the heat.

Monday 12 August 2013


Warmian people suffer from heat like any other. The only difference is, when the heat is too much, we're not dying in bathtubes, we're going swimming. Quite frankly, most of the time I'm even too lazy to leave home, frappes are somehow enough to cool me down, but from time to time, even I drop everything and go to the beach with some friends. I feel like they are not exactly cool with me taking pictures all of the time. As I'm writing this, they are arguing over who looks uglier in a facebook conference window. And they only saw a sneak peek of what's coming. 

No picture will ever truly capture the beauty of a moment, I'm slowly learning that fact. I try and try though. And sometimes it feels as if I "almost" got it right. Taking pictures with such a vintage looking and incredibly loud camera often makes me stand out. Let me just tell you, there is nothing I hate more than drawing attention to myself when it's absolutely not needed. When my friends want to take my Zenit and take some shots of me, my reply is always the same -- this is not how it works. I am wielding the lens. I think I'm content I was born in a beautiful place like this. Sometimes I just wish my city wasn't such a rathole, but apparently that's the price one must pay to experience all the other pros :) I would love to be able to spend my time by the lake in some more creative ways. Kitesurfing, perhaps?

Kodak Gold let me down once again, completely underexposing a bunch of photos I wanted to show you guys, today. (btw it's Monday again!) Fortunately it wasn't anything captured on the spur of the moment and I managed to recreate everything using a different film and a different camera today. The ready post is waiting in my drafts as I'll be getting those developed pretty soon. I actually finished my first Agfa Vista Plus roll, which makes me truly excited because all of you seemed to enjoy taking pictures with that one. I've been shooting with my new Praktica the past few days and although I am still shooting with MC Zenitar lens, I have a good feeling about this one. The working light meter really changes the experience! Although now it takes me about two times what I used to need to actually take a picture, I hope that this means the end of the overexposed / underexposed days of my lomo adventure.

I have also another post coming up, this one will be about introversion (as it's a crucial part of my personality and some people still don't really get it) and  my opinion on the "wholeness" concept. Of course all of these will be accompanied by pictures. I am also happy to announce that after a long discussion, my uni friends and I decided to spend a few days in Prague this September. If you're having any suggestions of places we should see, or things I should photograph in Prague, drop me a comment or an email. (architecture, food, partying, cultural stuff, gardens and parks, etc. etc.) Speak soon! x




 this is what I'm forced to work with. they're always on their phones no matter where we are. RUDE!


14 comments:

  1. My friends at times aren't entirely cool with me taking pictures with them in it either - soemtimes I just want to catch a natural moment but if they notice my camera they'll pose or turn away, haha.

    Exciting news about Prague, I'm going there for the first time in December so I'll be the one coming to you for tips!

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    1. Yes exactly! I wish they would never see or hear me taking pictures!

      About Prague, I have no idea where to start, I'm going with a bunch of friends but we will be there only for 4 days so we need a proper plan of sight-seeing so we don't waste the precious time! I'll definitely think of some tips for you when I'm back! :))

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    1. to zasługa analogowej fotografii :)) serdecznie dziękuję!

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous photos. Do you purposely post just a few at a time?
    I feel like more bloggers need to realize that less really is more :)
    I'm really enjoying your blog. Please keep up the amazing work

    xo

    http://gracieoffduty.weebly.com/life.html

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    1. Hello Gracie! Yes, it's intentional. With analogue photography I generally take less pictures than I would with digital camera, but there is always a selection of what I'm going to include just to keep the essence of what I want to show you ;) Thank you so much for your kind words and lots of love for stopping by my blog! <3

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  4. Even the underexposed ones can be fun.. :)

    So jealous of your Prague trip!

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    1. Thank you Katie! I'm so excited about Prague and the shooting possibilities! <3

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    2. i love this photos :)but i really get mad when a film 'let's me down' in terms of results!
      If people are not comfortable around a camera you just have to keep on doing it,until they get used to it's presence.
      ahahha and never show pictures of them where they are not at their best.
      :)

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    3. Thank you for the tips, dear! <3

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  5. i love these. so summery and peaceful.

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  6. These pictures are lovely!

    I have also another post coming up, this one will be about introversion (as it's a crucial part of my personality and some people still don't really get it) and my opinion on the "wholeness" concept.
    Oooh I look forward to it. I'm so interested in introversion and pschology. Can't wait to hear your perspective as fellow introvert.

    Hope you have a lovely time in Prague!

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  7. zdjęcia są piękne! <3

    http://pukimatok.blogspot.com/

    :)

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  8. lovely! it's too bad to be let down by film... but with it you learn more about how to control it.
    oh, and i just LOVE your blog's design!

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