andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
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
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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Ruzveltova speaks for itself in these images. Gritty, busy, bustling, full of life. No compromises here. No mixed messages. Direct eye contact, straight talking, in your face communication. This is belgradestreets.
What is real, and what is illusion? Which is the real world when we look into a mirror? Is the world we sense real, or is there some other reality in that which we see reflected in the glass? And what is reality? Is it the reality that we exist in at the moment we … Continue reading twisted reality
Walking is often good for the soul, the mind, the heart. This morning I took a walk to think, to contemplate, to cleanse. As I did so, I wandered along this street. As so often on belgradestreets, the details are captivating. Thank you again for sharing this journey with me, a journey I did not … Continue reading cincar jankova
Every now and then I find linkages between clips of music which have sustained, uplifted and inspired me over the years. ...and sometimes the music resonates with a mood, a feeling... ...during the last weekend, when I decided to begin to explore New Belgrade through my lens, I felt many conflicting emotions so, these words … Continue reading other side
Continuing my weekend 'Novi Beograd" theme here are just four images which I hope capture the feel of the long wide, windswept 'bulevar's of Novi Beograd. Exciting new future, modern, full of hope and the desire to grow. Or an experiment in urban planning, which commenced in 1948? Has it worked? I will explore my … Continue reading bulevar milutina milankovića
This weekend, I had another encounter with a security guard. On this occasion he was friendly and welcoming. I took the tram across to Novi Beograd as I had decided that it was about time for a post from that part of town. It was cold and wet, dark clouds scudding across the sky, leaves … Continue reading terazije?
the first of a few posts I plan featuring the streets of Zemun, just a short bus ride along the Danube from belgradestreets... a poster at the end of the street reads "this street has always been renowned for its merchants' shops and houses of the distinguished Zemun inhabitants of the 18th and 19th century, … Continue reading господска улица
đorđe jovanović (1861 - 1953) a Serbian sculptor, born in Novi Sad, died in Belgrade, much of his work is found on belgradestreets the street which bears his name is hidden behind the glorious green market, Бајлонијева пијаца, the subject of one of my earliest posts way back in October 2011 I pass that market … Continue reading đorđe jovanovića
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