Here are some of the images (all taken with the Composer and Double Optic) of my trip to Bosnia, October 20-24, 2008, during which I lectured on business applications of geographic information systems at Slobomir P University. #1 -- Slobomir P University, a private university founded by Slobodon and Mira Pavlovic in 2003. Residents of Chicago for more than 30 years, they have given much back to their Homeland of Bosnia, under the belief that academic development will contribute to economic growth and stability. #2 -- 'Slobomir' translates to "Freedom and Peace", with the elephants that are free to roam symbolizing this. #3 -- The beautiful atrium staircase in Slobomir P University just outside of the city of Bijeljina, Bosnia. #4 -- Iron gate surrounding a Catholic church in Bijeljina. #5 -- Icon outside a church at an ethnic village near Bijeljina. #6 -- Church in the ethnic village. #7 -- A church in downtown Bijeljina. #8 -- City Hall of Bijeljina at night. #9 -- The flag of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, surrounded by the flags of its two governing entities, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska. #10 -- View of downtown Bijeljina. #11 -- Another view of downtown Bijeljina #12 -- Monument in memory of those who died in the Bosnian War (1992-1995). #13 -- King Peter Karadjordjevic defeats the enemy, denoted by a body with three heads. #14 -- Visiting Bosnia is like going back in time. There were many horse-drawn carts along main roads, with farmers moving their harvest to destinations. Thanks for your interest in viewing these images. My visit to Bosnia was a tremendous learning experience. Rich http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90635#msg-90635 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:10:49 -0700 Phorum 5.2.8 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,91056#msg-91056 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,91056#msg-91056
Thank you for looking. I appreciate your comments on #8.

Rich]]> RichB Show And Tell Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:44:21 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,91004#msg-91004 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,91004#msg-91004 rannestad Show And Tell Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:08:29 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90725#msg-90725 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90725#msg-90725
Paul -- I think that they purposely constructed this ethnic village to appear medieval.

James -- Actually, the Composer looks much more like a "normal" lens, so my guess is that it will not draw as much "what is that" attention as the first Lensbaby line of products.

Rich]]> RichB Show And Tell Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:14:19 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90702#msg-90702 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90702#msg-90702 kmac Show And Tell Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:08:42 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90690#msg-90690 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90690#msg-90690 What a great series. The images are simple yet wonderful compositions that make me feel like I would have a good idea of what to expect if I ever made it to Bosnia. What a great job of documenting a beautiful place, and thanks for sharing them with us.
David]]> BearWoodsDavid Show And Tell Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:05:21 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90673#msg-90673 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90673#msg-90673 ranfoto Show And Tell Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:01:38 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90660#msg-90660 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90660#msg-90660 jamesdavidphotography Show And Tell Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:43:40 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90656#msg-90656 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90656#msg-90656 jumpinjimmyjava Show And Tell Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:31:51 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90643#msg-90643 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90643#msg-90643 paul morgan Show And Tell Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:05:59 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90642#msg-90642 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90642#msg-90642 Looks like a great trip. Some of these would look even better in B&W.
Now to wipe the Composer Envy Drool off my keyboard.
Joby]]> jbrunjes Show And Tell Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:35:07 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90641#msg-90641 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90641#msg-90641 igorsv Show And Tell Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:34:03 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90638#msg-90638 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90638#msg-90638 Scott]]> ScottM Show And Tell Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:33:28 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90635#msg-90635 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?10,90635,90635#msg-90635 #1 -- Slobomir P University, a private university founded by Slobodon and Mira Pavlovic in 2003. Residents of Chicago for more than 30 years, they have given much back to their Homeland of Bosnia, under the belief that academic development will contribute to economic growth and stability.
#2 -- 'Slobomir' translates to "Freedom and Peace", with the elephants that are free to roam symbolizing this.
#3 -- The beautiful atrium staircase in Slobomir P University just outside of the city of Bijeljina, Bosnia.
#4 -- Iron gate surrounding a Catholic church in Bijeljina.
#5 -- Icon outside a church at an ethnic village near Bijeljina.
#6 -- Church in the ethnic village.
#7 -- A church in downtown Bijeljina.
#8 -- City Hall of Bijeljina at night.
#9 -- The flag of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, surrounded by the flags of its two governing entities, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska.
#10 -- View of downtown Bijeljina.
#11 -- Another view of downtown Bijeljina
#12 -- Monument in memory of those who died in the Bosnian War (1992-1995).
#13 -- King Peter Karadjordjevic defeats the enemy, denoted by a body with three heads.
#14 -- Visiting Bosnia is like going back in time. There were many horse-drawn carts along main roads, with farmers moving their harvest to destinations.

Thanks for your interest in viewing these images. My visit to Bosnia was a tremendous learning experience.
Rich]]> RichB Show And Tell Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:48:18 -0700