Wordpress Photo101

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photography101: street

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My second contribution to the WordPress Photography 101 course has been a challenge…

My photos here on belgianstreets and on belgradestreets tend to focus on details, the things we might miss as we go about our busy lives.

So, the challenge to capture an establishing shot put me out of my comfort zone. And that, I guess, is part of the appeal of Photography 101! 😉

Under time pressure today, I have chosen an existing photo which captures my neighborhood and the people who live here. Oh, and their obsession with cycling!

This wide city street in the heart of Brussel, jammed with cars during the week, was, on the day I took this shot, closed to all traffic except those on bicycles.

You can see the original post here car(e)free.

NaBloPoMo 4 of 30 – photography101:2

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photography101: home

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This is my first contribution to the WordPress Photography 101 challenge. Each day a different theme is presented to participants to help each of us learn and build.

The theme today, “Home”.

Where is it?

There are many definitions and opinions, physical, whimsical, sentimental, romantic, religious, philosophical.

Places, relationships, the people we love and care for.

Perhaps the real place we can call home is deep down inside ourselves, that part of us that makes us who we are. The place to which we return when we press our own virtual “home” button.

A part that is not shaped by the outside, by others.

A place where we can simply be.

Where we can close our eyes, shut out the noise and light and reflect.

Home.

NaBloPoMo 3 of 30 – photography101:1