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  • Why the journey behind the lens matters more than AI

    I have no doubt that AI can create (or could create in the near future) a similar image in just a few seconds, most likely even better. But there’s something it will never replicate: the journey behind the lens. For me, photography isn’t just about the final image; it’s about the adventure that leads to it. It’s the thrill of crafting an idea, the anticipation of scouting locations, the patience…

  • What I learned taking pictures around the world

    I spent the last year traveling the globe, capturing images through my lens. Landscape photography—especially long-exposure work—isn’t a hurried endeavor; it affords plenty of time to think and reflect. You hike to a location, wait for the perfect moment, and then journey back. During these moments of solitude, I discovered several insights I’d like to share. They’re not meant to instruct but to serve as reminders for myself. Perhaps you’ll…

  • Learn how to take night adventure photos

    Hi there! As I promised in my last post, I am going to dive deeper into technical details and nuances of shooting night adventures photos, and aspects of post-processing. So, let’s talk about all these things, and I will give you some direction, tips & tricks and after reading you could do cool adventures photos. Almost all night adventure photos have the Milky Way in the frame. And it makes…

  • Behind the photo: night bouldering

    Hello! Today, I’m going to tell you how I took this photo. The main point is that this is a single shot, not a composite image. It wasn’t made from parts of different pictures, which makes this photograph challenging to capture. Why? Well, I’ve taken many long-exposure photos before, and capturing the Milky Way isn’t difficult on its own. However, in most cases, the objects in the photo don’t move.…

  • Hello, World!

    Hello there! With this post, I’m launching what is probably the 5th version of my website. Before moving to the United States, I had an online diary and wrote frequently. But after the move, life took over. I was focused on adapting to a new culture, learning English, and finding a job. Writing, unfortunately, fell by the wayside. Still, the desire to write never really left me. It’s been sitting…