Snap away
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Snap away

That’s literally all there is. Just a bunch of random shots. A couple of snaps here and there…

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hills behind hills behind hills
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hills behind hills behind hills

There are still places out there—hidden in plain sight. I love exploring them; they’re the most precious places Mother Nature has to offer. Finding them carries the same weight as some of life’s big milestones: graduation, a first kiss, a promotion... even winning the lottery (which I never have). Long story short, these places mean a lot—to me, and to themselves.

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Girona
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Girona

So we went to Girona. It was kind of a dream of ours that had to eventually come true. Dreams need to come true—otherwise they get lost or forgotten, and that’s very bad. Therefore, I’d like to tell you about our journey. In short. And mostly through photos.

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Stará Voda
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Stará Voda

There's a place not far from Olomouc, nestled in the region once known as the Sudetenland…

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I’m really starting to enjoy this
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I’m really starting to enjoy this

Another batch of film surprises. I have to say, I’m really starting to enjoy this. I’ve shot film before, but only recently have I come to appreciate how fun and memorable it truly is.

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13945
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13945

While sitting in front of the cabin and enjoying our lunch, a thought came to me. Do you know how we usually talk about our age in years?

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surprises, again
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surprises, again

A collection of photographs taken over certain period of time. Camera used: Olympus MJU-1 with film Kodak Gold 200 and Agfa APX 400. No particular meaning just a bunch of little surprises.

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simple things
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simple things

Anyway—today, we checked out the ruins of Brníčko Castle and spent almost an hour there. The place is magical, and the views… jeeesh. Then we grabbed coffee at Pikola in Šumperk, headed back to Olomouc, and wrapped up the day with an evening walk through the city. That’s it, that’s all.

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with mom
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with mom

We head out from home in thick fog, feeling a little bummed that we won’t get to see much. But I tell myself, quietly, that it’s fine—it’ll still be awesome.

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surprises
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surprises

I have this little black plastic thing with a tiny bit of glass. When you press it, it creates a surprise for you. You don’t entirely know what that surprise is until you finish 36 of them (sometimes 24). It also has a way of making people smile. It doesn’t ask for much; you just need to carry it with you everywhere. That’s all it needs.

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thoughts during a run
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thoughts during a run

Why do I run at night (in the dark)?
It kind of tricks my mind, making it feel like everything around me slows down. You don’t see distractions like streetlights, passing cars, or lights in the windows that would mess up the trick. It’s just me, total darkness, and my headlamp—because breaking your ankle isn’t fun.

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Festive, day five
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Festive, day five

The Jeseníky Mountains are dotted with old hunting cabins and huts. They’re easy to find on maps, but some are tucked away in very remote spots. Yes, you guessed it—I prefer the remote ones. Unfortunately, unlike bothies in Scotland, these cabins in the Czech Republic usually belong to forest services or other organizations, so they can only be explored from the outside. Today, we’re visiting one that’s over 100 years old.

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Festive, day four
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Festive, day four

After yesterday’s snow-wading madness, we treated ourselves to a nice, slow morning. Later, we went for a short hike in the sun — just a chill day.

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Festive, day three
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Festive, day three

We have been training for this hike for the last two days. On the first day, we endured cold winds and low temperatures. On the second day, we waded through deep snow at high altitudes above a thousand meters. So, we should be well-prepared for this particular hike.

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