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@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2026-02-23 22:43:21

My neighbor took this picture of our shared backyard last night.
#NYC #snowmaggedon2026 #Queens

Darkness, where all you can see in the darkness is a set of three lantern lights on a black pole. The lanterns are old-timey looking, with yellow light glowing through the glass lantern windows. Really only two lanterns are visible, with the third being behind the pole. There is white snow piled on top of the lanterns, and also covering the arms of the lanterns, and also slightly covering the pole. There's also snow falling (blurry) around the lanterns. It's both spooky and beautiful.
@lukem@hachyderm.io
2026-02-21 18:38:18

Today for the first time ever I added fake film grain in post while editing my photos.
I reached the point where noise reduction in low light situations makes my photos look noticeably worse, especially when people are involved. They start looking like wax figures and I hate that.
At the same time, as a digital kid, I wasn't a fan of adding fake grain to my photos. Everyone and their dog knows I don't shoot film. And what's the point of making my photos look worse.
Today something clicked in my brain and I decided I'd rather have some texture and deliberate imperfection in my pictures.
Especially when all this generative AI bullshit these days is about making things look so smooth and perfect it hurts.

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-02-07 19:55:03

Heyo! It's been a very silent and calming day for me. Full relax mode - a bit of programming. And thinking about a walk to the mountains tomorrow.
I'm still undecided where I'd like to go. I'll let the weather decide I guess.
Anyways. The photo is - to me - similar relaxing as my day was. Just some bit of sunshine and a bit of wind ...
#photography

A serene and atmospheric scene unfolds in this image, capturing a field of tall, feathery grasses swaying gently in the breeze. The grasses, bathed in soft, golden light, stand out against a backdrop of muted, misty blue tones. The light creates a dreamy, almost ethereal effect, highlighting the delicate textures of the grass heads.

The background is softly blurred, adding depth and a sense of tranquility to the scene. The overall mood is one of calm and quiet beauty, evoking a sense of peacef…