Blue and Yellow in White and Red, a photo from Mazowieckie, East

Photographer's Note

The title of this upload refers to the colours of Ukrainian and Polish national flags (in case you didn't figure that out straight away, which I'm sure you did!).

I'm also trying to say that I'm still stuck in Poland without access to my photos from Ukraine or India or practically anywhere really. But I found a photo on my laptop that shows both the colours of the flag of Ukraine (well... just) and shows the place where I am now (I am in a house 20 minutes' walk away from the lake in the photo).

Being in Poland also means I'm closer to the actual conflict than I would have been in the UK. Malgo has already written a lot about what is happening in our country so apologies for a few repetitions.

Firstly, we now have several refugees from Ukraine in my mum's village. I'm pleased to report that the locals generously offer space in their homes.

Following the Russian invasion we've been experiencing shortages of cash in ATMs, general panic with people buying heaps of flour, sugar and canned foods, queues at petrol stations and passport offices. At the news of the possibility of another Chernobyl, iodine pills have also been flying of the shelves like there is no tomorrow.

The biggest concern is... I can't see how, with all the solidarity and (largely symbolic) support from around the world, Ukrainians can even dream of winning this conflict. :-(

PaulVDV, holmertz, Fis2, pajaran, ktanska, ikeharel, ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, aliabazari, worldcitizen, BennyV, mcmtanyel, adramad ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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PaulVDV (63024) 2022-03-06 9:43

Hello Kasia,
Regardless of the reason you're showing this photo, it's a beautiful and well-composed blue hour picture.
Meanwhile, we all know that the blue-yellow combination expresses our disgust at the invasion and the violence used and our hope for a soon normal life for the Ukrainians.
But how can the Ukrainians regain their former life in their home and country?
The West does not want to risk a nuclear war.
For the time being, we can only provide proper shelter to the refugees, but what dream can they cherish?
Best regards, Paul

holmertz (102846) 2022-03-06 9:45

Hello Kasia,
Sadly, the military assistance from European countries and the USA will hardly be enough to make any real difference in favour of Ukraine. Our greatest hope is that Russia will suffer enough setbacks to change the minds of the persons surrounding ***** and make them overthrow (and preferably execute) him. Whether they will prove any better is uncertain. The Soviet Union didn't get any better from overthrowing Khrushchev.

This is a beautiful photo with a nice message of blue and yellow solidarity. I like the reflections across the water and the reeds in the foreground.
Kind regards,
Gert

Fis2 (170945) 2022-03-06 9:47

Czesc Kasiu!
Bardzo dobre symboliczne zdjêcie na te smutne dni.
Ale coz my mozemy?
Tylko sie solidaryzowac ale to za malo :(
Pozdrawiam.
Krzysztof

ktanska (44838) 2022-03-06 10:16

Hi Kasia,
Yellow toned lights on the blue hour look always good. and these days those colours have special meaning. Well framed view. I like those reeds in the foreground.
Kari

lousat (139362) 2022-03-06 11:34

Ciao Kasia,in fact a Ukrainian victory is very unlikely, it would certainly involve the intervention of other countries and I dare not imagine the consequences ... for the moment we live for the day, even in Italy refugees are arriving, as if those from Africa were not enough , there is only to hope for a miracle, but I'm getting an idea that the Russians themselves will eliminate Putin ... who knows ... Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (221781) 2022-03-06 14:15

Ciao Kasia, fascinating nocturne shoot with beautiful reflections, excellent exposure, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ifege (48253) 2022-03-06 20:36

Hi Kasia
Good reportage from on the ground not far from Ukraine and a beautiful photo with the yellow and blue for Ukraine.
cheers
Ian

ChrisJ (171888) 2022-03-06 22:58

Hello Kasia,

I like the partly silhouetted bull-rushes in the fg. Good blue hour with yellow illumination of the lakeside houses. Perfect sharpness and framing. Tfs!

COSTANTINO (116674) 2022-03-06 23:09

hello dear Kasia and have a nice day
have a nice new week
thanks for the sharing of this photo
thanks for your thoughts about
this war...
freedom to Ukraine
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147300) 2022-03-06 23:37

Hi Kasia,
Excellent nightshot, well captured these lights, good idea for a blue and yellow photo ... about Ukrainian flag, interesting idea and tribute, tfs.

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-03-06 23:50

Hi Kasia
Wonderful capture hope the madness ends soon and justice will eventually prevail .....
What foolishness is man indeed. The day the world gets round … to understanding..
as sung by George Harrison..
Best regards

Tue (92548) 2022-03-07 9:53

Hello Kasia,
A wonderful view across the wide river here towards the houses and the golden lights around them. The photo is very sharp and clear. A wonderful combination of the Ukrainian colours as well.
Lars

aliabazari (22347) 2022-03-07 10:00

Hello Kasia
Beautiful view of the river at night. Attractive color combination. Exposure resolution is well done. beautiful text. Thanks for sharing

emka (158204) 2022-03-07 23:31

Witaj Kasiu,

Przepiękne jest to zdjęcie. Podobaja mi sie te domki i swiatła nad jeziorem, ale przede wszystkim pałki na pierwszym planie. Super kolory.
Rzeczywiscie trudno być optymistą. Czy te sankcje coś dadzą? Ale musimy wierzyć, ze ten koszmar się wkrótce skończy.

Pozdrawiam serdecznie

Małgorzata

mkamionka (74637) 2022-03-08 8:04

Czesc Kasiu,
Ja w pewnym sensie zaluje ze jestem tak daleko. Bedac na miejscu moglbym cos zrobic. Widze jak bardzo ludzie w Polsce sie organizuja. Co chwile jakis znajomy jedzie na granice z zakupami badz tez kogos gdzies przewozi. Bardzo chcialbym moc pomoc tak bezposrednio. Tutaj z UK ludzie zbieraja np jakies rzeczy, nawet moja corka robila cos takiego dla szkoly, nie jestem pewien czy rzeczywiscie te rzeczy sa potrzebe i czy gdzies docieraja... badz wplacaja na konto organizacji charytatywnych, ktore niestety maja dosyc zla slawe.
UK pozwolilo na wizy ale wylacznie dla osob ktore tutaj kogos z rodziny maja -stad w zasadzie nie ma zbyt wielu Ukraincow w UK, niektorzy mowia ze UK przyjelo wiecej rosyjskich oligarchow niz ukrainskich uchodzcow...
2500 rosyjskich dzieci uczy sie w drogich prywatnych szkolach w UK a uchodzcow przybylo 50.
Tak czy owak piekna fotografia, swietny pomysl.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie,
M

worldcitizen (16108) 2022-03-08 13:05

Hello Kasia,
We are finding yellow and blue wherever we go, and sharing those views in solidarity with Ukraine. This scene is peaceful, in such contrast to what's going on over the border. It's interesting to read what people are experiencing in Poland as a result of this invasion. Take care...

BennyV (34748) 2022-03-09 4:25

Strange how many people seem to discover that yellow/blue pattern almost everywhere these days. It goes to show how much the sad events in Ukraine are on people's minds.

Great picture, even without the Ukranian reference.
Tfs & cheers

Benny

mcmtanyel (68707) 2022-03-09 18:59

Hello Kasia,
Lovely blue hour photo. I am hoping that this conflict can be resolved before taking the whole world with it. Let's hope that the meeting between the foreign ministers of Russia, the Ukraine (and Turkey) that is to take place in Antalya will start the peace process.
Regards,
MT

adramad (73030) 2022-03-12 10:58

Hello Kasia.
Spectacular and wonderful composition at the blue hour, the framing is wonderful with the backlight of these riverbank plants, the blue color of the water and the sky is ideal, the line of lights in the houses gives spectacular reflections in the water.
A fantastic photo, with beautiful natural colors, very good lighting and excellent sharpness.
Very well done. Love it.
Enjoy the weekend.
Very best regards.
Luis.