A winter sunrise over my favourite roadside tree — always different, no matter how many times I visit
There’s a small stretch of countryside I ride through often — open fields, a wide horizon, and a quiet group of trees guarding a little roadside shrine. I never plan to stop here, but somehow I always do.
I’ve photographed this tree in fog, in summer heat, in autumn wind, and in deep winter stillness. I even spent a whole year capturing it across the seasons — the story became my four-seasons study of this very place. And still, every time I return, it surprises me.
A golden wheat field scattered with vivid cornflowers, glowing under a dramatic sunset — one of my earliest experiments with Lightroom editing
There’s something timeless about a blooming wheat field at sunset — golden stalks swaying in the breeze, cornflowers scattered like blue confetti, and the gentle hush of a summer evening settling in.
One of Poland’s countless roadside shrines — hidden in the woods, wrapped in flowers, and rooted in centuries-old tradition
Scattered across the Polish countryside — at crossroads, deep in forests, or standing quietly beside rural paths — you’ll find them: roadside shrines, known in Polish as kapliczki. These small sanctuaries take many shapes, from wooden boxes nailed to ancient trees to hand-built brick chapels and flower-draped niches carved into stone. What they share is more than appearance — they embody centuries of faith, memory, and connection to the land.
A classic Polish landscape in spring: rapeseed in bloom, a peaceful village, and a sky ablaze with color.
Spring in the Polish countryside transforms the landscape into a breathtaking sea of gold. Vast rapeseed fields stretch endlessly, their vibrant yellow blooms contrasting against rich, dark soil and dramatic evening skies. In this scene, a solitary church tower rises above the horizon — a quiet sentinel anchoring the wild beauty of nature.
✍️ A Peaceful Stop in the Heart of Polish Countryside
Just a short ride from Sieradz, tucked away among peaceful fields and villages, lies one of the region’s hidden gems – the Walewski Museum in Tubadzin. If you’re cycling across central Poland and enjoy history, quiet parks, and old manor houses, this stop is well worth the detour.
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