oldkenman
10 Sep 2010
Life / How to Politely Refuse a Drink in Poland [72]
Great. If I get my head bashed, I want it to be from an honest guy.
Great. If I get my head bashed, I want it to be from an honest guy.
oldkenman
10 Sep 2010
Travel / photographing industrial wasteland in Poland? [7]
Thanks for the help. Yes, it seems that this theme is already heavily covered. Primarily the astounding collection put together by the Beckers, and then the subsequent explosion that digital cameras brought about. It seems that every other person these days is making remarkable photographs, and my forty years in the field adds up to diddly. And I don't mean Bo. So I guess I'll just look for the funky side of town and see what calls out to me.
Thanks for the help. Yes, it seems that this theme is already heavily covered. Primarily the astounding collection put together by the Beckers, and then the subsequent explosion that digital cameras brought about. It seems that every other person these days is making remarkable photographs, and my forty years in the field adds up to diddly. And I don't mean Bo. So I guess I'll just look for the funky side of town and see what calls out to me.
oldkenman
10 Sep 2010
Life / How to Politely Refuse a Drink in Poland [72]
Thank You for all the varied replies. I shall endeavor to embrace the culture, drink moderately, and refrain for stereotypes. I think I'll also get the helpful
Przepraszam, ale moje ciało nie może znieść dużo alkoholu / laminated.
Thank You for all the varied replies. I shall endeavor to embrace the culture, drink moderately, and refrain for stereotypes. I think I'll also get the helpful
Przepraszam, ale moje ciało nie może znieść dużo alkoholu / laminated.
oldkenman
9 Sep 2010
Travel / photographing industrial wasteland in Poland? [7]
I'd like to photograph old neglected areas, industrial ruin, gritty towns, etc. instead of the beauty spots. Any suggestions? I'd also like to photograph up and running industry, steel especially, but I image without contacts or language that would be out of the question. I would probably arouse suspicion. Thanks.
Pardon me. I meant to ask, any suggestions of areas where I can find this. I see where Selesia is a good start. And Lodz has some areas that remain. North, South, East, West? Best would be towns that have a lot of old stuff to wander around in.
I'd like to photograph old neglected areas, industrial ruin, gritty towns, etc. instead of the beauty spots. Any suggestions? I'd also like to photograph up and running industry, steel especially, but I image without contacts or language that would be out of the question. I would probably arouse suspicion. Thanks.
Pardon me. I meant to ask, any suggestions of areas where I can find this. I see where Selesia is a good start. And Lodz has some areas that remain. North, South, East, West? Best would be towns that have a lot of old stuff to wander around in.
oldkenman
8 Sep 2010
Life / How to Politely Refuse a Drink in Poland [72]
So I wish I could drink like I did in my 30's and 40's, but the damage is done. Now more than one or two causes me much distress. Poland and most of Central and Eastern European countries have a serious tradition of drink and wish to share it, or so I read. If I could freely down one drink as a recognition of someone's kindness, I would gladly do it. But I know how often the contest begins, and I cannot tolerate alcohol anymore without great discomfort literally for days after. What a waste of my vacation time. So the question is, what is the best way to refuse without offending people, and causing more discord in the world? I will be in Poland for three weeks mostly in Selesia and Lodz.
So I wish I could drink like I did in my 30's and 40's, but the damage is done. Now more than one or two causes me much distress. Poland and most of Central and Eastern European countries have a serious tradition of drink and wish to share it, or so I read. If I could freely down one drink as a recognition of someone's kindness, I would gladly do it. But I know how often the contest begins, and I cannot tolerate alcohol anymore without great discomfort literally for days after. What a waste of my vacation time. So the question is, what is the best way to refuse without offending people, and causing more discord in the world? I will be in Poland for three weeks mostly in Selesia and Lodz.