“A true solargraphy-style long-exposure image created with a real camera obscura, capturing Kraków’s Main Market Square with St. Mary’s Basilica in the background. The exposure lasts for many months (6–12), resulting in a deeply textured and organic image formed by natural light on light-sensitive paper. A woman stands perfectly still for the entire duration, wearing a traditional Kraków folk costume with colorful embroidery, floral headpiece, and red beads. The image features real analog imperfections: random blotches, water stains, scratches, paper warping, and faded zones due to weather and seasonal shifts. The unique, unpredictable character of the photo reflects the mystical quality of analog photography. Solar trails arch across the sky. The composition has intentional framing, evoking the emotional and cultural spirit of Kraków. The photo includes strong vignette shadows, slight geometric distortions, and underexposed corners — all enhancing the soulful, analog atmosphere that cannot be fully recreated digitally.”
