Category Archives: GENERAL OBSERVATIONS & THOUGHTS

Photographers’ Rights at Law

Posted on June 17, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

A powerpoint presentation addresses photographers’ frequently-asked questions and oft-encountered difficulties and conundrums. Issues covered include copyright, licensing, privacy & data protection, legal issues with photos of different subjects and public order considerations. Continue reading →

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POSTHUMOUS AWARD TO LINO ARRIGO AZZOPARDI

Posted on May 7, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

Posthumous journalism award to Lino Arrigo Azzopardi Continue reading →

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Myth debunked: Bilingual children will not master either language

Posted on April 30, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

http://www.timesofmalta.com/mobile/articles/view/20170430/life-features/Myth-debunked-Bilingual-children-will-not-master-either-language.646708

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Obituary: the Azure Window

Posted on March 12, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

The Azure Window, which has died after a long illness, was to Gozo what the Tower is to Pisa (in more ways than one). It had the singular honour of appearing at least once on every page of every issue … Continue reading →

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News Media Must Up Their Game Or Trump Will Run The Show

Posted on January 20, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

“Journalists covering the White House must always be at the top of their game: tenacious, fearless and dedicated to a fair accounting of the truth. But the Trump presidency will challenge them like no other in our lifetime.” Canadian veteran … Continue reading →

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FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

Posted on January 10, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

“Foundation Course” is being done under the auspices of the MIPP and caters for the enthusiastic beginner who wants to learn how to control his camera better,
understand better photographic terminology, improve his pictures as well as grasp the fundamentals of photography. The course is also suitable for students doing their System of Knowledge projects.
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KEITH ELLUL INTERVIEWED

Posted on January 10, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

My friend in photography and a fellow Nikonista, Keith Ellul, has been interviewed for the website THE MALTESE GALLERY. See the video below to appreciate his work, his thinking process and inspiration. Keith Ellul, 37, lives in San Gwann, Malta. … Continue reading →

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Rough seas chip away at Azure Window

Posted on January 7, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

It is a pity to see such an iconic Maltese landmark on Gozo’s coastline being eroded so fast by the forces of nature. Whilst honestly feeling deep down that it was inevitable over time that it would happen like so … Continue reading →

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THE WORLD’S SMALLEST GUARDSMAN

Posted on January 6, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

The Coldstream Guards were joined by the world’s smallest Guardsman at Windsor Castle Continue reading →

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Cold snap hits Malta: put on pyjamas & get cosy under a quilt

Posted on January 6, 2017 by ivanmconsiglio

Cold snap hits Malta:
Be sure to stay warm, health officials have told the elderly.

Put on slippers and pyjamas, snuggle up under a quilt and be sure to have a heater running, the Health Standards directorate has urged elderly people.
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