Michael I.
Well-known
Good morning!
It seems I'd be going to Malta for a couple of days soon.
I do intend to bring film with me, and I know its a long shot, but is there a place to get photo supplies (trix etc) localy?
Anyhitng worth seeing (in the sense of shopping old cameras and shows, not local attractions
)
thank you!
It seems I'd be going to Malta for a couple of days soon.
I do intend to bring film with me, and I know its a long shot, but is there a place to get photo supplies (trix etc) localy?
Anyhitng worth seeing (in the sense of shopping old cameras and shows, not local attractions
)thank you!
Roger Hicks
Veteran
There used to be a good shop (combination photographer and photography shop) on Gzira front (just along from Sliema) and another in Strait Street ('The Gut') in Valetta but that was a while back.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
RFH
rfhansen.wordpress.com
I was in Valetta two years ago. There was an old-fashioned photo store on the harbour front along the boardwalk. He had old cameras and other fun stuff, but I didn't check for film. I was looking for a 120 take-up spool, which he didn't have.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Harbour front? Boardwalk? Are you sure this was Valetta and not Gzira? (And even there, there's no boardwalk). I knew Malta pretty well and I can't figure out where your description might fit, even allowing for changes.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
RFH
rfhansen.wordpress.com
Ooops...
You're right, Roger. My mistake. Gzira's the place. South end of the waterfront, somewhere near the road that connects to Manoel Island/the marina.
You're right, Roger. My mistake. Gzira's the place. South end of the waterfront, somewhere near the road that connects to Manoel Island/the marina.
Michael I.
Well-known
Thank you!
Austerby
Well-known
I'm off to Malta next week - a few days sailing then staying in St Jullien for the rest of the week.
Planning on taking my new X100s and my Harman Titan for a film/pinhole fix. Contemplating that this could be the ideal travel kit.
Any top photographic opportunities to recommend?
Planning on taking my new X100s and my Harman Titan for a film/pinhole fix. Contemplating that this could be the ideal travel kit.
Any top photographic opportunities to recommend?
Roger Hicks
Veteran
EVERYTHING! From our site:
"Probably our favourite place to shoot, and quite possibly the most photogenic country on earth, despite its tiny size: the entire archipelago (Malta, Gozo and Comino) is under 320 sq.km or 125 square miles. It has been described as 'a continent in miniature'. Cliffs, caves, terraced fields, prehistoric ruins; a capital (Valetta) that is a perfect planned renaissance city; blue seas, sandy beaches; churches, quarries, forts; fishing-boats, harbours, narrow alleys; the list goes on."
For lots of pics see http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/pst malta.html
Avoid the tourist areas, though: the cheap resort hotels are clustered in a very few places. Get outside those and it's pure magic.
Cheers,
R.