Latest posts – Adam Mazek Photography

The older I am, the more I see that I am bold and independent in my artistic work.

The more I do street photography, the more I feel that the act of photographing is more crucial than what I photograph.

I think Led Zeppelin’s “For Your Life” is one of the most underrated songs not only by the British rock band but also by the whole of music history.

I wrote the “I take inspiration from mundane reality” text on the 22nd of May, 2025, after walking, rucking, and doing street photography on Warsaw’s streets.

The older I am, the more I feel my daily routine could look like this: read, ruck, write, sleep, repeat.  

04Of course, the title of this text refers to one of the greatest Rock and Roll songs by the Rolling Stones, “It’s Only Rock’n’Roll (But I Like It).”

I am not used to writing about the current political events. Nevertheless, due to a lack of inspiration, I decided to write about the presidential elections 2025 in Poland that ...

The title of this text is a quote from one of my previous posts entitled “Is it possible to force creativity?”

Today (I wrote this text on the 16th of May, 2025), I took 14k steps with a 35 kg burden on my back and shoulders.

It’s a belief I hold dear: only great things can be born from pain, struggle, and adversity.

The first half of May 2025 was relatively cold. Today (I wrote this text on the 13th of May, 2025), I was wondering how it would be to carry a ...

Today (I wrote this text on the 11th of May, 2025), while walking, doing street photography, and rucking, I wondered what the best sport for me was: rucking or swimming?

Today (I wrote this text on the 10th of May, 2025), I will write about time perspective in relation to my photos and activities I do while doing street photography.

The older I am, the more I feel and understand that health is wealth.

Practically, each day, I feel I am bombarded with bad news.

I see my creative activities as a way to pull away from professionalism and the routines and conventions accompanying it.

Today (I wrote this text on the 3rd of May, 2025), I was rucking with 35 kg (77 lbs.) How did I feel?

This simple yet profound statement encapsulates the essence of my personal and professional journey. It’s about the choices I make, the challenges I overcome, and the growth I experience in ...

Led Zeppelin’s “Physical Graffiti” album is one of the most tremendous albums I’ve ever heard.

Often, my main writing topic is the lack of it.

Today (I wrote this text on the 28th of April, 2025), I will write some thoughts about benches in the cityscape.

In one of my previous posts, I mentioned that I would have a break in rucking due to lower back aches.

After working hard in my office job, later in the evening, I usually have remnants of thoughts that I use to write a post.

Today (I wrote this text on the 24th of April 2025), I made 17k steps while doing street photography.

Today (I wrote this text on the 22nd of April 2025), I had a light walk. What does it mean?

Today (I wrote this text on the 21st of April 2025), I had a break from rucking. Why?

When I came out of the office on the 11th of February, 2025, I asked myself whether I was ready to dive into the cold (it was -7 degrees Celsius).

The title of this post comes from Phil Collins’ wonderful song “Long Long Way To Go.”

The older I am, the more I feel I try to find life’s sense in street photography.

I thought walking in summer clothes in cold temperatures and rucking would affect the quality of my photos. Did it?

The older I am, the more I see and feel that perfectionism is one of my worst enemies.  It’s a battle I fight every day.

Thanks to my office work, my enthusiasm for street photography is growing, not diminishing.

Today (I wrote this text on the 10th of April, 2025), I will explain which music helps me in rucking.

I must be tough not only while rucking, exposing my body to cold, but also when I want to write something but do not have enough inspiration and feel sleepy.

I wrote this text on the 8th of April, 2025. It was a day when I realized I was more robust than my backpack.

I love unpredictability in street photography.

I wrote this text on the 6th of April, 2025. On that day, there was an ersatz winter in April.

Today (I wrote this text on the 5th of April, 2025), I took over 300 pictures in one photo walk.

Between the 31st of March and the 4th of April 2025, I worked in my office job 7 days in 5 days. How is it possible?