San Lorenzo at Night

Artist: Anthony Vella
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San Lorenzo at Night

On Sunday, August 10th, 2008, is the Feast of San Lorenzo (St. Lawrence). It also marks the 1750th Anniversary from the Saints Martrydom. The Feast is celebrated in the old City of Vittoriosa, in Malta and in the Village of San Lawrenz in the sister Island of Gozo. The Church in the picture, dedicated to Saint Lawrence, is the one of Vittoriosa. Vittoriosa is one of the oldest parishes in Malta. The original Church served as the Conventual Church of the Order of St John before the building of Valletta, and St. John’s Cathedral. The present Church was built between 1681 and 1697 and was designed by Malta’s most prominent Baroque Architect, Lorenzo Gafa. It is a fine example of Roman Baroque.

San Lorenzo at Night belongs to the following groups:

Everyday Life, Former DPF Members, Heritage in Stone, Landscape Photography, Night Photography and Religious Art & Photography

Marvin Collins, 4 months ago

Beautiful work Tony, love it!!
hilarydougill, 4 months ago

glorious night shot, imagery and colours, wonderful reflections too, wonderful place. hugs
midzing, 4 months ago

beautiful night shot,,, well done
Astrid Pardew, 4 months ago

Nice angle Tony. Pity about that monstorous mound spoling the whole facade of the church! If there was a mondial msiplaced-monument competition i’m sure that one would win hands down!! I wish they would just grab the statue (which happens to be hardly visible as is anyhow), put it further up the hill and demolish the nasty mound! The church would stand proud once again as it was meant to be. It needs the space!!
Marcus Grant IPA, 4 months ago

Wonderful image Anthony, i love feast time….......
Tessa Bishop, 4 months ago

So beautiful, and i love your description
rasnidreamer, 4 months ago

Simply awe inspiring. I love the night shot, and also the informative description.
M G Pettett, 4 months ago

Nice shot! I’ve been to this feast a few times but it was on the 10th not the 3rd August. Was it moved this year because of the clash with the feast of the Transfiguration?
Steven Agius, 4 months ago

Beautiful night shot Tony, looks great.
debsphotos, 4 months ago

What a wonderful sight Tony!!! Beautifully captured!! *-)
Ellen, 4 months ago

Really beautiful night-photo, well done Tony!
Kofoed, 4 months ago

Great work, Anthony. A most beautiful sight. And thanks for the interesting narrative.
Alf Caruana, 4 months ago

great shot Tony, hope you had a great feast day
Loreto Bautist..., 4 months ago

Beautiful night & architectural shot….luv those lights. Great info you’ve also provided. Well done.
Anthony Vella in reply to Marvin Collins’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Marvin my friend.
Anthony Vella in reply to hilarydougill’s comment, 4 months ago

Hi Hilary…...Vittoriosa is a beautiful and historic place to visit. Thank you for your visit and positive comment.
Anthony Vella in reply to midzing’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you midzing.
Anthony Vella in reply to Astrid Pardew’s comment, 4 months ago

Hi Astrid. Thank you for your visit. I’ve answered your bubble mail if you have time to look.
Anthony Vella in reply to Marcus Grant IPA’s comment, 4 months ago

Hi Marcus…..Thank you. I don’t know how long you’ve been in Malta, but I guess feast-wise, you must already have had your fill! Traditional feast time is great. I come from Zabbar and our feast (Our Lady of Graces) is celebrated on the first Sunday after September the 8th (Our Lady of Victory). Traditionally our feast is the last one for the summer and it attracts a lot of people from all over the Island.
Anthony Vella in reply to Tessa Bishop’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Tessa…...glad you like the picture and the little writeup.
Anthony Vella in reply to rasnidreamer’s comment, 4 months ago

Hi rasni. Appreciate your visit and comment. Glad you like the little information I write for you all.
Anthony Vella in reply to M G Pettett’s comment, 4 months ago

Hi Avalon…..you’re right. I guess I made a blunder. With all the festivities comemmorating the 1750th year from the Saint’s Martrydom (fireworks too!), I thought it was scheduled for Sunday 4th, now I’m positively sure is is to be held next Sunday (the 10th). Astrid has already sent me a bubblemail drawing my attention to this fact. Thank you for your visit and comment my friend and sorry if I’ve mislead you in any way.
Anthony Vella in reply to Steven Agius’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Steven. Appreciate your positive comment my friend.
Anthony Vella in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Deb….the ‘live view’ was much better.
Anthony Vella in reply to Ellen’s comment, 4 months ago

Hello Ellen. I guess you’ve missed this. Maybe next time eh? Thank you my friend…really appreciate your visit and comment.
Anthony Vella in reply to Kofoed’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Kofoed. I try to do my best to show and inform you of some of the beauties of my little Island, and I’m glad that my efforts are appreciated my friend.
Anthony Vella in reply to Alf Caruana’s comment, 4 months ago

Hi Alf. Glad you like this picture, however if you read my reply to our friend Avalon below, you’ll learn that I made a mistake on the date as the feast is to be held next Sunday the 10th. I hope to go and have a look and maybe if I’m lucky I can get a few good shots to share with you.
Anthony Vella in reply to Loreto Bautista Jr.’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Bot. Glad you like my night shot and narrative. Must visit your gallery soon.
Andrew S, 3 months ago

Spectacular night capture, well done Anthony…....
Anthony Vella in reply to Andrew S’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Andrew. This only shows half of the Church lit up. I’ll try to get one with all lights on tomorrow.
Sharon Perrett, 3 months ago

Wow, gorgeous night shot, beautiful image and as always great info.
Anthony Vella, 3 months ago

Hi Sharon. Thank you for your visit and kind comment. I hope to get some other ones this evening or on Sunday when the actual feast is celebrated. If they turn out good enough I’ll share some with you.