Frosty Footsteps
[2025]—[01]Jan

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The Frosty Forest Fortress
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📷 1/40 sec at f/16, ISO 200, 40 mm prime.
A snow-covered path winds through a woodland of tall, leafless trees, leading to a warmly lit brick building, creating a serene and inviting winter scene.
Sunlit Winter Woods
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📷 1/20 sec at f/16, ISO 100, 40 mm prime.
A serene winter woodland where the sun filters through tall, leafless trees, casting long shadows on a gently snow-covered ground.
Hopeful Hues
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📷 1/40 sec at f/16, ISO 250, 40 mm prime.
A serene sunset viewed through a chain-link fence, with warm sunlight contrasting against the cold, snow-covered ground and bare trees.
Curious Canine
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📷 1/80 sec at f/16, ISO 160, 40 mm prime.
An orchard blanketed in snow, with rows of bare trees under a clear sky. A dog in the foreground sniffs the ground, lending a playful contrast to the stark serenity of the scene. The black and white presentation emphasizes the textures of the snow and the intricate patterns of the bare branches.
A Tree’s Winter Tale
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📷 1/80 sec at f/16, ISO 125, 40 mm prime. 
A monochrome winter scene depicting a lone, leafless tree leaning against a wire fence in a snow-covered field at sunset. In the foreground, the weathered fence adds structure, while distant silhouettes of a village and trees enhance the peaceful, rustic ambiance, all rendered in soft, fading light and long shadows.
Chill Thrills
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📷 1/80 sec at f/16, ISO 640, 40 mm prime.
A traditional half-timbered house rests serenely amidst a snow-covered rural setting, with two figures wandering by a fence under the soft light of a calm winter's day
Snowy Sunset
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📷 1/50 sec at f/16, ISO 125, 90 mm prime.
A tranquil sunset over a snowy landscape, with a rustic barn and bare trees silhouetted against a golden sky.
Not A Tree
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📷 1/25 sec at f/8,0, ISO 1250, 40 mm prime.
A whimsical tree-like structure made of wooden sticks glows softly in the evening light, set against a rustic rural backdrop.
Sunbeam Cyclist
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📷 1/60 sec at f/8,0, ISO 200, 40 mm prime.
A cyclist rides into a bright shaft of sunlight on a quiet urban street, creating a striking contrast between light and shadow.
Reflections and Realities
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📷 1/10 sec at f/6,3, ISO 1000, 40 mm prime.
The main focus is the reflection of the street scene outside, which includes buildings, shop signs, and a tree. The mood is nostalgic and contemplative, evoking a sense of quiet urban life.
Graffiti Bench and the Curious Houses
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📷 1/10 sec at f/16, ISO 400, 40 mm prime. 
A weathered wooden bench covered in graffiti sits alone in a grassy field, with residential houses and trees in the background, evoking a sense of quiet solitude.
Trunks And Tags
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📷 1/20 sec at f/8,0, ISO 800, 40 mm prime.
A vibrant graffiti mural on a concrete wall contrasts with the natural elements of a tree trunk and fallen branches, creating a striking blend of urban art and nature.
Rain Soaks Local Footpath, Walker Retreats!
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📷 1/10 sec at f/8,0, ISO 400, 40 mm prime. 
A muddy path, reflecting the grey sky, winds through a bare woodland after heavy rain, creating a quiet and damp scene that prompted the photographer to turn back to avoid wet feet.
Concrete Relics
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📷 1/40 sec at f/8,0, ISO 400, 40 mm prime. 
A stack of weathered concrete blocks casually arranged in an outdoor setting, featuring patches of moss, scattered leaves, and one brick with an interesting circular hole. In the background, a long wall stretches off into the distance, framed by tall dry grass and leafless trees. This mundane yet intriguing everyday scene reveals unexpected texture and character.
Mossy Memories
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📷 1/40 sec at f/8,0, ISO 160, 40 mm prime. 
An abandoned brick building bathed in the warm light of the setting sun, surrounded by leafless trees and overgrown vegetation, creating a mood of quiet desolation and mystery.
The Haunting of the Forgotten Attic
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📷 1/80 sec at f/8,0, ISO 125, 40 mm prime. 
An old building with a large wooden door and dramatic shadows cast by tree branches, evoking a sense of mystery and nostalgia.
Abandoned Bricks and Sunny Sticks
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📷 1/50 sec at f/11, ISO 400, 40 mm prime.
A serene woodlands scene with the sun shining through the trees and an old, overgrown brick structure adding a touch of mystery.
Sunbeams and Sawdust
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📷 1/10 sec at f/5,0, ISO 1000, 40 mm prime.
A rustic shed illuminated by warm sunlight, highlighting the textures of the wooden walls and casting dramatic shadows amidst a clutter of construction materials. 
Table It For Now
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📷 1/10 sec at f/5,0, ISO 500, 40 mm prime. 
A dusty, round table stands as the centerpiece of a rustic shed, surrounded by stacked logs, evoking a sense of quiet abandonment and the passage of time.
Temporal Tangle
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📷 1/20 sec at f/16, ISO 800, 40 mm prime. 
Nature reclaims a forgotten space, where fallen branches intertwine with moss-covered concrete, creating a scene of quiet, melancholic beauty. The image captures the slow, persistent encroachment of wilderness on man-made structures.
Gateways to the Green
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📷 1/40 sec at f/11, ISO 500, 40 mm prime. 
An old, abandoned gateway stands amidst dense trees and overgrown vegetation, evoking a sense of mystery and nostalgia as nature reclaims it.
Twilight Tributary
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📷 1/40 sec at f/11, ISO 500, 40 mm prime. 
A golden stream winds silently through a peaceful landscape, where every ripple and ray of light invites quiet reflection. When the Sun Begins Its Run, the River Shimmers as One.
Woodland Cascade
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📷 1/6 sec at f/16, ISO 100, 40 mm prime.
A tranquil forest waterfall flows gently over rocks, surrounded by lush greenery and bare trees, evoking a sense of peace and serenity.
Desolate Dwelling
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📷 1/40 sec at f/10, ISO 500, 90 mm prime.
An abandoned house in a dense forest, with broken windows and a fallen tree in the foreground, bathed in dramatic light that enhances its eerie and mysterious atmosphere.
Drenched in Red
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📷 1/125 sec at f/5,6, ISO 400, 50 mm standard 24-50mm. 
A self-portrait in a bright red raincoat with the hood up, set against a vivid red background.
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