Photography has been one of my major interests since my youth. For a long time, however, it gave me an equal share of joy and frustration. The joy must be familiar to anyone who makes his or her own prints—to see black and grey shapes emerge on the surface of orange-lit, wet photographic paper was an unforgettable experience. However, that early joy was often accompanied by frustration. Having to rely on poor quality materials that were available in Poland at that time and having no control over the creative process was often disappointing.
This changed when I bought my first digital camera in 2002. This camera gave me full control over the technical and creative process. With an enthusiasm comparable to that of my teenage years, I started spending long hours with Photoshop downloading, organizing, cropping, enhancing, and saturating. I became interested in new techniques, topics and themes.
Comparing the new photographs with the older, pre-digital era ones made me realize that my interest has shifted away from the big picture to details. No longer was I solely interested in sweeping panoramas or landscapes, but, rather, I was attracted to details, fragments, and sections. For me, details are often more interesting than trying to capture the whole object. Rather than seeking out the unusual or unique, I sought the ordinary or the mundane. I began to photograph objects or scenes that might seem, at first glance, to be average or regular, in a way that reveals their intriguing or aesthetically pleasing aspects. This departure from the big picture made me see the world in a new way; it allowed me to appreciate the unexpected beauty of intricate textures; the intriguing geometry of towns and cities; the spectacular subtlety of nature’s color; the order in chaos and chaos in order.
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Testimonials (7)
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lianne jm says:
"I totally love Jurek's photography. He works with detail, light, texture, smell, perspective and meaning and most likely never goes anywhere without a camera (except for social settings). I want to hang my house full of his framed art, and one day I will travel to Poland to see how he works."
3rd February, 2009
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salvini (in & out) says:
"Jurek is the Master of Detail. It is not important where he is: city or country side, he always finds something unusual, or just usual but missed by others. His titles are often surprise for me by its association giving the picture another dimension. And I like it!"
21st December, 2008
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kepje says:
"instead of reading this testimonial, simply click "← Photostream" on the left and enjoy the world of Jurek's photos, full of vibrant colours, wonderful details and things you don't usually notice...
I'm addicted."16th September, 2008
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iamnotanumber8885 says:
"With his fine sense of composition, Jurek can focus on ordinary parts of the world and make them special. This alert photographer notices things that many other eyes would ignore, giving his stream a refreshing and inspirational quality. His subject matter is diverse but usually includes a fresh perspective on whatever he points his camera at. Aspiring photographers who want to know the secret of creating great shots in a wide range of contexts could do worse than studying Jurek D.’s entertaining photostream."
18th March, 2008
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mseidman says:
"There are probably thousands of brilliant photographers on Flickr but there are relatively few who make me stop, look, and try to learn, try to see through another's eyes. Jurek's one of those few: I've already seen a difference in my work (some of it), in my subjects, because of what he's shown by example. And even if I couldn't learn, every stop on his stream brings a smile. I love starting the day with him. (And I love his word games...welcome to a new renaissance.)"
19th October, 2007
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Nick_in_Atlanta says:
"Jurek is an amazing photographer. He has an amazing eye for detail. His photos often allow me to see things of great beauty that I would normally dismiss as mundane. The high quality of his large body of work is never compromised and he is an inspiration to me and many others."
12th September, 2007
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saul.davis says:
"Looking at Jurek's photos is good for your soul."
16th May, 2007











