Luzzu, a photo from Malta, South

Photographer's Note

Maltese Luzzu, traditional fishing boat.

There is quite a lot of superstition surrounding the luzzu, the most prominent of them all being the painted or engraved pair of eyes on the front of the boat. These eyes are believed to be a modern survival of an old Phoenician tradition, and are normally referred to as the Eye of Orisis, or the Eye of Horus – the Phoenicians’ god of protection from evil. They are a symbol of protection and good health, and are believed to protect the fishermen from any harm while they are out at sea.

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Cricri (176) 2019-03-10 9:25

Hi Aleksander
Bon gros plan sur cette barque typique de Marsaxlokk, netteté et couleurs au top
Amitiés
cricri

jean113 (21991) 2019-03-10 14:26

Hello Aleksandar, I like your choice of composition where you have singled out one boat for a close up.
The details are very sharp.
Regards Jean.

Steft (6109) 2019-03-27 9:34

Hi Aleksander,
I was in Marsaxlokk last December. It's a beautiful fishing town with traditional boats. You captured this boat nicely. The picture is sharp and the colours are vivid. TSF
Stef