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<p><a href="/tags/silentsunday/" rel="tag">#SilentSunday</a> </p><p>'Himmelstürmer' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldmomentsintime/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldMomentsInTime</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

The image depicts a lively outdoor scene at a kite festival. In the foreground, two people stand on a grassy field, facing upward. They are handling a large, colorful kite shaped like a series of orange octopuses stacked vertically, with long, flowing orange tentacles trailing downward. The kite is soaring high in a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.In the background, various other kites are visible, including a yellow and red one shaped like a turtle, a circular kite with a colorful pattern, and a ring-shaped kite with a red heart inside it. The field is filled with more people, some standing and others walking, all enjoying the event. Trees and a forested area line the horizon, adding a natural backdrop to the festive atmosphere. The overall mood is cheerful and vibrant, with a clear focus on the impressive array of kites.

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<p>Say hello to our new family member: Teddy!</p><p>Continued in comments...</p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldanimalfriends/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldAnimalFriends</a> <a href="/tags/teddythecoon/" rel="tag">#TeddyTheCoon</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/animals/" rel="tag">#animals</a> <a href="/tags/cats/" rel="tag">#cats</a> <a href="/tags/catsofmastodon/" rel="tag">#CatsOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/caturday/" rel="tag">#caturday</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

The image shows a majestic Maine Coon cat sitting on a dark, glossy balcony table. The cat has a thick, luxurious coat with a mix of brown, black, and white fur, featuring distinctive tabby markings. Its chest and paws are predominantly white. The cat's large, tufted ears and striking green eyes are prominent, giving it an alert and curious expression as it gazes to the side. In the background, there is a window with curtains and a view of greenery outside, along with a textured white wall.

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<p>Hive Inn.</p><p>'Löchrig' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldmomentsintime/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldMomentsInTime</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

This is a realistic outdoor photograph of a handmade wooden insect hotel, also known as a bee hotel, mounted on the trunk of a large, lichen-covered tree. The insect hotel is a rectangular wooden structure with a slanted roof, tied securely to the tree with a thick rope. It is divided into three main horizontal levels, all densely packed with natural materials to provide nesting tubes for solitary bees and other beneficial insects. The top section contains hundreds of hollow bamboo and reed tubes of many different diameters and a few thick sawn-off wooden poles with holes drilled into them. A vertical wooden divider splits this top area into two parts. In the middle section, on the left side, there is a small, weathered wooden box with a narrow vertical slot cut into its front. To the right of the door, more bamboo tubes continue, some are missing, thus forming a gap. The bottom section is even more densely filled with a mix of bamboo tubes and larger wooden poles , many of which have multiple holes drilled into them. The wood throughout the hotel is natural brown and beige, showing signs of weathering and age. The background shows a wintry or late-autumn countryside scene: bare tree branches with a bit of frost or dew, a grassy field, and a distant fence under an overcast, pale grey sky. The overall atmosphere is calm, natural, and slightly cold. The photo is taken from a slightly low angle, focusing clearly on the insect hotel against the soft, blurred rural landscape.

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<p><a href="/tags/silentsunday/" rel="tag">#SilentSunday</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldanimalfriends/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldAnimalFriends</a> <a href="/tags/cognacthehorse/" rel="tag">#CognacTheHorse</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/animals/" rel="tag">#animals</a> <a href="/tags/horses/" rel="tag">#horses</a> <a href="/tags/horsesofmastodon/" rel="tag">#HorsesOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

The image shows the shadows of a person and a horse cast on a ground covered with wood chips. The shadow of the person is on the left, depicting a human figure standing upright with arms raised, holding a camera. The shadow of the horse is on the right, featuring a distinct horse head with ears, a long neck, and a body, suggesting the horse is standing close to the person. The ground texture is uneven, with scattered wood chips, and the lighting indicates the sun is low, creating long, clear shadows.

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<p><a href="/tags/silentsunday/" rel="tag">#SilentSunday</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldnature/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldNature</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/nature/" rel="tag">#nature</a> <a href="/tags/naturephotography/" rel="tag">#NaturePhotography</a> <a href="/tags/landscape/" rel="tag">#landscape</a> <a href="/tags/landscapephotography/" rel="tag">#LandscapePhotography</a> <a href="/tags/stillersonntag/" rel="tag">#StillerSonntag</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

This is a serene landscape photograph capturing a misty sunrise over an open field. In the foreground, a vast grassy field stretches across the image, its surface dew-covered, with subtle rows suggesting it might be a mowed area. The grass is rendered in muted golden-brown tones due to the low light. Silhouetted against the glowing sky are several leafless trees, indicating late autumn or winter. On the left side stands a prominent large tree with a broad, branching canopy of bare limbs. Further into the midground, three smaller solitary trees emerge from the mist, their dark silhouettes creating a sense of depth and isolation. A thick layer of soft, golden-tinted fog blankets the middle and background, partially obscuring a distant tree line on the horizon. The sun, low in the sky on the right side, appears as a bright, diffused orb, casting a warm, hazy light that gradients the sky from pale blue at the top to soft orange and yellow near the horizon. The overall atmosphere is calm, ethereal, and peaceful, evoking a sense of quiet solitude in nature.

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<p><a href="/tags/silentsunday/" rel="tag">#SilentSunday</a> </p><p>'Bäume' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a></p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldnature/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldNature</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/nature/" rel="tag">#nature</a> <a href="/tags/naturephotography/" rel="tag">#NaturePhotography</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

A vibrant autumn scene featuring the upper branches of a tree densely covered in golden-yellow leaves, many of which are turning shades of orange and brown at the edges, indicating fall foliage. The leaves are broad and lobed, suggesting a species like a maple or chestnut. Thin branches extend outward, creating a canopy that fills most of the frame. The background is a clear, bright blue sky with scattered, fluffy white clouds, adding contrast to the warm tones of the leaves. The photo is taken from a low angle, looking upward, with sunlight illuminating the foliage from above, giving it a glowing appearance. The overall mood is serene and seasonal, evoking the beauty of autumn.

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<p><a href="/tags/doorsday/" rel="tag">#doorsday</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldmomentsintime/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldMomentsInTime</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

A close-up photograph of an old wooden double door set into a rustic stone wall. The door is arched at the top, framed by a rounded arch made of reddish-pink sandstone blocks. The door panels are constructed from vertical wooden planks arranged in a chevron or herringbone pattern, pointing inward toward the center seam where the two halves meet. The wood appears weathered, with a warm brown tone and visible grain. Surrounding the door, the wall is composed of irregularly shaped stones in shades of red, brown, beige, and gray, mortared together with some white plaster visible in the joints. To the right of the door, there's a small rectangular stone slab or cover embedded in the wall, possibly a access panel or old mailbox slot. The ground in front is paved with uneven cobblestones. The overall scene evokes a historical or medieval European building, with signs of age like dirt, cracks, and slight discoloration on the stones and wood.

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<p>Jokers (Three Different Ones ;-)</p><p>''*' (Joker, Freispiel)' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldmomentsintime/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldMomentsInTime</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

Three performers in vibrant medieval-fantasy costumes are captured mid-jump on a small wooden outdoor stage during a sunny street festival in a German town. The leftmost is an adult man dressed as a pirate or rogue, wearing a black tattered hood, white skull-like face paint around his eyes and mouth, a gray sleeveless jerkin over a light shirt, black pants with a white stripe down one leg, and rugged brown boots adorned with bells and straps, leaping forward with an intense expression. In the center, a young boy in a jester outfit sports a red pointed cap with bells, a blue-and-red split tunic and matching leggings with a black collar, and simple blue shoes, jumping with relaxed arms and a neutral look. On the right, an adult woman as an elf or fairy has long reddish-brown hair in a high ponytail with pink flowers and green antennae-like headpieces, green face paint with red dots and leaf patterns, a green-and-maroon laced corset, turquoise-and-magenta leggings with leaf details, and brown lace-up boots with bells, mid-leap with her right fist raised and a playful puckered-lip expression. The background features a light-colored building with green shutters, a wooden sign reading “Bühne” for stage, a beige canvas tent, woven reed fencing, a large drum, wicker basket, wooden crates, a few onlookers in mixed period and modern clothing, creating a festive and energetic atmosphere.

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<p><a href="/tags/doorsday/" rel="tag">#doorsday</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldmomentsintime/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldMomentsInTime</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

A stone archway frames the scene, covered in lush green ivy vines that drape over its curved top. On the left side of the arch hangs a vintage black lantern with a yellow bulb, marked with the number "1." Through the arch, a cobblestone pathway leads into a sunny courtyard. Ahead stands a traditional half-timbered building in German style, with white plaster walls crisscrossed by dark wooden beams forming geometric patterns. A large, open wooden gate with a zigzag design in reddish-brown slats reveals a small arched doorway beyond. The ground is paved with uneven gray cobblestones, dotted with patches of grass, and sunlight casts soft shadows, creating a quaint, historic atmosphere.

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<p>Gently down the stream.</p><p>'Zahlen: Vier' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldmomentsintime/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldMomentsInTime</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/minimalism/" rel="tag">#minimalism</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

A calm, open body of water fills most of the frame under overcast daylight. In the center of the image, a sleek, narrow, bright red rowing shell (a four-person sweep boat) glides smoothly across the water. The boat is viewed from behind and slightly above.Four rowers sit in a single-file line facing backward toward the stern. Each rower holds two oars that extends out to the side of the boat; the white blades of the oars are just entering or leaving the water in mid-stroke, creating small splashes and ripples. There is no coxswain visible, suggesting this is a coxless four. The water around the boat is grayish-blue and gently rippled, with no land, other boats, or horizon visible in the frame.

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<p><a href="/tags/artadventcalendar/" rel="tag">#ArtAdventCalendar</a> 2025 Day 20: Meema's tulip bowl. </p><p>My grandmother (my Meema) painted a tulip bowl still life when she was 16; her painting now hangs in my home. I was admiring the bowl's shape and thought, "maybe I could make that!"</p><p>So here is my Meema's tulip bowl, brought to life. </p><p><a href="/tags/pottery/" rel="tag">#pottery</a> <a href="/tags/ceramics/" rel="tag">#ceramics</a> <a href="/tags/wheelthrowing/" rel="tag">#WheelThrowing</a> <a href="/tags/recursiveart/" rel="tag">#RecursiveArt</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#MyWork</a> <a href="/tags/artadventcalendarkzeta/" rel="tag">#ArtAdventCalendarKZeta</a></p>

A yellow wheel-thrown pedestal bowl, sitting in front of the painting that inspired it. The painting is by my grandmother, signed Ruth Dubbs (her maiden name). CC BY-SA 4.0 Kate Zimmerman.

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<p><a href="/tags/artadventcalendar/" rel="tag">#ArtAdventCalendar</a> 2025 Day 21: a San Francisco garden view for the final day of my solstice art advent calendar.</p><p>Happy solstice! 🌞</p><p>I finished this stained glass window this summer. My design features flowers that grow all over San Francisco: California poppies, Douglas irises, and angel's trumpets.</p><p><a href="/tags/stainedglass/" rel="tag">#StainedGlass</a> <a href="/tags/leadedglass/" rel="tag">#LeadedGlass</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#MyWork</a> <a href="/tags/artadventcalendarkzeta/" rel="tag">#ArtAdventCalendarKZeta</a></p>

Stained glass double-hung window featuring yellow-orange angel's trumpets and broad green leaves arching across the top, purple Douglas irises and narrow leaves and stems framing the sides, and orange California poppies scattered across the bottom.

The window faces my neighbor's house, so you can see blurred lines of siding in clear-but-textured panes of glass that are framed by all the flowers and leaves.

CC BY-SA 4.0 Kate Zimmerman.

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<p><a href="/tags/artadventcalendar/" rel="tag">#ArtAdventCalendar</a> 2025 Day 18: hummingbird and calla lily.</p><p><a href="/tags/stainedglass/" rel="tag">#StainedGlass</a> <a href="/tags/leadedglass/" rel="tag">#LeadedGlass</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#MyWork</a> <a href="/tags/artadventcalendarkzeta/" rel="tag">#ArtAdventCalendarKZeta</a></p>

Photograph of a stained glass panel I designed and constructed. The hummingbird is in mid-flight, its beak near the center of a peachy-yellow calla lily. It's a fiery throated hummingbird with a brilliant orange throat that transitions to yellow, then into the green of the body and a blue-feathered belly. The headcap, wing, and tail feathers are purple and blue (though they appear somewhat mauve with the sun shining through them). CC BY-SA 4.0 Kate Zimmerman.

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<p>So, do you come here often?</p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldanimalfriends/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldAnimalFriends</a> <a href="/tags/pippinthecat/" rel="tag">#PippinTheCat</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/animals/" rel="tag">#animals</a> <a href="/tags/cats/" rel="tag">#cats</a> <a href="/tags/caturday/" rel="tag">#caturday</a> <a href="/tags/catsofmastodon/" rel="tag">#CatsOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

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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<p>Did anyone else try out the Apple Voice Technology offered for free by Draft2Digital to produce audiobooks? I was amazed at how terrible and primitive the Apple Voice Technology actually is, considering what Apple is. Here's one clue about how terrible the technology is: I wrote a book in 2023 under the pen name N.J. Edwards. The computer-generated male voice introduced the audiobook this way: "This is an audiobook by author New Jersey Edwards. Granted, New Jersey Edwards is a fantastic pen name. I wish I'd thought of it. But that is not the author's name on the front of my book. The audiobook of my novel BEER POUR is so atrocious that there's actual computer code jibberish spoken in the middle of a dialogue scene. I could go on and on about all the flaws, but there's not enough room here. Go back to the drawing board, Apple. <a href="/tags/apple/" rel="tag">#Apple</a> <a href="/tags/audiobook/" rel="tag">#audiobook</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#mastodon</a> <a href="/tags/book/" rel="tag">#book</a> <a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#novel</a> <a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#novel</a> <a href="/tags/voice/" rel="tag">#voice</a> <a href="/tags/tech/" rel="tag">#tech</a> <a href="/tags/technology/" rel="tag">#technology</a> <a href="/tags/author/" rel="tag">#author</a> <a href="/tags/newjersey/" rel="tag">#NewJersey</a> <a href="/tags/draft2digital/" rel="tag">#draft2digital</a> <a href="/tags/d2d/" rel="tag">#D2D</a> <a href="/tags/computergenerated/" rel="tag">#computergenerated</a> <a href="/tags/computer/" rel="tag">#computer</a> <a href="/tags/introduction/" rel="tag">#introduction</a> <a href="/tags/intro/" rel="tag">#intro</a> <a href="/tags/introductions/" rel="tag">#introductions</a> <a href="/tags/scribesandmakers/" rel="tag">#scribesAndMakers</a> <a href="/tags/writing/" rel="tag">#writing</a> <a href="/tags/writerscoffeeclub/" rel="tag">#writersCoffeeClub</a> <a href="/tags/writer/" rel="tag">#writer</a> <a href="/tags/publishing/" rel="tag">#publishing</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#MyWork</a> <a href="/tags/writersofmastodon/" rel="tag">#writersOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/writers/" rel="tag">#writers</a> <a href="/tags/writerslife/" rel="tag">#writersLife</a> <a href="/tags/indieauthor/" rel="tag">#indieAuthor</a> <a href="/tags/author/" rel="tag">#author</a> <a href="/tags/authors/" rel="tag">#authors</a> <a href="/tags/audio/" rel="tag">#audio</a> <a href="/tags/audiofiction/" rel="tag">#audiofiction</a> <a href="/tags/startup/" rel="tag">#startup</a></p>

I was commenting on how terrible Apple Voice Technology is for creating audiobooks. It can't even get the author's name right.

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<p>Adopt! Don't shop!</p><p><a href="https://photog.social/@FotoVorschlag" rel="nofollow">@FotoVorschlag</a> 'Einsamkeit' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldanimals/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldAnimals</a> <a href="/tags/animalrescue/" rel="tag">#AnimalRescue</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/animals/" rel="tag">#animals</a> <a href="/tags/dogs/" rel="tag">#dogs</a> <a href="/tags/dogsofmastodon/" rel="tag">#DogsOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

Two dog paws sticking out from under the kennel bars.

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<p><a href="/tags/doorsday/" rel="tag">#doorsday</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldanimalfriends/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldAnimalFriends</a> <a href="/tags/cognacthehorse/" rel="tag">#CognacTheHorse</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/animals/" rel="tag">#animals</a> <a href="/tags/horses/" rel="tag">#horses</a> <a href="/tags/horsesofmastodon/" rel="tag">#HorsesOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

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.

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<p>Mountain idyll.</p><p><a href="https://photog.social/@FotoVorschlag" rel="nofollow">@FotoVorschlag</a> 'Man kann es hören' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldanimals/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldAnimals</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/animals/" rel="tag">#animals</a> <a href="/tags/mastodonneedsmorecows/" rel="tag">#MastodonNeedsMoreCows</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

An Allgäu cow, with a large cowbell around its neck, stands on a steep, green mountain slope and looks down into the valley. Coniferous forests and Allgäu mountain ranges in the background. The sky is a cloudless blue.

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<p><a href="/tags/doorsday/" rel="tag">#doorsday</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldmomentsintime/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldMomentsInTime</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/monochrome/" rel="tag">#monochrome</a> <a href="/tags/blackandwhite/" rel="tag">#BlackAndWhite</a> <a href="/tags/blackandwhitephotography/" rel="tag">#BlackAndWhitePhotography</a> <a href="/tags/bw/" rel="tag">#bw</a> <a href="/tags/bnw/" rel="tag">#bnw</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

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.

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<p>"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe..."</p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldanimalfriends/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldAnimalFriends</a> <a href="/tags/daffythecoon/" rel="tag">#DaffyTheCoon</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/animals/" rel="tag">#animals</a> <a href="/tags/cats/" rel="tag">#cats</a> <a href="/tags/catsofmastodon/" rel="tag">#CatsOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/caturday/" rel="tag">#caturday</a> <a href="/tags/monochrome/" rel="tag">#monochrome</a> <a href="/tags/monochromemarch/" rel="tag">#MonochromeMarch</a> <a href="/tags/blackandwhite/" rel="tag">#BlackAndWhite</a> <a href="/tags/blackandwhitephotography/" rel="tag">#BlackAndWhitePhotography</a> <a href="/tags/bw/" rel="tag">#bw</a> <a href="/tags/bnw/" rel="tag">#bnw</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

This is a dramatic black-and-white close-up photograph of a Maine Coon cat’s face. The cat is lying down and looking straight at the camera with a calm, slightly curious expression. Its large, almond-shaped eyes are wide open and catch the light, giving them a bright, reflective glow. The cat has the classic Maine Coon features: very long, thick fur with distinct dark tabby stripes running down the forehead and across the cheeks, prominent white tufts of fur inside the ears, and long, pointed ear tips with extra tufts of fur sticking out. Long, thin white whiskers fan out from its muzzle. One large, furry paw is resting in the foreground on a dark, soft surface, showing the thick pads and fluffy fur around it. The background is a smooth, gradient gray, keeping all attention on the cat’s expressive face. The overall mood is intimate and majestic, perfectly capturing the gentle giant personality of a Maine Coon.

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<p>Bascat.</p><p><a href="https://photog.social/@FotoVorschlag" rel="nofollow">@FotoVorschlag</a> 'Korb oder Körbe' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldanimalfriends/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldAnimalFriends</a> <a href="/tags/daffythecoon/" rel="tag">#DaffyTheCoon</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/animals/" rel="tag">#animals</a> <a href="/tags/cats/" rel="tag">#cats</a> <a href="/tags/catsofmastodon/" rel="tag">#CatsOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/caturday/" rel="tag">#caturday</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

The picture shows a young, brown tabby Maine Coon cat with large, bright yellow eyes looking out of a round, woven basket. The cat has tilted its head slightly and is looking directly into the camera.

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<p><a href="/tags/silentsunday/" rel="tag">#SilentSunday</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldnature/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldNature</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/nature/" rel="tag">#nature</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

The picture shows a tree trunk overgrown with ivy. The ivy has heart-shaped leaves in various shades of green, some with red and purple colours, especially at the edges. The leaves have a network of light-coloured veins that give them a marbled appearance.

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<p>🌿 </p><p><a href="https://photog.social/@FotoVorschlag" rel="nofollow">@FotoVorschlag</a> '50 shades of green' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldnature/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldNature</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/nature/" rel="tag">#nature</a> <a href="/tags/silentsunday/" rel="tag">#SilentSunday</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

The picture shows a section of green fern leaves. The leaves are filigree and arranged in a fan shape, with many small, rounded individual leaves that sit on thin, dark stems. The structure appears delicate and light, the leaves partially overlap and form a dense, lively pattern. The colour is a strong, fresh green, reminiscent of a shady forest. Other blurred fern leaves can be seen in the background, emphasising the main motif.

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<p>Rust never sleeps.</p><p><a href="https://photog.social/@FotoVorschlag" rel="nofollow">@FotoVorschlag</a> 'Korrosion' <a href="/tags/fotovorschlag/" rel="tag">#FotoVorschlag</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldmomentsintime/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldMomentsInTime</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/seascape/" rel="tag">#seascape</a> <a href="/tags/seascapephotography/" rel="tag">#SeascapePhotography</a> <a href="/tags/sea/" rel="tag">#sea</a> <a href="/tags/ocean/" rel="tag">#ocean</a> <a href="/tags/minimalism/" rel="tag">#minimalism</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

The picture shows a scene by the sea. A rusty chain can be seen in the foreground, which runs vertically and is presumably attached to a ship or a mooring. The chain has a reddish-brown color due to rust and consists of large, oval links. A calm, deep blue sea stretches out in the background, merging with a clear, light blue sky. The horizon line is gentle and gives the picture a peaceful atmosphere. There are no other noticeable details or objects in the picture.

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<p>"One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them"<br>-- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings</p><p><a href="/tags/pletzfeldmomentsintime/" rel="tag">#PletzfeldMomentsInTime</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/minimalismmonday/" rel="tag">#MinimalismMonday</a> <a href="/tags/minimalism/" rel="tag">#minimalism</a> <a href="/tags/monochromemarch/" rel="tag">#MonochromeMarch</a> <a href="/tags/monochromemonday/" rel="tag">#MonochromeMonday</a> <a href="/tags/monochrome/" rel="tag">#monochrome</a> <a href="/tags/blackandwhite/" rel="tag">#BlackAndWhite</a> <a href="/tags/blackandwhitephotography/" rel="tag">#BlackAndWhitePhotography</a> <a href="/tags/bw/" rel="tag">#bw</a> <a href="/tags/bnw/" rel="tag">#bnw</a> <a href="/tags/darktable/" rel="tag">#darktable</a> <a href="/tags/mywork/" rel="tag">#mywork</a> <a href="/tags/myphoto/" rel="tag">#myphoto</a></p>

This is a black-and-white close-up photograph of a sturdy metal hitching ring mounted on a very old, heavily weathered wooden barn wall. The wood shows a rough, deeply cracked texture. The grain runs straight up and down like long wrinkles. You can feel how old and worn the wood is: there are splits, peeling patches, dark knots, and areas where the surface has eroded. Right in the center sits a rectangular metal mounting plate, solidly fixed to the wood with four screws — one at each corner — each with a clear star-shaped head. The metal plate itself is a bit shiny in places but also shows tarnish, scratches, and the patina of long use. Attached to the middle of this plate is a large, thick, perfectly circular metal ring. The ring dangles freely downward, smooth and solid, big enough to easily loop a lead rope or reins through. The lighting creates sharp contrast: the bright metallic hardware stands out strongly against the dark, textured wood. The photo is tightly framed so nothing else is visible — just this simple, practical piece of farm equipment. Overall feeling: rugged, reliable, and full of character. It’s exactly the kind of ring you would find on an old stable or barn to safely tie up a horse while brushing, feeding, or saddling it.

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