THE SUN SETS FOR THOSE FORGOTTEN TOO by sangwann

THE SUN SETS FOR THOSE FORGOTTEN TOO

“Il-Mensija” is the Maltese word for ‘the forgotten’. This is the area where I live, around 3 minutes walk from this chapel which is also named “Il-kappella tal-Mensija” - Chapel of The Forgotten. It is situated in a quiet area on the outskirts of San Gwann. My first thought was to clean the picture from the power lines but on a closer look I liked how they almost lead your eyes to the setting sun.


The area takes its name from the Chapel which is dedicated to the Annunciation and to St Leonard. The chapel was built in 1572 in a rural area and originally dedicated to St Leonard, protector of slaves. It is partly built in a rock-cut cave and during the period 1636-1690 it was completely forgotten. It is, perhaps, for this reason that the chapel together with its surroundings became known as “tal-Mensija”. Dominating a small square in front of the chapel is a statue of The Annunciation of Mary. You can see the silhouette with the halo around the head.

Thank you all very much for looking and for your lovely comments on yesterday’s picture. I will not have internet access for the next week and so I wish you all, in anticipation, a Happy Easter full of love and blessings.
This is lovely Dione, and the knowledge adds to it. Will miss you when you're away but look forward to your catching up. Have a great Easter
April 15th, 2014  
Very beautiful photo
April 15th, 2014  
Lovely - even the power lines look artistic in this light - well done.
April 15th, 2014  
The buildings look very nice captured as the sun is setting, very interesting history lesson thank you Dione. I like the power lines as they do indeed lead to the setting sun. Happy easter to you too! Look forward to your return.
April 15th, 2014  
thankyou Dione for a beautiful photo and the great information. enjoy your break and have a happy Easter
April 15th, 2014  
Such a beautiful structure with some interesting history to go along with it! I'm glad you kept the power lines in this and I love that setting sun! x
April 15th, 2014  
what a cool shot and great info. Have a blessed Easter
April 15th, 2014  
What a nice sunset shot Dione. Great silhouettes.
April 15th, 2014  
Love the silhouettes you've featured recently. Nice lines from the power lines.
April 15th, 2014  
Nice capture of the lovely building :) I like the lines too.
April 15th, 2014  
This is totally beautiful. I find the idea of the forgotten disturbing and am happy that in Malta, at least, the are remembered
April 15th, 2014  
Beautiful image, beautiful sentiment. The history surrounding the chapel is interesting. I really like the power lines. Have a peaceful Easter:-)
April 15th, 2014  
Lovely silhouette
April 15th, 2014  
What a beautiful image Dione... lovely capture
April 15th, 2014  
the power lines work here, they are always a dilemma. enjoy your easter.
April 15th, 2014  
Beautiful sunset
April 15th, 2014  
Great Silhouette 's and shot.
April 15th, 2014  
This is a beautiful capture - have a lovely Easter.
April 15th, 2014  
The silhouette, lines and flare look fantastic! Awesome shot!
April 15th, 2014  
Great shapes - like the power lines. Super sunlight. Fav.
April 15th, 2014  
Beautiful capture of the sunset and the silhouettes of the church and buildings . Thanks for the interesting history. so we become to know a lot more of Malta and her history.
April 15th, 2014  
It looks like a very pretty Chapel. Lovely capture.
April 15th, 2014  
Beautiful capture, the evening light and silhouettes are lovely. Happy Easter, Dione.
April 15th, 2014  
You are right...lovely leading lines and sunset! Happy Easter to you and your too!
April 16th, 2014  
Great sunset and silhouettes.
April 16th, 2014  
Beautiful scene!
April 16th, 2014  
Intriguing silhouettes.
April 16th, 2014  
Lovely silhouettes.
April 16th, 2014  
A beautiful silhouette
April 16th, 2014  
Fabulous shot as always Dione. Love the histroy lesson, just makes me want to return even more, we missed so much whilst there.
April 18th, 2014  
nice slhouetetes
April 18th, 2014  
Easter wishes to you too Dione!
April 19th, 2014  
beautiful light and silhouettes - happy easter dione
April 19th, 2014  
Just wanna say -Blessed Easter to you and family,hope all's well:)
April 20th, 2014  
Great sunset.
April 22nd, 2014  
Really pretty. Hope you had a good easter
April 22nd, 2014  
@angiec Thanks, Angie
April 23rd, 2014  
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