Szlak JelonkówSzóstek
Szóstek – the nature-photographer deer, on duty in front of Primary School No. 6 named after Włodzimierz Puchalski in Cieplice. With an owl on his lap, a bird on his shoulder, binoculars and a camera – ready to photograph nature in the style of his school’s patron.
Fun fact: Włodzimierz Puchalski (1909–1979) was a legendary Polish filmmaker and wildlife photographer, creator of the idea of the bloodless hunt – photographing animals instead of hunting them. He died in Antarctica during the 3rd Polish Antarctic Expedition while filming penguins. He is buried on King George Island.
Figurine author: Wojciech Błaszczak (uczeń)
Szóstek is a nature-photographer deer on duty in front of Primary School No. 6 named after Włodzimierz Puchalski in Cieplice. With an owl on his knees, a bird on his shoulder, binoculars and a camera, he is ready to photograph nature in the style of the school's patron. A family attraction of Cieplice for nature lovers.
Where to find Szóstek
The figure stands in Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój, in front of Primary School No. 6 named after Włodzimierz Puchalski. It is a stop on the Szlak Jelonków trail tied to the school's patron and to wildlife photography.
Włodzimierz Puchalski and the bloodless hunt
Włodzimierz Puchalski (1909–1979) was a legendary Polish filmmaker and wildlife photographer, creator of the idea of the bloodless hunt – photographing animals instead of hunting them. He died in Antarctica during the 3rd Polish Antarctic Expedition while filming penguins. He is buried on King George Island.
What to see nearby
Cieplice is also home to Lalkarz by the Animation Theatre and Norwidek by the Norwid high school. It is a rich part of the Szlak Jelonków trail.
Frequently asked questions
Who made the Szóstek figure?
The little deer was sculpted by Wojciech Błaszczak, a student of the Secondary School of Fine Arts at the Stanisław Wyspiański School of Artistic Crafts in Jelenia Góra.
Who was Włodzimierz Puchalski?
A Polish filmmaker and wildlife photographer, creator of the bloodless hunt idea. He is the patron of Primary School No. 6 in Cieplice.
Where exactly does the little deer stand?
In Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój, in front of Primary School No. 6 named after Włodzimierz Puchalski.
