Photos from Warsaw
I happen to live very close to Warsaw, but until recently I found it very intimidating and I was kind of neglecting its beauty and appeal.
Warsaw is a gigantic city both in terms of extension and population but perhaps being so huge makes it look a bit deserted, especially at working hours in certain districts.
The capital city of Poland offers extreme architectural contrasts, quite a fast-paced way of living, a rather vibrant atmosphere in terms of food and culture and both an unforgettable and omnipresent landmark: The Palace of Culture and Science (PKiN) building.
Anyways, I’ve been visiting the city a lot more these last few months and I am glad that I always return home with some good photographs. Here you’ll find a humble selection:
If you are like me, chances are that the first time you see this building you are gonna fall in love with it instantly. I know that for locals that may be a dissapointment, because the building comes with a tragic history of power and oppression from a foreign regime but the building is astonishing and was the highest building in Poland right until 2022 when the Varso Tower was finished (which is now the highest building in the EU).
You will find this building right next to Warsaw Central Station but you will see it from many points in the city.
Warsaw is the only city in Poland that has a Metro/Subway system and it adds to these concept of the “Big City”. I love to fish for subjects coming out of it as there’s always someone who is in a hurry, who wears a suit, a beautiful dress or a hat… plenty of options to add texture and layers to my photography.
Warsaw emanates a powerful sensation of “Old meets New” or rather “Old faces New”. The beauty of it all is to see that new architecture doesn’t always play WITH old buildings but rather AGAINST them. But again, this tells the story of its times and its struggles. Facing total destruction and building the city anew it is never easy and we have to remember that the city of Warsaw was destroyed practically in its entirety not that long ago.
But like a phoenix, Warsaw has risen from the ashes many times. And I have no doubt that if the moment comes it will do it again. This city tells a tale of resilience, of freedom, of community and of hope.
I strongly believe that in a few years’ time this city is going to be yet stronger and yet more vibrant in many senses. And I will be here photographing, documenting. If you are a photographer, specifically a street photographer, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the city, to get to know its history and its people. I believe you will be pleasantly surprised.
