andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
Don't look up, look down, below belgradestreets. I have written before about the feast awaiting your eyes when you walk along belgradestreets with your eyes on the rooftops. This post inspired by reading the recent English translation of "Beograd ispod Beograda" (Belgrade underneath Belgrade) by Vidoje Golubović and Zoran Nikolić. There is much to be … Continue reading ispod kalemegdana
Bringing light into darkness. Triggering curiosity in young minds and challenging perceptions. Making the world a brighter, better place. Leading the way, making a difference. And, with thanks to The Lizard King. ".... Come on baby, light my fire Come on baby, light my fire Try to set the night on fire" This image first … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination
"If you could read a book containing all that has happened and will ever happen in your life, would you? If you choose to read it, you must read it cover to cover." Today's challenge set by WordPress Daily Prompt by michelle w is "This Is Your Life" For me, the answer would be no. … Continue reading Daily Prompt: This Is Your Life
These images, taken as part of my "hidden places" theme, are a sign of where I'd like to go with my photography, recording the people of belgradestreets. As we walk the streets in our city, wherever that is, what do we know of the people around us? Who are they? Where are they going? Why? … Continue reading walk on by…
Wandering off the beaten track is rewarding. Walking along belgradestreets, the range of shops first struck me as disappointing. What takes time is the gradual realisation that many shops, cafes and bars are located, not on prime sites on the big boulevards, but in alley ways, underpasses and along passageways that often open up into … Continue reading hidden places on belgradestreets
For an expat in Belgrade, Christmas comes twice a year. Today the Orthodox Church celebrated Christmas. And soon, here, it will be New Year again. Another time to make resolutions to live a better life, to treat those around us, all those we love, with more respect. Resolutions at this time of year make fickle … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Resolved
Standing alone, watching life blazing by, the man standing on the corner thinks about his next step across the road. What will he find on the other side? How many people will be alone tonight as the New Year bursts upon us? Watching the lights flash past, life rushing by. So, as you pop the … Continue reading happy new year from belgradestreets
My response to this week's Weekly Photo Challenge from The Daily Post at WordPress. And, entering into the holiday spirit, here is a competition and a chance to win a signed copy of my book belgradestreets. All you have to do is correctly identify the street / location on which each image of graffiti was … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures
I'd like to wish family, friends and followers everywhere a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Belgrade. It's been quite a year and I look forward to sharing more with you in 2013!
My contribution to this week's WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge. The theme this week "surprise". This photo appeared in my last regular post. Sometimes beauty can surprise us. It comes from nowhere, we find it when we are not looking for it. Like love. In this case, a puddle on the street, a street covered with … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise
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