Another misty morning in Belgrade. This time I headed over to Zemunski Kej, which is a promenade along the right Danube bank. I anticipated the foggy conditions will work well with the still vastness of the river and I wasn't wrong. I got there around 7:30am ready to capture this cinematic mood.
The quay is a home to many "Splavs", which are sort of a floating barges/restaurants on the river (popular spots for Serbian nightlife) and also many cafes on the shore. Alongside the walking path you can find kids' playgrounds and basketball courts. Near the end of the quay there's a Gardoš tower, which is significant historical monument built by Hungarians at the turn of the century to celebrate thousand years since their arrival to Panonian plain. The 360 viewpoint from the top gives a beautiful overview of entire city of Belgrade.
Near the river, there aren't many visitors this early in the morning. Occasional fisherman or passerby can be seen but the star of the show are the feathered creatures. Beautiful swans and occasional goose are always near the shore, gliding through the water and waiting for treats from good-natured visitors, while the flock of seagulls circles the area, following the lone boat riders as they disappear on the horizon.
In the distance - the river and sky meet together and you can't tell where one ends and the other begins. Everything is covered in thick haze. The whole place had an apocalyptic feeling, as if the live we knew was gone and signs of life are hard to find. A prophecy or not, time will tell. Hope you enjoy the photos.
