Travel and street photography Franklin Balzan Travel and street photography Franklin Balzan

Street Photography in Sicily: Exploring the Gems of Catania, Mount Etna, Castillo di Castelmola, Taormina, and Acireale

Sicily is an Italian island filled with stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. It's a great destination for street photographers who want to capture the essence of Sicilian life. I recently spent a day in Sicily exploring some of its most beautiful places, including Catania, Mount Etna, Castillo di Castelmola, Taormina, and Acireale. Here are some of my favorite moments and tips for capturing the best street photography in Sicily.

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Travel and street photography Franklin Balzan Travel and street photography Franklin Balzan

Street photography in Cologne and Dortmund

Street photography is a genre that captures the essence of daily life and the urban environment. It is an art form that requires patience, observation, and an eye for detail. I recently had the opportunity to explore and photograph two German cities, Cologne and Dortmund, while I was in town to give lectures about photography at FHBK (in Dortmund). These cities provided a rich tapestry of photographic opportunities that I could not resist.

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Travel and street photography Franklin Balzan Travel and street photography Franklin Balzan

A critical review of some of my street photographs

As a passionate photographer in Malta, I intend to try to give you some additional value by aiding you to improve your photography. I usually look at one of my images and can quickly tell if I like it or not, however at times I am not able to describe why. I have therefore relooked at some of my street photography images (which I shared here https://www.soulfulimagery.com/blog/vivian-maier-photography-for-the-sake-of-photography) taken this month and tried to deconstruct them and comment on why I consider that they work well.

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