Winter layers in the hills above Wisła — mist, soft light, and a small hut holding the scene together
Winter mornings in the mountains often feel quiet enough that every little detail stands out — the crunch of snow under your boots, the faint glow building behind the ridge, the way the cold air seems to soften everything in the distance. This frame from Wisła, the hometown of ski-jumping legend Adam Małysz, caught my attention because the landscape naturally arranged itself into layers. All I had to do was respond to what the scene was already offering: shifting tones, mist drifting between the trees, and a small hut sitting calmly in the middle of it all.
A curious vole peeks out of its burrow for a brief moment before disappearing again
During a family walk to a small lake near our house in central Poland, my son suddenly pointed toward the grass and whispered that something was moving. We stopped and waited. For a moment, nothing happened — only the faint rustle of dry stems and the cool scent of damp leaves carried by the evening air.
Golden autumn light after a late-evening ride through the forest — a calm moment of warm tones, mist, and soft golden-hour glow captured on a quiet countryside path
It was one of those quiet late-evening rides on my winter bike — the road bike season already behind me, and the forest paths becoming my go-to escape. The air was cool and calm, with a hint of fog. After riding through a dense patch of trees, I suddenly rolled out into this open field — and this view just stopped me. The low autumn sun painted everything with warm golden light, cutting through the haze and setting the trees on fire with color. I simply had to capture it.
Golden birch tree in front of a forest of red, orange, and green hues — a perfect example of autumn color harmony
The golden birch tree immediately caught my eye — glowing in the soft evening light, it stood out like a beacon against the darker autumn forest. Behind it, layers of red, orange, and deep green foliage created a rich and classic fall color palette that perfectly captured the essence of the season.
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