andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
My knowledge of the Serbian language is poor. For that, after two years, I apologise. So, I may be making a logical blunder here in linking this street in the way I am. I've not quite got my head around the need to change the tense of nouns. Anyway. Gavrilo Princip earned his place in … Continue reading “may peace prevail on earth”
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
Details make belgradestreets. Hidden courtyards. Hidden lives. Striated stone. Crosses. Chipping away. Trees encased in iron. Grids. Always grids. Swirling art deco piping. No parking. No access. No questions. Fencing. What comes next on belgradestreets?
Friends have developed an innovative and exciting way of showcasing the beauty of belgradestreets to the world. Their concept is a virtual panoramic tour of selected areas of belgradestreets. An immersive, engaging and informative experience. Take a look at their photos of Skadarlija to see the idea in action. I'd love to hear your thoughts … Continue reading virtual belgradestreets
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 damp night air, heavy with fumes, enveloped him, suffocating, cloying, his head spinning. Head down, he walked on, lifting one foot in front of the other. Heart pounding, he hoped he had not been seen. There had been a moment, fleeting, the one when the three guys walked past him, when he felt it … Continue reading Daily Prompt: Choose Your Adventure
There are shiny, bright modern shopping malls on belgradestreets. Ušće and Delta City to name but two. And then there are more intriguing malls, from a time that seems forgotten to many. Bold concrete and metal. Curves, gates, stairways, a lost world just behind Terazije. Locked gates, broken windows. Hand made goods, street food, shoe … Continue reading shopping mall
Every piece of soap, every candle is unique. Hand made, created to stimulate the senses. An antidote to the plastic, shrink-wrapped conformity and security of the shopping malls. If you look carefully on belgradestreets you will find more than you expected. How long will belgradestreets remain unique? Will those who live, work and play here … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique
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