Krka National Park – photographs of Skradinski Buk waterfalls and woodland cascades
I photograph Krka National Park in Croatia through its water and the greenery surrounding it. In this album I show the extensive Skradinski Buk cascades, smaller woodland waterfalls and quieter stretches of the river. Alongside broad views, you will find details of flowing water, underwater vegetation and wooden paths leading through the park.
I devoted most attention to the contrast between moving water and stationary rocks and trees. With longer exposures, streams form soft, bright streaks against dark greenery. The other frames allow a closer look at clear water, reflections of light and small landscape elements passed during the walk.
I took the photographs with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II. The settings recorded in EXIF include exposures of 6 and 10 seconds at ISO 100; parameters vary from frame to frame. This gallery is my account of photographing the Krka waterfalls, but also a record of quieter places between the main cascades.
See also my photographs of the waterfall in Ustroń, where long exposures emphasise the movement of water over small cascades.
Lightning over the sea – photographs of lightning and night storms
In this album, I present photographs of lightning over the sea: individual strikes, branching bolts and bright arcs stretching between clouds. Dark water, silhouettes of distant land and coastal lights form a backdrop to the stormy sky. In some frames, lightning also illuminates the sea surface, leaving a distinct reflection on the waves.
I am interested not only in the shape of a discharge, but also in the light that briefly transforms the entire landscape. Clouds take on violet or blue-grey tones, and the horizon alternately disappears into darkness and becomes clearly visible. I combine wide views of storms with tighter frames focused on individual lightning bolts.
I took these photographs with Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS R6 Mark II cameras. The settings recorded in EXIF include exposures lasting 10, 30 and more than 60 seconds; the settings vary between photographs. I describe my approach in the guide linked below. The gallery shows the results of this work, from subtle flashes on the horizon to extensive, heavily branched discharges.
How do I photograph lightning? Discover my camera settings, exposure times and approach to working during a storm. Read the lightning photography guide →
Living fountain in Šibenik – photographs of turtles, water and mossy rocks
A fountain with turtles in Šibenik became the subject of this small series of photographs from Croatia. Turtles rest on rocky ledges covered in green moss, streams of water flow between them, and orange fish can be seen in the pool at the base. These small scenes were what caught my attention.
In the album, I combine wide views of the fountain with closer photographs of its inhabitants. Some frames show the whole rocky formation and surrounding trees; others show several turtles on a single ledge. Intense green moss, the texture of rocks and splashing water form a backdrop to the animals’ calm silhouettes.
I took the photographs with a Canon EOS 6D, using focal lengths from 35 to 105 mm. Changing the framing allowed me to show both the surroundings and the details of this place. You can find the settings for individual photographs under the “More Info” button.
See also my photographs of Krka National Park, in which water, rocks and lush greenery create the landscape of Croatian waterfalls.
Croatian mountains – photographs of Biokovo and the Makarska Riviera
I photograph the Croatian mountains above the Makarska Riviera alongside the Adriatic, green slopes and coastal buildings. In this gallery, I show landscapes around Brela and the rocky Biokovo massif. Pale faces and ridges dominate the narrow coastal strip, while houses, harbours and boats convey the scale of the mountains.
I alternate wide panoramas with closer photographs of rocks. In some images, the coastline and blue sea lead the eye; in others, gullies, slanting rock layers and shadows on steep faces draw attention. Green forests at the foot contrast with the pale parts of the massif. Evening frames show the same mountain landscapes in warmer, sometimes pink light.
I took the photographs with Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS R6 Mark II cameras. I used both wide angles and longer focal lengths, reaching 200 mm, to isolate parts of ridges and rocky slopes. You can find the settings for individual photographs under the “More Info” button.
See also my photographs of Brela, in which I move closer to the coast, showing the Adriatic, coastal rocks and Kamen Brela.
Polish fields – photographs of flowering rapeseed, crops and rural landscapes
Polish fields in my photographs are above all the intense yellow of flowering rapeseed, green expanses of crops and space beneath a broad sky. In this gallery, I show agricultural landscapes both in wide views and close up, when individual flowers become the most important part of the frame.
The photographs show fields beneath blue skies with white clouds, crops beside a forest edge and a road leading through fields and meadows. Alongside sunny views are frames with cloudier skies. In one image, rapeseed grows beside industrial buildings — a different view of a landscape in which nature and human activity meet side by side.
When photographing fields, I pay attention to colour combinations, the horizon and the arrangement of successive planes. Yellow flowers contrast with green trees and blue sky, while a field track leads the eye into the composition. Wide frames emphasise space, while tighter views bring out the rhythm and texture of crops.
For some of the photographs, I used a Canon EOS 6D, choosing the focal length to suit the breadth of the view or a selected part of a field. I invite you to explore the gallery — a record of colours and simple subjects found in the Polish landscape.
See also my photographs of Szczyrk and the Silesian Beskids, showing broad mountain panoramas and green slopes seen from Skrzyczne.
Wild Waterfall (Dziki Wodospad) in Karpacz is one of the picturesque spots in the Karkonosze Mountains. It is especially captivating in winter, when water, ice and snow create striking photographic compositions.
I took these photographs on an overcast winter morning. I made myself get up earlier than usual that day, and it was worth it – I had the place entirely to myself. Much of the waterfall on the Łomnica River was frozen, forming beautiful icicles and frozen cascades.
I used a Canon EOS 6D, a tripod and long exposures. The recorded EXIF settings include ISO 100, apertures from f/16 to f/22 and exposure times ranging from 3.2 to 81 seconds. Long exposures allowed me to capture the movement of the water beside the still shapes of the ice.
This gallery presents my photographs of Wild Waterfall in Karpacz together with the settings used to take them. You can find the EXIF data under the “More Info” button next to each photograph. This is my personal photographic view of the winter landscape of the Karkonosze Mountains.
Szczyrk from Skrzyczne – photographs of Silesian Beskid panoramas and paragliders
Szczyrk and its surroundings seen from Skrzyczne are green slopes, broad valleys and successive mountain ranges on the horizon. In this gallery, I present my photographs of the Silesian Beskids, combining wide panoramas with closer views of parts of the landscape and paragliders soaring above the valley.
The photographs show wooded ridges, bright clearings and a patchwork of fields between buildings. Spruce trees in the foreground give the frames depth, while the blue sky with delicate clouds emphasises the open space. The surface of a lake is also visible in the distant background of one image.
The colourful wings of paragliders bring movement into the quiet panoramas and help convey the scale of the mountain landscape. I show both individual pilots against forests and towns, and groups of paragliders scattered across the sky. It is a photographic record of a day when landscape and sport met in one place.
I took the photographs with a Canon EOS 6D. Wide-angle views at 17 mm include slopes and an extensive sky, while longer focal lengths, up to 200 mm, allow me to focus on paragliders and selected parts of the valley. I invite you to see Szczyrk from this perspective and compare different ways of framing Beskid views.
See also my photographs of paragliders on Monte Baldo, presenting flights in mountain scenery above Lake Garda.
Tatra Mountains – photographs of mountain panoramas in light and cloud
The Tatras in my photographs are rocky ridges, wooded slopes and green valleys beneath a broad, cloudy sky. In this gallery, I present mountain landscapes in which light breaking through clouds plays a particular role. Bright streaks reveal parts of rocks, forests and meadows, leaving neighbouring areas in shadow.
Alongside broad panoramas, you will see closer views of mountain faces and successive bands of slopes. Spruce trees, fields and buildings at the foot of the mountains appear in the foreground. These elements convey the landscape’s distance and scale, while heavy clouds give individual frames a distinctive mood.
When photographing the Tatras, I focused on the relationship between the ridgeline, the arrangement of valleys and changing illumination. In some photographs, the breadth of the view matters most; in others, a bright rock face or a slanting ray of sunshine cutting across a dark slope. These are different views of the same mountain landscape.
I took the photographs with a Canon EOS 6D, using focal lengths from 27 to 105 mm. Broadly framed panoramas are therefore complemented by images focused on distant parts of the terrain. I invite you to explore the gallery and see how light and clouds change the appearance of the Tatra landscape.
See also my photographs of Szczyrk from Skrzyczne, showing green panoramas of the Silesian Beskids and paragliders above the valleys.
Polish seaside – photographs of beaches, waves and coastal light
I photograph the Polish seaside through shoreline details and broad coastal landscapes. In this gallery, I show the Baltic primarily in Gąski and Świnoujście: sandy beaches, wooden posts, stones washed by waves and a sky changing colour above the horizon. Alongside quiet coastal views are seagulls beside the water and yachts moored in the harbour.
In some photographs, the foreground matters most. Cracked wood, dark stones and footprints in wet sand lead the eye towards the sea. Gently blurred water contrasts with the clear texture of the posts. In wider views, the beach runs beneath a wooded shore, with blue sky and pale clouds stretching above it. I like this combination of simple forms and open space.
Photographs of the sun above the sea horizon and a pier against pastel clouds bring a different mood. Warm oranges and pink tones replace the cooler colours of daytime frames. Rather than a single image of the Baltic, I have brought together different views of water, light and the shoreline. This album is for people who seek both broad landscapes and the small details of a seaside walk in photographs of the Polish coast.
See also my photographs of Stawa Młyny in Świnoujście, in which the white navigation mark and stone breakwater become the main subject of the coastal landscape.
Clear water – photographs of sea reflections, waves and a stony seabed
Clear water is a subject in its own right in this gallery. Instead of broad coastal panoramas, I show fragments of the sea: a turquoise surface, small waves, submerged stones and bright streaks of sunlight. The photographs include views from the Croatian coast, including Brela. This is a view of the coastal landscape through its smallest details.
I am most interested in the changing patterns of light. On the shallow, stony seabed, they form a delicate mesh, bands and irregular lines. Pale pebbles show through the water, while darker rocks emphasise its turquoise shades. A small striped fish appears in one frame. Other photographs are filled almost entirely with waves and reflections, so that an ordinary stretch of shore begins to resemble an abstract composition.
Here I combine close-ups of stones with views in which bright coastal water gives way to deeper blue. Changing the frame draws attention to colour, clarity or the rhythm of small waves. It is this variety that I enjoy in water photography: the same subject produces completely different images depending on light and surface movement. The album invites you to look closely at details that are easy to miss during a seaside walk.
See also my photographs of Brela in Croatia, showing the coastal landscape in wider frames and complementing these water close-ups with views of the shore.
Flowers – photographs of garden plants, petals and small details
The flower photographs in this gallery show the garden up close: purple irises and lavender, full peony blooms, pink hydrangeas and colourful flower beds. I am interested both in individual petals and the shapes of flower heads, and in how plants are arranged alongside one another. Green leaves form a backdrop to reds, yellows and purples, while light reveals subtle differences in texture.
The photographs include tight close-ups and wider views of the garden surroundings. Flowers of a climbing plant hang above a brick wall, small purple clumps stand out against a lawn, and individual stems rise above a flower bed. Several photographs show bumblebees visiting flowers. Their presence brings movement to quiet compositions and draws attention to a small fragment of garden life.
When photographing plants, I look for a balance between clear detail and a soft background. The album allows you to compare images with different depths of field — from a single flower isolated against greenery to larger groups of plants. It is a collection of my observations of colour, light and natural forms, subjects I enjoy returning to with my camera. For photographs with recorded EXIF data, the “More Info” button lets you check the camera settings and explore the technical side of these images.
See also my garden photographs, in which I move from individual flowers to wider compositions of plants, flower beds and garden spaces.
Ustroń waterfall – long exposures of the Gościradowiec cascades
The photographs of the waterfall in Ustroń show cascades of the Gościradowiec stream in the Zawodzie district. In this small gallery, I focus on water flowing over a stone ledge, its uneven surface and the surrounding greenery. Bright streams stand out against darker stones, while plants along the bank form a natural backdrop to the photographed section of the stream.
The series contains six frames taken at different focal lengths. Wider views show the cascade and its surroundings, while tighter images focus attention on the flow of water itself. I wanted to contrast its soft streaks with the distinct texture of the stationary ledge. Changing the framing reveals the same subject first as a small landscape and then as an arrangement of lines, bright patches and surfaces.
I took the photographs with a Canon EOS 6D and a polarising filter. At ISO 100 and f/16, I used exposure times of 1.6 and 5 seconds and focal lengths from 19 to 85 mm. Long exposures give the flowing water a smooth, blurred appearance that contrasts with the stones. This is my quiet view of a small cascade and the possibilities of photographing moving water. You can find the exact settings for each photograph under the “More Info” button.
See also my photographs of the Wild Waterfall in Karpacz in winter, where long exposures contrast flowing water with icicles and frozen cascades.
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