Right at the end of the summer holidays, my family and I went to the Polish seaside. Late August is not the obvious time for a beach trip. The water is no longer especially warm, stronger winds are more common, and evenings can feel chilly. Still, we wanted to leave for a few days and reset before the new school year began.
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The Morskie Oko hike is one of those walks in the Tatra Mountains where the destination really makes the effort worthwhile. Morskie Oko is a special lake, surrounded by mountains that tower above the water, creating a view that is difficult to capture in a photograph.
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On what seemed like the last really hot day of the summer, I went for an evening walk by the lake. I didn’t expect much from the walk, but I soon found myself watching a flock of swans on the water when one gave me the chance for a swan landing at sunset.
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I set out for the bird reserve at Jeziorsko Lake hoping to photograph birds. Instead, the trip turned into an unexpected lesson in bumblebee photography. After weeks of dry weather, the water level was much lower than usual. The reserve also felt quieter than I had expected. Whether the low water level had affected the birds, I can’t say for certain. I simply found very little activity.
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The view from Kasprowy Wierch towards Beskid was one of the highlights of our trip to the Polish Tatras. On the second day, my son and I climbed to the summit before continuing along the ridge, while my wife, whose heart belongs to the sea rather than the mountains, waited for us at the Murowaniec mountain shelter. Although the uphill trail was only about three kilometres long, it was demanding, with large uneven stones and several steep sections that required careful footing.
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For the past few months, my camera focused almost entirely on wildlife around my local lakes and rivers. This time, I traded my telephoto lens for hiking boots and returned to the Polish Tatra Mountains. I began my trip with an easy hike to the beautiful meadow at Kalatówki, where magnificent views of Kasprowy Wierch welcomed me.
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The poor summer weather continues. Rain, heavy clouds and strong winds have been the story of this summer lately. Better weather is finally on the horizon, but in the meantime I wasn’t ready to stay indoors. I headed to my favorite lake hoping for some bird photography, knowing the conditions probably wouldn’t be ideal.
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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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The walk wasn’t planned around birds — it rarely is.
It was one of those late autumn afternoons when the sky feels thin and undecided, pale with mist, as if the day is already halfway gone.
A small countryside church rising above fields and forested hills — a quiet landmark blending seamlessly into the rural landscape
Nestled among rolling hills, a small countryside church rises gently above the rooftops and treetops. It stands as a bastion of tradition within a vibrant, living landscape. From this vantage point, the view unfolds across golden fields and meadows before giving way to dark forest ridges that fade softly into the horizon. It’s one of those rare rural places where architecture doesn’t dominate nature but instead seems to grow from it, blending seamlessly into its surroundings.
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In late August and September, a special rhythm takes over the Polish countryside. Fields that only weeks ago swayed with golden grain now hum with activity — combines and tractors clear the land, leaving neat rows of straw and preparing the soil for winter. For cyclists on rural roads, it’s a captivating spectacle of change — a landscape actively shifting day by day.
Continue reading Harvest Festivities in Poland: From Fields to Hay Bale Art 🌾
