Open the Gate

One of two identical wrought iron gates in the Students' park, built in Secession style in 1929. Gates are connected with concrete Rococo fence which, when constructed, costed seven times more than the park itself.

ABC Wednesday - K is for Kiddo

Commander of the parade was clapping occassionaly and appeared satisfied with the performance.

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Shooting

Woman on stilts, finger on the trigger.

When Life Gives You Lemons

Really nice juice bar chain for those who were too busy or too lazy to make a juice by themselves.

Sunday Bridges - This Time Next Year

This time next year we won't be millioners but we'll have a new bridge and congestion on other bridges will be just a bad memories. "The bridge over Sava" will be one of the largest single pylon cable-stayed bridges in the world. 

Bridge construction works had certain impact on Pygmy Cormorant, a globally threatened species, roosting in the willow stands adjacent to the construction site. In 2008, the observed number of birds was decreased for 25% due to initial disturbance caused by construction works. According to the "Sava Bridge Project", from 2009 the trend has been positive and the number of birds has been increased.

Courtesy of host Louis La Vache visit other Sunday Bridges.

Puzzled

In the city's main pedestrian street (Knez Mihailova), a variety of people can be seen. They often have nothing in common until they get amazed by some street performer's work.

Skywatch Friday - Hard Rain's Gonna Fall #1

Heavy clouds above the National Library of Serbia, the main public library. Collection of around 5 milion books and 1 million digital documents. Situated on the Vracar Plateau, one of the city's highest points. Photo taken by cellphone.

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What's Playing Tonight?

The Yugoslav Drama Theatre (JDP) is my favourite. Has a diverse artistic policy that includes both new writing and contemporary reappraisals of classics. The theatre building was burnt in a fire for two times during the 20th century. After the last fire in 1997 the theatre was closed until 2003 when the new glass-covered building was built.

ABC Wednesday - J is for Joy in the Journey

The joy of afternoon walking along the Sava River. Happiness lies in the small things.

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Faces

- What is your fortune, my pretty maid?
- My face is my fortune, Sir - she said.

Odyssey Dawn

Remains of Army headquarters in downtown Belgrade, bombed during NATO air strikes in 1999. Dictator on one side, strongest military force on the other. Innocent civilians in between. The name of the operation is always poetic. Ours was "Merciful Angel". Hope that ordinary people in Libya will not suffer much.

For Nippon

Organized public gathering in Republic square aimed to express empathy and support to the people of Japan. A lot of people in Serbia feel moral obligation to provide their support due to a significant role of the Japanese funds in the economic transition of our country.  

Still for some reason, much less we care for tragedies in the "third world" countries. Indonesia, Haiti, Chile. Even China. Hundreds of thousands of lives. No Facebook groups for support, no public gatherings. Do we think that suffering is normal for the poor?

Weekend Reflections - Street Mirror

Work done by Streetdog, a street artist. I discovered his work by chance, while strolling through the streets of Dorcol neighborhood. More of his stencils and mirrors may be seen at Belgrade Stencil blog.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Skywatch Friday - Clouds will clear

I like when the streets are named after famous non-Serbian people, too. This street is named after Tadeusz Kosciuszko, the 18th century Polish freedom fighter. He fought in the American Revolution and later led the Polish uprising against Russia.

Outside Poland and besides Belgrade, there are also streets named after Kosciuszko in Saint Petersburg (Russia), Budapest (Hungary), Vilnius (Lithuania), Geelong and Canberra (Australia) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

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On Duty

RoboCops or Ninja Turtles? It might look terrifying but it's not so serious. It's "just" a preventive measure when a "high-risk" football match is played.

ABC Wednesday - Information on Increase

Electronic display on the building in Republic Square showing up to date news. The news is that after a third explosion at Fukushima nuclear plant, radiation levels have been increased. Hard not to think of people whose small and simple lives were completely changed in one day.

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"Ever tried. Ever failed"

"No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better".

Islanders

The anchored boat turned into the cafe is called "Brodic" (a small boat, in Serbian). Great place to spend the afternoon. It's like an island in the flood of industrial structures on the Sava River banks.

Have you finished yet?

Unleashed, disciplined, patient and full of hope. If only pets were allowed to enter shops...

Paying respect

Every 12th of March, the anniversary of assassination of the Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic is marked. Only when you lose something you realize the value of it. The virtual museum of Zoran Djindjic is worth visiting.

Skywatch Friday - Leisure Walk

Late afternoon stroll in the Manjez park.

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Moustache

A man with no moustache is like a facade with no AC.

ABC Wednesday - H is for Hidden & Hesitant

One of the most congested squares in the city. "Historic" telephone booth served as a hiding place to isolate himself from the noisy environment. Preparing himself for a call, he appeared a bit hesitant.

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Solar powered

An ordinary Monday afternoon. The trolleybus stopped at red light and absorbed a bit of solar energy.

Webbed ceiling

Trolleybus wires are the inevitable part of the Belgrade landscape. Their aesthetic value is doubtful but sometimes they can serve to break the monotony of composition.

Sunday Bridges - Easy Running

Catching the bus on the Branko's bridge.

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Weekend Reflections - La Bandera

The Instituto Cervantes is one of the most active cultural centers in Serbia, promoting the Spanish and Hispanic American culture. The building housed the American center until 1999.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Skywatch Friday - Cut and Burn

One of those pictures taken inadvertently. Last Sunday afternoon on the Branko's bridge. 

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It's not cat

It's icicles.

ABC Wednesday - G is for Gallery Gazing

Gazing into the Gallery of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Nice exhibition of persons that marked the work of the Matica Srpska, the oldest Serbian educational and cultural institution.

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March Theme Day: My favourite part of town

This view is exactly what I have in mind when I'm miles away from home, thinking of Belgrade. It's a small part of the Old town, limited to some 15 streets. Every street there is my favourite. And  wherever I go, on my way back, when I cross the river and see this view - I know I'm back home.

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