There’s something beautiful about being a beginner. You fumble a bit. You ask questions. You squint at settings and wonder why the light looked better a second ago. But then… you capture a moment that tells a story—and suddenly you feel it. That’s what happened this weekend, as Ania—my favourite Padawan—joined me on another photo-ride.

We pedalled our way through the city, chasing light across bridges and moments. First stop: the Siekierkowski Bridge, where we caught beams of light falling across the Warsaw skyline. The scene looked almost surreal—like something from a dream or a sci-fi film. You could almost hear John Williams’ music in the background.

Later, we stopped at the new Kładka near the Copernicus Centre. The timing was perfect—golden hour turning into blue hour. The evening sun melted across the sky, washing the city in soft light. And there was Ania, framing the scene like a pro. Calm. Curious. Focused. A Padawan, yes—but clearly strong in the Force.

“Try many things. Keep what works. Let go of what doesn’t.”

— Emilie Wapnick

She’s doing just that. Exploring new angles. Asking questions. Trusting her instincts. Each photo she takes shows more confidence, more sensitivity, more vision. She’s not just taking pictures—she’s noticing life.

Jim Rohn said: “Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better.”

And here’s the thing: being a beginner doesn’t make you less—it makes you more aware. More patient. More humble. And when we allow ourselves to be beginners again, we soften. We grow. We remember what it feels like to be at the start of something meaningful.

It also makes it easier to give grace to others. If someone’s struggling, maybe they’re just at Chapter One—and that’s okay. We’ve all been there. We still are there, in different ways.

“Perspective comes from being willing to start again.”

— Unknown Jedi Wisdom… or maybe just life itself

So here’s to Ania—for showing up with curiosity, for shooting with heart, and for reminding me that progress happens one frame at a time.

Here’s to Siekierkowski beams and sunset skies on the “Kładka”.

And here’s to all of us—”Padawans” in something—learning the light, chasing the feeling, and smiling when it clicks.

May the Force (and that magical Warsaw light) be with you.

And it goes without saying that all these photos were shot by Ania herself.

PS. Finally I have pictures of myself