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Daily Archives: January 1, 2026

A New Year, Full of Light
Landscapes, Rural & Cultural Scenes

A New Year, Full of Light

Image January 1, 2026 Mike K 3 Comments
Abstract bokeh lights from a Christmas tree symbolizing the transition into the New Year
A New Year, full of light

As one year fades into another, I want to wish you a New Year filled with movement, curiosity, and moments worth remembering.

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Photo Lab Tutorials

Your go-to resource for photo editing tips, from raw file to finished image

  • Winter landscape in Wisła with layered hills, soft morning fog, a small hut in the midground, and warm sunrise light above the ridge
    Winter Layers: Composition & Post-Processing Breakdown
    A quiet winter morning in Wisła turned into a perfect study of layers — trees, mist, sunrise glow, and a small hut holding the frame together. In this Ride Photo Lab breakdown, I walk through the composition and share my full Lightroom and Photoshop workflow to keep the scene soft, calm, and true to its winter mood.

Cycling Diaries

Discover scenic routes, hidden stops, and stories from the road

  • Overall view of Polish Las Vegas in Sieradz with dense Christmas lights and winter decorations after dark
    Polish Las Vegas – A Winter Stop on the Cycling Map of Central Poland
    A quiet winter road in Central Poland suddenly opens into a sea of light. Known as Polish Las Vegas, this family-created display near Sieradz is one of the country’s most surprising winter attractions — a short, memorable stop for cyclists, travelers, and photographers exploring Poland after dark.

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A colorful autumn forest in Poland with golden birch trees, green pines, and a touch of red foliage under a soft evening sky
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Two horses playing on a forest path during golden hour in autumn, warm sunlight and birch trees in the background

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