Today (I wrote this text on the 18th of November, 2025), before I started walking and doing street photography, I told myself I wanted nothing while doing it.
Was it cold on that day? Yes, it was 2 degrees Celsius (36 degrees Fahrenheit). Of course, I was wearing summer clothes (including a winter cap and gloves). Knowing it, I told myself to expect nothing and just go and enjoy the cold. When I felt this cold, I felt not only a euphoric state of mind. Also, I was feeling that I want nothing regarding my pictures. I wanted to simply enjoy the fact that I could walk in cold and do street photography (after all, it was early morning of my 5-day holiday). Today we went to Krakow as the first part of the trip. Tomorrow, I plan to also go in a t-shirt in Krakow in a cold (it should be colder than today in Warsaw), and enjoy whatever reality brings to me.
Again, I do not expect anything, besides simply having fun and embracing the unexpected in street photography.
Regarding street photography, again, I want nothing. I do not care how many photos I take, or if I take a photo of my life. It’s all about having fun and feeling the freedom from expectations. Luckily, I do not ask myself if the client would buy me a picture. I do street photography to realize my soul. During the next few days, together with my Kamilka, we will be in Zakopane. Again, we plan to simply take a rest actively, just having fun together. During my stay in Zakopane, I will also be feasting: I plan to eat from dusk till dawn, and I plan to eat candies and drink some beer. Sometimes one must simply let it go and change the routine. I believe it is a good thing for all of us to sometimes change our daily behaviours.
