Three years ago, my first trip to Dubai, I was in question of the futuristic architecture of the recently opened museum. Nothing quite like that has ever come across me. Tickets were almost impossible to obtain back then—booked out almost a month ahead. I barely spent a week in Dubai, so I regretfully never had […]
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I never would have thought the Peregrine Falcon would captivate me. While my journey to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with the PhotoPills team was mostly about photographing the architectural wonders like Burj Khalifa Supermoon and landscapes of the United Arab Emirates, this opportunity came open and I couldn’t not resist but to capture this beautiful […]
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The day we finally went to experience Dubai Creek we simply had split our workshop group by boarding two different boats. As we sailed across the creek, I noticed sailing boat that I had never seen anywhere else before. It drew my eye, and at that point I just gave it little thought. Just moments […]
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After we wrapped up the first moon shot, we rushed back to the hotel. The clouds promised an interesting opportunity for shot of Downtown at sunrise, and staying at Shangri-la Hotel in Dubai, we had the perfect terrace all to ourselves. That morning was a time limit race. We had just finished a moonshot exercise […]
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The first PhotoPills trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi ends, and what a journey it has been! Leading this team alongside Andy Marty on an amazing United Arab Emirates journey was just amazing. Still, the real high point is unquestionably, alignment of the supermoon with one of the most famous buildings in the world—the Burj […]
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Entering the Noble Floor, where the Batlló family once held large events, my eyes were immediately drawn to incredible ceiling and chandelier at Casa Batlló. Before even appreciating the whole extent of the space. Would you even guess this was chandelier, from this perspective? Maybe. But what really captivated me was the incredible ceiling. Perched […]
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Casa Batlló came first on our list when we visited Barcelona in 2023. Having loved its architecture outside on a past trip, I was excited to see the inside as well this time. I saw great wonder in Gaudí’s ability to combine use with art and the incredible Casa Battló architecture. Unlike other museums, Casa […]
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As I left the sacred place, I was now ready and excited to capture the panorama of Rila Monastery with my drone. It was incredible to see how remote this location is in the middle of the Rila Mountains. The way that this magnificent building stood by itself, surrounded by tall peaks. The route we […]
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This is another scenic shot, this time of the defense tower at Rila Monastery, located on the left side of the main church. I was quickly curious about story behind and found this was perfect composition. Historical Significance of the Tower The defense Tower at Rila Monastery is a strong symbol of Bulgarian medieval architecture […]
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As soon as I walked into the right side of the portico of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin at Rila Monastery, the bright colors of the wall frescoes mesmerized me, especially that beautiful shade of blue. But here it felt differently. I noticed then that the paintings here were just as colorful, […]
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After welcoming wide entrance to the courtyard of Rila Monastery, I walked towards main church entrance. As I got to the doors I discovered incredibly colorful detailed Rila Monastery paintings of the celling and walls. All covered in Bible stories—so colorful, so detailed and complex, they seemed almost alive—my eyes grew wide. The whole outside […]
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Following a visit to the historic Boyana Church in Sofia, we set off to see the Rila Monastery. The drive itself marked a change from the busy cityscape of Sofia to the peaceful contact with nature. The last thirty minutes of the trip were quite remarkable; all around were simply large stretches of unspoiled nature’s […]
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Boyana Church, tucked down at the base of the Vitosha Mountain, just outside of Sofia, seems like a secret haven locked in time. The way the little medieval building fit its natural surroundings caught me right away when I arrived. Towering trees framed the entrance, their leaves filtering the sunlight into a soft, golden glow. […]
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There’s something special about the way light plays across the Tatra Mountains in winter. I love how a lower peak catches the sun, standing out against the deep shadows of the forest, while the High Tatras tower above it all. It just looks epic, in my opinion. To keep ourselves warm, we walked up and […]
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While capturing the breathtaking winter scenery of Gubałówka for my previous blog, I was entirely immersed in framing the majestic Tatra Mountains against the perfect light. Daria, already feeling the cold, decided to head back ahead of me. Just as she reached the cable car, she sent me a message: “There’s a nice church nearby.” […]
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I caught the moment just as the sun was peeking behind the mountains while we were walking up to the top of Gubałówka covered in snow that winter. The trail, flanked by dense trees on both sides, made me anxious to find an opening. And as soon I saw the sun was starting to set, glowing […]
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I took the cable car to Gubałówka, earlier in the day, anticipating the perfect view and light for my “Zakopane in Winter” shot. I was scouting locations, and during that time, I captured this, similar photo of the Zakopane panorama. As I stood staring out over the town, I said to myself, “Okay, this is […]
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After walking through the first part of Strążyska Valley in Zakopane (which I’ve shared the experience in my previous blog post), we continued a bit further and came upon a wooden bridge. From there, we had a stunning view down the stream, framed by the mountain in the background, with sunlight piercing through the trees. […]
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Following our walk through the stunning Giewont panorama, we continued into Strążyska Valley in Zakopane, where I shot further pictures of this incredible Dolina Strążyska in Zakopane. Most of the time, it was hard to see the sun because of the thick forest, but when it did, the view was breathtaking. Initially, we encountered a […]
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The air was crisp, and the morning sun cast a golden glow over the Tatra Mountains as we set off on our hike. Our journey began near the slope of the mountains, with a touch of adventure as we navigated a flooded section of the trail. The water shimmered in the sunlight, creating an almost […]
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