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Chris 🦑
@sturmsucht.de
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#elopement and #landscape #photographer
https://www.sturmsucht.de | https://www.zielecki.com
TechNerd | Privacy focused | INFJ-A
based in Germany
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Mastodon meetup in Norway! 👋
Bearded middle age man with camera standing in front of a giant mammoth statue at a glacier museum in Norway.
October 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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Yep.

Not mine. Found on #tumblr.

#ai #socialmedia #books
The photo shows the front window of an independent-looking bookstore at night. A large black banner hangs across the inside of the window. In bold white capital letters it reads, line by line: “FUCK SOCIAL MEDIA. MARRY BOOKS. KILL AI.” Directly behind the glass is a low display plinth and a wooden trestle table, both covered with neatly arranged books. The books vary in size and color; many covers are minimalist, dominated by whites, reds, and blacks. Titles visible near the glass include “Sunday Women” and several Greek-language books. The shop’s interior is warmly lit with fluorescent light, revealing red shelving units filled with more books that recede into the back of the store. Metal bookcases, stacks of paper, and a reading lamp contribute to a cozy, slightly cluttered atmosphere. Outside, at the lower left edge of the frame, the arm and shoulder of a passer-by are just visible, suggesting the photographer is standing on the sidewalk. A faint reflection of street trees and balcony railings can be seen in the window glass.
October 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Greetings from Norway!
Bearded man standing besides a red Norwegian wood house, illuminated by an orange street light as the night sets in
September 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Please @quillmatiq, spend some money on a UI/UX designer. How am I supposed to recommend artists bridge their accounts when I have to send them to this?

#bounce #bridgyfed #uiux
This is a screenshot of the Bridgy Fed website with a blue and white color scheme. The design features a tacky blue bridge logo, cheesy electrical/lightning effect graphics in the hero section, and an overall dated aesthetic that looks like a mid-2000s tech startup. The typography is bland, the blue gradient backgrounds feel heavy and oppressive, and the lightning bolt graphics are particularly cringeworthy. The layout has awkward spacing and the form elements look basic and uninspired, giving the whole site an amateurish, low-budget appearance. This is a screenshot of the Bounce website with a garish brown and white color scheme. The design looks amateurish with clunky typography, awkward spacing, and an unpleasant muddy brown color that dominates large sections of the page. The layout feels unbalanced with poorly positioned decorative elements, basic fonts, and a cheap-looking tan button. The overall aesthetic is dated and unprofessional, resembling an early 2000s website rather than modern web design.
August 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Three more movies, and my private home cinema collection has reached 150 movies that streaming services can't take away from me or use to bombard me with ads. \o/ 🥳

#homecinema #streaming
This image is a logo on a dark navy-blue background. On the left is a stylized triangular emblem made of three concentric, rounded triangles: - The outermost triangle has a smooth gradient that shifts from purple at its top point to bright blue at its bottom corners. - Inside it sits a slightly smaller, solid-filled triangle in a deep purple-blue tone. - At the very center is an even smaller, solid-filled triangle matching the gradient’s midpoint color. To the right of this emblem, in clean, modern white lettering, is the word “Jellyfin” rendered in a rounded sans-serif font. The overall effect is sleek and minimalist, with a cool-tone color palette and simple geometric shapes. Jellyfin is the name of the open source media server software.
August 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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I must say publishing with Ghost's new cookie-less real time analytics together with the fediverse sparks joy. Just a few minutes up und already visits from a wonderful diverse pool of countries around the globe. ❤️

#ghost #fediverse #publishing
This is a country interface of the Ghost analytics showing visitors from countries with their flags. The countries shown are Germany, United States, Poland, People's Republic of China, Switzerland, Netherlands, Guatemala, Denmark, Spain, and Sweden. Germany appears to be currently selected or highlighted. Each country is displayed with its national flag icon and name in white text against a dark background.
August 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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@reiver me waiting for the next videos to drop
August 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Going through the videos of talks at the recent #fedicon (@fedicon) in Canada right now. 6 talks already up and every single one is a gem. Thanks for the organisers for making them public!

Empowering morning routine I have to say.

You can find them here […]

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This image shows six video thumbnails arranged in two rows of three, each featuring a speaker at a podium with the UBC (University of British Columbia) logo. The thumbnails have a purple overlay and the speakers' faces are blurred. Each thumbnail includes the title of the talk, the speaker's name, the event name "FediCon," and the video duration. The titles and speakers are: - Top row, left: "Building A Social Movement Toward Alternatives" by Janet Vertesi (23:19) - Top row, middle: "AT Protocol for Building Unique Social Apps" by Boris Mann (43:38) - Top row, right: "Starting a Journey in Non-Profit Social Spaces" by Christopher Joseph Alemany (43:26) - Bottom row, left: "From Millions To Billions — A Plausible Narrative for Growing the Social Web" by Johannes Ernst (54:36) - Bottom row, middle: "The Last Network Effect" by Anuj Ahooja (50:47) - Bottom row, right: "Connecting the Social Web" by Evan S. Prodromou (1:27:04) Each video is a recorded talk / presentation from the FediCon 2025 conference, focusing on social web and social movement topics.
August 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Moving my landscape & portrait website to @hey means also reviewing my old blog images from trips to the north. A lot of memories to unfold within the next couple of days.

#greenland #arctic #photography #Fotomontag #Photomonday
This is an aerial photograph of a large white cruise ship positioned in the center of a vast body of dark blue water in Greenland. The ship has multiple decks and appears substantial in size, though small against the expansive seascape. The scene is framed by dramatic coastlines on both sides - dark, mountainous terrain that creates a fjord-like setting. The landmasses appear as silhouettes, with the right coastline being more prominent and closer to the viewpoint. The sky dominates the upper portion with heavy gray clouds creating a moody, overcast atmosphere. The clouds have various shades of gray and white, suggesting stormy weather or possible rain. The lighting is subdued due to the cloud cover. The water is remarkably calm and smooth, with a deep blue-gray color reflecting the cloudy sky. A small boat is visible in the distance on the right side, much smaller than the main cruise ship. The composition emphasizes both the grandeur of the natural landscape and the impressive scale of the cruise vessel, while the dramatic sky adds atmospheric quality to this maritime scene.
August 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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That time when #nikon had an oil leaking shutter on their #d600

#neverforget
A serene rural landscape featuring a large, mature tree with full green foliage. Beneath the tree sits a small, weathered wooden shed with a corrugated metal roof, showing signs of age and rustic charm. To the left of the tree, a picnic table is positioned, suggesting a peaceful outdoor setting. The background displays a soft blue sky with gentle cloud formations. The ground is covered in lush green grass and vegetation, creating a tranquil, natural environment. Notably, the entire image is heavily marked with numerous spot removals, clearly indicating damage from an oil-leaking camera shutter. These spots are visible across different areas of the photograph, interrupting the otherwise peaceful scene with multiple digital corrections and patches.
July 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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#portfolioday!

Some of my #wedding work

https://portfolio.pixelfed.de/sturmsucht

#elopement #weddingphotography
This is a striking portrait of a bride in Hamburg, taken on March 26, 2022. The photograph captures a unique and artistic wedding aesthetic with the bride wearing a glamorous gold glitter eye mask that covers the upper portion of her face, creating an air of mystery and celebration. She's dressed in an elegant white wedding dress with delicate sheer fabric featuring floral embroidery or appliqué details, particularly visible on the sleeves and neckline. Her long, dark wavy hair flows naturally, and she wears a traditional white veil. The background features a bold, graphic wall with repeated text reading "LOOK" and "NEW" in white letters against dark and burgundy colored sections. There's also what appears to be a decorative element or mural featuring a spider or insect design, adding to the urban, contemporary feel of the setting. The composition creates an interesting contrast between the traditional bridal elements (white dress, veil) and the modern, edgy setting and styling choices (the glitter mask, urban backdrop). This photograph beautifully captures a non-traditional, artistic approach to wedding photography that reflects individuality and creative expression in celebrating love and marriage. This October elopement portrait captures a bride surrounded by green maple leaves that frame her face. She wears a handcrafted flower crown made of dried botanicals in soft autumn tones - pale pinks, whites, and natural dried elements that perfectly suit the fall season. The bride has short dark hair, striking green eyes, and freckles across her fair skin. Her expression is calm and contemplative as she gazes directly into the camera. She appears to be either holding the foliage or positioned within it, with the leaves creating a natural vignette around her face and shoulders. The photograph has an ethereal, woodland quality - intimate and organic. The soft, natural lighting enhances the dreamy atmosphere while highlighting the textures of both the leaves and the delicate flower crown. The composition draws focus to her serene face while the surrounding greenery adds depth and creates a sense of being immersed in nature. This artistic style perfectly embodies the spirit of an autumn elopement - personal, unconventional, and deeply connected to the natural world. The image captures a quiet, powerful moment of a bride celebrating her wedding day in her own unique way. This is a stunning black and white elopement photograph taken on the beach of Rømø in Denmark. The image shows a bride and groom standing on top of their white campervan, creating a dramatic and adventurous composition. The couple appears as small silhouettes against a vast, moody sky filled with dramatic cloud formations. The beach stretches endlessly around them, emphasizing the isolation and intimacy of their elopement. The monochromatic treatment adds to the artistic and timeless quality of the photograph. This captures the essence of a modern, adventurous elopement - the couple has chosen to celebrate their wedding in a non-traditional way, combining their love of travel (evident from the campervan) with the raw beauty of Denmark's coastal landscape. Rømø is known for its wide, vehicle-accessible beaches, making it a perfect location for this unique wedding photograph. The image was taken by Hamburg wedding photographer Sturmsucht, and the dramatic sky and minimalist composition create a powerful sense of scale - the tiny figures on the van against the immense natural backdrop symbolize both the couple's unity and their small place in the vast world they're exploring together. This is a beautiful elopement photograph taken in Ireland. The dramatic landscape with its rolling hills and rugged terrain is characteristic of Ireland's stunning countryside. The couple has chosen a perfect spot for their intimate ceremony, standing on what appears to be a hillside overlooking the Irish landscape. The golden hour lighting creates a magical atmosphere, with the sun setting behind the hills and casting that warm, romantic glow across the scene. The dramatic sky with its mix of clouds in pink and orange hues adds to the ethereal quality of the moment. Ireland is a popular elopement destination for its breathtaking natural beauty - from coastal cliffs to mountain ranges to rolling green hills. This photograph captures that wild, romantic essence perfectly, with the couple silhouetted against the vast landscape, holding hands in their wedding attire. The woman's flowing dress and the man's formal suit create a beautiful contrast against the natural, untamed setting.
July 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Just watched Hagen, a German movie about the Niebelungen saga, and I really, really enjoyed it. Didn't know we can actually make good fantasy movies.
This is a dramatic poster for "Hagen", a German historical film. The composition features a large central figure of a bearded man with long dark hair, wearing an eye patch over his right eye. He's dressed in dark medieval armor or leather clothing with metallic studs and chainmail visible at the neck. In the lower portion of the image, there are two smaller figures - a woman in light-colored medieval dress on the left and a man in dark clothing on the right. They appear to be important characters in the story. The background creates an intense atmosphere with fiery orange and red flames at the bottom, suggesting destruction or battle. The upper portion has a dark, smoky quality with what appears to be embers or sparks floating in the air. The movie title "HAGEN" is displayed in large, golden letters at the bottom of the poster, with smaller text beneath it in German that reads "In Treue Furchtlos" (which translates to "Fearless in Loyalty"). The overall mood is dark and epic, suggesting this is a serious historical drama with themes of conflict, loyalty, and medieval warfare. The color palette consists mainly of dark blacks and browns contrasted with bright orange flames, creating a visually striking and ominous effect.
June 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Me in summer.

#meme #introvert #summer
This image is a humorous meme featuring a bright green Kermit the Frog puppet pressed against a window. The puppet appears to be looking outside at a street scene with cars visible below. Above the image is text that reads "sorry i can't come all my clothes look stupid on me" - suggesting the character is declining an invitation because of clothing insecurities. The puppet's reflection can be seen in the window glass, and its limbs are splayed out against the window pane in a comical pose. The image captures a relatable feeling of not wanting to go out due to dissatisfaction with one's appearance, presented in a lighthearted way using the popular Muppet character.
May 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Die schreiben das tatsächlich direkt untereinander. Kannste dir nicht ausdenken. #soundcloud
May 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Boat trip romance in Bavaria.

#ammersee #schondorf #boat #dampfer #spring #bavaria #bayern
a festive boat at pier under blue sunny sky at lake Ammersee
May 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Days at the lake.

https://www.zielecki.com | https://www.sturmsucht.de

#schondorf #ammersee #sunrise #landscape #bavaria #photography #bayern
This image shows a peaceful lakeside scene at sunset. In the foreground is a wooden boathouse or cabin built on stilts over water. The structure has dark wooden walls and a brown shingled roof. A window on the side of the building is capturing the setting sun, creating a dramatic starburst effect as the sunlight shines directly through the glass. The boathouse stands in calm water where small rocks are visible beneath the surface. To the left, you can see part of a wooden pier or dock extending into the water. In the background, there are what appear to be sailboat masts visible near the shoreline. The sky is a beautiful gradient, transitioning from deep blue at the top to golden yellow near the horizon where the sun is setting. A single contrail from an airplane cuts across the blue sky. The overall atmosphere is serene and golden, capturing that magical moment when day transitions to evening over a tranquil body of water.
May 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Me at work.

#elopement #photographer #iceland #wedding #weddingphotography
This image captures a behind-the-scenes moment of Chris, an European elopement photographer, during photoshoot in Iceland's dramatic landscape. A couple stands together on rocky terrain beside a stunning white waterfall that cascades down a dark cliff face. The woman wears a bright yellow floral dress with her long hair flowing in the wind, while the man is dressed in a light beige suit with a yellow shirt. To the right, Chris, wearing a red cap and dark coat is capturing their moment, camera raised to his eye. The background features Iceland's distinctive rugged terrain - brown and gray rocky hills with sparse vegetation under an overcast sky. The scene beautifully contrasts the elegance of the couple against the raw, natural power of Iceland's wilderness.
April 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Who of you freaks made this?

(can't be @babe because these are not duck keys)
The image shows a humorous and creative object labeled with the caption "Submission but make it nerdy." It features a strip of material resembling a collar, adorned with keyboard keys spelling out "Ctrl," "M," "E," "P," "L," and "S." In the center of the strip, there is a metal ring attached, resembling a leash ring. The design combines elements of humor, technology, and a playful nod to "control" and "submission" in a nerdy context.
April 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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@Gargron @ram @geoff_eg I use Mastodon most as a photographer. But I also have 2 Pixelfed accounts - mainly to show a quick overview of the stuff I do. Since I also speak about other things in life here, a portfolio feature would be great. Else, it's all […]

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April 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Contribution to 'In der Küche' from @FotoVorschlag

From a relaxed home session with a friend.

#FotoVorschlag #silentsunday #boudoir #lingerie #photography
The image shows a person leaning forward on a kitchen counter, partially turned away from the camera. They are wearing a matching lace lingerie set in a dark color. The scene is softly lit, with warm natural light coming from a window in the background, and a focused light source illuminating the person's upper body from the right. Their long blonde hair falls over one shoulder. The person has visible tattoos on their legs and sides, including a prominent caduceus symbol on the right thigh. The setting is a home kitchen with light-colored cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a washing machine beneath the counter. A few houseplants and everyday kitchen items are visible, giving the space a lived-in, casual feel. The mood of the image is intimate and natural.
April 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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@heiseonline fixed it for you
Fake Screenshot einer Meldung darüber, dass 746 Millionen Euro eine hohe Strafe für Amazon wären. In Wahrheit sind es nur 12,4 Stunden ihrer jährlichen Einnahmen.
March 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Current office status.

#cat #catsofmastodon
My cute ginger cat doing what he does best: sleeping cute on his favourite blanket.
March 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Found on @seawall profile.
Owl! at the Library & l& LY @SketchesbyBoze sorry | haven’t texted you back in a month. the old world is dying and the new one struggles to be born. now is the time of monsters.
March 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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February 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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I made this photo collage of my work a few weeks ago while working on my homepage. End up not using it, but I still like it. So why not share?

https://www.sturmsucht.de

#weddingphotography #wedding #blackandwhite #photography #fotografie #hochzeit #Hochzeitsfotografie #photocollage
This black-and-white wedding photography collage showcases the work of Hamburg-based wedding photographer Sturmsucht. It captures raw, intimate, and unconventional wedding moments, far from traditional, posed wedding photography. Top left: A groom in a suit embraces his pregnant bride in a long, flowing dress. They stand in a forest, with fallen tree trunks in the background. She cradles her belly while he holds her protectively. Top center: A bride with a sheer veil stands in a dark, urban setting with graffiti-covered walls. She gazes into the camera with a serious, confident expression. Top right: A couple stands in front of dark, industrial-looking buildings. The bride looks to the left with a thoughtful expression, while the groom behind her faces another direction. Bottom left: A newlywed couple stands on a rural, tree-lined path, sharing a kiss. The bride wears a simple yet elegant wedding dress, and the groom is dressed in a suit. Bottom center: A couple stands beneath a dramatically cloudy sky. Both have serious, almost defiant expressions as they stare into the camera. The bride wears a light, flowing white dress, while the groom dons a dark suit with a patterned vest. Bottom right: A wild and joyful wedding scene on a beach. A bride runs with a child in her arms, her dress flowing in the wind. Two small dogs leap around playfully, while a groom in a suit follows in the background, pulling a cart.
February 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM