Becali – happy or not?
UEFA Cup Quarter-finals, 30 March 2006, Bucharest.
Rapid Bucuresti 1 – 1 Steaua Bucuresti.
After 17 years of absence, two teams reach the Quarter-finals for the first time in the history of Romanian footbal.
The big boss of Steaua: Gigi Becali. To be or not to be – happy ? THIS is the question. The answer unveils on April 6!
She’s so sensual…
A couple of (impressive) dancers, at a hotel in Sinaia, Romania, this week-end.
They are key members of Phoenix Dance Association, from Bucharest.
Dawn, Sinaia
I think i am turning into a bat- although it was 4 am, i was not at all sleepy and felt like taking pictures.
Sinaia, Romania, from above.
It’s all about the books!
At Grozavesti Bridge, in Bucharest, Romania.  The message written on this guy’s board says ‘I buy books’.
Yes indeed – it’s good to have lots and lots of books, but then why is he reading the newspaper?
Springy springy weather …
First days of spring in Bucharest … It is for real now: soft warm breeze, sunny day all day with temperatures of 15 – 18 Celsius degrees and going up.
So I went to the park like many others and met this painter who draws portraits of people on the street for a living.
This little girl’s one should come up pretty well because she is absolutely superb!
The little princess
A few days ago I promised to come back with more photos from a carnival organized for kids in Bucharest. After going through all pictures taken there, I ‘ve decided on this one.
I like the look on that little princess’ face! Everybody was so frantic around her, but she remained so calm & quiet! She was so deep in her thoughts that she didn’t even noticed me, being there and taking pictures of her less than half a meter away.
Turntable
This photo was taken behind the scene, earlier this week, at a concert with an excelent band- Sensor.
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Not exactly midnight, but close … and, as I work in the media, it’s kinda my job to exaggerate things for greater effect!
No effects here, just me returning home after a Sensor anniversary concert. Images coming soon.
A day at the carnival
On Saturday, Itsy Bitsy FM ( the only radio for kids in Romania), organized a carnival dedicated to its young listeners.  For about 3 hours, the little ones had the chance to show their colourful costumes and chat with the Itsy Bitsy voices. As you can see from the picture above, kids are can be more than determined! However, it’s a delight to work with them!
In the middle of nowhere, part II
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PS – I had a great time yesterday, at a show organized for children. Images coming soon.
In the middle of nowhere
Coming back to Bucharest – where I’ve been living for 2 years now, after a few days in my hometown Cluj Napoca …
I took some pictures in that foggy afternoon from the train. It’s pretty obvious that they aren’t the most bright images in the world, but they perfectly match my mood at that point. Hey, I was leaving home … again L.
Pavel Stratan
Last fall, the Moldavian singer Pavel Stratan came to the morning show at the radio station where I work. That was one of the few occasions when I got to photograph an artist other than on the stage. To be honest, I am quite pleased with what I managed to capture!
For those not familiar with Pavel Stratan, it ‘s worth mentioning that he’s the one with the catchy song phrase: I was born on my birthday 
… and one more thing, Pavel is an extremely shy guy!
Protest
There’s not much to see on my daily way to work … nothing challenging for my camera. Nevertheless, today, near the Cotroceni Palace, a noisy group was protesting against corruption.
The guy in the picture was there, too, but on different business. His message on the board says:  ‘we want a decent life for our families!â€.
First day of spring in Bucharest
MărÅ£iÅŸor is the traditional celebration of the beginning of the spring in Romania and Moldova, on 1 March. Everybody is buying somethig for the loved ones, and, as you can see – the streets are crowded these days!
Photos taken near Piata Romana, Bucharest.
