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I Photographed Myself Wearing The Traditional Costume Of The Country I Was In (28 Pics)
My name is Anita. I’m from Poland. My adventure with photography started 8 years ago. I was photographing everything during my travels: a bit of city architecture, people, and landscapes. It soon turned out that landscape is something I love to photograph most because my favorite thing in the world is nature.
During the trips, I spent hours looking for beautiful places to take pictures of. With time, I started to miss something in landscape photography. I came to the conclusion that I need a human being in my photos, but only as an addition that would reflect the scale of the majestic places that I photograph.
With time, I felt unsatisfied again. Then the idea came to my mind that in every country I visit, I should photograph a person wearing a costume typical to the region. Because I usually travel alone, I decided to photograph myself in the costumes. And so the project “Traditional world costumes” came to life.
I started to realize it in 2016 and the first country was the Czech Republic. It was not easy. In general, renting or finding costumes in many countries turned out to be impossible (Scotland), practically impossible (e.g. Norway) or very expensive (e.g. the Czech Republic or Panama, where I didn’t manage to take a picture.)
However, I knew that this project will last a very long time and even though I publish these dozens of photos from 12 different countries, it does not mean that I finished the project. It’s still ongoing.
More info: Instagram
Nicaragua, Leon
Italia, Dolomites
Guatemala, Volcan Acatenango
El Salvador, Puerta del Diablo
Costa Rica, Rincon de Vieja
France, Provance
Norway, Lofoten
Scotland, Isle of Skye
Germany, Saxony
Czech Republic, Moravia
Spain, Tenerife
Mexico, Yukatan
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Annita Apostolidou Platis 4 years ago
Very beautiful work! I really love your photos from El Salvador and Mexico!
Courtney Christelle 4 years ago
Scotland was my favorite. Fun Fact: They filmed a lot of the HP movies there because of the beautiful scenery.
Anita Demianowicz (Post author) 4 years ago
Isle of Sky is amazing. Before I went I watched all movies :)
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Anita Demianowicz (Post author) 4 years ago
On my instagram I show as well some close shoots.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
A really gorgeous tribute to these stunning countries and traditional dress- thank you for featuring my country is this!
Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 4 years ago
Now do it again using the traditional everyday clothing of the locals instead of their rarely worn costumes ;)
Karen Kaplowitz 4 years ago
So inventive! Every photo beautifully rendered. Any other photos you wish to share?
Anita Demianowicz (Post author) 4 years ago
Thank tou so much. I will be do my proyect in the future so I will have more photos :)
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Monika Soffronow 4 years ago (edited)
@a dose of reality: Although I agree with you that it is a necessity that we humans cut way back on traveling hither and dither by air (especially when the sole purpose is for our own amusement), your comment here, and the tone of it, is very unfair to the photographer!
Anita Demianowicz (Post author) 4 years ago
On my instagram I put as well some close up shots :)
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Fact Perils 4 years ago
It was slightly unnatural looking that she was just standing there staring at something
Annita Apostolidou Platis 4 years ago
Very beautiful work! I really love your photos from El Salvador and Mexico!
Courtney Christelle 4 years ago
Scotland was my favorite. Fun Fact: They filmed a lot of the HP movies there because of the beautiful scenery.
Anita Demianowicz (Post author) 4 years ago
Isle of Sky is amazing. Before I went I watched all movies :)
Load More Replies... Anita Demianowicz (Post author) 4 years ago
On my instagram I show as well some close shoots.
Load More Replies... Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
A really gorgeous tribute to these stunning countries and traditional dress- thank you for featuring my country is this!
Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 4 years ago
Now do it again using the traditional everyday clothing of the locals instead of their rarely worn costumes ;)
Karen Kaplowitz 4 years ago
So inventive! Every photo beautifully rendered. Any other photos you wish to share?
Anita Demianowicz (Post author) 4 years ago
Thank tou so much. I will be do my proyect in the future so I will have more photos :)
Load More Replies... Monika Soffronow 4 years ago (edited)
@a dose of reality: Although I agree with you that it is a necessity that we humans cut way back on traveling hither and dither by air (especially when the sole purpose is for our own amusement), your comment here, and the tone of it, is very unfair to the photographer!
Anita Demianowicz (Post author) 4 years ago
On my instagram I put as well some close up shots :)
Load More Replies... Fact Perils 4 years ago
It was slightly unnatural looking that she was just standing there staring at something
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