FOTOSIA

Photos of the Extreme Challenge

2011-10-07T23:20:00.000+01:00

Photography, fantastic nature and bold, cutting-edge climbing in Yosemite: not many things deserve a post here as much as this video.

El Teide dressed in a snow cap

2011-10-02T15:02:00.001+01:00

El Teide dressed in a snow cap, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

inaction ;)

2011-09-25T06:12:00.001+01:00

inaction ;), a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

in action

2011-09-22T20:23:00.001+01:00

in action, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

courtesy of Jakub

spot the zombie

2011-09-21T17:46:00.001+01:00

spot the zombie, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

misty forests are an eerie, but not uncommon sight in Tenerife. Ever thought of filming a thriller located in the Canaries? ;)

On the moon

2011-09-20T21:56:00.001+01:00

On the moon, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

sugar coated

2011-09-17T11:44:00.001+01:00

sugar coated, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

Above the clouds

2011-09-15T07:45:00.001+01:00

Above the clouds, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

Landscapes need to be pristine, and rarely satisfy the high standards set by photographers. "Behind the scenes" shots give you a warm and fuzzy feeling of nostalgia, that no landscape can evoke.

a mountain on Fire

2011-09-13T19:11:00.001+01:00

a mountain on Fire, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

El Teide basking in the last rays of sun.

Three minutes later the sun vanishes under a blanket of clouds, temperature drops rapidly, and it's time to go home, before we get lost in a cloud of mist.

When the day ends

2011-09-09T07:08:00.001+01:00

Untitled, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

At 1,9 km above the sea level and higher, El Teide National Park gives you an excellent overview of the sunset playing out above a sea of cloud.

El Teide

2011-09-05T10:16:00.001+01:00

El Teide, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

Huh? Where is this? Arizona? Mexico? Peru?

Nothing of this kind my friend! What you see is El Teide, the highest volcano in Tenerife and the Spanish archipelago of Canary Islands.

Tenerife has a population of just under a million, but attracts five million visitors every year. The south is dotted with five star hotels, concrete swimming pools, and beaches of imported golden sand. But the north of the island is a hidden gem of pine forests, volcanic rock, banana plantations and amazing cliff tops. Mountainous villages remind you of Mexican Pueblos, the northern cliff tops of Cornwall, and the pine forests, especially when immersed in a cloud of mist, of B-class horror movies - those with a wooden chalet and demons in the basement.

Tenerife is amazing, provided that you ditch your flip flops and the guided bus tour, and invest in a nice pair of hiking boots and a map. This is what we've done last Christmas, and had a fabulous time!

Monkey's perspective

2011-08-31T17:13:00.001+01:00

Monkey's perspective, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

What lurks in the British Museum...

2011-08-29T11:01:00.001+01:00

What lurks in the British Museum..., a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

Treasures long forgotten...

2011-08-28T07:08:00.000+01:00

Treasures long forgotten, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

a snapshot from the British Museum.

Enclosure

2011-08-27T03:41:00.001+01:00

Enclosure, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

Magic Door

2011-08-25T20:53:00.001+01:00

Magic Door, a photo by Fotosia on Flickr.

Light

2011-08-24T22:08:00.002+01:00

Canterbury Cathedral, originally uploaded by Fotosia.

Chilling at Canterbury Cathedral

2011-08-21T23:25:00.002+01:00

at Canterbury Cathedral, originally uploaded by Fotosia.

Climbing in South Wales

2010-03-14T21:55:00.007Z

Have I mentioned that I did some mighty good climbing lately? I think I am close to geting hooked on adrenaline-high sports ;)

No artistic photos up-to-date. Been v. busy academically. Waiting for spring to come and save me!

ginger cookie on a bench ;)

2010-03-08T22:55:00.002Z

a bench

2009-12-26T15:20:00.000Z

Seville, Spain

mosaic (3)

2009-12-25T22:05:00.001Z

Sevilla, Spain

mosaic (2)

2009-12-24T10:55:00.000Z

Sevilla, Spain

Malaga by night

2009-12-22T18:55:00.000Z

in December

please enter

2009-12-21T00:33:00.001Z

Mezquita de Córdoba, currently a Roman Catholic Cathedral.

in Moors' footsteps

2009-12-19T10:19:00.002Z

Alhambra in Granada, Spain

Los Baños de Doña María de Padilla

2009-12-18T19:57:00.002Z

in Alcázares Reales de Sevilla, Spain

mosaic

2009-12-15T22:27:00.005Z

Alhambra in Granada, Spain

Back to travelling and city sights. This December I took to Andalucía - the most southern part of Spain. More snaps of this charming region coming soon...

disclaimer and some news

2009-11-10T16:17:00.004Z

Hi there,

I don't have many shots to boast about these days but rest assured: I am alive and well!

For those of you who'd like to fit some photography into a busy schedule, please check out this awesome history of photography podcast.

Also congratulations to my colleague Illya Rozenbaum for winning a competition. Well done!

Happy snapping to all,
Gosia

sunrise in Reculver

2009-05-10T12:00:00.000+01:00

runaway starfish

2009-05-08T09:42:00.001+01:00

sunrise in Cornwall

2009-05-06T18:15:00.001+01:00

1066 Battle Abbey

2009-04-28T08:42:00.001+01:00

it's spring!

2009-04-27T00:18:00.000+01:00

can't say it any louder than this picture does :)

She sells sea shells...

2009-04-20T21:22:00.001+01:00

falling sky

2009-04-19T21:19:00.001+01:00

Verticals

2009-04-16T20:08:00.001+01:00

single

2009-04-15T10:54:00.001+01:00

Bodiam Castle

2009-04-14T12:18:00.002+01:00

Reculver Towers II

2009-04-01T17:56:00.000+01:00

Elmley School II

2009-03-30T18:32:00.001+01:00

Elmley School

2009-03-29T23:18:00.001+01:00

Elmley school prospered until after World War 1, when a notice was given in 1919 by the Kent Education Committee which read: “The Committee is considering a proposal to close what is believed to be the smallest school in England, that at Elmley. There are only five children on the books, three of which are the children of the Headteacher.”

- Rymill, John A (2006) The Three Sheppey Islands in the 19th and 20th Centuries

past times

2009-03-28T21:10:00.000Z

pattern

2009-03-27T19:56:00.000Z

The Road

2009-03-23T08:34:00.006Z

The Road goes ever on and on
Out from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
Let others follow it who can!
Let them a journey new begin,
But I at last with weary feet
Will turn towards the lighted inn,
My evening-rest and sleep to meet.
- The Lord of the Rings

Rye V

2009-03-22T17:36:00.002Z

Rye IV

2009-03-19T09:31:00.001Z

Rye III

2009-03-18T08:27:00.001Z

Rye II

2009-03-17T08:16:00.002Z

Rye I

2009-03-16T21:10:00.002Z

Reculver Towers, B&W

2009-03-12T22:20:00.002Z

Reculver Towers

2009-03-08T21:53:00.002Z

Good Night

2009-03-01T08:40:00.003Z

Now it's time to say good night,
Good night. Sleep tight.

2009-02-17T11:16:00.001Z

Water Tower, Canterbury

2009-02-15T21:27:00.002Z

Herne Bay

2009-02-05T09:56:00.001Z

towards Dover

2009-02-04T12:57:00.002Z

Canterbury Cathedral from UKC Campus -- my favorite view every day.

2009-01-31T18:29:00.001Z

in Folkestone

2009-01-29T13:34:00.000Z

towards Dover

2009-01-28T15:56:00.000Z

Folkestone beach

2009-01-27T17:48:00.000Z

B&W in Folkestone

2009-01-26T16:54:00.000Z

lets play

2009-01-25T15:52:00.000Z

Folkestone fishing bay (2)

2009-01-24T08:25:00.001Z

caught in the net

2009-01-23T00:11:00.002Z

Folkestone fishing bay

2009-01-22T09:20:00.002Z

the road to traquility

2009-01-21T09:58:00.001Z

take a seat

2009-01-20T09:23:00.000Z

unbreakable

2009-01-19T00:24:00.004Z

In Folkestone.

To my amazement a new lens and a polarizing filter can largely reduce photoshop meddling. Sunny days in the South East are of much help too. I like this type of winter, don't even mind the occasional rain, If only we can have a day like this from time to time!

2009-01-14T10:28:00.001Z

good company

2009-01-13T15:51:00.000Z

evening blues

2009-01-11T13:36:00.000Z

At the Blean Church

2009-01-09T09:21:00.000Z

At the Blean Church

2009-01-08T12:15:00.001Z

Towards South Foreland Lighthouse

2009-01-06T12:21:00.002Z

Dover Castle

2008-09-09T22:49:00.000+01:00

South Stack Lighthouse, Holy Island, Wales

2008-09-08T01:15:00.000+01:00

Danger, danger!

2008-09-07T21:11:00.002+01:00

a slate shack, Llanberris Path, Snowdon

2008-09-05T10:17:00.002+01:00

A very rainy Good Morning, Llanberis, Snowdon

2008-09-02T21:04:00.000+01:00

Sheep Country, Wales

2008-08-31T16:39:00.000+01:00

Imagine living in that house...

2008-08-28T13:52:00.002+01:00

South Stack. I am not 100% sure, but I think this building is where they serve teas to tired tourists. Unfortunately tea-time was already over when I shoot this one...

2008-08-26T11:32:00.001+01:00

From the Llanberris Path (again)

2008-08-21T21:11:00.000+01:00

South Stack, Holy Island, Wales

2008-08-19T09:49:00.003+01:00

Holyhead, Holy Island, Wales

2008-08-18T09:38:00.001+01:00

A stairway to heaven, South Stack, Wales

2008-08-17T12:06:00.001+01:00

A view from the South Stack. Ireland is somewhere out there...

2008-08-14T23:08:00.001+01:00

Llanberis Path, Snowdon

2008-08-13T23:36:00.003+01:00

South Stack Lighthouse, Holy Island, Wales

This photo comes from a brilliant trip to Snowdon, with two of my colleagues from UKC. With Lightroom2 installed on my laptop, more breathtaking shots will follow :-)

Ps. Dirt on the image sensor...? No, it's just a flock of birds around the lighthouse!

2008-05-12T08:40:00.002+01:00

Quirks of Whitstable: The Playhouse

2008-05-11T10:09:00.003+01:00

Quirks of Whitstable: a Squeeze Gut House?

2008-05-09T09:36:00.002+01:00

Quirks of Whitstable: the Squeeze Gut Alley

2008-05-06T23:59:00.002+01:00

We took to biking lately. No matter what the weather is, this tremendous field of rapeseed is my favorite stop on the way from Canterbury to Whitstable.

2008-04-10T17:33:00.004+01:00

Winter in Spring

It was warm and beautiful, students went crazy taking off coats and showing off parts of body. And a day later, it started snowing! Things like that can only happen in crazy England!

Hothe Court

Our poor garden...

My flatmate, Emma. She's in no shock, she's Irish!

Every pretext to shoot photos will do...

2008-04-05T17:14:00.001+01:00

Hello,

My name is Gosia.

I turned 26 today.

And this is my Birthday Chocolate.

Time is eating away every one of us...

2008-03-30T17:32:00.007+01:00

In case you were wondering, who the hell would be brave enough to visit Poland in the middle of a frosty winter - here comes the brave adventurer - Iris!

She made her appearance in Warsaw only for two days, but it was great fun anyway. Regrettably, weather conditions made you shudder, so I did not grab a camera until we reached the comforting warmth of a coffee shop, and I took off my gloves to reach for this chocolate beauty;

Like real travelers and intellectuals (ha, ha!), we spend half of our time together in the comforting warmth of a shopping mall, in the center of Warsaw. And we weren't window shopping at all... this guy even got himself a haircut!

To show that we did have a stroll in the outside world, here comes a real polish duck. Due to traffic congestion in Warsaw, eating these creatures is not recommended. You might feed them crumbs of bread instead.

And how did this girl like the whole trip? I won't tell you. You can check it out yourself.

2008-01-27T10:45:00.000Z

a stopover in London (18)

2008-01-26T08:23:00.001Z

a stopover in London (17)

2008-01-21T17:12:00.000Z

a stopover in London (16)

f.r.e.a.k.s.

2008-01-19T22:33:00.000Z

a stopover in London (15)