Creative Urban Photography in Wroclaw

Implementation – Creative Urban Photography in Wroclaw centre!

Wrocław is a city in western Poland known for its beautiful old town, colorful buildings, and many bridges over the Oder River. It has a long history and has belonged to different countries, which is why it has a mix of cultures and styles. The city is famous for its small dwarf statues, lively student life, and friendly atmosphere. Today, Wrocław is a modern, active city with universities, cafés, and events, while still keeping its historic charm.

On Day 5 during the project, participants visited the city for the day for a cultural trip. Split into 4 different teams, with different tasks (often crossing over) the teams explored significant areas of the city, having to take group photos based on specific tasks. Grouped up all together, check out the implementation of this activity below

The group names were

1 – Bobbie
2 – Bobbie hair
3 – Apple
4 - The Żabki

1 - National forum of music

Group 1 - One person stands still in the center of the frame.The others are in slight motion (e.g. taking a step, turning their head, making a gesture).The photo should give the impression of a "frozen moment".
Group 3 - One person stands in the middle of the plaza. Others move around in the background (gestures, stepping forward/back, turning).
Group 4 - One person stands still near the building. Others walk past naturally, creating motion and depth.

2 - Market Square

Group 1 - All participants stand close to each other in one frame. No one looks directly into the camera.

3 - Prisoner Dwarf

Group 1 - One person imitates the pose of the dwarf. The others react spontaneously (laughter, surprise, curiosity).

4. Jatki (Animals sculpture)

Group 1 - One person points at a sculpture (animal). Another person makes a contrasting gesture (e.g. fear, excitement, hiding, turning away).

5 - University of Wrocław

Group 1 and 2 the same task - One person stands in the foreground, facing the camera. The rest of the group stands behind them. Everyone looks in the same direction (not necessarily at the camera).

6 - Saddlebag Bastion (Bastion Sakwowy)

7. Wrocław Opera House - Opera Wrocławska

Group 2 - One person stands higher (stairs), others lower. Everyone looks in a different direction.

8. Puppet Theatre - Teatr Lalek

Group 2 - One person faces the camera. Others are partially hidden (behind trees, benches, sculptures).

9. Dunikowski Boulevard -Bulwar Dunikowskiego

Group 2 - Group walks along the river. Photo taken from behind or diagonally.

Group 3 - The group walks in the same direction along the river. Photo taken from behind or at a slight angle.
Group 4 - Group walks along the river in one direction. Photo taken diagonally from behind.

10. University Bridge - Most Uniwersytecki

Group 2 - Two people lean on the railing. Others walk past them naturally.
Group 3 - Two people lean on the railing. Others walk past or look at the river. Photo taken from the side or from behind.

11 - Market Hall (Hala Targowa)

Group 3 and 4 the same task - One person stands at the facade or entrance. Others walk in/out or react naturally to the movement around.

12. Słodowa Island (Wyspa Słodowa)

Group 3 and 4 the same task - One person stands in the middle of the island. Others are scattered on the grass, benches, or near trees.

13 - Tumski Bridge (Ostrów Tumski)

Group 3 - One person stands with their back to the camera with the cathedral in the background. Others form a semicircle or walk in the background.

14. Chair Sculpture by Tadeusz Kantor

Group 4 - One person interacts with the chair (sitting, leaning, pointing). Others react differently (surprise, curiosity, distance).

15 - National Museum

Group 4 - One person stands in the foreground. Others line up loosely behind to create symmetry and depth.

Impressions of Wrocław?

Yayyy
There is so much snow and dwarfs. The tour was interesting and we saw beautiful landscapes - salome shalamberidze
Cold! We want Bolko
Amazing city, beautiful buildings, great coffee in FC cafe, and awesome recommendations from the Polish team. We had a very nice walk, so thank you for this activity!