Statement of intent
‘MARVELLOUS MALTA – Where Wild Orchids Grow’ is meant to be the first volume in a collectable series of photographic books showcasing the natural beauty of Malta.
It is also meant to be a positive and beautiful addition to all the negativity surrounding Maltese nature in media. A lot of things need to change if we want to retain anything for the next generation. We hear about birds being blasted out of the sky, trees being uprooted in the name of development and properties being built in ODZ areas. Obviously, these events need to be highlighted, but sometimes we also need to hear or see something positive to inspire us to protect what we have left. I hope the book inspires people to go out and look for these little beauties in the countryside. When you learn to appreciate something I think you are more prone to protect it.
This is not in any way a comprehensive guide to Maltese orchids but a book that celebrates the shapes, forms and patterns of these flowers with what I hope people think is great photography.