There is something timeless about the act of ascending a viewing tower — a quiet promise of perspective, both literal and metaphorical. On a bright Sunday, with the sun generously spilling its warmth, my wife Dorota, our faithful Shih Tzu Monty, and I set out to experience the vistas from Wieża Widokowa w Wiśle Małej.
As I raised my camera to capture the sprawling landscape, I was reminded of the old maxim: “A change in vantage point changes everything.” From that elevated perch, the patchwork of fields, forests, and distant hills seemed to whisper stories of endurance and timelessness — a landscape shaped by history, yet alive in the present moment.
Dorota’s quiet appreciation of the view and Monty’s curious sniffing of the breeze made me reflect on the importance of shared experiences. In a world that often rushes headlong into the future, there is great value in pausing to observe and appreciate the now — the light on a leaf, the shape of a cloud, the subtle nuances of a familiar place seen anew.
Photography, to me, is more than the act of taking pictures; it is an exercise in mindfulness. It forces one to slow down, to see deeply, and to remember that beauty and meaning are often found in the simplest of moments.
This sunny Sunday at Wieża Widokowa w Wiśle Małej was a gentle reminder to rise above the everyday and seek perspective, not just through the lens of a camera, but through the eyes of those we hold dear.
