andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
She wondered what lay behind the locked door. Turning the key she opened the door. She walked on down the hall. Light shot through the darkness. She needed an answer. And that tune, those words, haunted her. "There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure 'Cause you know sometimes words have … Continue reading stairway to heaven
Closed. Locked. So many doors, hiding so many secrets. A lifetime could be spent opening doors on belgradestreets. Will you turn the key?
Check out this interview that I gave recently to Sara and the photos that she selected to go with the words. And take a look at her own great blog, Arhitektura + at http://arhitekturaplus.wordpress.com/about/
I’m proud to present one of my blogger friends’ efforts here and invite you to see some awesome work by Belgrade Streets photography. I invited Andy to answer a few questions about his work that I have been following on his blog. I found it hard to pick my favorite photo on his blog so here is a couple I have chosen that I think sums up Belgrade Streets so well. A fresh, personal view of the city that is completely honest, and confounding to much of Serbia’s reputation. Great to see photographers, under their own motivation, creating their own work under their own voice, and finding ways to get it seen on their terms. I’m looking forward to seeing more from this photographer. Here is 10 @ 10 with Andy.
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Lightning crackled in the sky. Thunder rolled across the corrugated roofing. Rain streamed down the tramlines. Oncoming lights pierced the gathering gloom. "Don't let me down" he said... This is my response to the "Phoneography challenge: My neighbourhood" from The Daily Post at WordPress.
Graffiti provokes a response. Emotional. Visceral. Basic. A cry. These belgradestreets; the people who live, love and work here, provoke me. Graffiti enrages, captures, beguiles us. I'd like to share a line of poetry, and a heartfelt thank you... "For beauty is nothing but the beginning of terror which we are still just able to … Continue reading angels and demons
These images are my entry into the International Street Photography Competition 2013. Hosted this year by Fotoura. This year's theme "Hometown". A great opportunity to show the people of belgradestreets at work and play...
Forward. Progress. Reflect on what matters. One step forward, two back? Sometimes, to move forward, we need to look back, reflect, think about what really matters. And then, when we know, celebrate what we believe in. Will we celebrate the mirror, or what we see reflected in it? This is my response to the latest … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward
I am delighted to confirm that my book belgradestreets is now available to purchase on Amazon. It's also available for purchase in the UK through Cordee. Thanks once again to Branko Andrić and his wonderful colleagues at Komshe for making a dream come true.
Grids, lines, patterns, symbolism. Symmetry. Asymmetry. Lone man steps out. Open bins. Closed shutters. Circular balconies. Private boxes for the Kalemegdan show? Sorrowful eyes behind mosaic bars. Windows to the soul. Dvojka, chariot of the gods. These are belgradestreets.
The afternoon sun did not warm him. The families passing by in the park, laughing, playing, shouting, did not register. Could it get worse? What should he do? Thoughts of home weighed heavy on his mind. This is my response to the latest Weekly Photo Challenge from The Daily Post at WordPress.
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