Category Archives: GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS

Celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the Royal Artillery.

Posted on June 29, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

On the 26th May 2016 the Royal Artillery will celebrate its 300th Anniversary. As part of the celebration of this significant milestone, the Royal Artillery will conduct a west to east circumnavigation of the globe, which commenced at their birth … Continue reading →

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Malta Jousting Festival & Renaissance Fair

Posted on May 15, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna – the Malta Heritage Trust proudly presents a two-day renaissance jousting festival at Fort Rinella, Kalkara. The event will focus on depicting the glorious knight’s life against the backdrop of a violent and warlike world as commonly … Continue reading →

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Würth FRANCE: Séjour des Performers, Malte, Mai 2015

Posted on May 10, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

Würth’s French group celebrates success in Malta by rewarding top performers with incentive Client: Würth Event: Incentive Agency: Marbet Date: 7 May 2015 Venue: Radisson Blue Resort, St. Julians, Malta German manufacturing giant Würth runs a success club for top … Continue reading →

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Published work on Malta Institute of Professional Photography monthly newsletter’s cover, May 2015‏

Posted on April 30, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

READ THIS NEWSLETTER’S ISSUE: http://issuu.com/mipp-malta/docs/may_newsletter_issuu_d51a54cf1c17e4/1

Posted in GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS, PHOTOGRAPHY | Tagged Focalpoint, Focalpoint MIPP newsletter, Focalpoint newsletter, Ivan Consiglio, Ivan M. Consiglio, Malta Institute of Professional Photography, migrants, migration, mipp | 2 Comments

SITUATION VACANT: Assistant Photographer/Sales Person

Posted on April 15, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

Studio Tufigno is seeking to engage a (FULL TIME/PART TIME) Assistant Photographer/SalesPerson. Duties include: Assisting the photographer, ensuring that a photographic shoot runs smoothly; Assisting in administration, the shoot itself, and scouting locations and selling of Photos. The right person … Continue reading →

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talk by Major Tony Abela on “World War II & Military History”

Posted on April 9, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

Major Tony Abela, AFM Rtd., will be giving a talk, today, April 9th at 6.30 p.m. on “World War II & Military History”, at Din l-Art Helwa, 133, Melita Street, Valletta. (see map at URL http://ow.ly/LnItP ) Entrance is free but donations to Din l-Art Helwa … Continue reading →

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MICHAEL BAY TO FILM THE BENGHAZI CONSULATE MASSACRE IN MALTA

Posted on April 9, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

Political drama 13 Hours, the Benghazi movie that Michael Bay is directing for Paramount, is being shot in Malta and Morocco this month. Continue reading →

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ABOUT PERMITS TO PHOTOGRAPH IN MALTESE PUBLIC GARDENS

Posted on April 8, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

Some reports received that some Malta Institute of Professional Photography (MIPP) members were asked for a permit to shoot in public gardens, such as the Milorda (Floriana) one. The MIPP has checked and unless one is using heavy equipment blocking access … Continue reading →

Posted in GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS, PHOTOGRAPHY | Tagged Chinese Garden, Floriana, Gnien tal-Milorda, Malta Institute of Professional Photography, Milorda, mipp, photography in public gardens, Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia Chinese Garden, St. Lucia, Sta. Lucia | 3 Comments

GEORGE CROSS AWARD COMMEMORATION

Posted on April 2, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

‘To honour the brave people I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history’. This proclamation was issued by King George VI, on … Continue reading →

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ROMANUS – Roman festival at Fort Rinella

Posted on March 18, 2015 by ivanmconsiglio

The Fundazzjoni Wirt Artna (FWA) will be holding ROMANUS – Roman festival, a special event at Fort Rinella in Kalkara, for families and friends. This annual Roman festival will be held this week-end, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22nd March 2015, between 10.00 and 17.00hrs on each day, and … Continue reading →