A few photos from different places, taken in different years. The only thing they have in common is the season—winter.
This is the oldest photo in this collection, from 2011. It was taken shortly before I “made up” with photography after a thirty-year hiatus.
Early in the morning, I went to one of the prettiest rivers, the Liwiec. This generally small river can spread out to 2–3 kilometers wide in some places during the spring thaw.
Recent winters have been virtually snowless, and the river, like many others, is drying up. That is why it does not look very wide in this photo, taken in March.
It was worth getting up early—the sunrise was absolutely beautiful. I managed to take a few photos that even I, the eternal complainer, was happy with.
Nikon+Tamron 27-50+ Ligtroom
The second photo from the same trip, but taken much later.
For centuries, the Liwiec River served as an important natural political, cultural, and historical boundary, separating Mazovia from the lands to the east—including the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Rus, and Podlasie, of which it forms the southern border.
Now that the water level allows it, the Ania River is the perfect spot for family kayaking.
The next two photos were taken in southern Poland, near Białka Tatrzańska. I went on a short trip to Kotelnica back then.
Mount Kotelnica (918 m above sea level) is one of the most recognizable hiking destinations in Podhale, forming part of the Spisz-Gubałów Foothills. Although geographically it is a gentle, dome-shaped hill, its economic and recreational significance is immense.
Kotelnica is located directly above the village of Białka Tatrzańska. The mountain is characterized by gentle, broad slopes that were originally used as pastures and farmland. From the summit, there is a sweeping panoramic view of the Belianske and High Tatras, as well as the nearby Gorce and Pieniny ranges. The mountain is directly adjacent to two other popular ski peaks: Jankulakowski Wierch (938 m above sea level) and Wysoki Wierch (948 m above sea level).
Jaworzyna Krynicka (1,114 m above sea level) is the highest peak of the Jaworzyna Range in the Beskid Sądecki Mountains, rising directly on the border between the well-known spa towns of Krynica-Zdrój and Muszyna. It is one of the most important destinations on the tourism and skiing map of southern Poland.
Nikon+Tarnron+Ligtroom
And here’s a photo from Greater Poland, near Poznań. A short walk near my house led to this shot. They say the best camera is the one you have with you. That’s true—I only had my phone (Pixel), and that’s what I used to take this photo.
Pixel + Lightroom
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