I want to be a diamond that will leave a significant mark on this world.
This text won’t be about the excellent Prince’s song, “Diamonds and Pearls.” Moreover, in today’s post, I want to stress that I do not have to shine like a diamond among the crowds. I do not desire such things. A precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon is the hardest naturally occurring substance. The truth is that a diamond is being formed under pressure. Without it, it would not be as stiff, firm, and rigid as it is. That’s why I look for challenges, hardships, and obstacles. I do not want convenience. That’s why I left my convenient, stable, steady job for a more challenging one. Sometimes I even consider my photographs as diamonds.
Does that mean I plan to show my pictures as they would be gems among other works of art?
For me, they are gems, even if they are black and white and present mundane reality. Do I care what other people think about my pictures? When I think about it, I realize that I probably do not care about it. While doing street photography or writing texts, I first consider my personal opinion. If I like something, I accept it and do it. If not, I’ll let it go.
The truth is that I cannot imagine such a scenario in my life when I leave street photography. As long as I can walk, I will merely do it. And what about being a diamond? I hope that not avoiding challenges in life will paradoxically help me maintain realizing my passion. By doing it, I feel that I will appreciate my free time spent walking and taking photos on Warsaw’s streets. Ok, I finish this writing. I will listen to Prince’s “Diamonds and Pearls” song and sleep.
PS
I wrote this text on the 2nd of September, 2022.
