{"id":223,"date":"2020-12-14T23:29:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T23:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/?page_id=223"},"modified":"2024-11-27T04:32:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T04:32:23","slug":"other-interests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/other-interests\/","title":{"rendered":"Other Interests"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Kite surfing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kite-surfing-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kite-surfing-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-159 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kite-surfing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kite-surfing-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kite-surfing-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kite-surfing-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kite-surfing-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kite surfing is a considerably new passion of mine. Apart from being a great hobby during summer holidays it offers much more. It is to me as deep as meditation for two reasons: firstly, it requires maximum concentration on one thing only, which calms down the mind. Secondly, just as sailing, it is necessary to \u2018tune in\u2019 with the forces of nature which, when done properly, gives a wonderful feeling of harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/music-small.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"672\" data-src=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/music-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/music-small.jpg 800w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/music-small-300x252.jpg 300w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/music-small-768x645.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/672;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Music is a very important part of my life. There is not a single day that I don\u2019t listen to music. Listening is enjoyable while playing and composing is like communicating in another realm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acoupleofpictures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.acoupleofpictures.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/photography.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/photography-679x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-165 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/photography-679x1024.jpg 679w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/photography-199x300.jpg 199w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/photography-768x1158.jpg 768w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/photography-1019x1536.jpg 1019w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/photography.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 679px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 679\/1024;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Photography is a big passion of mine. There is something magical about photography as it makes it possible to \u2018keep\u2019 a moment \u2018forever\u2019. &nbsp;As such, it almost allows us to transcend the inevitable passing of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I started taking pictures as a natural way to document traveling.&nbsp;It developed into a strong interest after a while, which brought a desire to master the basics of composition and technical aspects of photo-taking. As a result, I studied photography for two years at the Polish Union of Art Photographers. Together with my wife, who took the same course, we share our pictures at our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acoupleofpictures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.acoupleofpictures.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, I have been sharing my pictures on Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chrissliwinski\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chrissliwinski\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An interview with Kocham Polske &#8211; https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KochamPolske.HK\/videos\/803338770565259  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Travelling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/traveling-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/traveling-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/traveling-681x1024.jpg 681w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/traveling-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/traveling-768x1154.jpg 768w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/traveling-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/traveling-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, http:\/\/krzysztofsliwinski.com\/Chris\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/traveling-scaled.jpg 1703w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 681px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 681\/1024;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been travelling for the last 24 years and managed to visit most Asian countries. Asia is an amazing place for a European. It offers an incredible variety of cultures and endless impressions and emotions. I enjoyed every single place, even though travelling in some remote places was not easy. I always liked meeting people and talking to them, trying to comprehend their approach to life and the values they subscribe to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kite surfing Kite surfing is a considerably new passion of mine. Apart from being a great hobby during summer holidays it offers much more. It is to me as deep as meditation for two reasons: firstly, it requires maximum concentration on one thing only, which calms down the mind. 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