STEFAN "THE TALL" LAZAREVIC

Belgrade has a thing for erecting statues, gigantic ones sometimes, like shown in THIS RECENT POST.

 Today's photo is of DESPOT STEFAN LAZAREVIC, also known as Stefan the Tall.  Note that his title of despot did not carry the same connotation it does today, but simply meant 'lord.'

I wonder if he'd be angry that he isn't nearly as tall as the statue in the other link.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS

Snapped this photo the other day while stranded at a cafe restaurant between cloudbursts. Judging by his baseball cap, t-shirt, and suspenders, I'd bet this gentleman lived in the US for years, then retired at home here in Serbia.

 

Whadja say, Grandpa?

 Judging by the box next to his backpack, my guess is that this kid just received a spiffy new tablet from his Grandpa and is totally absorbed in it, so much so that he didn't pay any attention at all when Gramps asked him something just before I took this pic.

MONDAY MURALS--the poodle's revenge

 While walking my non-poodle, I came across this clever mural beside a dog grooming salon.

I love the poodle's expression....and the woman's haircut.

See other murals on MONDAY MURALS.

SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY---big girl as little girl

 Spotted at a bus stop the other night. I think she didn't pull the 'big girl as little girl' look off too well.

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WEEKEND REFLECTIONS--Nikolai Krasnov

 This shot is a double exposure,  showing the statue of Nikolai Krasnov, architect of the Belgrade Archives building,  also shows a bit of reflection from Hotel Metropol behind it.

See other reflections on James'  WEEKEND REFLECTIONS.

SKYWATCH! Heads up!

 During one of our sweltering days not so long ago, I was sitting in the shade in a nearby park. I looked up and here's what I saw.

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VESPAS AROUND TOWN!

 I wish I had a garage where I could keep a Vespa. They're so colorful and chic, but on the other hand, traffic has become so bad I am not sure I would really enjoy one.

In any case, this post goes out to my friend Chuck Pefley, who used to have a daily photo blog from Seattle. I see Chuck and his lovely wife Penny every time I visit my daughter and family in the same city.

Here's to you, Chuck! A plethora of Vespas!

LUCKY GUY!

 Heavy rain the past few days. On Sunday I forgot my umbrella when out walking the dog and nearly got caught in this downpour, which lasted 45 minutes....there was no way I could get home without being soaked to the bone, so I took refuge on the terrace of a cafe.

I think this fellow really was lucky. He was 'appropriately dressed' so that it didn't matter if he got soaked. He for sure got home before I did.

WRITER IN ABSENTIA

 I walk my dog in this park nearly every day, at least for sure in the morning since it's been so hot.

Sometimes we sit and have a cup of coffee or a lemonade (for me, of course; she gets water) and I read the newspaper.

The other day I noticed that someone had gone off somewhere and left glasses, a book, and a notebook, along with his/her water. I thought at first the 'writer' had gone to use the restroom, but he/she never returned in the 45 minutes I sat there.

MONDAY MURALS--Little Red Riding Hood

 Not surprisingly, this splendid mural graces the wall of an apartment building at # 22 Braca Grim (Brothers Grimm) street.  Waaaay back in 2008 I posted something about why the street was named for them, so have a look RIGHT HERE.

Thanks to my friend, Alex Tomic, who alerted me to this and sent along her photo. So much rain over the last two days I did not have time to go by for a photo of my own.

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