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Post by Bonobo on Sept 29, 2008 0:07:03 GMT 1
Bonobo, I don't say often, but I truly appreciate all the picture of poland. Most of us will never be able to enjoy these scenes in person. THANKS!  I sometimes wonder about the impact my photos might have on you. Which photo stories do you find fascinating and want more ( yes, Mike, I remember about hot women for you), and which are boring and not worth looking at? What about Poles on the beach? What about Polish house? What about ....  ? |
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Post by Bonobo on Sept 29, 2008 0:09:22 GMT 1
More of the same for me. I love the pictures of the countryside, woods, cemeteries,and homes. I especially like your pictures that incorporate Poland's history. Oh, I see.... But why do you like them??? It is not only your Polish heritage that makes you crave for more... I think that most of you find those pics very exotic, as if they were taken in Africa in some tribe`s settlement of whom little is known. |
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Post by jeanne on Sept 29, 2008 0:21:19 GMT 1
Personally, I like the pictures that show something which is particularly Polish. This would include things like houses in the countryside, scenes of the city, religious celebrations, STORKS,
foods, etc. I loved the scenes of the decorated cemetaries. I love the scenes of attractions you see on your vacations (the place with the wonderful carved bee hives comes to memory.)
Things not so interesting are things I can see in the US, like the animals in the zoo or the pictures of contestants on the millionaire show. The photos are lovely, but the subject matter could be seen anywhere...
The reason I like what I do is because I will probably never get to see them in person and I'm interested in seeing the land of my ancestors. Also, I really admire many elements of Polish society and culture. Part of it is that it reminds me of how society was when I was growing up and I guess I'm kind of nostalgic for that time.
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Post by grammyk on Sept 29, 2008 0:43:02 GMT 1
More of the same for me. I love the pictures of the countryside, woods, cemeteries,and homes. I especially like your pictures that incorporate Poland's history. Oh, I see.... But why do you like them??? It is not only your Polish heritage that makes you crave for more... I think that most of you find those pics very exotic, as if they were taken in Africa in some tribe`s settlement of whom little is known. I wouldn't say exotic, more like quaint. I often wonder what it was like for my grandparents and great grandparents to have lived there. The seaside and beach pictures don't interest me much, but thats just me. I'm more into the historical value. The buildings and all the colors used are beautiful. The churches too. My father was a great carpenter and I appreciate the art of making a building unique. Fancy trim, some call it gingerbread, always catches my eye. |
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Post by gigi on Sept 29, 2008 0:56:28 GMT 1
I agree with most of what has been said so far (though I do like the beach and animal photos, as well as animals at the beach photos), and I would also add that I enjoy the photos of the different museums. You have visited quite a variety of museums, and the photos and personal commentary are very interesting. For these photos, your comments are very valuable to aid us in understanding what each photo is of and its significance. My personal favorites are the photos of the beautiful architecture and the Polish landscape photos. Even if those of us who have never been to Poland are able to visit the country someday, it is unlikely that we would be able to see even a fraction of what you can show us through your photos. The journey you take us on is unique.  |
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Post by tufta on Sept 29, 2008 9:30:25 GMT 1
Riddles thumbs up.
Beach -thumbs up bis
Kitchen stuff thumbs down (but - that's just me, of course)
Generally apart from the natural striking exotic value these pictures have to me I just like my country so I watch everything with pleasure to see how Bo -the much overstandard teacher, to answer one of the questions from another thread - perceives it.
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 3, 2008 21:35:19 GMT 1
Personally, I like the pictures that show something which is particularly Polish. This would include things like houses in the countryside, scenes of the city, religious celebrations, STORKS, foods, etc. I loved the scenes of the decorated cemetaries. I love the scenes of attractions you see on your vacations (the place with the wonderful carved bee hives comes to memory.) Things not so interesting are things I can see in the US, like the animals in the zoo or the pictures of contestants on the millionaire show. The photos are lovely, but the subject matter could be seen anywhere... The reason I like what I do is because I will probably never get to see them in person and I'm interested in seeing the land of my ancestors. Also, I really admire many elements of Polish society and culture. Part of it is that it reminds me of how society was when I was growing up and I guess I'm kind of nostalgic for that time. I wouldn't say exotic, more like quaint. I often wonder what it was like for my grandparents and great grandparents to have lived there. The seaside and beach pictures don't interest me much, but thats just me. I'm more into the historical value. The buildings and all the colors used are beautiful. The churches too. My father was a great carpenter and I appreciate the art of making a building unique. Fancy trim, some call it gingerbread, always catches my eye. I agree with most of what has been said so far (though I do like the beach and animal photos, as well as animals at the beach photos), and I would also add that I enjoy the photos of the different museums. You have visited quite a variety of museums, and the photos and personal commentary are very interesting. For these photos, your comments are very valuable to aid us in understanding what each photo is of and its significance. My personal favorites are the photos of the beautiful architecture and the Polish landscape photos. Even if those of us who have never been to Poland are able to visit the country someday, it is unlikely that we would be able to see even a fraction of what you can show us through your photos. The journey you take us on is unique. Riddles thumbs up. Beach -thumbs up bis Kitchen stuff thumbs down (but - that's just me, of course) Generally apart from the natural striking exotic value these pictures have to me I just like my country so I watch everything with pleasure to see how Bo -the much overstandard teacher, to answer one of the questions from another thread - perceives it. All in all, it means I have adopted a good strategy. Namely, I post everything available to cater for various needs. People differ and have different expectations and craves. Once I tried to imagine what I would like to see if I was fascinated with some nationality. The self-given answer was: everything. So, one day I am going to post pictures of Polish home from inside. Especially, I am fascinated by bathrooms in people`s houses. What do you think? This is another reason of my photographic hobby. Immortalise the world which is going to disappear in a few dozen years. Poland has saved a lot of its traditional culture thanks to communism which worked as a giant freezer, quite accidentally, of course. But communism has passed and the times has changed. Poland is changing on our eyes and I can`t tell you for sure if I will be able to take such pics of certain typically Polish things in 10 years` time. Sooner or later Poland will look like other countries in Europe, the West, with all its pros and cons will be in Poland too. So, let`s take photos today. Carpe diem! PS. Tomorrow we are going to a wedding and the party too. I think I wil take a camera with me. What do you think? |
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Post by gigi on Oct 3, 2008 22:51:52 GMT 1
All in all, it means I have adopted a good strategy. Namely, I post everything available to cater for various needs. People differ and have different expectations and craves. Once I tried to imagine what I would like to see if I was fascinated with some nationality. The self-given answer was: everything. Exactly! I think Loco was right...you "boys" never do outgrow the bathroom humor, do you??? ;D ;D ;D Sounds like a plan!  I meant to ask you if you think we should have a thread in our "private" forum in case other members would like to post some of their own photos. I realize that this forum is about Poland, but since everyone seems to also be enjoying getting to know each other - and you seem to enjoy photography in general - maybe it makes sense to have a thread for photos we may want to share. They don't have to be photos of us, just photos taken by us. What do you think? I personally enjoyed the photos of your sister's wedding, so more wedding photos sound great! Just no photo's of the bathroom, please...  ;D ;D |
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Post by valpomike on Oct 4, 2008 2:35:23 GMT 1
Don't forget HOT WOMEN for me.
Mike
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Post by tufta on Oct 4, 2008 10:16:38 GMT 1
All in all, it means I have adopted a good strategy. Namely, I post everything available to cater for various needs. Exactly so. So, one day I am going to post pictures of Polish home from inside. Especially, I am fascinated by bathrooms in people`s houses. What do you think? I think about it same as about the kitchen stuff If you want my frank answer - getting to much into mundane side of life may be detering |
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Post by jeanne on Oct 4, 2008 12:06:57 GMT 1
So, one day I am going to post pictures of Polish home from inside. Especially, I am fascinated by bathrooms in people`s houses. What do you think? I'll probably regret saying this, but yes, I would like to see even these pictures (as long as the bathrooms are not occupied! ;D) I've heard that bathrooms in Poland are set up differently than American bathrooms and I am interested in seeing the difference. Plus, it's certainly not something you'd see in any travel brochure about Poland. Yes, definitely capture this way of life while it is still with us! Yes! |
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Post by jeanne on Oct 4, 2008 12:17:03 GMT 1
People differ and have different expectations and craves. Should be 'cravings'...sorry, the teacher in me coming out again... |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 5, 2008 9:34:23 GMT 1
People differ and have different expectations and craves. Should be 'cravings'...sorry, the teacher in me coming out again... No no no no no no no. I didn`t mean cravings. I made a spelling mistake, it was crazes what I wanted to write. You certainly know craze - an enthusiastic interest which usually lasts for a comparatively short time. |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 5, 2008 11:10:57 GMT 1
I think Loco was right...you "boys" never do outgrow the bathroom humor, do you??? ;D ;D ;D I think there is misunderstanding. If you think I mean toiltets/loos, then it is a wrong presumption. I mean regular bathrooms with bathtubs. Do what you think is right. I wanted to have a photo of the loo but always forgot to take my camera into it. So eventually I didn`t. |
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Post by jeanne on Oct 5, 2008 12:19:18 GMT 1
Should be 'cravings'...sorry, the teacher in me coming out again... No no no no no no no. I didn`t mean cravings. I made a spelling mistake, it was crazes what I wanted to write. You certainly know craze - an enthusiastic interest which usually lasts for a comparatively short time. Ok, correction withdrawn! ;D |
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Post by jeanne on Oct 5, 2008 12:26:22 GMT 1
I think there is misunderstanding. If you think I mean toiltets/loos, then it is a wrong presumption. I mean regular bathrooms with bathtubs. This is what I meant by being interested because US bathrooms and Polish bathrooms are set up differently! (at least I think they are). In the US the bathtubs and toilets are in the same room, and that is not true in Poland, or is it? This may have confused Americans who are not 'privy' ( ;D) to that information! |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 5, 2008 15:03:30 GMT 1
Ok, correction withdrawn! ;D Ok, never mind. I know you wanted the best for me. Thank you for that and sorry again for minor spelling mistakes in my posts. You know, as a true Pole I act more hastily than I think. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Bonobo on Oct 5, 2008 15:08:54 GMT 1
This is what I meant by being interested because US bathrooms and Polish bathrooms are set up differently! (at least I think they are). In the US the bathtubs and toilets are in the same room, and that is not true in Poland, or is it? This may have confused Americans who are not 'privy' ( ;D) to that information! It depends. In 1970s a new construction law was passed which required a seperate toilet/loo/john in newly built apartment houses. My apartment was built in 1980 and we have seperate units. However, the law was suspended in 1990s and now everything depends on the architect and the developer. As for private detached houses, the situation is mixed, as you will see in photos one day. Half houses have seperate toilets. |
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Post by gigi on Oct 5, 2008 17:57:08 GMT 1
I think there is misunderstanding. If you think I mean toiltets/loos, then it is a wrong presumption. I mean regular bathrooms with bathtubs. Okay, now I understand (aka I'm tracking with you now). This is what I meant by being interested because US bathrooms and Polish bathrooms are set up differently! (at least I think they are). In the US the bathtubs and toilets are in the same room, and that is not true in Poland, or is it? This may have confused Americans who are not 'privy' ( ;D) to that information! Good one, Jeanne! I have noticed a trend here that many of the newer houses have a separate area for the toilet vs. the shower/tub/sinks/etc. Other times the "facilities" are all together, but you have to walk from the bedroom through the bathroom to get to the closet. That seems so odd to me. |
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Post by valpomike on Oct 6, 2008 3:48:18 GMT 1
This is odd, I have never seen this anyway.
Mike
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Post by jeanne on Oct 6, 2008 11:33:57 GMT 1
Ok, correction withdrawn! ;D Ok, never mind. I know you wanted the best for me. Thank you for that and sorry again for minor spelling mistakes in my posts. You know, as a true Pole I act more hastily than I think. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D You haven't forgotten our deal, have you, that I would correct your English and you would be my tour guide/interpreter if I come to Poland? ;D |
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Post by gigi on Oct 6, 2008 13:32:01 GMT 1
You haven't forgotten our deal, have you, that I would correct your English and you would be my tour guide/interpreter if I come to Poland? ;D That's one heck of a deal! Jeanne, I think you should ask Santa for a trip to Poland!!!  |
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Post by jeanne on Oct 6, 2008 23:54:31 GMT 1
You haven't forgotten our deal, have you, that I would correct your English and you would be my tour guide/interpreter if I come to Poland? ;D That's one heck of a deal! Jeanne, I think you should ask Santa for a trip to Poland!!! Unfortunately, Bonobo does not make enough errors in his English for me to keep up my end of the bargain! And Santa knows that with my poor/lack of ability to speak Polish that I would not survive in Poland for very long on my own!  |
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