2 Women, Train Station, Antwerp
I shot this yesterday (Saturday), and was really torn about not being able to use it as my "picture of the day", because I really liked it, I just liked "Old Love" more (don't interpret that the wrong way!).
So instead, I am using this as my commemorative 1000 upload onto Flickr. I figured it at least makes the shot somewhat memorable to me.
Old Love - Brussels
Everyone knows the special feeling of "young love", and the magic that accompanies it. Not everyone is fortunate enough to experience "old love", finding that special person that you are lucky enough to gladly spend the rest of your life with.
My apologies to anyone that is disappointed that I didn't post any granny porn with the title "Old Love".
Gru on my Six
Technology has the capacity to frustrate me to no end (especially when working with computers and cameras that seem to do whatever they damn well please). But when you can get something to look like how you remember it, it can be pretty satisfying.
Happy Hat - Brussels
At least the malls in Brussels are a bit more "upscale" than I am used to. With these prices, I am glad I didn't bring my daughter with me.
Slippery When Wet
What Are You Looking At? - Brussels
As if there aren't enough hipsters in Brussels, they have to have hipster mannequins too? Is there some kind of requirement that they have to have so many hipsters at any given moment, so they keep ringers in there?
Holding Hands, Antwerp Train Station
Time Travel, Antwerp Train Station
Antwerp Train Station. Cliche, sure, but I don't care. I had to have it.
Walking Alone, Antwerp Train Station
I promise, the train station was a lot busier than I seem to be depicting here. It's all in the timing of the shots!
Another Day, Another Jan pt.2 - Antwerp
I'm starting to think there may be a law in Belgium that says, "If you have a child of the male persuasion, this child must be named Jan". Between work, the hotel, cab rides, and just bumming around, this is the 6th Jan I have met in the last 5 days. I wonder if their last names are all "Smith".
Rain, Again - Antwerp
It rains a lot here. But at least I don't have to shovel rain.
Unbelievably Breathtaking View From Street Level - Antwerp
I don't think I need to elaborate any further, just that it is even more breathtaking in person. I'm glad I saw it.
Drivers Waiting, Antwerp
Outside the Hilton Antwerp
Too Many Cooks - Antwerp
I was passing a restaurant just out walking and shooting mindlessly. I peered in at the seated customers, and walked away with nothing. I saw the cooks, walked back, and shot 2 frames before I was shooed away with a stern glance from the cook who appeared to have no more patience.
Folded Umbrellas - Antwerp
Just walking around. It's just so peaceful and beautiful around here. People usually don't want their pictures taken, because usually people are eating or drinking. But they always are nice enough to say "No thank you" when I ask.
Quiet Side Street - Antwerp
Not a lot of people out on Sunday night. Either everyone has to get up early for work (doubt it) or they can't handle the "cold" out here. It's currently 41 degrees (Fahrenheit), but it is windy. Whhaaaaahhh! Maybe some of them should try Chicago if they think this is too cold.
Museum Steps - Antwerp
At the steps of the museum there is a courtyard. Children were playing soccer in the courtyard, and people were watching them play. I chose to watch the people who were watching the children playing soccer.
What in the Hell Did I EVER See in You? - Antwerp
There is a small street cafe right down the way from the hotel. This couple was sitting out in front. Not a word was spoken, but the look on his face seemed to say, "What in the Hell did I EVER see in you? Oh, to be young again!!"
Of course, I'm sure they love each other very much. Maybe I'm just projecting.
Busted By the Bouncer - Antwerp
Bar across the street from the hotel. Guess I wasn't being as surreptitious as I thought.
Devil In My Car - Antwerp
Had a most interesting cab ride to the hotel. The driver was, by far, the most literate, well-read, and opinionated driver I have ever met. Very well-spoken, really knew his politics and history, and was willing to listen as well as talk. But I was too fascinated by the artwork a previous passenger had left for us. I told the driver that if he sells the window like those people sell Jesus Pringles on Ebay, I want my cut.
As far as "picture of the day" is concerned, I'm going with what day it feels like to me, the hell with what my camera says. I don't have the time to analyze the time change when I'm shooting. If it feels like Saturday/Sunday/whatever to me, then that's what it is.