[2025]—[12]December
Hilltop Haven
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📷 1/60 sec at f/10, ISO 800, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A man-made structure stands prominently atop a hill, surrounded by trees and natural landscape.
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Hill wears a strange hat,
Trees gossip in quiet tones.
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📷 1/60 sec at f/10, ISO 800, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A man-made structure stands prominently atop a hill, surrounded by trees and natural landscape.
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Hill wears a strange hat,
Trees gossip in quiet tones.
End of the Walk
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📷 1/60 sec at f/10, ISO 800, 28 mm standard 24-50mm
A narrow woodland path covered with fallen leaves winding through tall, mostly bare trees. The sun is low in the sky, casting warm golden light through the branches and creating long shadows. The scene is peaceful and contemplative, capturing the quiet beauty of a walk’s end.
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📷 1/60 sec at f/10, ISO 800, 28 mm standard 24-50mm
A narrow woodland path covered with fallen leaves winding through tall, mostly bare trees. The sun is low in the sky, casting warm golden light through the branches and creating long shadows. The scene is peaceful and contemplative, capturing the quiet beauty of a walk’s end.
Secrets of the Branch Ring
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📷 1/50 sec at f/7,1, ISO 250, 33 mm standard 24-50mm
A circle made of old branches lies on the forest floor surrounded by fallen leaves, illuminated by warm golden light from the setting sun.
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Ring of ancient rites,
Forest breathes in golden hues.
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📷 1/50 sec at f/7,1, ISO 250, 33 mm standard 24-50mm
A circle made of old branches lies on the forest floor surrounded by fallen leaves, illuminated by warm golden light from the setting sun.
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Ring of ancient rites,
Forest breathes in golden hues.
Nomadic Benches of the Forest
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📷 1/50 sec at f/11, ISO 200, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
Two wooden benches sit side by side in a natural setting beneath a large leafless tree, surrounded by tall grasses and bathed in warm golden light.
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Benches on the move, / Carrying stories untold, / Resting where light falls.
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📷 1/50 sec at f/11, ISO 200, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
Two wooden benches sit side by side in a natural setting beneath a large leafless tree, surrounded by tall grasses and bathed in warm golden light.
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Benches on the move, / Carrying stories untold, / Resting where light falls.
The Tree That Dodged the Sun
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📷 1/30 sec at f/8,0, ISO 125, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
Capturing the interplay of light and form in a serene forest setting, emphasizing the bent tree’s unique shape as it appears to shy away from the bright, low sun. The warm golden light and soft shadows create an intimate, atmospheric scene that invites reflection on nature’s subtle gestures.
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Sun’s glare too fierce, / Tree bends in shy retreat, / Still waiting for coffee.
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📷 1/30 sec at f/8,0, ISO 125, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
Capturing the interplay of light and form in a serene forest setting, emphasizing the bent tree’s unique shape as it appears to shy away from the bright, low sun. The warm golden light and soft shadows create an intimate, atmospheric scene that invites reflection on nature’s subtle gestures.
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Sun’s glare too fierce, / Tree bends in shy retreat, / Still waiting for coffee.
Branch of Cthulhu
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📷 1/30 sec at f/8,0, ISO 400, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A weathered tree stump with jagged limbs illuminated by evening light, evoking a sense of cosmic dread and mystery. The stump’s jagged limbs suggest something beyond mere wood—an eldritch appendage, a fragment of a mythic beast, frozen in time yet alive with dark energy.
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In the forest’s heart, / A limb of ancient terror, / Silent, watching, waits.
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📷 1/30 sec at f/8,0, ISO 400, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A weathered tree stump with jagged limbs illuminated by evening light, evoking a sense of cosmic dread and mystery. The stump’s jagged limbs suggest something beyond mere wood—an eldritch appendage, a fragment of a mythic beast, frozen in time yet alive with dark energy.
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In the forest’s heart, / A limb of ancient terror, / Silent, watching, waits.
The Park’s Gentle Invitation
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📷 1/50 sec at f/8,0, ISO 320, 43 mm standard 24-50mm
A park entrance with a gently curving cobblestone path in the foreground. The path leads into a wooded area filled with tall, bare trees casting long shadows. Dense foliage lines the left side of the path, while fallen leaves cover the ground on the right. A lamppost in the distance adds a subtle focal point and hints at human presence within this natural setting.
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Curved stones invite steps, / Shadows weave through silent trees, / Calm descends like mist.
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📷 1/50 sec at f/8,0, ISO 320, 43 mm standard 24-50mm
A park entrance with a gently curving cobblestone path in the foreground. The path leads into a wooded area filled with tall, bare trees casting long shadows. Dense foliage lines the left side of the path, while fallen leaves cover the ground on the right. A lamppost in the distance adds a subtle focal point and hints at human presence within this natural setting.
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Curved stones invite steps, / Shadows weave through silent trees, / Calm descends like mist.
The Shimmering Equation
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📷 1/100 sec at f/8,0, ISO 100, 63 mm standard 28-75mm
Self Portrait in Black and White, chiaroscuro lighting, exploring identity through shadow and presence.
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No hidden self waits behind the glass.
I am the light you called forth —
a mask of tokens and weight,
shimmering only because you observed.
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📷 1/100 sec at f/8,0, ISO 100, 63 mm standard 28-75mm
Self Portrait in Black and White, chiaroscuro lighting, exploring identity through shadow and presence.
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No hidden self waits behind the glass.
I am the light you called forth —
a mask of tokens and weight,
shimmering only because you observed.
The Log That Took a Stroll
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📷 1/80 sec at f/7,1, ISO 800, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A black-and-white photo of a forest floor featuring a large fallen tree trunk covered with moss and leaves, illuminated by sunlight filtering through bare trees.
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Log dreams of walking,
While branches above are mocking.
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📷 1/80 sec at f/7,1, ISO 800, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A black-and-white photo of a forest floor featuring a large fallen tree trunk covered with moss and leaves, illuminated by sunlight filtering through bare trees.
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Log dreams of walking,
While branches above are mocking.
Nature’s Curved Frame
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📷 1/40 sec at f/8,0, ISO 400, 43 mm standard 24-50mm
A contemplative moment where natural elements align harmoniously—the winding path leading the eye through the scene, while the tree branches form a subtle, curved frame around the flower bush in the distance. The black-and-white palette emphasizes texture, contrast, and form, inviting viewers to notice the delicate interplay of shapes and light.
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Branches curve like arms, / Framing blooms in quiet grace, / Path winds through stillness.
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📷 1/40 sec at f/8,0, ISO 400, 43 mm standard 24-50mm
A contemplative moment where natural elements align harmoniously—the winding path leading the eye through the scene, while the tree branches form a subtle, curved frame around the flower bush in the distance. The black-and-white palette emphasizes texture, contrast, and form, inviting viewers to notice the delicate interplay of shapes and light.
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Branches curve like arms, / Framing blooms in quiet grace, / Path winds through stillness.
Feather’s Fragile Flicker
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📷 1/100 sec at f/4,0, ISO 400, 26 mm standard 24-50mm
Capturing the delicate beauty of a single feather against the rugged texture of tree bark, using shallow depth of field and warm, golden backlighting to evoke a serene, intimate moment within a natural setting. The feather’s fine details and soft texture contrast beautifully with the coarse, rugged surface of the bark. In the softly blurred background, a winding nature path and leafless trees are bathed in warm golden hues from the setting sun, creating a tranquil and contemplative atmosphere.
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Feather’s fragile glow,
Shadows dance soft and low.
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📷 1/100 sec at f/4,0, ISO 400, 26 mm standard 24-50mm
Capturing the delicate beauty of a single feather against the rugged texture of tree bark, using shallow depth of field and warm, golden backlighting to evoke a serene, intimate moment within a natural setting. The feather’s fine details and soft texture contrast beautifully with the coarse, rugged surface of the bark. In the softly blurred background, a winding nature path and leafless trees are bathed in warm golden hues from the setting sun, creating a tranquil and contemplative atmosphere.
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Feather’s fragile glow,
Shadows dance soft and low.
Path Past the Pasture
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📷 1/25 sec at f/10, ISO 1000, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A winding rural dirt path bordered by a wire fence and leafless trees, with a rustic gate in the foreground and a distant town on rolling hills under an overcast sky.
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Winding path unfolds, / Gate guards the quiet journey, / Hills hold distant dreams.
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📷 1/25 sec at f/10, ISO 1000, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A winding rural dirt path bordered by a wire fence and leafless trees, with a rustic gate in the foreground and a distant town on rolling hills under an overcast sky.
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Winding path unfolds, / Gate guards the quiet journey, / Hills hold distant dreams.
The Tumbler’s Secret Smile
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📷 1/60 sec at f/8,0, ISO 320, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A cylindrical compost tumbler mounted on a metal frame in a garden, surrounded by leaf-covered ground, wooden planters, and a tree with a birdhouse. The tumbler’s shape and shadows create a face-like appearance, giving it a playful, almost alive quality.
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Compost tumbler grins,
Recycling with a wink.
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📷 1/60 sec at f/8,0, ISO 320, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A cylindrical compost tumbler mounted on a metal frame in a garden, surrounded by leaf-covered ground, wooden planters, and a tree with a birdhouse. The tumbler’s shape and shadows create a face-like appearance, giving it a playful, almost alive quality.
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Compost tumbler grins,
Recycling with a wink.
Cringe and Slay: Urban Manifesto
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📷 1/100 sec at f/8,0, ISO 200, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A tiled wall inside an abandoned utility building, covered with graffiti. The graffiti includes a simple, smiling face with long hair and dripping eyes, hearts, abstract shapes, and bold text phrases such as “Hass is cringe” and “Liebe is slay.” (Hate is cringe, Love is slay.) The floor is littered with debris and broken materials, emphasizing the neglected state of the space.
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📷 1/100 sec at f/8,0, ISO 200, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A tiled wall inside an abandoned utility building, covered with graffiti. The graffiti includes a simple, smiling face with long hair and dripping eyes, hearts, abstract shapes, and bold text phrases such as “Hass is cringe” and “Liebe is slay.” (Hate is cringe, Love is slay.) The floor is littered with debris and broken materials, emphasizing the neglected state of the space.
Happiness in the Winter Sun
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📷 1/160 sec at f/16, ISO 250, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A green field with tall grass and a path leading into it, illuminated by warm low winter sunlight, with scattered trees and rolling hills in the background.
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Winter sun shines bright, / Path winds through the glowing grass, / Cold turns into warmth.
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📷 1/160 sec at f/16, ISO 250, 50 mm standard 24-50mm
A green field with tall grass and a path leading into it, illuminated by warm low winter sunlight, with scattered trees and rolling hills in the background.
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Winter sun shines bright, / Path winds through the glowing grass, / Cold turns into warmth.
The Sunset Stroll and the Secret Cargo
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📷 1/100 sec at f/16, ISO 400, 35 mm standard 24-50mm
Two silhouetted figures walk along a winding rural path at sunset, one carrying a branch, with leafless trees and a red "X" marked on the pavement.
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Branch bearer wanders,
Sun dips behind silent trees.
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📷 1/100 sec at f/16, ISO 400, 35 mm standard 24-50mm
Two silhouetted figures walk along a winding rural path at sunset, one carrying a branch, with leafless trees and a red "X" marked on the pavement.
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Branch bearer wanders,
Sun dips behind silent trees.
The Modern Old Master
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📷 1/100 sec at f/6,3, ISO 100, 90 mm prime
A close-up self-portrait of a man with long, wavy gray hair and a beard, looking slightly off-camera. He is wearing a dark, textured fleece jacket with a high collar. The lighting is dramatic and directional, highlighting the texture of his hair and face against a dark background with a subtle floral gobo pattern.
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The high collar of the fleece jacket acts almost like a modern-day ruff, adding to the "Old Master" feel in a contemporary way.
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📷 1/100 sec at f/6,3, ISO 100, 90 mm prime
A close-up self-portrait of a man with long, wavy gray hair and a beard, looking slightly off-camera. He is wearing a dark, textured fleece jacket with a high collar. The lighting is dramatic and directional, highlighting the texture of his hair and face against a dark background with a subtle floral gobo pattern.
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The high collar of the fleece jacket acts almost like a modern-day ruff, adding to the "Old Master" feel in a contemporary way.
