an englishman in belgrade 2

With thanks to RTS, this is the extended version of their short film about belgradestreets aired on TV in Serbia and on RTS Satellite over the 2012 holiday period. Original, shorter version, with Serbian commentary here. Thank you once again to RTS for their work to promote belgradestreets, and to Komshe for publishing belgradestreets. Check … Continue reading an englishman in belgrade 2

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond

Destruction. Loss. Hatred. Fear. Dare we look beyond the destruction, the loss, the hatred, the fear? If not? What?

тиршова

I'm a man in search of inspiration. Looking for a way to keep belgradestreets fresh, alive. One way is to spread further afield, I have barely scratched the surface of Novi Beograd and countless other communities that make up this captivating city? Another would be to search for a more thematic approach, I'm toying with … Continue reading тиршова

Daily Prompt: This Is Your Life

"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

walk on by…

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…

hidden places on belgradestreets

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

Weekly Photo Challenge: Resolved

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

happy new year from belgradestreets

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

Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise

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