Lots of stuff going on today and no dedicated photography time, so A41 to the rescue. Took this from the bike while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. π€·ββοΈ
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2025-03-09
The equestrian fair is happening at Messe Essen this weekend, so there are lots of horses to be seen. (We stopped there often over the last few years, usually on our way home from kindergarten.) The weather was very nice yesterday, so we packed some snacks, found a place near the Gruga entrance, and watched a lot of horses pass by on their way from the makeshift stables (pictured above) to the fair grounds.
2025-03-08
One more heron post with a couple of images from yeterday. I was a bit late so I didn't catch the same light as the days before. But shooting from the bridge allowed for some other angles.
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2025-03-07
Herons seem to have hit a nerve! Thanks for your emails telling me how much you like them. I love me some silhouettes, that's why today's photos are my favorites from yesterday's excursion. Also, I went back this morning again (!), this time to a bridge outside of Gruga, which gave me a different vantage point. Got some herons in flight, which I'll share tomorrow. Now I really want a longer lens.
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2025-03-06
Went back to the same spot as yesterday to photograph the herons. What can I say: I am really happy I did that this morning. Being by myself, watching those birds. Talk about relaxing. π And it turns out 200 (well technically 300) mm is enough, after all!
The herons are...
2025-03-05
Another morning walk in Gruga. Did I mention how much I enjoy those? π
Next to the pond in the second image are huge trees and on top of them, there are at least 10 heron nests. I watched them gathering material and fly up to the tree tops for a while. Time to whip out the ol' 55-200mm! (It's the longest lens I own.) Not sure if I can get anything interesting, though, as the nests are really quite high and the vantage point is bad. But I will try!
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2025-03-04
Observing our shadows.
2025-03-03
Took this A41 photograph very early this morning. Love the light. The condensation trail is a nice little cherry on top.
Lumi turns eight today. π Unfortunately she's in bed with a fever. π€ Poor thing. Not how she envisioned her birthday.
2025-03-02
The Lollipop.
2025-03-01
Sometimes the last chance of the day for a photo is fetching the laundry from the basement.
In other news, I published my second month in review post.
2025-02-28
Observing lines & light and shadow during an afternoon walk with my daughter.
Carnival at school was a succes btw., so yesterday's trip to the costume store was apparently worth it.
In other news, I haven't checked Mastodon or Bluesky in a couple of days. I'll make it at least a full week, so if you want to get in touch, how about an email? Also I have written down some thoughts about fediverse integration on my other blog.
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2025-02-27
Last minute costume shopping with my daugther. She's gonna be a ladybug.
Already saw lots of people in costumes today. I must confess, I was never a fan of "Karneval". The music associated with it here in Germany alone is enough to make me run in the opposite direction. Simply horrendous. The parades will allow for some great photo opportunities though, so I am not complaining. π
2025-02-26
Rain running down on A41. (Photo from two days ago.) Shot this with this weeks #TheCompoChallenge ("leading lines") in mind.
2025-02-25
The flock in mid flight.
I feel burnt out by the news cycle. I think it is time for a social media break. Donβt get me wrong, most interactions on Mastodon are lovely, but thereβs so much shit happening currently, which people are obviously talking about, and it is dragging me down. Iβll keep posting here (and probably on the other blog) though. And Iβll happily answer your emails. π
2025-02-24
They cut down two huge trees in front of the school today, probably as preparation for the planned annex to the existing buildings.
2025-02-23
We had the first ice cream of the year today. Enjoyed being outside with the family.
2025-02-22
Who says I can't post twice a day? π Enjoyed the warm weather outside with the kids. And I like the images I took of them climbing a jungle gym.
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2025-02-22
It's not even eight, and I already got today's shot in. π Have a great weekend everyone!
2025-02-21
Funny how sometimes the subject reminds me of an image I took years ago.
2025-02-20
2025-02-19
Observing color in the evening light. A kinda logical way to follow up on yesterday's morning light.
I recently asked for you to share your 365 photography projects. I made a list from the suggestions. I'd love to add more, so please et me know of other 365 projects. Thanks!
2025-02-18
Observing color in the morning light. Love these early morning Gruga walks, when nobody is around. It was freezingly cold, but the light was nice! Still feeling the colorβ¦ π€·ββοΈ
I also made these particular images with the rule of thirds in mind as part of the first #TheCompoChallenge.
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2025-02-17
2025-02-16
A couple more Parkleuchten photos. This time a set of rather unobvious (as in "not the main attraction") shots from off the path.
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2025-02-15
Yesterday we visited Parkleuchten at Gruga park with Daniel and his family. It was very cold and late (obviously), so half of my family had cut the visit short and head home early. Lumi and I went on to see all of the installations. We ended the day with a nice, hot chocolate at home.
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2025-02-14
Went to see Parkleuchten in Gruga today. Only sharing this one image today, more tomorrow! (Tired, need sleep.)
2025-02-13
Observing color.
2025-02-12
Math homework.
YiΔit has written a lovely post about how I inspired him to start his photo blog. (Very kind of you! π) He's also doing a 365 project, so you should defiintely subscribe!
I signed for Hiro's Photo Composition challenge. Sounds fun and maybe I can start getting in the groove for some "themed series".
2025-02-11
The 27 is back! (Finally!) The auto focus motor was broken. Fujifilm service wasn't able to tell me how that could have happened, but they fixed it. Out of warrenty this cost me EUR 100, ~10 for the motor, 75 for the labor + tax. Cheaper than buying a new lens I guess. π€·ββοΈ Ah, and I took the photo above in the changing room earlier today, when we went swimming again. Only image I have from today, oh wellβ¦
2025-02-10
The kids found lots of treasures in Anneanne's basement the other day, like these binoculars. We had to break the lock because the key was lost, so we haven't been in there for over a year! π