I already mentioned that I’ve started a new photography project, and I’m still not sharing much about it because I don’t have much to share actually. The important thing to know is that the main subject of the project are – buildings in Zagreb. As of July 27th, 2024, the project includes photos of more than 300 buildings! Wow!
The following photos show a couple of buildings from Boškovićeva Street and King Držislav Street.
Yes, yes, it’s a huge clickbait title, but I’m not lying! Back in 2014, Top Gear was on tour called Top Gear Live, and they had two events (if I remember correctly) at Arena Zagreb. I had a ticket for the first show and a press pass for the second. My friend and colleague at the time were sitting in the stands, far from the stage, when the organizers decided to rearrange the seating and move us just a few meters from the main stage! We were so excited and couldn’t wait for the show to begin!
I had been a Top Gear fan for ages, and I continued following the famous trio (Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May) when they left the BBC and started The Grand Tour. This is the reason I’m publishing this post – I’ve just watched their final adventure on Amazon Prime, called The Grand Tour: One For The Road, and I wanted to share this experience and these photos.
So, how was the Zagreb show delayed because of me, you’re wondering? Well, as soon as my friend and I started processing the fact that we were going to see our Top Gear heroes live, the PR lady called me just seconds before the show had to start. She informed me that they had decided to allow photographers to take photos during the first show instead of the second, as initially planned. I was shocked because my camera equipment was in the car (yes, really stupid – never leave your gear in the car, you can lose it so easily. Fortunately, I’m a bit smarter today and I don’t do it anymore), and I told her I needed some time to retrieve it.
Fortunately, she said the show would wait for me. After 15 or so minutes, I was back in Arena Zagreb, sitting in the photographer’s pit, and the show could finally begin!
So, here are a few photos from that event – TEN YEARS AGO!
So, that happened. After a big five-day road trip around the central part of Dalmatia I took in May, I spent another five days traveling around the southern part of the same region, this time in the middle of August. I was based in Makarska, from where I traveled to several places, including the one and only Dubrovnik. Since this is just a small preview of that trip, I won’t go into more detail, but I can say without a doubt – I’ll be back.
I spent four hours walking around the old town, also visiting Srđ and the Lovrijenac Fortress, but that wasn’t enough time to take all the photos I wanted. Since it was the middle of August, the heat was intense and the conditions were tough, so considering everything, I’m happy with the photos I got.
During those five days, I also visited and photographed Omiš, Trogir, Makarska (of course), Ston, Imotski, and a few other places. Overall, I have twelve places/topics I’m planning to share on the croatiacaptured.com website.
While I’m preparing for my next adventure of exploring Croatia, I would like to show you a couple of photos I took in Split during my last trip.
Having visited Split twice before without the chance to truly explore and take photos, this trip was particularly special. It felt incredibly satisfying to finally wander through the town, camera in hand, capturing the essence of Split.
Visiting in early May, the town was alive with tourists, and I felt like one of them, eager to see everything the old part of the town had to offer. The blend of ancient history and vibrant urban life is something I always search for, and I found myself completely enjoying the experience.
Exploring the historic heart of Split was a highlight, and I made sure to visit every significant site. I bought tickets for all the major attractions, including the iconic tower of the Split Cathedral and the intriguing Diocletian’s Palace Basement Halls. Each location offered unique photographic opportunities and deeper insights into the city’s rich history.
By the end of my visit, I was thrilled to have seen everything I wanted and captured countless memories through my lens. Split is undoubtedly a must-visit destination, and I can’t wait to return for more exploration and photography.
Let me share a couple of photos from that visit to Split. You can find more photos on the Croatia Captured website.
Mapping Zagreb is a project by the Fotografija Zagreba service, which started in the spring of 2022. This project features photos of Zagreb’s streets, squares, parks, neighborhoods, local committees, and city districts.
The overall goal is to take photos of every street, square, and park in Zagreb. I want to expand my archive of Zagreb photos throughout the entire city.
These photos were taken during June 2024 in the neighborhood called Dubrava.
Dance Party at Zrinjevac is an event that revives the spirit of Zagreb’s dance nights from the 1950s to the 1970s. It takes place at the Music Pavilion, a renowned venue for promenade concerts since 1891. Visitors can dance to the rhythms of swing, rock’n’roll, charleston, salsa, and tango.
This year event runs from July 26 to August 24, every Friday and Saturday. During these 10 summer evenings, both Zagreb residents and city visitors have the opportunity to enjoy dancing, live concerts, and learn new dance steps at workshops led by the Dance Center Zagreb by Nicolas.
Why isn’t this my cup of tea? Well, I would rather keep my dance moves and singing talent for my shower than share them with the world. It’s better that way, trust me.
For someone who has been photographing Zagreb for around 15 years, I’m a bit ashamed that I haven’t visited Hrelić before. I had a chance to take a short walk around there on a sunny Sunday, so I took my small Fuji X100V and captured a couple of interesting photos.
Hrelić is the largest flea market in Croatia and one of the most popular open-air markets in Zagreb. It is truly a cultural landmark worth visiting. Whatever you’re searching for, I bet you can find it there, including clothing, footwear, auto parts, tools, children’s toys, old cameras, vinyl records, military equipment, collectibles, art, and antiques etc. From originals to fakes, everything is there.
In addition to shopping, Hrelić is known for its gastronomic offerings. Visitors can enjoy ćevapi, burgers, freshly roasted pork and lamb, and other delicious and affordable specialties.
For the first Gallery post, I wanted to share a couple of photos of Zagreb buildings. This is one of the newest photo projects I started in July 2024 and is part of Zagreb Collections (a collection of different photo projects about Zagreb).
Since I just started this photo project, I’ll talk about it in the coming months.
