Is walking better than photography?

The moment you start walking, the body lifts, the mind clears, and suddenly every sound and detail becomes sharper. Big things shrink, tangled thoughts untangle, and each mile puts life back in order.

Yet not everyone seems to feel it. Some drag their feet, some frown, some manage a smile before it fades. Now and then, there’s a spark—a brief exchange, a shared step, a genuine farewell.

So is walking better than photography? To me, they mirror each other. Walking makes you remember and repeat; photography makes you forget the instant the shutter clicks. Together, they hold balance—movement and memory side by side.

Where will my next walk be, and where will yours?

Image Note
All photographs were taken by me on a Leica Q3 43. No AI or generative tools were used – these are original works created through my lens. Copyright belongs to the author, Slawo Urban; please respect and don’t use without permission.

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