A few words from the author.

Photography has been my passion and favorite hobby for many years. My adventure with taking photographs began with a simple Smiena camera, which allowed me to learn the basics and how analog equipment works. Over time I moved on to the reliable Zenit — it was with its help that I took my first pictures, mainly documenting everyday life and the world around me. Walking local paths with my dog, I photographed anything that caught my eye. Sometimes the lens captured not only picturesque landscapes but also more prosaic scenes, yet every shot had its own unique value for me and carried a fragment of my reality.

Over time I wanted to develop my skills and look for better equipment. That’s when the Minolta 500 si and Nikon F65 appeared in my life — both solid, analog cameras that allowed me to learn more advanced techniques and photographic possibilities. Ultimately, however, I decided to switch to digital photography, which offered greater freedom, flexibility, and faster results. For a while I used models such as the Fuji 5000 si, before finally remaining loyal to the Nikon brand. I have always valued Nikon cameras for their high build quality and excellent technical specifications.

My first digital camera was the Nikon D50 — the gear that allowed me to discover a completely new side of photography. After some time, wanting to take another step forward, I swapped it for a Nikon D300s, with which I spent many years, honing my skills and expanding my artistic horizons. When the need for even higher image quality arose, I chose the full-frame Nikon D610. It is with this camera that I currently shoot, striving to capture every subtle play of light and shadow, every nuance of color, and the unique mood of each scene.

On my blog you can find photographs taken with a variety of equipment — from analog cameras, through digital SLRs, to images made with a smartphone. In recent years, seeking spontaneity and mobility, I increasingly reach for the camera in my phone. The convenience of carrying a lightweight device in my pocket and the ability to edit and publish photos immediately often wins out over lugging a heavy backpack full of gear. That does not mean I give up on more advanced tools — I still enjoy experimenting with different cameras and lenses to achieve varied effects and discover new ways of seeing the world.

On my website and blog you’ll find primarily photographs of Scottish landscapes, which have fascinated me for years. Scotland, with its rugged coasts, misty hills, vast heather moors, and mysterious lochs, is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for me. Each year I try to explore new corners of the country and visit the many castles that hide rich history and a unique atmosphere. Besides Scottish scenery, on my blog you’ll also see photographs from Poland and Croatia, which allow me to show the diversity of places I’ve visited.

One of my long-term goals is to visit as many Scottish castles as possible. I believe their architecture, history, and unique atmosphere are the quintessence of what Scotland is. Each such trip is an opportunity to broaden my knowledge, take new, unique photographs, and share the results with my readers.

Photography is my way of stepping away from the daily rush and stress. I often set out with my camera for a long walk, searching for interesting spots, atmospheric scenes, and compelling details. Every shot is a moment frozen in time, a fragment of a landscape or city that I can preserve through photography and later return to. This way I can not only document my own memories but also share them with others, inspiring travel, the discovery of new places, and a more mindful way of looking at the world.

Why do I run this blog?

This is a way to express myself, to share my thoughts and passions in a way that gives me satisfaction. Nowadays people mostly keep their blogs on social platforms — Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook — but they don’t draw me in. I don’t feel comfortable there because everything is too fast, superficial, and driven by algorithms. I try to avoid them because I prefer a space where I can pause, develop a thought, and not chase likes or fleeting popularity. People rarely look for traditional blogs anymore by typing queries into a search engine or visiting sites like mine. Social media have taken over everything — it’s easier, faster, and flashier there. Short posts, catchy videos, and filtered photos have displaced longer texts that require a moment of attention. Even so, I’m not discouraged. I run this blog for myself, and if someone happens upon it and finds something interesting, so much the better. In a world ruled by scrolling, I prefer to stay in my corner of the internet that still has a soul for me.