Monday, January 27, 2014

Who peed on the sign?

Three guesses who did.

I have my photo buddy friend and dog Pasha (especially) to thank for this photo.

Daily Haiku
Brave mountaineers climb
A mountain because it's there
Same for dog and sign....
 

Sunday, January 26, 2014

SUNDAY BRIDGES--look what's under the bridge....

While walking in the sleet and snow to a wine and cheese exhibit (I didn't live in France for a long time for nothing!), I came across this cafe/beer garden tucked into a wall of Branko's Bridge. I'll go in another time....

See other bridges on Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.

Daily Haiku
Slosh, slosh, slip, slip, slide
Through wet, icy city streets  
Picking my way home

Note:  a commenter wanted to see more of the bridge, but it was impossible; cars parked behind me, 50mm lens, and no room to back up. Here's a link where you can see Branko's bridge that this cafe, called Under the Bridge, is under!  Here's the bridge. It's on the far side.....

Friday, January 24, 2014

SKYWATCH--the birds on the tree in the sand

Little birds on bare branches on a tree in the Deliblato Sands, about an hour's drive from Belgrade.  You can read a short explanation of the Sands and see some more photos on my Flickr link.

See more skies at  SKYWATCH.

Daily Haiku
Sky before sunset
Chill winds blow across the sands
Silencing the birds
  

Thursday, January 23, 2014

How many do you have?



How many keys do you have on your keychain?  I have four. My car keys are on a separate chain.

This impressive fistful belongs to my photo buddy. 

Daily Haiku
When grandma was young
No one had to lock their doors
When did fear creep in? 

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

ABC WEDNESDAY''"B" is for "Belka and Boyana"

This is Belka and Bojana (pronounced BOY-ana), whom I see occasionally in the park. I'd been struck by how much they look alike....at least their hair.

See other B's on Mrs. Nesbitt's ABC WEDNESDAY.

Daily Haiku
Run your fingers through
My long, blond, soft, shaggy hair  
Human or canine

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Three benches...or maybe four

 Three or four?  The one in the background looks like two small ones shoved together.

No matter the number, it was a foggy day, and no one sat on any of them.

But I took a photo.

Daily Haiku
In the rain or snow
No one wants to sit on benches
In the public park
  



Monday, January 20, 2014

Dashing and dapper

I see this man almost every day on Knez Mihailova street. He cuts a dashing figure, with his hat, leather jacket, and well-trimmed beard.  Not sure the poodle fits with him, but maybe he's the family dog.
Here's what the pyramid means.
Daily Haiku
Tall, slim, and handsome
You pass by me silently
My camera caught you

Sunday, January 19, 2014

SUNDAY BRIDGES--same bridge, different view

The Bridge on Ada, seen from one end of Kalemegdan Park....

See other bridges on Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.

Daily Haiku
No motivation
For a good haiku today
Wait for tomorrow

 

Saturday, January 18, 2014

WEEKEND REFLECTION--Smederevo Fortress and moat

Here is a view of the 15th century castle and moat located in the town of Smederevo, a mere 45 kms from Belgrade.

See other reflections on James'WEEKEND REFLECTION.

Daily Haiku
Impenetrable
Was once the mighty castle
That lies in ruin  

Thursday, January 16, 2014

SKYWATCH: Pour la France

A very foggy version of the statue in Kalemegdan Park "Pour la France," dedicated to the friendship between Yugoslavia/Serbia during WW I.

See the statue on a much clearer day from its opposite side here.

See other skies right here on  SKYWATCH.

Rain and fog

Rain and fog, what more to say?

Daily Haiku
Fog, gray and silent
Makes ordinary magic
Then it disappears 

BEARDED

Of course people can choose their hairstyle and in a man's case, beard style. Personally, I do not mind beards, but for me they have to ...