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Megan Kwasniak
It is barely 9:00AM and we are already sweating profusely. The second class compartment is spacious and comfortable, but the small fans attached to the ceiling do not seem to make any difference in the hot and humid atmosphere. However, the views outside the window provide plenty of distraction to the small discomforts of hot weather. The train is trudging lazily along the beautiful coastline, passing tiny villages on the way. We catch a glimpse of daily morning routines, children walking to school and dogs sprawled on the streets. There are fisherman and their colorful boats and a few…
There isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t think about photography. In one way or another, this wonderful medium of creative expression crosses my mind and fills it with thoughts of inspiration, lightheartedness and curiosity. It poses questions, it challenges me to dig deep and pushes me to explore the work of others. No matter how busy my life may be at the moment, photography is always there, by my side, ready to make itself available at any moment. As the first half of the year remains a bit slow for me in terms…
A very exciting thing has happened to me last year: I have been chosen as one of the finalists for Street Photo Milano exhibit in Milan, Italy. It’s a great honor and my first international exhibit of one of my travel photographs. We are currently here, in Milan, enjoying the weekend long event, surrounded by some of the greatest minds in street photography, learning about their work and current projects. It feels surreal to see my photograph among all the wonderful images displayed here. Since the photograph is being displayed, I thought I’d bring it back and write…
There are many reasons I love to travel, but one of the most important ones that keep me going is to experience the beauty this Earth has to offer in many corners of the world. From the highest peaks of distant mountains to the crashing waves of infinite oceans, being able to surround myself with nature energizes me and reminds me of the tiny place I occupy in this world. But the more I travel, the more I realize how much trouble this Earth is really in. Growing populations infringe on native habitats. Waste is piling up in the most…
