The summer cycling season arrived almost overnight. Temperatures have already climbed to 34°C, and the forecast suggests even hotter days next week.
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Photographing a reed warbler was not part of my plan that day. The idea came from a fisherman I met by the lake. He told me about a small bird that often perched on the thin reeds close to the shore, pointed toward a stretch of reed beds, and suggested I keep an eye on the tallest stems. That was enough to spark my curiosity.
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Coot chicks are not the birds most people notice when visiting Arturówek Park near Łódź. Most visitors come for the beach, playgrounds, rope courses, cafés, or simply to enjoy a sunny day by the water. My family and I came for the same reason, but as often happens, I also brought my camera.
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Corpus Christi gave me another excuse to get on the bike and head to Spycimierz. The Spycimierz flower carpets 2026 were as colourful and impressive as ever, transforming the village streets into a living work of art created by local residents. This remarkable tradition, which dates back around 200 years and is recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, continues to attract visitors from across Poland and beyond.
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Sometimes you don’t need to go far to find a good photo. I had spent the last two weekends grading national high school graduation exams, which left little time for longer walks or trips to my usual photography spots. Instead, I stayed close to home. During a short walk, I spotted a starling in a park, and it quickly caught my attention.
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