About

The World is beautiful, most of the time we walk by something really interesting but don’t see it because we always seem to be in a rush. By stopping for a minute in our busy lives, to listen and look around we can see a world that is in constant motion. What I am trying to do here is open your eyes to the world through my open lens. You may see things that you walk by on a daily basis but somehow missed, things that you never seen before but always wanted to, creatures you never knew existed or you may simply share my love for simple things.  But over all I hope you will enjoy my work.

Background:

 My interest with photography came to me when I was young.  Seeing pictures of my grandparents and great grandparents opened my curiosity to how a box  like that can “freeze” time. That was so interesting that I started taking shots of everything I saw in that very moment.  Yet, that didn’t go too far since film and picture developing were pricey back then. My passion for photos started in high school when my photography teacher introduced me to a whole new world of picture taking. ( Thanks Mr. D. ) That was the only subject that came naturally to me.  My mind was wondering with ideas I started applying to my work and coming up with tricks that we have not even covered in class yet.  Eventually one of my photos made the cover of a school art magazine. Fast forward a few years and I remember distinctively when I received my first point and shoot digital camera from my brother. That was a Christmas gift that put me back in the game. At that time I owned a promotional company that dealt with providing the right exposure and to promote clubs and bars.  My job was to take photos and create flyers and websites for a particular business.  But the turning point came in 2012 when I got my first DSL camera and started shooting life through a different point of view.  Wildlife became beautiful, landscape started making sense and people became more interesting. And now here I am and here is my work.

  My name is Lukas Kondraciuk and I am a freelance photographer based in NJ, USA .

Me

Contact Me Throughopenlens@gmail.com

Dedicated to my two inspirations:

grandpa  Grendfather Army pic_1

Alexander Kondraciuk & Stanisław Łuczak

Hope You enjoy my work.

552 Comments

  2. Alison and Don's avatar

    Hi Lukas, nice to meet you. Gorgeous photography! Your lifetime passion is very clear. Thank you so much for following our blog. I hope you enjoy the stories of our journey. And don’t be a stranger – come on over and join the conversation.
    Cheers,
    Alison

  4. beetleypete's avatar

    Nice work Lukasz. I have just ‘traded down’, after decades with an SLR and lenses. I got a small Fuji X30, and I am trying to rediscover my love for photography by using something compact and portable. Small sensor perhaps, but less hassle.
    Best wishes from England. Pete.

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Thank you very much. Even with the small sensor you can make beautiful work. Good luck to you, hope you rediscover your love for photography. 🙂

  5. Lena's avatar

    Hi Lucas,

    Thank you for liking my Huntington Beach, Perfect Getaway which led me to your blog. WOW, you are a great photographer and luv your photos! The 365 Project is an interesting project, and would like to see them.

    I was once very much interested in photography, but with so many interests (travels, gardening, blogging, foodie)…cannot focus on one. But hey, I find photographic opportunities in all those, Kinda like having your cake and eat it too.

    Please check out my website…www.ramonadetravels.wordpress.com for my style of photography.

  6. mrsemh's avatar

    Hi Lukas, I am glad you liked my pics :D, From which part of Poland your family came? Good luck with your 365 project.

  8. recordlifemedia's avatar

    Thanks for liking my recent post, liked reading your about page. I love photography as well and is one of my main interests that takes the stress out of life when you can capture something that is a moment in your life.

  10. phdinmeblog.wordpress.com's avatar

    Thank you for liking my blogpost! Follow/Come back soon as I will yours! Seeing your beautiful work I am humbled you liked my photography! Light and Love, Shona

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Thank you very much, I am very honored. At this point of my life I have a lot on my plate and I have to politely declined. Sorry but keep up the good work. 🙂

  13. Nicole's avatar

    Thanks for the like on my blog post. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by. Feel free to do so anytime. (Or even follow along if you like). Also, your photos are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing them with all of us. I can’t wait to follow along and see more. Keep photographing and I hope you have a nice day!

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Thank you very much, it makes me very happy to see that you enjoyed my work. I am honored that I can share my work with you. 🙂

  14. lukket0's avatar

    Thanks for liking my post, Lukas. I really like your work – it’s wonderful. All the best, Raj 🙂

  15. MiniF1's avatar

    Thanks for liking my post today Lukas! I’m pretty new to photoblogging, but I’m already loving it for introducing me to so many fascinating and talented photograhpers from all over the world.

    I love your sense of humour and interesting facts in your 365 project, keep up the good work!

  16. Pisey Keo's avatar

    Your posts are funny and thoughtful. Your about page gives interesting insights into who you are. And I admire your dedication for the 365 Project. I tried a similar challenge for myself, except I called it One a Day Photo Challenge. I usually do it on Instagram and while I travel. I always lost track of my days toward the end. I hope you keep going and be successful in your project. 🙂

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Thank you very much, your wonderful comment just made my day. I appreciate you stopping by and checking out my work. I will do my best to finish, be entertaining and try not to lose the track of days on my 365 project. Thank you again. 🙂

  18. yggdrasille's avatar

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your photos are fantastic! I’d love to focus more on photography but all those other interests get in the way…

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      You are welcome, great blog you have there. It is hard to just to focus just on one thing. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my work. 🙂

  19. hilsart's avatar

    Fantastic work and a wonderful working philosophy. I will thoroughly enjoy seeing much more of your work.

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  21. David Denny's avatar

    Hi,
    Thanks for reading my Midnight Train story. Actually it slipped from my grasp unexpectantly. I’m still putting together a simple websight and will begin posting in a month or so.
    Sugar Roads

  22. morloca's avatar

    Thanks Lucas for liking my blog post. And great, your “365 Project”! Nice photos, great stories 🙂

  24. MLou Stone's Photography's avatar

    As I was reading your “About”, I found myself almost reading my own life story with photography. I also at an early age….I believe around 12 years old or so when I got my first Brownie camera. I took photos like “Rain Man” anything and everything haphazardly. I have always loved taking pictures. Now with the digital age it is wonderful. I often wonder how others can simply walk through life without “seeing”. They miss so much…………thank you for following me. Hugs

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      That is amazing, thank you very much for stopping by and sharing your amazing story with us. It’s good to know that I’m not the only one. 🙂

  25. urbanshutterbuguk's avatar

    Hi Lukas, many thanks for checking out my blog ‘Urban Shutterbug’. You have a wonderful site & I feel we have a similar philosophy to photography. I love to search for beauty which is often dismissed.

    Thanks again, Urban Shutterbug!

  26. Marisa's avatar

    Hi Lukas! Thanks for stopping by eve’s apple 🙂 I’m in NJ, too. Where are you located?

    –Marisa (mcproco.wordpress.com)

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Hi Marisa. Thank you very much for stopping by. That great always glad to see another Jersey blogger. I am located North Jersey near NYC. 🙂

  27. Anna's avatar

    Hi Lucas, and thank you for the like of my Promised photos August 🙂 I’ve looked around at your photos too and they are great! I know that part of learning to take photos but having to think twice on what and how you took them due to costs of developing photos back then (starting to feel really old thinking about it 😀 ) Digital cameras are a blessing that way, haven’t had to restrain my daughter the same way, just telling her to be a little patient sometimes so the photos wont become a blur all the time.

  28. Yumatzuga's avatar

    Hello Lukas, easy as you go – steady as you fly. Thank you for liking Expeditions Irresistible and Save Prasonisi post. Keep up blogging!

  32. Soraya R.'s avatar

    Hello from ‘The Wandering Naturalist’! I want to thank you for the “Like”. Your photography is beautiful! Lovely blog. Thanks again. Stay close to nature!

  34. Flow Traveller's avatar

    Hey thanks for visiting our site – glad you liked our post on Borneo. You have a great site here with some amazing pictures! Inspired us to take more and better pictures! Look forward to seeing your future posts!

  37. Eileen Thompson's avatar

    Thank you for taking time out to visit my photo blog. I’m impressed with your dedication to produce a work of art every day and your results are a joy to view and inspiring. Love the touches of humour to. Many blessings to you, Eileen

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      I enjoyed very much stopping by your blog. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my work. It makes me extremely happy to see that you enjoyed my blog. 🙂

  38. Amali's avatar

    Hi many thanks for liking my post . I’m glad you did because I’ve checked out your Blog, It’s great! Amazing photos!!!! I will surely follow you.
    Wish you well 🙂

  39. mmwelch's avatar

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m enjoying your photos and the captions – if groaning a little sometimes! It’s nice to see photographers comment on their own work.

  42. Naught Without Freedom's avatar

    Lucas!

    I realllly like the passion that comes off in your words – and your pictures are incredible! Holy smokes.
    I wanted to thank you for liking my recent “6 sort investments to make before your backpacking trip” on naughtwithoutfreedom.com
    I appreciate your support SO much and sincerely hope we get to see more of each other around here!

    -Nauman

  45. ms mary p's avatar

    Thank you for liking one of my first posts. Your photos are the sort of lovely distractions we all need to take time to enjoy. Cheers

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      I did enjoyed your first post very much. Thank you very much, it makes me very happy to see that you popped in to my page and check out my work. 🙂

  48. knightwriter96's avatar

    Awesome post!!! In my own personal photography adventures, I have discovered exactly what you described here. Thank you for such an inspirational post! 🙂

  49. Art & Photography's avatar

    Hi Lukas, thanks for liking my new abstract print, much appreciated. Great blog name – I’m looking forward to seeing more of your work, a love photography almost as much as abstract art. Can I say, what amazing photos of the men in your family – Alexander looks way too cool in that photo, and Stanislaw is a cheeky chappi – the most brilliant smile. Warm wishes from York, England. Vesna

  50. sidran's avatar

    Hi Lukas,
    Thanks for stopping by.You have an impressive collection.Would be checking it out.Would appreciate your comments.Cheers.

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