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Dorota Korwin-Szymanowska

Dorota Korwin-Szymanowska

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Księżycolica 2.

For the first time we worked together in February. From the very beginning of our meeting I knew that it wasn't our last cooperation. Recently we met again. And again it was very cold... But it was worth, I think. :)

This time we found old, destroyed, abandonned greenhouse full of dark mysteries. And small wild river, which sang quietly about power of changes.

photo: księżycolica 

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Morning for Imagination

There are days in which I just feel the need of walking. Searching. Feeling. To calm my mind. Or to wake it up. I never know what I can find in the Forest. I never focus on something. I just be.

Today, before the Sunrise, when  the dew still decorated the grass around my cottage, I went for very long walk. In the beginning dark and calm but slowly, when Sun shyly looked from behind the Trees, the Wind  began to accompany me and... huge key of storks appeared in the sky! They d...

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Corset shadows

I don't know how it happened but I had to post it again... 

So once again, enjoy lights and shadows. :)

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Evening Sun

Allow yourself to slow down and be carried by the Magic of calmness of end of the day. Let be enchanted by droplets of light gently dancing on spiderwebs and wild flowers. Feel the smell of July air. And be happy. Just because world is beautiful!

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the Buck Moon

The July full Moon is called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon or Buck Moon. This time I focused on the last meaning. This month is time when buck's antlers starting to grow again after Spring dropping. To this photos I used one of the most amazing treasures which I've found during my long Forest walks.

Have a marvelous July, dearests!

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Morning coldness

I'm trying to survive somehow this worst days for creativity and for my spirit. The cold forest brook brings relief for a moment.

Maybe you, my dear Patrons, can help me. What would you like to see? Maybe your words, your wishes can help my imagination. I'm open for your suggestions and I'll try to use them nice way. :)

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Power of Elements

Maybe you remember my calm and quiet brook right behind my cottage. It changed a bit in one day... Thunderstorms after thuderstorms  brought so much water that nearby village in valey was under water for a while. Even  my brook which always shyly jumps on rocks, this time kidnapped these  rocks into crazy dance down the hill. It was extremely powerful!

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the Pearl

Maybe some of you know that except capturing the images of worlds created by my imagination, I also run a foundation which takes care of monuments and history. One of our buildings which is saved from ruins is the Pearl. The old evangelical ex-church which is slowly becoming a multi-cultural arena for different kinds of art - music, theatre, photography - anything that imagination can create! This is amazing building with extraordinary light and spirit. Finally, after six years of renovation ...

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Piano lesson

Few days ago this lovely 80-years old gentleman came to my home. I just can't resist his elegant magic so I created this series.

No, I don't play the piano but... maybe I'll start. Who knows. :)

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Want to touch

Slowly I'm discovering new areas of sensual photography. I hope you enjoy my first steps in delicate erotica. I must admit that it's nice change for me. Usually in this period of year, when it's too hot, too sunny, too green, too "joyful", I fall into artistic hole... Playing with lights and shadows in such subjects keep my artistic Soul high.

self-portraits

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February Memories

Still, after many photo meetings with KuRa, I enjoy creating with this great photographer. Every time we do something different but in „my” atmosphere. I hope you’ll like our cold Forest walk. :)

photos: KuRa

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Imagine

When I'm waiting for better aura outside, I don't loose time and still try to create indoor. Aaand... keep practicing in something amazing and extraordinary to photos! But it's a secret for now. Stay tuned, dear Patrons. :)

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Good Morning!

To all of you, my dearest Patrons! Wish you lovely day.

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Stockings

Do I have to write anything here? :)

I'm really not good at words. I prefer images. Definitely.

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Morning coffee

Because simplicity of daily routine can be nice also, can't it? :)

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Trust

The theme of trust is extremely close to my heart. Maybe because I have really huge problem with trust anybody? Anybody human. That's why I try to show the first, very important steps of trust in my photos. I'm not sure what to think about it. I just feel it. I feel the need of trust. But fear is usually stronger. That's why trusting the world of Nature is much easier for me. 

In marvelous settings Rogu trusted and helped me in creating this set. 

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Elemental Dance

Some of my photos are „simply” coincidences. Usually amazing coincidences. Like this set.

Yesterday I went (only) to check one place in my nearby. I didn’t plan any „spectacular” photos mainly because of light conditions - it was the middle of very sunny day - and I saw this place only in the photos.

But... after the first delight of magnificent stone wall, the reality became to change. Extremely powerful Wind brought some clouds on the sun and... I just couldn’t refus...

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Apple Blossom

Recently time is running crazy and my orchard just explodes with flowers so I want to try to show you some magic full of intoxicating smell.

Enjoy Spring!

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Witch

"We are the blood
of the witches
you thought were dead.
We carry witchcraft in our bones
whilst the magic still sings
inside our heads.
When the witch hunters
imprisoned our ancestors
when they tried to burn the magic away.
Someone should have
warned them
that magic cannot be tamed
Because you cannot burn away
what has alwa...

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Studio Work

I'm not a big fan of working in a studio. But with photographer, who is also a wonderful friend, and his amazing assistants, creating photos can be great even inside. :)

photo: KuRa

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Wearing the leaves

Just a simple shots inspired by low afternoon sun dancing between branches to the song of old dry leaves lost in my hair.

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Dandelion

There are photographers with whom cooperation I really appreciate. One of them is Magda Russocka. Amazing, tallented, emotional, experienced by life, woman. Working on creating photos is complicated process.  For really good pictures to be created, the right atmosphere is needed. Magic between the creators is needed. Not only during work but mainly during whole meeting. During talks, drinking a tea, during silence. When everyone feels natural and good in company of the other, we can star...

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Frosty Forest

Let's forget about world around us. Let's go for a beautiful walk before sunrise. April walk  sprinkled with ice and bathed in the Mist. Let's take a walk to fairyland. Neverland! Where the tit sit on the branch just above my head singing about Spring, throwing ice crystals in my hair.

Let's take a walk to the Forest.  Even if the government of the country where I live prohibits me to do this now...

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Soulmates

Recently Rogu entered into a new level of maturity - became a really really old boy. He sleeps almost all day with very heavy breath , sometimes we go for a short walk - as far as his tired legs allow him. He's slowly vanishing day after day. But there's one thing that'll probably never change. Hugging! He's always loved it and still loves very much. :)

 I don't know how long it will be possible to cuddle together, May as long as possible without pain. He's amazing friend, who acco...

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Inner Wolf

„Wolf is a woman wide awake -within,
the wild is sleeping,
crouched between her ribs,
waiting for its unleashing.”
Elizabeth Knight

Double exposure self-portraits with Rogu. I’m curious which version you like more - black & white or color?

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Before Sunrise

„I have, as it were, my own sun and moon and stars, and a little world all to myself.„
Henry David Thoreau, Walden

It was truly amazing Full Moon! They called it „Super Pink Moon”.

Among Nature Americans, the Pink Moon signifies rebirth and renewal. It’s a sign that life goes through cycles - bright flower may die but they always come back each year.

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Mornings

 „Let me have a draught of undiluted morning air. Morning  air! If men will not drink of this at the fountainhead of the day, why,  then, we must even bottle up some and sell it in the shops, for the  benefit of those who have lost their subscription ticket to morning time  in this world.”
Henry David Thoreau, Walden 

I must admit, that according to the whole chaos around the world, my imagination is actually empty. I just wander th...

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Hug Day!

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined."
Henry David Thoreau, "Walden"

From my Roots of Spells, world which I create every day by my imagination, I just wanted to wish you all beautiful days full of happiness, health and calmness. Especially during this crazy time.

self-portraits with my beloved Wierzba and Rogu

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Forest Calmness

In such crazy days full of mess I escape more and more into Forest abyss.

Come with me for a short walk.

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Sketches from the depths

Recently easel is calling me more and more.  For now I'm coming back to the corrections of old sketches drawn quickly  under the influence of strong emotions but... maybe one day I'll create something completely new?

Members of my dearest Family enjoy helping me during photos. :)

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