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Our IslandsPhotography Portfolio By Th erese Debono

Opposite Page:Typical souvenir of the Evil Eye which is believed to protect you from evilAbove & Below: Detail shots from the old Maltese Buses

Opposite Page: Statue of artist Giuzeppe Cali with Garrison Church behind which now houses the Malta Stock Exchange.Above: Cats are popular in the Upper Barrakka Gardens; Below: Upper Barrakka Gardens

Opposite Page: Entrance to the Saluting Battery from the Upper Barrakka GardensAbove & Below: Scenes from the viewing gallery of the Upper Barrakka Gardens onto the three cities

Opposite Page: Street leading onto bridge to St Barbara BastionsAbove: View of the Th ree Cities from St Barbara BastionsBelow: Th e Great Siege Bell overlooking the Grand Harbour

Previous Pages: Street scenes, St Barbara Bastions area, VallettaOpposite Page: A typical Valletta streetAbove & Below: Typical shop signs found around the city

Opposite Page: Queen Victoria Monument with the Biblotheca behind itBelow: Piazza Regina, Republic Street Valletta

Opposite Page: Streetscape, St Paul’s Street, VallettaAbove: Statues of saints are popular in Valletta

Opposite Page: Religion is a strong element in MaltaAbove: Hanging laundry in the city streets. Below: Fisherman enjoying his hobby

Opposite Page: A niche portraying Our Lady of Sorrows; Th is page: various door knockers around the city

Previous Page: Corner Balcony Valletta & a pigeon takes fl ight in Parliament SquareOpposite Page: Great Siege Monument, Above: Castille, Below: Law Courts

Previous Page: Shot of the area which leads to the entrance of the Bibliotecha from Piazza ReginaOpposite Page: Victoria Gate in Valletta. Above & Below: Various shots from the city

Opposite Page: Tal-Harba Chapel, Valletta WaterfrontAbove & Below: Various shots of the city’s waterfront

Opposite Page: Valletta Seascape as seen from ferry operating between Valletta & SliemaAbove & Below: Valletta Seascapes

Opposite Page: Fishermen preparing fi shing nets at Wied iz-Zurrieq, MaltaAbove & Below: Seascapes of Wied iz-Zurrieq

Above: Shot of Mnajdra Temples, MaltaBelow: Details of remains at Mnajdra Temples, Malta

Above: Shot of Mnajdra Temples, Malta from a distanceBelow: Th e island of Filfl a from Mnajdra Temples, Malta

Opposite Page: Shot of Mgarr Harbour, GozoAbove & Below: Shots of entering Mgarr Harbour, Gozo

Opposite Page & Above: Various shots of Gozo ChurchesBelow: Entrance to Victoria City, Gozo

Previous Pages: Old Clock Tower, Citadella, Victoria, GozoOpposite Page: A typical street of the Citadella, Victoria, GozoAbove: Street shot, Citadella, Victoria, Gozo. Below: Scene from Victoria Bastions

Various shots & scenery from Victoria Gozo Bastions

Opposite Page: A friendly gozitan bikerAbove: Gozo Aquaduct remains between Victoria and Ta’ Pinu. Below: Ghajnsielem church from a distance

Opposite: Dwejra Tower, GozoAbove & Below: Shots on the way to Dwejra Gozo

Opposite, Above & Below: Various shots of the Azure Window, Dwejra, Gozo

portfolio layout & images by Th erese Debono