Since secondary school, I was always part of the production of a magazine of some sort. Once I began working as a teacher, together with some students, we started to work on a school magazine. 19 years later, I am still involved in the publication of this school magazine. This time as an online blog. I never imagined that one day I would work on a monthly journal that features my work. Here, I am presenting you with the second issue of my online photography journal.
September always brings some kind of change in my life and I am always eager for this month. I love the month of September and here are some reasons why. First and foremost, September is the month that I age another year. This year will mark my 42nd year on planet earth. Secondly, this September when school starts again, I will start a new experience at school. After 19 years of teaching Social Studies, I will now start to work as an Assistant Head. I will do so at the same school I used to teach which is Our Lady Immaculate School. I am very much looking forward to start this new experience.
Finally, I look forward to September as bit by bit the weather starts to change (hopefully it does) and I always look forward to some rain and thunder (well I am still waiting).
This month I am featuring several photos that I took during some of my photography assignments and some fun photos that I took whilst on the move.
50th Anniversary: These are some of the photos that I took during a beautiful ceremony that a couple celebrated for their 50 years of marriage. Not only did I enjoy taking these photos but I also enjoyed listening to the mass that Fr. Karm Debattista (MSSP) celebrated. Food: An interesting place that we visited as a family was Charles&Ron Café. The menu is varied and interesting. From the menu, I decided to choose something healthy (but still tasted delicious) whist my family chose some tasty sweets. I do suggest that you try this place to experience something different.
Projects complete: The last of the Holy Communion and Confirmation photos are ready. The above locations are at three beautiful places. The first location is the Imdina Ditch, the second location was at Lower Barrakka Gardens and the final photo was taken at San Anton. Patterns: Intricate patterns are beautiful to capture. This is a black and white photo of the beautiful Mosta Dome.
Photo session: A graduation photo with Jessica and Thunder, the dog. This beautiful Labrador was one of the protagonists in this shoot. It is always nice to capture photos of family pets.Environment: One of the sad realities of our age, pollution. I took this underwater photo near Jerma – Marsascala. The current brought so much more rubbish, mostly fragments of plastic which my kids and I cleaned. So much more can be done to limit all sorts of pollution. However, I feel that politicians all around the world still lack the will to do something drastic and concrete to help the environment. The time has come for drastic measures.
Underwater photos: The first photo is of a Flying Gurnard, called so because it has fins that open up and flash blue to scare off predators. The second photo is of Molly Miller (a common blenny) – a very curious and lovely fish. (Thank you Vic and Des for your info and help to id the fish).
Past shoots: About a year ago I worked with Sherese on this shoot. This was the second time that we worked together. The first shoot was in my studio. Then we decided to hold another shoot at Buskett. It is always a real pleasure to work with Sherese as she is very professional and fun to work with.
Family: In this online journal, I cannot not add at least one photo of my kids. My kids and I call one another buddies and I feel we are truly so. They accompany me in different photo assignments and they keep me good company. We are blessed to have such joyful kids.
Sergio Morana 