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Chris 🦑

@sturmsucht.de

#elopement and #landscape #photographer https://www.sturmsucht.de | https://www.zielecki.com TechNerd | Privacy focused | INFJ-A based in Germany Posts are on […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mastodon.social/@sturmsucht, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 2d ago

When I speak to my photographer friends about #Instagram and alternatives like the #fediverse, I usually have the same discussion as with someone in a toxic relationship: yeah, the sex is good and the first 3 months were wonderful, but look at your nervous system now, my friend.

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 2d ago

Some people decide to skip the big #wedding that costs thousands of euros and involves hundreds of guests in favor of a couple of days at a place they love for a special and very intimate elopement. Those people are truly wonderful. From a recent #elopement in #Germany. #WeddingPhotography

A dramatic black-and-white elopement portrait captured from a low angle against a sweeping, moody sky filled with swirling clouds. The couple stands close together with their eyes closed in a peaceful embrace; on the left, a bald partner with a full beard wears a dark suit, holding his partner with one hand resting on her waist and the other gently cupping her cheek. On the right, a bald partner wearing a simple white wedding dress and a septum ring rests her head lovingly against his cheek, her tattooed arms wrapped around his shoulders. Captured by European Elopement Photographer Sturmsucht.

A playful and tender elopement moment in a natural, dark green wooded setting where the partner with a bald head, a prominent ginger beard, and a white shirt with a dark vest stands closely behind, gently covering his spouse's eyes with both hands while leaning in to kiss her forehead. His heavily tattooed arms feature a distinct Captain America shield on the back of his right hand and a white watch on his wrist. The partner in front, with a shaved head and wearing a simple white wedding dress with thin straps, a gold necklace with a pink pendant, and a distinctive gecko tattoo on her upper chest, smiles softly as she embraces his hands resting over her belly. Captured by European Elopement Photographer Sturmsucht.

An intimate moment in nature where a newlywed couple shares a tender kiss amidst tall, soft grass, framed by a dense wall of dark green trees under an overcast sky. On the left, a bald person with a prominent ginger beard and mustache wears a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a dark vest, holding his partner with his arms wrapped around her waist and his hands gently cupping her face. On the right, a bald person with dark earrings wears a simple white wedding dress with thin straps, her arms around his shoulders, revealing intricate black tattoos adorning her arms. Their bodies are pressed together in a quiet, devoted celebration of love. Captured by European Elopement Photographer Sturmsucht.

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 2d ago

Thank you all for sharing my blog post about how the Fediverse changed my social media behaviour and all your lovely comments. ❤️ This alone showed me how much different the Fediverse is compared to big tech. And I also have numbers: Interactions compared to account size: Fedi: 34,89 % IG: 0 […]

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Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 4d ago

A new social me. How the Fediverse has influenced the way I live my (online) social life now. Especially when you come from Instagram. https://blog.sturmsucht.de/a-new-social-me/ #blog #fediverse #socialmedia

A new social me

How the Fediverse has influenced the way I live my (online) social life now.

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Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 4d ago

#3GoodThings - Fiber has finally come! 🚄 - Family with a big #FCKAFD sticker on their bikes in the neighbourhood - Finished taxes

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 5d ago

My movie month July was dominated by #StudioGhibli first watches - and they were fantastic! #LetterboxdFriday

A dark-themed media logging interface displaying five entries for July 2026. The list begins on July 31 with the animated film The Secret World of Arrietty (2010), featuring its poster thumbnail, a 5-out-of-5 green star rating, and an orange heart favorite icon. This is followed on the 19th by Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), also with a poster, five green stars, and an orange heart. On the 18th is Howl's Moving Castle (2004), similarly rated with five green stars and an orange heart. Further down on the 14th is Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), accompanied by its poster, five green stars, an orange heart, and a repeat icon. Finally, on the 8th is Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), showing its poster, five green stars, an orange heart, and a repeat icon.

Martin Vermeer FCD @martinvermeer.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy · last wk.

Not clear who's behind it, but works for me #PervGlasses #Meta

Activists' spoof street ad for Meta's AI glasses, showing Epstein saying 'Glasses for people who don't do consent'

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · last wk.

Just saw a chart of @molly0xfff showing up in #JohnOliver's latested videos about Trumps #crpyto scams: https://youtu.be/G3oB-1qAj-Q

Jess👾@jesstheunstill.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 2w ago

Just imagine if we'd invested over a trillion dollars in green energy rather than AI.

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 2w ago

3 good things: - Cool night and morning here - Fiber will finally be connected next week - My cute girlfriend #3GoodThings

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 2w ago

#DHL now offers to explicitly send your packages via train instead of trucks. Zero extra costs, -30% CO2. Nice! Please make it default.

This image shows a section of a DHL shipping form titled 'Add shipping options' ('Versandoptionen ergänzen'). A prominent yellow box highlights an eco-friendly choice: 'Rail transport' ('Bahntransport'). The box features a green leaf icon and the claim 'Save more than 30% CO₂e now' ('Jetzt mehr als 30% CO₂e einsparen'). It specifies that this service is free of charge (+ €0.00) and describes it as a 'free and sustainable rail transport service' that may result in a 'maximum of 1 day longer delivery time.' At the bottom of the yellow box, there are two radio buttons to select either 'Yes' ('Ja') or 'No' ('Nein').

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 3w ago

I left #Spotify beginning of last year and went with #Deezer, but never really felt it. I switched to #Qoduz after that which I really like, because they pay their artists and have a nonintrusive UI. After reading @kuketzblog blog series about Spotify alternatives, I installed the alternative […]

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Chris @chris.zielecki.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 3w ago

From an after wedding session at the Baltic Sea last autumn. Incredible light, wonderful humans. #elopement #portrait #bride #balticsea #mediumformat

This image by Elopement and Wedding Photographer Sturmsucht from Germany captures a vast, serene landscape in Norway, showcasing the striking transition of autumn. The scene is dominated by rolling, mountainous terrain covered in a dense forest turned a rich, warm palette of deep orange, rust, and golden-brown, signaling the peak of fall foliage. The mountains are carved by deep, sweeping valleys, with dramatic lighting creating sharp shadows across the slopes, emphasizing the rugged contours, while sunlight bathes the hillsides in a soft, golden glow. Above, the sky is a wide, expansive stretch of brilliant, deep blue, dotted with scattered, fluffy white cumulus clouds. One prominent, large cloud sits centrally near the top of the frame, soft and voluminous, drifting peacefully over the still wilderness below. The entire composition evokes a profound sense of quiet, crisp autumn air, where the grand scale of the earth meets the endless, open sky.

Chris @chris.zielecki.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 3w ago

Norway #norway #autumn #woods #mountainrange

This image by Elopement and Wedding Photographer Sturmsucht from Germany depicts a vast, quiet Norwegian landscape in autumn. Rolling mountains, covered in dense forests of deep orange and golden-brown, roll across the frame, carved by deep valleys. The scene is defined by a striking contrast between areas in soft, golden sunlight and others cast in long, dramatic shadows. Above, an expansive, clear blue sky is accented by scattered, fluffy white clouds, with one prominent, voluminous cloud drifting centrally. The overall atmosphere is one of calm, crisp, and expansive wilderness.

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 3w ago

Jack Conte from Patreon about the feelings you have being an artist in an AI era. A great view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17_HcR95YBc

Fredrik Graver @fgraver.hcommons.social.ap.brid.gy · 3w ago

Guerrilla London Bus Ads Mock Kylie Jenner’s Meta Glasses Campaign https://hyperallergic.com/guerrilla-london-bus-ads-mock-kylie-jenners-meta-glasses-campaign/

Guerrilla London Bus Ads Mock Kylie Jenner’s Meta Glasses Campaign

“Billionaires could fund cures for cancer — so why are they funding glasses for perverts instead?" asked the protest group Everyone Hates Elon.

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Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 3w ago

Ok. Me side-eyeing my cat. My cat side-eyeing me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qrZC1kF7Kc #floatingrobot #robot #japan

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 3w ago

I wish political and climate posts would be hashtagged accordingly. Because: I need a break.

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 3w ago

On a date night with my girlfriend last weekend at #Kaltenberg. #medieval #medievalfayre #joustingtournament #tournament #mediumformat

On an outdoor stage at the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament, the medieval music band Corvus Corax delivers a powerful live performance. Captured during golden hour, warm sunlight bathes the scene in dramatic contrast.

Center stage stands the lead musician commanding intense attention - he has long, flowing dark hair cascading past his shoulders, a full beard, and his face is caught mid-expression with mouth open as if singing or shouting passionately. His arms are dramatically outstretched to either side in an expansive, theatrical gesture.

He's shirtless beneath a sleeveless brown vest or leather garment, revealing his bare chest adorned with multiple necklaces featuring various pendants. Traditional medieval-style bagpipes are strapped across his shoulders and body, with several drone pipes extending outward around him. A red rose is tucked somewhere on his costume.

The warm, directional sunlight creates strong highlights on his skin and costume while casting deep shadows behind him, giving the image dramatic contrast and depth.

In the background, slightly blurred, other band members of Corvus Corax are visible with various instruments including drums. The audience fills the foreground with their backs to the camera - you can see people wearing sun hats, braided hairstyles, and casual summer attire, all facing the stage captivated by the performance.

The overall atmosphere conveys raw energy, medieval authenticity, and the electrifying connection between performers and festival crowd.

At the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament, a Bavarian woodcarver's folklore mask display creates an atmospheric night scene. Two carved wooden masks represent traditional Bavarian demonic figures (Lercherl or similar folk characters). Both masks feature curved black horns protruding from the top, wild light-colored hair or fur, and dramatic facial expressions with carved teeth bared in fierce snarls.

Most striking are the glowing blue LED lights embedded in each mask's eye sockets and teeth, creating an eerie supernatural effect against the dark background. One mask sits in the foreground, appearing seated or positioned lower, while another hangs elevated above it on wooden posts or branches.

Warm orange-red ambient lighting from candles or lanterns illuminates the scene from below and the sides, casting deep shadows and highlighting the carved textures of the wood and fur details. Wooden structures and poles frame the display in a rustic workshop or market stall setting.

The combination of traditional Bavarian woodcarving craftsmanship, folklore demon imagery, and modern LED lighting creates a haunting, mystical atmosphere representing centuries-old Alpine folk traditions celebrated at the knight tournament.

At the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament, a procession of medieval knights walks through the darkness at night, each carrying a blazing torch. Five to six men are visible in full period armor moving forward in solemn formation.

Several knights wear chainmail coifs covering their heads with steel plates over their torsos, while others sport complete plate armor with articulated joints. Most have beards and serious expressions focused ahead. One knight on the left wears a distinctive red cap beneath his chainmail hood.

The torches create dramatic warm orange illumination, casting flickering light on the metal armor and faces while leaving surrounding areas in deep shadow. Smoke rises from the flames adding atmospheric movement. The knights walk in tight formation suggesting a ceremonial march or nighttime ritual at the tournament.

Their armor reflects the torchlight with metallic gleams - silver chainmail rings, polished steel breastplates, and dark leather accents. Some wear tabards or cloaks over their armor. The ground appears to be cobblestone or packed earth typical of historic tournament grounds.

The scene evokes medieval pageantry and tradition, capturing the dramatic atmosphere of knights processing by torchlight during evening events at this Bavarian knight tournament celebration.

During the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament, a knight in full medieval armor rides a white horse across the sandy arena. The knight grips a long lance angled upward in his right hand and carries a round shield on his left arm. His helmet features a vibrant tricolor plume in red, white, and blue feathers.

The white horse is elaborately decorated with ornate red and gold caparison fabric covering its body, matching bridle decorations, and metal-studded tack. The horse strides forward with energy, tail flowing behind.

Above, bright spotlights illuminate the arena creating warm golden tones and casting dust particles visible in the air. Large decorative banners hang from the rafters - one displays red and cream vertical stripes with heraldic symbols, another shows Bavarian blue-and-white diamond patterns with crests.

The background reveals a packed stadium of spectators filling tiered seating, watching the performance intently. Many hold phones to capture the moment.

In the foreground left, a wooden target stand stands ready for jousting practice or competition, draped with red and black fabric bearing decorative patterns.

The scene captures the grand spectacle and medieval pageantry of chivalric tournaments at this Bavarian event, combining authentic armor, trained horses, and theatrical presentation before an enthusiastic crowd.

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 4w ago

Starting the day with 🍿 and 2 hours of @pluralistic being interviewed by #trevorNoah https://youtu.be/CK8M5sKWRkc

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 4w ago

Dreaming of Finnish libraries right now. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260618-the-weird-and-wonderful-libraries-of-finland #library #democracy #community

Renting a sewing machine from the library

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Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · last mo.

The amount of fully generated #AI slop shops on #etsy - especially for fashion - is really annoying

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · last mo.

The true reasons Mastodon implemented #collections I present: the fediverse singularity of catsalads! https://mastodon.social/collections/116844260305449237

Catsalads

The fediverse singularity in a collection (uncomplete of course)

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Ret @ret.furry.engineer.ap.brid.gy · last mo.

Me in 1768: I dislike the new Prime Minister and the Steam Machine is still too expensive. Me in 2026: I dislike the new Prime Minister and the Steam Machine is still too expensive.

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · last mo.

Steam Machine just dropped. #steam #steamMachine

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 2mo ago

Something out of wood. Old wood. 'Etwas aus Holz' #FotoVorschlag #church #Borgund #stavechurch #church #norway

This photograph by European Elopement and Wedding Photographer Sturmsucht captures a serene, atmospheric scene in Norway, featuring the iconic Borgund Stave Church.

The Subject
In the foreground stands the Borgund Stave Church, one of the most famous and well-preserved examples of this architectural style in Norway, dating back to around 1180. It is a striking, dark-timbered structure characterized by multiple tiers of sharply pitched, shingled roofs that taper toward a tall, slender spire. The wood is dark, possibly stained or aged, providing a stark contrast to the colorful landscape behind it. The church is framed by a low, weathered stone wall that separates the foreground from the church grounds, which include a small, quiet graveyard with simple headstones set in the grass.

The Landscape
Rising immediately behind the church is a massive, steep mountain. Its slopes are blanketed in a vibrant autumn forest, a tapestry of gold, yellow, and orange leaves, interspersed with patches of deeper green. The transition from the lower, lush valley to the higher, rugged peaks creates a sense of scale and depth.

The Setting and Atmosphere
To the left and right of the church, a peaceful valley unfolds. Small, simple buildings are nestled in the distance, connected by a narrow road that winds through the grassy fields. The scene is overcast, with a heavy, grey sky filled with thick clouds, which casts a soft, diffused light over the valley. The overall mood is quiet, contemplative, and deeply rooted in the rugged, historical beauty of the Norwegian countryside. The very top of the frame is slightly shaded by the overhanging branches of a tree, adding a natural, framing element to the top of the image.

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 2mo ago

3 good things: 1️⃣ Potatoes are crowing in the experimental field I tried out in my garden 🌱 2️⃣ Happy with the new Ghost theme I built with Fantasma.io for my landscape site 🏔️ 3️⃣ Got my first trans wedding 🏳️‍⚧️🤵 👰

Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 2mo ago

Ich sollte mehr Past Puzzle spielen. #pastpuzzle 332 🟩🟩🟥🟥 (-42) 🟩🟩🟥🟩 (-20) 🟩🟩🟩🟩 (0) ▪️▪️▪️▪️ 3/4 🥉 https://www.pastpuzzle.de

Past Puzzle – Das tägliche Geschichtsrätsel

Errate das Jahr anhand von 4 historischen Hinweisen. Ein von Wordle und Geschichte inspiriertes Spiel. Jeden Tag ein neues Rätsel, kostenlos.

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Chris 🦑@sturmsucht.de · 2mo ago

One of my favourite weekly bloggers moved from Ghost to Nazi promoting platform Substack recently. 😔

Chris @chris.zielecki.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 2mo ago

The Faroe Islands always surpise with epic views. #faroeislands #spring #snow #nordic