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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11h

Uff, not going to become a fan of the #dune movies. 😞

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12h

Watching #dune2. Nice movie but, man, how I dislike reading subtitles.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13h

#gaming is truely a good thing to detach from too much thinking. Having to concentrate and focus on the story fully consumes my focus. That's one of the reasons I love computer games

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13h

Updating #witcher3... I won't play it the next days or maybe even weeks unless I haven't finished Baldurs Gate. But it might be really cool coming back to the world of the Witcher. Or Dragon Age? I haven't played it in ages but have good memories of it

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14h

Bless a day of rain, I can finally approach the end of #BaldursGate3 ! But the final will not be today. What an epic game

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22h

Just reviewed some more "old" photos and videos and found some more unpublished hiking clips. THis is from the Bayerischer Wald / Bavarian Forest, where we were hiking along the border to the Czech Republic. (And I need to feed my #peertube server a bit - as long as there's some free space :-D) […]

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

My contribution to the #Fotovorschlag 'Fließendes Wasser' / 'flowing water' is one of my best photos. I was just super lucky that the stairs were so flooded, that I took the tripod with me (despite not knowing whether I'd need it) and my wife having the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A lush, emerald-green ravine cradles a cascading waterfall, its multiple tiers glistening as sunlight filters through the dense canopy above. The water tumbles gracefully over moss-covered rocks, creating a symphony of soft roars and gentle splashes that echo through the tranquil forest. Delicate ferns and vibrant foliage cling to the rugged cliffs, their leaves shimmering with droplets from the misty spray. The air is cool and fresh, carrying the earthy scent of damp soil and pine, while dappled light dances across the scene, painting the landscape in shifting hues of green and gold. A narrow, weathered path winds along the water’s edge, inviting hikers to pause and soak in the serene beauty of this hidden gem, where nature’s raw power and quiet grace intertwine.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

Finally an #afterwork #cycling again! Thanks to my wife who motivated me to go for a ride together. I was really tired etc. But some activity is really good #lenggries

A Garmin activity summary for a cycling ride titled "Lenggries Express," recorded on October 4th at 14:29. The screen displays the key stats of the trip: a distance of 14.61 kilometers, a total time of 47 minutes and 53 seconds, and an average speed of 18.3 km/h.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

Yesterday I checked photos from 2023 and noticed some stacks of RAW photos including the pano shots or HDR DNGs ... And just then I wondered: When I have the pano / hdr generated: Why exactly would I keep the RAWs? Would I really EVER need them again? unlikely. - Same for video clips that are […]

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

hmm weather forecats for saturday is cold and rain ...

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

Maybe the last photo I'm sharing from my recent blog post. I'm quite happy that I moved around the lake so far that I got the stone as a foreground! I hope you enjoy the view. Also check out the blog post […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A breathtaking alpine panorama unfolds under a vast, azure sky, where soft wisps of cloud drift lazily overhead. Rolling emerald hills stretch out in gentle waves, their vibrant green hues contrasting beautifully with the rugged, rocky face of a towering mountain peak. Wildflowers dot the landscape, adding splashes of delicate color to the lush meadow, while a tranquil stream meanders through the valley below, reflecting the sunlight like liquid silver. The scene exudes a sense of peaceful solitude, as if nature itself has paused to breathe. A faint trail winds through the grass, inviting hikers to explore this idyllic corner of the world, where every step promises another stunning vista.

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Misinformation-Superhighwayman @damienwise.aus.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

Vale Margaret Hamilton. She was a Software Engineer. She was the _first_ Software Engineer because she defined the term, Software Engineering: "When I first came up with the term, no one had heard of it before, at least in our world. It was an ongoing joke for a […] [Original post on aus.social]

A B&W photo of a person standing next to a stack of printed paper as high as the top of their head. This is Margaret Hamilton, at work as a Software Engineer and the leader of a team of extremely specialised programmers who worked for NASA. The photo was taken in 1969, and it shows a physical form if her work since she joined the Apollo project in 1965 (she joined at the age of 29 by my calculation). My interpretation of the expression on her face is a mix of pride and mild amusement. She has glasses, long, straight hair, and neat office attire. Margaret Hamilton has her hands placed gently on the stack of printouts to keep it all balanced upright. The pages appear to be arranged in bundles, ranging from 8-10 centimetres thick, to 20cm thick or more. The resulting stack of printouts is physically impressive for being an unusual feat, and it represents something even more impressive: it's the printed form of the source-code she and the team she led wrote for the NASA Apollo project. Their software ran on the Apollo Guidance Computer that was that on board each Apollo command module and Apollo Lunar Module. The Apollo Guidance Computer onboard the Eagle was an essential flight instrument for Neil Armstrong when he piloted the craft to land on the surface of the moon.

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Daniel Supernault @dansup.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

Some major improvements to Pixelfed: - Profile Reposts tab - Improved text only posts layout - Improved comment threading - Links in captions now open in browser and much more! #pixelfed

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

One more photo from the hike, I wrote about on my blog. It's not the best photo, but - if I remember correctly - it was the first time I saw a black salamander in the wild. So it's more for my memories. But .. they don't seem to be very common, I just wanted […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A striking emerald lizard basks in dappled sunlight, its sleek body coiled gracefully atop a mossy log. The vibrant green scales shimmer with subtle hints of blue along its sides, contrasting beautifully with the earthy browns and soft greens of the forest floor. Delicate ferns and broad-leaved plants frame the scene, their fresh foliage glistening with morning dew. The air feels cool and still, carrying the quiet hum of woodland life. Sunlight filters through the canopy above, casting gentle shadows that dance across the lizard’s textured skin as it remains perfectly poised, a fleeting jewel in nature’s tranquil embrace.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

Another run through main railway station... But I tried to apply hiking know how to optimize : - I knew my previous performance - don't try to run on stairs - same as hiking: be quick upwards, but running steep upwards might not be doable for too long - be quick in the plain and hold a steady […]

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

Good morning. No photo today, it's just too dark

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

I notice that I have a LOT of unpublished fotos from our vacation in the Bayerischer Wald from... 2023 🙈

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

One more photo of a chamois that I posted just on my recent blogpost. I wouldn't have seen them if two hikers wouldn't have told me to go further than I had planned. I just wanted to go to a certain place when they showed up and told me to go there ... well […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A wild chamois stands poised on the rugged slopes of a sunlit mountain, its curved horns catching the golden glow of the afternoon. The rocky terrain, a mosaic of weathered gray and warm beige stones, stretches around it, interspersed with patches of hardy green shrubs clinging to life in the harsh environment. The air feels crisp and clear, carrying the quiet stillness of high altitudes. This moment, frozen in time, captures the raw beauty and resilience of alpine wildlife, where every step on the uneven ground speaks of strength and adaptation. A fleeting glimpse of nature’s untamed grace in its most authentic setting.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

It's really funny. I posted about the day when we found so many blackberries and belladonna: www.franzgraf.de/blog/2026/blackber… And SINCE THEN, I noticed the belladonna really often near blackberries during our hikes. -- I'm living here since […]

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

Oh! almost missed #mountainMonday ! Then I share this photo from my blog post. IThat day I didn't plan to go that far, but it came one after the other and in the end I just thought: well, it's just about half an hour anyways, so I can just go there and see […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A sunny alpine hillside carpeted with green grass and scattered rocks, brightened by yellow, white, and purple wildflowers. At the top of the slope stands a charming wooden chalet-style building with a balcony, a green flag with white lettering fluttering from its roof. Behind it, tall evergreen trees and a few smaller structures nestle into the landscape. The clear blue sky stretches overhead, completing a picture-perfect mountain scene that radiates the peaceful warmth of a summer day in the Alps.

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Schauinsland @soweitsogut.troet.cafe.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

Im Hochschwarzwald kippt der #Wald: Förster Hans-Ulrich Hayn erlebt ein Buchensterben, staubtrockene Böden und Käferbefall - und rechnet mit "Mittelmeerwald" im #Schwarzwald. Im Wald bei Freiburg-Kappel wirkt vieles wie nach einer Naturkatastrophe: abgestorbene Tannen, braune Buchen, kahle […]

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

Yeah, well... Good morning. Luckily rain just stopped.

A silhouette of trees and meadows in the front and a hillside in the background

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

And I can FINALLY tick "writing about that day" off my list. Overambition delayed it ways too long. Also a lesson I learned... Perfectionism kills blog posts... www.franzgraf.de/blog/2026/two-year… #hiking #wandern #mountains […]

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Helga Bruderer @bruderer.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

Die Melodie vom #GoldenerHerbst hier in der Bergwelt des Engadins. Kannst du das Rauschen des sanften Windes hören, der durch die Bäume weht? #SilentSunday #naturephotography #Natur #nature #beautifulearth #fall #landscape #switzerland #Alpen

Ein Blick durch goldene Lärchenzweige auf die Berglandschaft bei Pontresina im Engadin, Schweiz. Im Vordergrund rahmen weichgezeichnete Nadeln die Szene ein und leuchten warm in Honiggelb- und Rostbrauntönen, wie sie für den Herbst in den Höhenlagen typisch sind. Dahinter erstreckt sich ein sonnenüberfluteter Hang, bedeckt von einem dichten Wald, der in dasselbe goldene Licht getaucht ist. In der Ferne erhebt sich ein schroffer, markanter Gipfel des Bernina-Massivs, dessen graues Gestein sanft in einen klaren, tiefblauen Himmel übergeht. Weiße Wolken schweben wie Wattebäusche über den Bergkämmen. Das Licht ist weich und klar, typisch für das Engadin, und vermittelt eine Stimmung von stiller, weiter Stille und alpiner Weite.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

I'm currently (still) reading Lord of the Rings (again). And find it quite interesting how much different the film is from the books. No bad feelings about it, I just find it interesting to notice again. #lordoftherings #bookstodon

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Patrick @patrick.social.seattle.wa.us.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

Easy Pass, North Cascades National Park

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

Had a great #hiking day in the #mountains. Didn't meet a lot of people, had a couple of beautiful views. At the end, we had an ice café. We ordered a sandwich which turned out to be just a little burnt. I wouldn't even have noticed. The staff was worried if we'd take it. - I assured that it's […]

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

Clear signs of autumn... A leaf just placed itself on the camera. #autumn #hiking #herbst

The back of a digital camera held by someone wearing a blue and orange backpack strap. On The camera's screen there is a brown leaf. The surrounding forest glows softly in green and gold tones.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

Hey, for #footpathfriday I share another photo from a recent hike, which I blogged about: www.franzgraf.de/blog/2026/a-quick-… The view is pretty cool, isn't it? Should I go there again for taking photos? I'm not sure […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

This image captures a narrow, rocky trail carved along the side of a steep cliff. The path is bordered by a sheer rock face on the right and a steep drop on the left, with a metal cable railing providing support for hikers. Lush green vegetation and trees surround the trail, softening the rugged terrain. In the background, rolling mountain ranges stretch across the horizon beneath a clear blue sky. The scene conveys the thrill and exposure of a high-altitude alpine hiking route.

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David K7DMJ @thedavejohnson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Morning light on the way to Naomi Peak #photography #landscape #hiking #utah

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

✅monthly offsite snapshot completed

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Daniel Lakeland @dlakelan.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

Fediverse, the social media system for 40+ year old people who built the world wide web and regret it.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

RE: khumbu.social/@elperronegro/01a0f77… that's what I love so much about the #fediverse : there is so much software around for self hosting that stuff. to be completely independent - like websites & the web should be If there is a LAMP-stack based thing, it […]

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

✅monthly cold storage backup 🕰️monthly offsite snapshot

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Karsten Schmidt @toxi.mastodon.thi.ng.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

Non-virtual Reality (2026) (The office this week... Meticulously planned weeks/months ago, then been waiting for the right time/weather/season, now capturing a year's worth of impressions in just a few days...) #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #Alps #Mountains #Autumn #Color #Glacier

A path leading into the distance through a stunningly colorful alpine landscape with glaciated peaks in the background. In foreground, a dense carpet of small bushes and grasses in intensely saturated autumn colors (reads/oranges/yellows). Rocks and small groups of larches and Swiss pines dotted here and there. A mountain creek meandering through the meadows in the large cirque in the back. Hazy pale blue sky with some wispy clouds forming.

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

I once wanted to reduce my messengers ... now i'm having / using (in descending order of usage) * Threema * Whatsapp * SMS / TEXT * Signal * Jabber / matrix (installed with >2 clients) at least I uninstalled Telegram! But messengers seems to by modern hydras! Get rid of one, hook on 2-3 more

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

The next Bandcamp Friday of 2026 will be this Friday, October 2nd. is close again! "[...] Bandcamp Fridays—on which we waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists & labels [...]" daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcam… #Bandcampfriday #music

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This Friday is Bandcamp Friday

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Franz Graf @hikingdude.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

Hey, after I think almost a year I finally printed a photo again! - I admit.. I immediately regretted not having done it for so long. It's now in a frame on the desk. And additionally, I ordered postcard sized photos from our vacations in the Fränkische […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

This image captures a close-up view of a field of tall, golden grass swaying gently in the breeze. Scattered throughout the grass are delicate blue wildflowers, their vibrant color standing out against the warm, earthy tones of the meadow. The background is softly blurred, drawing focus to the textures and details of the grass and flowers in the foreground. The overall scene evokes a sense of natural beauty and tranquility, with the interplay of light and shadow adding depth to the image.

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