The warmth and generosity of the blogging community is a constant source of delight, wonder and inspiration.
One sign of this is the custom to nominate fellow bloggers for a variety of awards.
A way to recognise the contributions made by others, spread the word and build a real community.
Way back in March (yes I am really really late in responding) two bloggers nominated me for a sunshine blog award. Marina Chetner, her blog really does “inspire through travel” with her beautiful images and words researched with care and diligence, and Red Pants and a Mustache, another wonderful blog based on the concept of “exploring coffee shops in Stockholm” and offering so much more food for thought.
I am touched and delighted to receive their nominations and recommend that you take a look at both excellent blogs if you have not already done so.
So, I would like to thank you both here and now — and ask for your forgiveness for the long delay in acknowledging your kindness!
The award comes with conditions….
Firstly my answers to ten questions about myself.
Favorite Color – #FF0000
Favorite Animal – the infamous bugblatter beast of traal…
Favorite Number – 101010
Favorite Non-Alcoholic Drink – A mug of tea in the morning!
Prefer Facebook or Twitter – Twitter
My Passion – Starting big new things…
Prefer Getting or Giving Presents – perhaps it is the thought that counts (although I accept that is a cliché)
Favorite Pattern – Asymmetric wrought iron (an obsession planted by a friend)
Favorite Day of the Week – Friday (from about 6pm…)
Favorite Flower – Red Rose (of Lancashire, the county of my birth)
And, in addition to the two bloggers I mentioned above, here are ten others that I follow and would recommend you take a look at — in no particular order.
1. Words and images from Polly Nance in the USA… Watching the photo reels go round and round
2. Each of John Smith’s images tells a story… Life, Photography & other Mistakes
3. Fascinating series of images, love the deconstructed camera… Hoverdraftdoggy
4. I am enjoying reading Impossible Stories by Zoran Zivkovic
5. Amazing art and craft from Roberto Alborghetti… robertoalborghetti
6. A hectic world of art from… theartistmakena
7. Thought provoking art and images… Marija Toskovic
8. A beautiful series of images from ‘canon in Japan… Mozuqu Noire
9. Images and words from London… Emm in London
10. More inspiring images… Mostly monochrome
belgradestreets 
Congratulations! And looks like you have offered some interesting blogs to peruse here.
You are very kind, thank you. There are some excellent blogs on that lits, I do hope you enjoy taking a look. Andy
Aha…… you cheeky blighter….. you have given me a mention…… well, well….. what can I say but to thank you Andy….. believe me, I have no qualms about reciprocating the honour by expressing my great appreciation of your illuminating depiction of Belgrade with photos that stand head and shoulders above in a crowded, image conscious world.
Best regards, John.
John, your photos are more than worthy of a mention, hope you didn’t mind too much 🙂 thank you again for your generous comments on my photos, it is so rewarding to work on images that are appreciated as I am sure you know only too well! Andy