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Good morning, friends of the #BSDCafe #illumosCafe and the entire #Fediverse,
it's Wednesday, the day of the Sea. Let’s begin this new day by focusing on the beauty of nature, forgetting for a moment the problems of life and the world.

Because we are alive, now.

#Photography #Sunrise #SeaWednesday #MeerMittwoch #Sea #WinterSunrise #Photo #Picture #Pic

A breathtaking sunrise unfolds over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of soft gold, vibrant orange, and delicate pink. The calm sea mirrors the sky’s warmth, signaling the start of a new day. Silhouettes of palm trees stand gently against the morning light, while a quiet, distant structure anchors the scene. As the first light of dawn breaks through, it brings with it a sense of renewal and hope - a reminder that each new day holds the potential for growth, beauty, and the quiet peace that exists in the world despite everything.

Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe · last month

How I see the World.

(Read the alt text for what I mean.)

#Photography #Photo #Picture #Pic #NaturePhotography #Autumn #World #Light #Hope #ThereIsHope

An autumn landscape at sunset. Bare trees dominate the upper frame, their branches reaching across a golden sky. Below, vibrant green grass covers the ground, and a small stream winds through the scene, reflecting the warm light. A large tree trunk stands on the right, scarred where a branch was cut, but still alive with orange leaves clinging to its younger branches.
This is how I see the world. The bare trees, what we notice most, seem dead, like today's civilization: governed by hatred, coldness, selfishness, rampant individualism. But at the base, the grass is green. Because at the base, there are wonderful people who often go unnoticed, yet they are the most important part of everything. And beyond: light and color, because life can give us far more than these bare "trees" show right now. And the trees themselves, if not rotten inside, will bloom again.
I intentionally increased the saturation to create this contrast: to flood the scene with light. — An autumn landscape at sunset. Bare trees dominate the upper frame, their branches reaching across a golden sky. Below, vibrant green grass covers the ground, and a small stream winds through the scene, reflecting the warm light. A large tree trunk stands on the right, scarred where a branch was cut, but still alive with orange leaves clinging to its younger branches. This is how I see the world. The bare trees, what we notice most, seem dead, like today's civilization: governed by hatred, coldness, selfishness, rampant individualism. But at the base, the grass is green. Because at the base, there are wonderful people who often go unnoticed, yet they are the most important part of everything. And beyond: light and color, because life can give us far more than these bare "trees" show right now. And the trees themselves, if not rotten inside, will bloom again. I intentionally increased the saturation to create this contrast: to flood the scene with light.

Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe · last month

Peaceful SeaWednesday, #BSDCafe
Peaceful SeaWednesday, #illumosCafe
Peaceful SeaWednesday, #Fediverse

I miss my sea.

#Photography #Photo #Picture #Pic #Pictures #Sea #SeaWednesday #MeerMittwoch #Boat #Fisher

A small boat rests on a sandy shore, with fishing equipment and nets piled nearby. In the background, a lone fisherman stands on a rocky jetty, casting his line into the calm, open sea. The tranquil waters stretch out under an overcast sky, creating a peaceful, contemplative scene by the coast. Buoys and rocks add subtle colors to the muted coastal landscape, embodying the quiet rhythm of a seaside morning.

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Noel J. Penaflor

@NoelJPenaflor@sunny.garden · 2 months ago

#dogsofmastodon #dog #dogsky #dogs #pic #pictures #picture #pics #animal #animals #cute #cuteanimal

Noel J. Penaflor

@NoelJPenaflor@sunny.garden · 2 months ago

#dogsofmastodon #dog #dogsky #dogs #pic #pictures #picture #pics #animal #animals #cute #cuteanimal

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Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe · 2 months ago

I’ve taken many shots like this, every year, with the same subject and in the same place. Yet I’m still fascinated by this perspective.
This one is from just a few hours ago: the sunset and the "fragile" flower. A breath of wind will be enough, and the flower, as we see it, will vanish. Yet it will be everywhere, spreading itself across the world.
There it stands, swaying in the gentle air and the soft warmth of a November sunset, defying whatever happens around it.

No yesterday, no tomorrow - just here, now, basking in this poetic light.

And life, silently, flows on.

#Photography #Photo #Pic #Sunset #Italy #Italia #Autumn #Fall #Reflections #NaturePhotography #Nature #Life

Close-up of a dandelion puff illuminated by the warm light of a sunset, with a blurred background of green grass and an orange sky.

Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe · 2 months ago

No yesterday, no tomorrow - just here, now, basking in this poetic light.

And life, silently, flows on.

#Photography #Photo #Pic #Sunset #Italy #Italia #Autumn #Fall #Reflections #NaturePhotography #Nature #Life

Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe · 2 months ago

Life is a curve

#Photography #Photo #Picture #Pic #SilentSunday #CityPhotography #Ferrara #Italia #Italy #UrbanPhotography

A low-angle shot captures the symmetrical, curved facade of an illuminated historic building at night, viewed through a large archway. The building's terracotta walls are lit from below, highlighting multiple windows with shutters and four framed artworks. The circular patterned paving in the foreground emphasizes the curved architecture, all beneath a deep blue night sky visible through the arch.

Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe · 2 months ago

November Sunset
Cento, Italy

23/11/2012

(There's a story behind this photo. I was walking alone, attempting to unwind after a particularly rough day. Behind me was the local cemetery (the road leading to it).
I noticed this light and grabbed my Galaxy Nexus. Although the phone had a subpar camera, this time, with some minor color adjustments, it produced a surprisingly good result.)

#Photography #Photo #Picture #Pic #ThrowbackThursday #Autumn #Sunset #Orange #FallenLeaves #November #Italy

The photo shows a tree-lined path during autumn. The trees have dense foliage in shades of yellow and green, suggesting early autumn. A carpet of fallen leaves covers the path, which is centered in the photo and stretches into the distance where the setting sun casts a warm glow. The sky is not visible, and there are no people or animals seen. The overall ambiance is serene and picturesque, typical of an autumnal scene.

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Noel J. Penaflor

@NoelJPenaflor@sunny.garden · 3 months ago

#pic #pictures #picture #pics #turtle

Noel J. Penaflor

@NoelJPenaflor@sunny.garden · 3 months ago

#pic #pictures #picture #pics #turtle

Stefano Marinelli

@stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe · 3 months ago

As the sun doth sink 'tween tower and age-old walls,
The plaza basks in gentle, warm orange embrace.
In tranquil eve, the city waits, as nightfall calls,
Preparing for nocturnal symphony to grace.

#Photography #Photo #Picture #Pic #SilentSunday #Sun #Sunset #SereneSunset #Ferrara #Italy