An Unusual Wedding

It looks a bit small and cramped, but apart from that it's a wedding scene. The difference is that this was taken in a tiny church at Rogier Metro.

A Shed on Stilts

I've no idea what this could be, possibly a birdwatchers' hide? It's in Marie Jose Park near Beekant Metro (Google Maps link)

Gay Pride in Brussels 2009

T-Shirt of the week!

What a fantastic slogan. Seen during Gay Pride, this guy was happy to pose. I see a .lot of funnt or interesting t-shirts around and i'll have to remember to shoot more of them.

An Odd Shop

I occasionally walk past a shop that is full of old stuff, with no real display, just lots of stuff piled everywhere, including truly dreadful paintings. It's like looking into the attic of a demented grandmother. The place has always been closed, so all I've ever done is look through the window.

To be honest, I'm a bit scared of going inside and more worried about meeting whoever owns this place.

Wheels of Steel

The Brussels police have aquired some Segway 'personal transportation' things (well what are they, vehicles, scooters?) thus enabling officers to chase criminals whilst smoking a cigarette. This may improve the crime stats, but with Belgium having the highest number of prison escapes, per capita, in the world arrest may not hold the disincentive it once had.

Still, although I've not seen one being used by the cops, I hope to, if only to brighten my day. Apart from being a method of transport, it's also a device designed to rob the user of any dignity.

I'm also wondering where they will be used. I wouldn't like to use one on the road and the pavements would be just too crowded, so maybe they're going to be used in parks. I notice the one on the right seems to be an off-road version, judging by the tyres.

What is alarming is that there is a tourist company offering Segway tours of Brussels. Oh Lord, I want to photograph that!

The Sequence by Arne Quinze

So, this is how cityscape was recycled! After the success of his Ccityscape, Quinze varies his theme to create The Sequence, connecting concrete connects the Flemish Parliament to the House of Representatives physically and symbolically, acting as a bridge between the public and the government neighbors.

Although it would have more symbolic power if it connected a Wallonian
and Flemish institution!

A Sunday Morning Walk

Is it just me or has there been a boom in the number of lost cat posters going up around Brussels? In some parts, there is scarecly a lampost without a plea for tiddles or whatever.

I'm getting worried, but I did have a wicked thought today, whilst I was photographing this one. Why not mock up some ads, saying something like -

Lost One Bengal Tiger, answers to Tigger. Much loved family pet, good with children. Been missing for a week now. If seen please contact...

Something like that. Why not indeed...