Biceps Brachii - Photos and Beyond

Pink and Purple Lilac Flowers: Lilac Tree in May

2009-07-15T06:34:00.006+02:00

One sunny day in May, I took my camera, went to one of the lilac bushes in the backyard, and took this picture with beautiful pink and purple lilac flowers.

Pink and purple lilac flowers: Lilac tree in May

As I said before, there are few lilac bushes/trees in my backyard.
I don't know how to make lilac perfume, and enjoy in it. However, every spring I can still enjoy in the beauty and scent of the lilac blossom.

Relaxing in the Backyard of My House

2009-05-25T03:14:00.012+02:00

Spring.
Sun, green grass, blue sky...

... And I am relaxing in the backyard. :)
The swimming pool and beehives are in the background.

Location: Vratnica, Macedonia
Time: April 2009

Sarplaninec (Sarplaninac): Macedonian Shepherd Dog

2009-03-18T21:23:00.030+01:00

The Sarplaniec shepherd dog (ака Sarplaninac; Шарпланинец; Шарпланинац) is an autochthonous breed of Macedonia (Makedonija), known for its loyalty, intelligence, and calmness.
The dog demonstrates a possessive attitude toward family, livestock, and property.
The name "Sharplaninec" is a Macedonian word, and means Shara Mountain Dog.

These powerful dogs have been guardians of flocks of sheep for thousands of years in the area of Shar Mountain (Sar Planina; Shara; Ljuboten), but also at other mountains in Macedonia, like: Korab, Bistra, Mavrovo, Pelister...
Since Shara Mountain also extends into neighboring Serbia (southern Kosovo), the Sharplaninac dog can be found there, too.

Sarplaninec (aka Sarplaninac) - Macedonian shepherd dog

Photo: Sarplaninec dog, Champion of Macedonia for 2007
Residence: Region of Tetovo.
Photo shooted at: International Dog Exhibition "Skopje 2007", Kale fortress, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

Evening Fishing: Fisherman In Ohrid Lake Port

2008-05-19T22:39:00.011+02:00

Photo of a fisherman shooted at evening in the port of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia.

Evening Fishing: Fisherman In Ohrid Lake Port

Ohrid and Ohrid Lake are located in the south-western part of the Republic of Macedonia.
Ohrid is notable that once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and is referred to as the Macedonian Jerusalem.
The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant.

Lake Ohrid is probably the oldest lake in Europe, preserving a unique aquatic ecosystem with more than 200 endemic species that is of worldwide importance.
It belong to a group of Dessaret basins that originated from a geotectonic depression during the Pliocene epoch up to five million years ago on the western side of the Dinaric Alps. Worldwide, there are only a few lakes with similarly remote origins with Lake Baikal and Lake Tanganyika being the most famous.
Also, Ohrid Lake is famous for its trout fish (with two species: "Letnica" and "Belvica").

In 1980, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Suncarka - Big Mushroom at the Edge of a Forest

2008-02-06T15:32:00.000+01:00

Suncarka - Big Mushroom at the Edge of a Forest

Photo of a mushroom called Suncharka (it's name is related to the term sun) in forest near Vratnica.
Shooted in autumn '2007.

Church St. Atanasij - Lesok

2007-12-31T21:28:00.000+01:00

The interior of the church St. Atanasij in Lesok

The church St. Atanasij is located in the village of Leshok (Polog valley, north-western Macedonia).
It is a part of the "Leshok Monastery complex".

The photo was taken at Mother of God's holiday (27th of August, 2007).

Vesna Djogani... That Sexy Thing

2007-09-02T23:19:00.008+02:00

Beautiful and sexy Vesna Djogani at concert

This is extra sexy Serbian singer Vesna from the dance band "Djogani".
The photo was taken at their concert in August 2007 in Vratnica (summer club "Anastasija").

Djogani (aka Đogani, Dzogani, Џогани, Ѓогани, ex-Ðogani Fantastiko/Giogani Fantastico) is Serbian dance-pop duo. They are very popular in the Balkans.
The group consists of Djole and Vesna Djogani.
Sladja (Sladjana Delibasic) is former member of Djogani, and she's original female of the duo.
So far (2007), Djogani have recorded 12 albums.

Biceps brachii photo (musculus Biceps brachii)

2007-03-14T23:29:00.001+01:00

It would be nice to have one photo of musculus biceps brachii at this photoblog named "Biceps brachii - photos and beyond". ;)
I took the photo and then modified in Photoshop.

Biceps brachii photo (musculus Biceps brachii)

"In human anatomy, the biceps brachii is a muscle located on the upper arm. The biceps has several functions, the most important simply being to flex the elbow and to rotate the forearm.

The biceps brachii is arguably the best known muscle, as it lies fairly superficially, and is often well-defined even in non-athletes. The muscle is popular amongst bodybuilders, and can grow quite large through weight training."
(via Wikipedia.org)

That Gorgeous Mountain (Ljuboten peak at Shar Planina)

2007-03-13T15:04:00.007+01:00

Ljuboten (aka Ljubotan, Љуботен, Љуботан) is a peak at Shar Mountain located in the border between Republic of Macedonia and Serbia (in the part with Kosovo). Its height is 2498 meters.

Ljuboten peak at Shar Mountain in early March.

This photo is great example to understand why Shar Mountain (shar, sharen = variegated, motley, colorful) have that name.
(Photo taken at the entrance in Vratnica.)

The Shar Mountain (aka Šar Mountains, Sar Mountain, Sar Planina, Шар Планина) is a mountain range that extends from southern Serbia (Kosovo) and the north-west of the Republic of Macedonia to north-eastern Albania.
The system is about 80 kilometers long and 10-20 kilometres wide. It includes several high peaks.
Vegetation on the mountains includes crops up to around 1000 meters, forests up to 1700 meters, and above that lie high pastures which encompass around 550 square kilometres.
The Šar Mountains are the largest compact area covered with pastures on the European continent.
Also, they are most known as the origin of the dog breed Šarplaninac (aka Sharplaninac, Sarplaninec, Шарпланинац), which was bred on these pastures.

In The Disco - Vrchak at 'Mirage' discotheque in Jegunovce

2007-03-13T14:29:00.001+01:00

Vrchak at 'Mirage' discotheque in Jegunovce

Life performance of the Macedonian rap artist Vrchak (feat. Gia) at "Mirage" discotheque in Jegunovce.

Karolina Goceva at Macedonian Eurovision 2007

2007-03-12T23:45:00.002+01:00

Photos of Karolina Goceva...

Karolina Goceva sang the song "Mojot Svet" (My World)

She won the Macedonian "Eurovision Song Contest" with maximum number of points.
See you in May in Finland. ;)

Winter sunset in Vratnica

2007-02-21T01:03:00.000+01:00

Last sunlight of one February day (2007) in Vratnica.

Vine,... Grapes... and Finally Wine

2007-02-20T15:23:00.004+01:00

The vine is growing near the wall.
I hope there will be lot of grapes this year.

Wild Shar Mountain: Snow at the Peaks

2007-02-16T21:56:00.003+01:00

While there is snow at the peaks of Shar Mountain, the foothill is impatiently waiting for the white cover.

Sar Planina (Shar Mountain) is located in western-northwestern Republic of Macedonia.

The Moss Overpowered the Concrete Fence

2007-02-16T21:44:00.002+01:00

At this photo you can see how the moss overpowered the concrete fence.

Sporty Weekend in Vratnica: 4 Scenes in 1 Photo

2007-02-15T16:27:00.003+01:00

Four Vratnica scenes for the weekend:
1. First chamomile in this year.
2. Nice weather - great to play some sport. We choose basketball. (Alex, Toni and Dane in the school yard.)
3. Good games boys. Lets go home now.
4. More snow at Ljuboten (mountain peak at Shar Mountain; 2498m).

Skopje's Black Mountain (Skopska Crna Gora)

2007-02-15T15:07:00.008+01:00

Clouds in the sky over snowy Skopje's Black Mountain (Skopska Crna Gora).

Sexy Karolina Goceva (photo)

2007-01-30T07:59:00.003+01:00

Macedonian female pop singer Karolina Goceva had nice performance at 2007 New Year's Party on the city square in Ohrid.

Sexy Karolina Goceva in Ohrid

Ilinden Holiday at Ljuboten (Photos)

2006-11-02T19:14:00.004+01:00

The photos below were taken for the Ilinden holiday (2nd of August 2006) at mountain peak Ljuboten.
I was settled (together with my friends) at the mountain house at Ljuboten, but we don't miss the chance to explore the beauties of Ljuboten and Shar Mountain.

South side of the mountain peak Ljuboten (2498m) at Shar Mountain, Macedonia. At the left of the photo is Ljuboten Neck and in the middle - Goat's Rock.

Picnic for Ilinden holiday at Livadica (Shtrpce) Lake at Shar Mountain, Serbia. In the background of the photo you can notice mountain peak Ljuboten.

Elena 'Da Bomb' Risteska - Sexy Pop Music Singer

2006-10-19T22:52:00.002+02:00

This is a photo of the sexy pop singer Elena Risteska at concert.
Elena was Macedonian representative at "Eurovision Song Contest 2006" in Athens, Greece.
She is one of the most popular pop music artists in MK (Macedonia).

Ljuboten vs. Skopje

2006-10-19T00:28:00.000+02:00

For the beginning of my photo blog here are two photos from Macedonia. ;)

First snow (autumn 2006) at mountain peak Ljuboten at Shar Mountain (Macedonia).

Sunrise in the city of Skopje, Macedonia.

Zdravo Nasi!

2006-09-11T02:51:00.001+02:00

Eve da se javim i na ovja nacin, za da razberev i svite Balkanci sto e rabotava. ;)

Blogav e jos u razvojna faza, i polako ce ga sreduam.
Pred sve ce bide namenet za fotografija, ona sto mene interesno ce mi uleta u kadar,... ali ce ima i drudji stvari.
Zivi bili pa videli. ;)

Pozdrav,
Biceps brachii

Hello, How Are You!? ;)

2006-09-08T06:37:00.003+02:00

This is my first post, so I'll make it short.
At this place ('Biceps Brachii' Blog) you'll have the chance to see many situations captured by the lens of my camera. :)

Stay tuned!