When I was doing street photography on the 3rd of April, 2023, I heard from one lady, “Sir, you are a hot guy.”
How cold was it? It was 4 degrees, and I was walking around in summer clothes, including a T-shirt www.adammazek.com. Am I a hot guy? I think others should evaluate this issue. Perhaps I am a shy guy. Undoubtedly, I am not the casanova of the third decade of the XXI century. The longer I do street photography wearing summer clothes in frigid temperatures, the more comments I hear while walking. One of the best I heard was, “Hardcore is in the city.” Do I care about other people’s opinions? Speaking shortly: no, I don’t. I have no influence on others’ thoughts and words.
If I cannot influence something, I try not to worry about it. Of course, it is hard to do it (especially when the heatwave is approaching).
Still, I have learned it and will try doing it until my final end. While writing about all these things, I realized I must add that I wrote this text on the 2nd of May, 2023, one month later than I heard the comment. The temperatures at the beginning of May are not as cold as one month earlier. Thus, during warmer days, I rather do not receive any comments from strangers. The truth is that I do not mind whether I hear comments or not.
My way of doing street photography is a contemplative one.
What does it mean? It means I do not seek people and crowds. I do not want to be where the action occurs (e.g., during marches, protests, etc.). I choose to be rather alone (except when I walk with my beloved Kamilka, Parents, and friends). I do not seek contact with other people. It does not mean I do not do street photography for humans. Still, I much prefer strolling by myself and contemplating many issues.
