andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
It is not Christmas Day this week on belgradestreets. At least not officially, Christmas comes to Serbia on 7 January, after New Year. Which for an expat living in town is quiet special because one gets two Christmas days to celebrate. Christmas has always been a special time for me. The long gone days when, … Continue reading christmas comes to belgradestreets
belgradestreets are full of surprises and joy. Tucked away between streets, behind gates, mystery and beauty await those who are prepared to find, those who have a guide to show. Čavketov pasaž would be ignored by most, not even found my most. It rewards examination. My first feelings on arriving on belgradestreets were not positive, … Continue reading Čavketov pasaž
Thrilled to report that RTS will this week be airing a longer version of the filmed interview I gave during which I talked about my book "belgradestreets" and blog http://www.belgradestreets.com. At these times on TV, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - thank you Nikolina and colleagues at RTS and Komshe! Monday, December 24, RTS DIGITAL, … Continue reading RTS :: Beogradske ulice Endija Taunenda
All those people who travelled today to far-flung places to seek the protection of aliens from the long foreshadowed end of the world went to the wrong place. Here on Knez Mihaila we have our very own pyramid. I arrived early this morning to capture the crowds waiting for the apocalypse and the appearance of … Continue reading the world didn’t end
I've been very busy this last week... Hope to get some posts out soon, alleyways and graffiti for Christmas perhaps. For now, please check out this great post from Nemanja Jovanović, one of six great documentary photographers who make up Belgrade's Kamerades photo collective. Gritty, powerful and challenging work. Road to nowhere, by Nemanja Jovanović.
Thank you so much to the “real housewife of belgrade” for this post which mentions ‘belgradestreets’ the book, much appreciated!
Looking for a gift for a certain special Serbian? Here are two options for anyone missing, or curious to see, a bit of Belgrade.
The first is from fellow Belgrade blogger Andy Townend, who published a book this year featuring his gorgeous shots of the White City.
Unfortunately, the book is currently only available in Serbian bookstores. There’s an option to order it through the Delfi website, but a bit of Serbian is needed to order, and I’m not sure that the book will ship internationally. Check out his blog, http://www.belgradestreets.com, for a free fix until your next visit to a knjižara.
For those without access to Belgrade bookstores, there’s another photography book that’s easily accessible for Americans. Streetartlove.rs/belgrade by Marko Todorovic features Belgrade street art from 2005-2010. It’s a different vibe from Belgrade streets, but just as beautiful. When used with a smart phone, the book also reveals interviews and…
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The snow has come early this year! These images were snatched on my iPhone earlier today, just wanted to share the impact of the heavy snow over the weekend. Temperatures well below freezing, forecast to be -12C tonight. All those years when, as a child, I prayed for a "White" Christmas seem so long ago … Continue reading first snow…
Science. Physics, chemistry and so much more burn bright on belgradestreets. The future of belgradestreets, the next generation, were presenting their knowledge and their passion for learning today. The generation to come? They were here in droves, busloads, listening, interacting, learning, being inspired. They are the future of this country. Not a bad way to … Continue reading festival nauke 6.0
Reflections. Is what we see in the mirror real? Or is the world on the other side of the mirror real, the one looking back at us and wondering? Is the image in the mirror distorted, or is our world twisted? Reflection or reality? Time to reflect on belgradestreets. My contribution to this week's Weekly … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
Snow will soon return to belgradestreets. A final post for November. Scenes from one of my favourite spots on belgradestreets. The street crossing that leads from Kalemegdan through Knez Mihaila to the very heart of the city. The pavement tables are (mostly) tucked away now for the winter. Today the warm weather feels as if … Continue reading winter approaches
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