simons August 25, 2009

Lovely composition, Dominick #7887475

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 26, 2009

Beautiful......Have fun!! #7889255

Tiia Vissak August 26, 2009

A lovely image! Enjoy your trip! #7889887

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 26, 2009

Fabulous composition and background color. Have a great trip and I'm sure we'll be treated with a lot of you awesome shots when you come back! #7890448

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