Justin Pletzfeld

This image captures an indoor staircase in a modern office building, viewed from the bottom looking upward. The staircase is straight and consists of steps made of dark, glossy stone with subtle speckles, each step featuring a lighter beige or sandy-colored surface. On the left side, there's a contemporary handrail system with thin, horizontal metal cables stretched between vertical posts, providing a minimalist safety barrier. The walls flanking the stairs are textured in a warm, yellowish-beige stucco finish, giving a cozy yet elegant feel.At the top of the stairs, the focal point is a large, semi-circular arched window spanning the width of the landing, framed in dark blue or black metal and divided into multiple panes. A central rectangular window opening is integrated into the window, with a simple handle visible. Through the glass, you can see a bright blue sky, hinting at a clear day, with faint outlines of distant buildings, a chimney, and some sparse trees or foliage in the background, suggesting an urban or outdoor view. Sunlight streams in from the right, casting a golden glow on the right wall and creating soft shadows, evoking a serene and luminous atmosphere. The composition emphasizes symmetry and depth, drawing the eye upward toward the light at the top of the stairs.

#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday

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A serene landscape photo shows a single dark brown horse walking to the left along a straight wire fence in an grassy field. The horse is in silhouette against a thick, misty fog that obscures the background, where faint outlines of a forest can be seen. The foreground features vibrant green grass dotted with clusters of small yellow mustard blooms, creating a contrast with the hazy, overcast atmosphere. The overall mood is peaceful and ethereal, with soft lighting suggesting early morning on a foggy day.

Misty Meadow Wanderer

'Nebel, Dunst' #FotoVorschlag

#PletzfeldAnimalFriends #CognacTheHorse #photography #animals #horses #HorsesOfMastodon #landscape #LandscapePhotography #darktable #mywork #myphoto

A tranquil winter forest path captured during golden hour at sunrise. A narrow, winding dirt trail covered in patches of frost and scattered leaves cuts through a dense grove of tall, mostly leafless deciduous trees. Many of the slender trunks are wrapped in thick green ivy that climbs high up the bark. Bare branches reach across the frame, their tips delicately coated in white frost, creating a soft, crystalline texture against the cool air. Directly ahead, the low sun sits just above the horizon, shining straight down the path and piercing through the intertwined branches. It produces a dramatic starburst flare with long golden rays radiating outward, bathing the center of the image in warm, glowing light that contrasts beautifully with the cold blue-gray tones of the sky and shadowed trees. The overall atmosphere feels peaceful, crisp, and slightly magical—like stepping into a quiet, frosty woodland early on a clear winter morning.

#SilentSunday

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The picture shows a close-up of a charming, weathered old window set into a thick, sunlit yellow wall. The wall has a warm, golden-yellow ochre color with a rough, uneven plaster texture — small cracks, subtle bumps, and patches of wear give it a lovely aged character. The window itself is a tall, rectangular wooden frame painted in a deep, rich dark brown — almost chocolate-colored. At the top it has traditional small square panes arranged in a grid: five across and two down, making ten little glass sections in total. Behind the glass you can see soft white sheer curtains, slightly bunched and gently lit from inside, creating a cozy, domestic feeling. The lower part of the window consists of a sturdy, solid wooden board with grooved rectangles. It is made of thick, dark brown wood that looks aged, weathered, and hand-crafted rather than smooth or factory-made. In front of it, there’s a small, simple flower box made of bright terracotta orange plastic or ceramic. It hangs securely from the windowsill on a thin metal bracket. Inside the box grows a lush, healthy green plant — likely herbs or small trailing flowers — with many fresh leaves spilling slightly over the edge, adding a vibrant pop of life against the earthy tones. To the right of the window, embedded directly into the yellow wall, is a single rough, black volcanic rock, left natural and protruding a few centimeters like a small decorative or structural detail.

#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday

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A bright, sunny summer day at an outdoor show jumping competition. The sky is a clear, vivid blue with just a few small, scattered white clouds. In the center of the image, a dark bay horse with a shiny coat is captured mid-air, powerfully jumping over a colorful show jump obstacle. The horse's legs are tucked up neatly underneath its body in a classic bascule shape, ears pricked backward, mane slightly flying backward from the motion. The rider, wearing a black riding helmet, light blue competition shirt, and tall black boots, is in perfect two-point position: seat out of the saddle, upper body inclined forward, arms following the horse’s mouth, looking straight ahead toward the next jump. The jump itself has bright green poles with wide green-and-white wing standards on both sides. The arena ground is flat, dry grass with patches of worn dirt visible in the takeoff and landing areas. Around the jump, several large potted green conifer trees and small bushes in terracotta pots serve as natural decoration. Some artificial palm-like plants and round lifebuoy-style planters with greenery are placed near the edges.In the background, a covered judges’ stand can be seen with people sitting and standing inside. Spectators line both sides of the arena — some standing behind white fencing, others sitting on temporary bleachers. Colorful sponsor banners and flags are visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere is lively, summery, and full of movement and energy.

Sunlit Leap.

'Eingefrorene Bewegung' #FotoVorschlag

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The image is a black-and-white photograph of a rustic dining table. In the foreground is a place setting consisting of a white plate with a scalloped edge, a spoon, and a fork, which lie parallel to each other next to the plate on the wooden surface of the table. A piece of the spoon appears to be broken off, and the prongs of the fork are heavily worn and slightly bent. There are four additional empty plates with cutlery on the table, arranged in a circle around a large, ornate serving bowl with a ladle. The table appears worn, with visible grain and texture. In the background, a window with multiple panes lets in soft light that illuminates the scene and casts gentle shadows. The overall atmosphere is calm and old-fashioned, suggesting a historical or vintage setting.

Meager farmers' food.

'Besteck' #FotoVorschlag

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A beautiful black-and-white tuxedo cat is sitting upright in a proud, alert posture on top of a tall, round scratching post perch. The cat has classic tuxedo markings: mostly glossy black fur on the back, sides, legs, and tail, with bright white fur covering the chest, belly, throat, and front paws — creating the typical "white shirt and socks" look. The white patch on the face is particularly striking: it forms an inverted V or heart shape that covers the muzzle, chin, and extends upward between the eyes. The cat’s large, round eyes are a vivid amber color and are wide open, looking directly at the camera with a calm and slightly curious expression. Small white whiskers stand out clearly against the dark fur. The ears are pointed, and fully black on the outside with a tiny bit of light hairs visible inside.The cat is sitting on a circular platform covered in dense, light-brown woven sisal rope, giving a slightly rough appearance. Behind and around the cat you can see parts of a multi-level cat tree: tall vertical sisal-wrapped posts in different heights, some round wooden platforms, typical of an indoor cat enclosure at an animal shelter. Soft daylight is coming thru big barred windows from the side/back, creating gentle highlights on the white fur and giving the whole scene a warm, cozy indoor atmosphere. The overall mood is calm, confident, and quite charming — a particularly handsome example of a black-and-white shorthair cat posing like a little king on his throne.

From my ongoing series of animals in a German shelter...

Baron

See thread for more information.

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This photograph captures a large, gently curved stained-glass window viewed from inside a dimly lit room, looking out toward bright daylight. The window forms a wide bay with six tall rectangular panels arranged in two horizontal rows of three, framed by dark wood that appears almost black in the strong contrast. Bright sunlight floods through from behind, turning the glass into a glowing field of warm golden-yellows, soft ambers, pale lemons, and creamy whites. Against this luminous background, elegant Art Nouveau lines dance across the panels in deep emerald green, bright lime, and olive tones. Long, sinuous stems and ribbon-like forms sweep in graceful S-curves and flowing arabesques, as though silk scarves were caught in a gentle, endless breeze. Among these swirling lines bloom several large stylized flowers. There are trumpet-shaped irises in vivid cobalt blue and softer lavender-blue, warm orange-red poppy-like blossoms, and smaller sky-blue touches that resemble forget-me-nots. Each petal and leaf is outlined with thick, dark lead came, giving the classic stained-glass effect where every shape feels deliberately drawn by hand. The overall feeling is warm, peaceful, and almost magical. The intense back-lighting makes the colors radiate like jewels set into darkness, while the very dark interior surroundings heighten the sense that you are standing inside a quiet, shadowed space looking into a bright, living world of flowing lines and blooming color.

#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday

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The photo shows a brown cow standing on a lush green mountain pasture in an alpine region. The cow is of Allgäuer Braunvieh breed — she has a warm medium-to-dark chocolate-brown coat with slightly lighter brownish-grey areas around the head and muzzle. Her head is lowered, grazing, so we see her in a three-quarter profile view from slightly in front and to the side. She has a gentle, calm expression with large dark eyes and long light-coloured eyelashes. The muzzle is noticeably lighter — almost creamy white — creating a clear contrast with the darker brown of the face. Around her neck she wears a wide dark brown leather collar with a big bell attached. A large yellow ear-tag is hanging on the left ear with black printing. Behind the cow stretches a beautiful mountain landscape: bright green grassy slopes, dense dark-green coniferous forest covering the hillsides, rising dramatically right behind her. The sky is a clear, strong blue with just a few very faint wispy clouds and contrails. Strong late-summer or early-autumn sunlight lights the whole scene from the front, creating soft shadows under the cow’s neck and body. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, idyllic, and very “classic alpine” — bright, colourful, and natural.

#MastodonNeedsMoreCows

'Weidetiere' #FotoVorschlag

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The photograph captures a person in the traditional mask of an Eckhexe, a classic figure from the Swabian-Alemannic Fasnet carnival, belonging to the Narrenzunft Aulendorf in Oberschwaben. The central element is the wooden mask (called a "Larve" in the local tradition), hand-carved from linden wood by an officially recognized mask carver of the guild. It portrays an exaggerated, grimacing old witch's face with strongly caricatured features: a very long, sharply hooked nose; a deeply furrowed, wrinkled forehead; thick, prominently arched eyebrows; small, piercing eyes that convey a cunning or mischievous expression; and a wide, open mouth showing uneven, jagged teeth, creating a toothy, almost laughing or sneering grin. The overall expression of the mask is grotesque yet humorous and folkloric, typical of Alemannic carnival masks that blend eeriness with playful exaggeration. The person wears a large, colorful patchwork headscarf pulled over the head and partly draping around the mask. This fabric is sewn from many vivid, irregularly shaped patches in a rainbow of strong colors — black, red, yellow, green, blue, and purple — giving a lively, quilt-like, almost psychedelic appearance. The scarf is embroidered with zodiac signs. The right hand of the person, wearing a solid green leather glove, is raised to the chin of the mask in a thoughtful or scheming gesture.

Eckhexe, Narrenzunft Aulendorf, Germany.

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The photograph captures a close-up of a traditional wooden mask – known as a "Glattlarve" – from the traditional Swabian-Alemannic Fasnet carnival in southwestern Germany, specifically the "Clon" figure of the Narrenzunft Wilflingen. This smooth, hand-carved wooden face is painted in a bright, glossy yellow tone that gives it a cheerful and lively appearance. The mask portrays a friendly, somewhat rounded and plump human face with gently smiling red lips that reveal white teeth, creating a warm and inviting expression. The eyes are almond-shaped with bold brown outlines, while the eyebrows are strongly arched in brown. On the cheeks sit prominent round red spots like traditional rouge marks. The nose itself is rounded and contoured in brown for definition. Around the forehead and upper edge of the mask runs a festive border made of numerous large, fluffy tissue-paper pom-poms in vibrant colors: blue, orange, white, and red. These pom-poms form a colorful crown-like frame that adds playfulness and joy to the mask. The mask is worn over dark, velvety black fabric that forms the base of the Clon’s traditional one-piece costume, making the intense yellow of the face and the rainbow of pom-poms stand out even more strikingly against the dark background. Overall, the image radiates the joyful, colorful spirit of Swabian-Alemannic Fasnet carnival tradition, where this Clon mask – mostly worn by women – brings humor and community to the streets.

Clon, Narrenzunft Wilflingen, Germany.

'Objekte die mit "M" beginnen oder so aussehen... ' Maske #FotoVorschlag

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This close-up photograph shows a hand-carved wooden devil mask from the traditional Swabian-Alemannic Fasnet carnival in southwestern Germany. It is an “Ahland” from the Narrenzunft Rottenburg. The mask has a strikingly expressive, demonic face with a warm brown-beige to terracotta skin tone, hand-painted in realistic yet slightly exaggerated folk-art style. The face is dominated by two very large, round, cartoonishly oversized white eyes with jet-black circular pupils that stare straight ahead. Thick, strongly arched black eyebrows sit high above the eyes, drawn in bold curved lines that add to the dramatic expression. Deep forehead wrinkles are carved and painted in dark lines. On the forehead grow two short, thick, brown wooden horns that curve gently backward and slightly outward, like small goat or devil horns. The nose is broad and somewhat flattened, painted in the same facial tone. The most eye-catching feature is the wide-open mouth: it grins with a toothy, mischievous, almost gleeful expression. The upper and lower teeth are bright white and clearly visible, forming a big toothy smile. The lips are painted vivid red to dark red, and a long, pointed green beard, that looks like foliage, flows downward from the chin. The mask is framed and partially covered by thick, fluffy, creamy-white lambskin that surrounds the entire face like a hood or collar. The fur is shaggy and dense, giving the impression that the devil is wearing a sheep's pelt disguise.

Ahland, Narrenzunft Rottenburg, Germany.

'Fasnacht Fasnet Karneval' #FotoVorschlag

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The photograph shows two calm horses standing close together in an open field, on a bright, sunny day with a clear blue sky. On the left is a dark bay horse — rich reddish-brown coat with a black mane and tail. It has a shiny, well-groomed appearance and wears a simple blue-and-red halter over a fly mask. Its head is gently curved downward and forward. On the right stands a light-colored Norwegian Fjord horse — pale creamy-beige or almost golden-tan body with noticeably lighter (almost white), short cut mane. It also wears a halter, this one with a light-colored noseband and what looks like soft fleece padding over the nose area. Both horses are touching noses very gently in the center of the picture — the classic affectionate "horse kiss" or muzzle-to-muzzle greeting. Their heads form a soft heart-like shape where they meet. They stand side by side on fairly level ground covered in dry, golden-brown grass and some patches of bare earth, typical of late summer or early autumn. In the distant background you can see a soft line of green trees and bushes along the horizon, but the sky takes up most of the upper half of the photo — a beautiful, deep, cloudless blue. The overall mood of the image is peaceful, warm and intimate — two horses sharing a quiet, trusting moment in golden afternoon light.

First encounter.

'Tierische Begegnungen' #FotoVorschlag

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The photograph shows an old, rustic wooden door set into the wall of a traditional half-timbered house. The door itself is relatively small and narrow — probably a single-person side or utility entrance. It is made of dark, weathered wood with a beautiful hand-carved chevron / zigzag / V-shaped pattern covering most of the surface. The zigzags run diagonally and meet in the middle, creating a symmetrical, almost arrow-like design. The wood has a warm, aged brown tone with visible grain, small cracks, and signs of many years of weather exposure. The door has no doorknob. Only a keyhole can be seen. The door is framed by thick, dark-brown timber beams typical of Fachwerk (half-timbered) architecture. These beams form a classic pattern: vertical posts and diagonal braces creating large X- and triangle-shapes across the wall. The spaces between the beams are filled with light beige plaster or clay, which has a slightly uneven, hand-applied texture. Green ivy leaves climb across parts of the wall, especially along the right side and upper left corner, partially covering some of the beams and adding soft touches of green against the otherwise earthy tones. At the bottom of the door you can see a low stone foundation with some moss growing on it.

#doorsday

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This black-and-white close-up photograph shows a larger-than-life-sized bronze sculpture of a male figure representing Adam. The view is tightly framed on the upper body and head, taken from slightly below and to the side, so the massive, rounded head dominates the frame. Adam is depicted as a powerfully built, muscular, middle-aged or mature man with a bald or closely shaved head. His facial expression is intense and concentrated: the eyes are closed or nearly closed, deep lines of tension or pleasure crease his forehead and around the eyes, and his broad nose and full lips are prominently modeled. Deeply incised, expressive wrinkle lines and textured skin details cover the entire face and scalp. His right hand is raised to his mouth. He holds an apple pressed firmly against his lips. The fingers are curled around the fruit in a tight grip, with the thumb clearly visible on one side and the other fingers wrapping around it. The bronze surface shows realistic modeling with strong light-shadow contrasts: bright highlights catch on the high points of the cheekbones, forehead, nose bridge, and knuckles, while deep shadows pool in the eye sockets, under the brow, around the mouth, and in the creases of the hand and fruit. Thin cracks, natural weathering, spider webs, and fine casting details stretch across parts of the face and hand, adding texture. The background is softly out of focus, showing dark foliage and dappled light from trees.

"Adam isst die Frucht"
Bronze sculpture by Waldemar Otto, 1981

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A large, plump ginger tabby cat is lounging relaxed on a colorful outdoor chair cushion. The cat has rich, warm orange fur with classic darker tabby stripes, especially prominent on the head, back and tail. His fur looks thick and soft, slightly ruffled from lying down. He’s resting with his front paws tucked comfortably under his chest in the classic “cat loaf” position, but his hind legs are stretched out to the side in a very laid-back, almost melting pose. His paws have soft pink pads visible at the edges. The cat’s face is looking straight at the camera with a calm, slightly sleepy, but very content expression. His large green eyes are half-open — the typical relaxed “I’m happy and judging you gently” look cats often have. The right eye has a slightly squinted appearance, giving him a tiny bit of rugged character. His white whiskers are long and curve gently forward. He’s sitting on a brightly patterned outdoor cushion with swirling abstract designs in shades of turquoise, teal, light blue, and hints of white and gray. The chair itself has a black metal armrest visible on the left side of the picture.

To a long-lost friend 🖤 Miss you!

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The photograph captures a wide, peaceful winter farmland scene under a heavy, overcast sky. At the bottom lies a broad field of dark, almost black-brown ploughed earth, still bare and slightly rough from recent work. Just above it runs a thin, bright strip of fresh green — young winter crop or grass — stretching straight across the entire frame like a narrow ribbon. Right behind this green line stands a sparse row of bare, leafless trees, their thin dark branches forming an open, lacy silhouette against the clouds. Among them, a little off to the right, rises one small solitary building: a tiny hut with a pitched roof, dark in colour, barely taller than the surrounding trees. The sky fills most of the upper part of the image with soft layers of medium and light gray clouds in gentle rolling patterns — calm, diffuse light with subtle blue tones adding a hint of emerging serenity to the quiet, slightly melancholic, very still winter mood. Perfect atmosphere for a contemplative, silent Sunday.

#SilentSunday

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You are looking straight up from inside a cozy wooden cabin. The ceiling is made of warm, golden-brown wooden planks with visible natural grain and small knots.In the center of the image is a large rectangular skylight window set into the ceiling. The window frame is white with a clean, modern design — it has a slightly raised inner border that creates a subtle framed effect. Through the clear glass of the skylight you see a beautiful bright summer or spring sky: deep blue with many soft, scattered white clouds of different sizes. Some clouds are wispy and feathery, others are fuller and more rounded. The sunlight is strong and even, making the whole sky feel open, light, and uplifting. Below the window, wooden beams and part of the wall are visible. The overall atmosphere of the picture is calm, bright, natural, and peaceful — a view of the sky captured from a warm, wooden interior space.

#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday

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darktable 5.4.1 released We’re proud to announce the bug-fix release of darktable, 5.4.1! The github release is here: https://github.com/darktable-org/darktable/releases/tag/release-5.4.1. To build from source, do not use the autogenerated tarball provided by GitHub on the release page, download our tar.xz file instead. If you’re just building for yourself without creating a package for some distribution, then using source code cloning in git is an even more convenient way. The checksums are: $ sha256sum darktable-5.4.1.tar.xz afdc7c88a338a8cd2fac31c8450d076edbf73e956e4307260c83ebc195f845e4 darktable-5.4.1.tar.xz $ sha256sum darktable-5.4.1-arm64.dmg 23ce74a4d7cbab30dc5e55043f97480b2a4eb1d96d602d529c9f9a428b99d041 darktable-5.4.1-arm64.dmg $ sha256sum darktable-5.4.1-x86_64.dmg d615f7e78af9fb23d7c8017a5d35be50ea13f1ccf89491ef4b927e23eff0f43a darktable-5.4.1-x86_64.dmg $ sha256sum darktable-5.4.1-win64.exe df3b9f2f9f1375b9166c2fb2f1503455c3ceaa44c702b8a9144419e65e0cfdf9 darktable-5.4.1-win64.exe $ sha256sum Darktable-5.4.1-x86_64.AppImage 42afd454904c2012b911beaa678f5c8f2e1613435c942e2001c90ac6460fc4a1 Darktable-5.4.1-x86_64.AppImage When updating from the stable 5.2 series, please bear in mind that your edits will be preserved during this process, but the new library and configuration will no longer be usable with 5.2.

#darktable 5.4.1 released!

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This black-and-white photograph captures an old, narrow wooden shutter door deeply set into a thick, ancient stone wall. The door consists of tall vertical planks of weathered wood, their grain still visible beneath years of sun, rain, and time, giving the surface a gently uneven texture full of small cracks and soft wear. Across the right side stretches a beautiful hand-forged iron strap hinge shaped like a slender tree branch or climbing vine. The dark iron contrasts sharply with the lighter wood and pale stone. Centered on the door hangs a simple iron ring knocker, its circular ring resting against a small decorative backplate. A small, modern padlock—the only clearly recent object—secures everything, threaded through a hasp and staple near the edge. The surrounding wall is built from irregular blocks of limestone or sandstone, each stone varying in size and shape, held together by thick, weathered mortar lines that have softened and receded over centuries. A plain stone lintel rests above the recessed doorway, its edges smoothed by long use. The whole scene carries a hushed, sculptural stillness. Strong tonal contrasts between the bright rough stone, the darker aged wood, and the deep black of the iron create a composition that feels both intimate and enduring, as though the door has guarded its threshold for hundreds of quiet years.

#doorsday

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A handsome German Shorthaired Pointer (Deutsch Kurzhaar) sits attentively in an autumn landscape. The dog is facing to the right, with its head turned proudly upward and forward as if scenting something interesting in the distance. Its muzzle is lifted, mouth slightly open showing a relaxed expression. The dog has the classic Deutsch Kurzhaar coat: predominantly dark grayish-black with a heavy speckled/roan pattern — dense small flecks and mottling of lighter gray and black creating a very characteristic "ticked" or marbled look across the entire body. The face shows a darker blackish muzzle and ears, with subtle lighter speckling on the cheeks and forehead. There is a noticeable gray-white muzzle around the nose and lips, typical of a mature dog. It wears a bright turquoise/teal collar with a black padded harness over the chest and shoulders. The dog sits upright on its haunches with front legs straight — one front paw is slightly lifted off the ground. The background is a beautiful autumn scene: a wide open grassy field in the foreground, bordered by a line of mixed deciduous trees with leaves in warm yellow, orange, brown, and green tones. Fallen leaves are scattered across the grass, creating a colorful carpet. The light is soft, overcast daylight, giving the whole scene a calm, slightly moody autumn atmosphere. The overall impression is of a strong, elegant, athletic hunting dog fully engaged with its surroundings, looking intelligent, alert, and content.

From my ongoing series of animals in a German shelter...

Puma

See thread for more information.

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The photograph captures a peaceful, cold winter morning in an open rural landscape. The sun is low in the sky, shining brightly but softly through a thin veil of frost and mist, creating a glowing halo of golden light around it. Long, delicate rays spread outward, giving the scene a quiet, almost magical warmth despite the freezing temperatures. In the foreground and middle of the image stands a sparse orchard of bare, leafless fruit trees, their dark, gnarled branches and trunks covered in a thick layer of sparkling white hoarfrost. Every twig and branch looks sugar-coated or delicately rimed, catching the sunlight and contrasting sharply against the pale blue-gray sky. The ground is a wide, flat meadow, lightly dusted with frost and patches of dry winter grass that appear pale beige to golden in the low sunlight. A very faint layer of morning mist or freezing fog still lingers close to the ground, softening the distant horizon. Far in the background, a gentle line of wooded hills or low mountains can be sensed rather than sharply seen, blurred by distance and the remaining mist. A single, bright white contrail from a high airplane cuts diagonally across the upper part of the deep blue sky, adding one sharp, modern line to an otherwise timeless natural scene. The overall mood is calm, crisp, serene and slightly melancholic — a classic frosty winter sunrise in the countryside.

#SilentSunday

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The photograph shows the upper part of a tall, classic late-19th/early-20th-century Central European red-brick industrial building, photographed from street level looking sharply upward. The perspective is strongly vertical, emphasizing the height of the façade. The building is constructed entirely of warm reddish-brown brick with very precise, regular brickwork. Large industrial-style windows dominate the facade — they are arranged in a strict grid of five vertical rows that are visible. Each window is very tall and relatively narrow, featuring many small square panes of glass divided by thin white glazing bars (creating an almost checkerboard-like pattern inside each opening). The most striking architectural feature is the elaborately shaped gable at the very top. It has a gentle, curved Art-Nouveau-inspired form — sometimes called a "cat’s back" or "mansard-like" curve — that rises to a small central point. At the peak of this gable sits a small, round, dark opening or decorative oculus. Below the curved gable edge runs a simple brick cornice with small rectangular decorative elements. The sky behind the building is a bright, clear blue with a few soft white clouds visible, especially near the top right corner. The strong sunlight illuminates the right side of the façade more brightly, creating subtle shadows that emphasize the depth and texture of the bricks, while the left side appears a little more in shade.

#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday

'Fenster(freitag)' #FotoVorschlag

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In a busy professional bakery kitchen, several bakers are working at a large wooden table dusted with flour. The foreground is filled with dozens of perfectly rounded, smooth dough balls. The dough pieces look soft, slightly shiny, and very puffy — clearly well-proofed. One baker’s flour-covered hands are gently pressing and shaping a large flat disc of dough right in the center, while another person in the background is lightly flouring more dough with a quick dusting motion. Everyone is wearing casual work clothes: white T-shirts, yellow work aprons, and tool belts. Flour dusts the air, the table, the bakers’ arms, and even floats gently in the bright workshop light, giving the whole scene a lively, slightly chaotic but very appetizing atmosphere of fresh dough preparation.

Flour Power.

'Das tägliches Brot' #FotoVorschlag

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A cold, clear winter morning in a quiet rural landscape. A narrow, paved farm track runs straight ahead through the scene, slightly curving in gentle perspective. The path divides two very different fields: on the left side lies dark, freshly plowed earth while the right side shows a bright green winter meadow, vivid even in the low light.Bare deciduous trees stand along the left edge of the path, their branches and twigs covered in thick white hoarfrost, creating a delicate, almost silvery lace pattern against the pale sky. Fine white frost also lies on the ground and on the grass, giving the whole scene a soft, sparkling quality.In the far distance a single small human figure is walking away from the camera along the exact center of the path. The person appears tiny, dark and silhouetted against the bright horizon.Beyond the walker, faint clusters of houses and farm buildings with dark roofs are visible, partially veiled in thin ground mist or frost smoke that rises softly from the fields. A line of very distant, bare trees marks the horizon. Above everything stretches a large, pale blue sky.The light is low and cool, creating long, soft shadows and a gentle golden-blue contrast between the frosted trees, the misty fields, and the clear sky.The overall mood feels calm, solitary, crisp, and slightly melancholic.

#SilentSunday

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A brown horse with a warm chestnut coat is peering curiously out of its stable. The stable door consists of long, vertical, translucent plastic strips hanging down like a curtain – the kind often used as fly screens or weather protection in barns. These thick, slightly weathered, semi-transparent strips (light beige to pale greyish) hang closely side by side from the top of the doorway, reaching almost down to the ground. The horse has pushed its head through the middle of them, parting the strips to the left and right like curtains. Only the horse’s head and the very top of its neck are visible between the hanging strips. You can see its white blaze on the forehead. The ears are pricked forward, showing interest or attention. The large dark eye is clearly visible, looking straight toward the camera. The mane is black and slightly tousled. In front of the doorway lies golden-yellow straw bedding, scattered across the ground. The whole scene has a calm, slightly rustic farm atmosphere.

#doorsday

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A wide, open winter farmland landscape under a pale, softly clouded sky. In the foreground and middle of the image walks a person dressed in dark winter clothing, leading a horse slowly along a narrow, snow-dusted path that cuts straight through the field. The horse is a medium-sized brown horse wearing a dark blue/grey winter blanket that covers most of its body. Only its head, lower legs, and tail are uncovered. The surrounding fields are very flat and stretch far into the distance. They show a patchwork of light brown, beige, and remaining green patches of winter crops, all lightly dusted with fresh snow. Bare trees and dark conifer woods form a distant horizon line. The light is cool, diffused winter afternoon light with no harsh shadows. A calm, quiet, slightly melancholic rural winter atmosphere.

#SilentSunday

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The image shows the upper part of a traditional half-timbered house gable, typical of German Fachwerk architecture, set against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.The steeply pitched triangular roof is covered in dark slate tiles. The white plaster walls are framed by exposed dark wooden beams arranged in a decorative pattern: diagonal braces forming X-shapes and crisscross latticework between horizontal and vertical timbers.Near the top of the gable, two small rectangular windows sit side by side. Each has white frames, lace curtains inside, and small wooden flower boxes beneath them.Below these, on the main facade, two larger rectangular windows are symmetrically placed. Each has white frames divided into multiple panes, sheer white curtains, and vibrant blue wooden shutters that are open and folded back against the wall. Small wooden flower boxes are also mounted below these windows.

#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday

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This image depicts a vast, open rural landscape under a dramatic sky. In the foreground, there is a large, plowed field with rich brown soil stretching across most of the frame, appearing flat and expansive. Near the center-right of the image stands a solitary, leafless tree on a gentle hill. The tree has a thick trunk and sprawling, twisted branches that spread outward, creating a striking silhouette against the sky. It appears old and gnarled, standing alone without any leaves, suggesting it is winter or late autumn.To the left of the tree, in the middle distance, three small human figures are walking side by side across the field. They are dressed in dark clothing and appear to be a family out for a stroll heading toward the tree.The sky dominates the upper two-thirds of the image and is filled with a mix of deep blue patches and large, heavy gray clouds, creating a moody and atmospheric feel. Wispy cirrus clouds streak across the blue areas, while thicker, darker clouds gather on the right side, hinting at possible approaching weather. The overall scene conveys a sense of solitude, vastness, and quiet beauty in nature.

#SilentSunday

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A cute orange and white tabby cat is lounging relaxed on a beige cushioned cat tree platform. The cat has striking green eyes gazing directly at the camera with a calm, slightly curious expression. Its fur features classic ginger stripes on the head and back, with large white patches on the face, chest, and belly. One front paw is playfully extended forward, as if reaching out, while the other paws are tucked comfortably underneath its body. In the background, a sisal-wrapped scratching post is visible, softly lit by natural daylight.

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