A day in Roma

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I almost got stuck in Rome because of a 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland, which paralyzed most of europe’s air transportation. In fact, my flight to Budapest was one of the few that did take off that day. In the midst of all the craziness and an absolutely wild weather, with strong sun at one moment and pouring rain another, I managed to get out to the city for a little tour. I wish I had more time in Rome. I didn’t get to see much but I’ve very much enjoyed what I did get to see.

This picture is how I  imagine many parts of Italy look like, with tiny streets paved with cobblestones and life going at its own pace, without much regard to hectic traffic and faster pace of the bigger streets.

Rome, Italy
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Sons of Granville

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Few days ago Vancouver decided to come alive in a big way with different festivals/performances happening around the city. I ended up going to downtown Vancouver for a series of concerts. The picture below is of Matt from one of the performing bands “Sons of Granville“. Matt is a friend of a good friend so I’ve seen them perform a few times. They have a very unique sound and create some great stuff with just a violin and a guitar. Really good stuff.

Lately I’ve developed a particular interest in black and white photography. I usually like my colours and feel like they do a better job at telling the story but now I’m starting to change my mind. I feel like it helps attract attention to some details/emotions in a way that colour can’t, not necessarily in a better way but rather different. So this is my attempt at it.

Below are some other pics from that day.

 

Ljubljanica

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Ljubljanica is the river going through the capital of Slovenia.
My tip to Ljubljana was probably one of the most random and unplanned trips I’ve taken in Europe. I’ve bought my train ticket half a day before the departure to join few of my friends. The annoying 9 hour train ride didn’t hurt my impression of the city. In fact I really enjoyed the city.The river goes through the centre of the city though this isn’t the most central part of it but I still liked the view so I stopped on the bridge to take the shot. This is actually about 9 shots combined together. I try to do a bit of HDR photography but since I never rarely carry a tripod I have to sacrifice some of the HDRness in some parts of my pics due to blurriness. This shot was stable as the camera was sitting on the bridge, so it didn’t turn out too bad.

Ljubljanica

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Lunch break in Bruges

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Just like for many people I’ve met my interest to visit Bruges was born after watching a movie called “In Bruges” with Colin Farrell. We may have different taste in movies but I do recommend watching it. Bruges turned out a little different from I expected but it is in some parts just like the movie described it, “a fairy tale” (with an irish accent:). Stone houses of flemish/dutch architecture along the canals, people riding their bikes along the same canals and tiny streets that make you feel like you went back in time. It can get a little surreal sometimes. At least it did for me.

LunchbreakinBruges

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Is he any good?

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This is another picture from the Charles Bridge (Karlův most) in Prague. It’s one of the most popular attractions in the city which means that it’s always packed with tourists, you know the ones I always complain about (despite the fact that I am one too).  But on the good side tourists do bring painters like this guy out to the street (or in this case bridge). So is he any good?

isheanygood

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