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Moments of solitude in vast open spaces captured in beautiful minimalist photography

For his series On His Own, Polish photographer and student Paweł Franik has captured solitary figures in vast open spaces, creating the most beautiful minimalist shots that really hit home the beauty of being alone.

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Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

Instead of evoking a sense of isolation, Franik's work celebrates precious moments that we enjoy away from others, when we have a chance to step back and reflect on life. He achieves this sentiment by placing all of his subjects in the centre of the frame, portraying each individual's need of 'alone time'.

Speaking of his work, he explained: "We live in a world of tremendous acceleration and where there is a constant quest for our purposes. In a world where there is no place for the proverbial 'minute for one's own self', the time when you can stop, talk to your own thoughts and feel the desirable harmony is important."

To discover more of his stunning work, visit Pawelfranikphoto.com.

A solitary figure stands in the centre of a vast snowy plaza, with modernist buildings and a white architectural structure in the background under an overcast sky
Solitary figure standing on a paved surface beside dark terrain in a minimalist black and white composition
A solitary figure stands in the centre of a vast brown field beneath a white volleyball net and overcast sky, surrounded by bare trees in the distance
Aerial view of a solitary figure walking across a paved surface with a dark rectangular object casting a shadow nearby
A solitary figure stands atop stacked hay bales under an overcast sky in Paweł Franik's minimalist photograph
Solitary figure standing in the centre of a vast, empty airport runway with an aeroplane taking off in the distance against a grey sky
A solitary figure stands in the centre of a vast concrete plaza between towering geometric structures with bright light streaming through a gap ahead
Solitary figure standing in a vast grassland beneath a dramatic sky filled with towering clouds
Solitary figure standing in snow near a minimalist concrete structure, with mountains visible in the misty distance
Solitary figure standing on a dark hillside beneath a white modernist tower in an industrial landscape under grey sky
A lone figure in a small boat sits on calm, still water beneath an overcast sky in Paweł Franik's minimalist composition
Solitary figure standing alone on an expansive grey tiled rooftop or platform against a pale sky
Solitary figure standing in the centre of a rooftop surrounded by glass structures and an electricity pylon, with residential tower blocks in the background
Solitary figure stands in the centre of a vast, flooded plain with puddles reflecting white sky, grey apartment buildings visible in misty distance
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