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Travelled Norway the last days with these two lovers. We did their elopement in forest heavily overgrown with moss. No guest, no artificial noise, no games, colour concepts and seating arrangements. But personal vows, honest tears and happiness. And swords of course. www.sturmsucht.de

A couple in wedding clothes stand on a wild hillside at golden hour, each holding a sword.

The photograph by European elopement and wedding photographer Sturmsucht is taken outdoors in Norway, low on a heather-covered slope. In the foreground, filling the bottom third of the frame, reddish-brown and rust-coloured shrubbery is softly out of focus, so the eye is drawn past it up to the two figures.

On the left stands a bride in a white lace wedding gown with a fitted bodice and a long train that pools and trails away down the hillside behind her. She wears a delicate jewelled headpiece in her hair, which is long and light-coloured, and she holds a large two-handed sword in her right hand, the blade angled down toward the ground. A tattoo is visible on her right forearm. She is turned slightly toward the man beside her.

To her right stands the groom, a bearded man in a light beige or cream suit worn with a patterned waistcoat over a white shirt. He rests a sword across his right shoulder, gripping it near the hilt, blade extending behind his head. With his other hand he holds the bride's hand, and he looks off to the right, away from the camera.

Behind them, the sun sits low on the left, just above a ridge of forested hills, and blasts a bright golden light straight into the lens. That light washes the scene in warm haze, flares across the sky, and rim-lights the couple and the tree branches at the top corners of the frame. The sky above is pale blue, with a few soft clouds near the horizon. In the distance on the right, a bare rocky mountain peak rises above the treeline.

The overall mood is romantic, heroic and a little fantastical — a wedding portrait staged like an epic tale.

A bride and groom stand facing each other on a wild hillside at sunset during their elopement in Norway, each holding a great sword upright in front of them.

This is a vertical, full-length portrait shot by European elopement and wedding photographer Sturmsucht, outdoors in warm backlight. The two figures stand roughly in the centre of the frame, from about the knees up, with the foreground shrubbery in soft focus across the bottom of the image.

The bride, on the left, wears a white lace gown with a deep V-neckline and a long, sheer train that sweeps away to the left behind her. Her hair is gathered back, and a fine jewelled circlet rests across her forehead. Tattoos are visible on both her forearms. She grips her sword with both hands near the hilt, the blade rising vertically so that it passes directly in front of her face, its tip reaching almost to the top of the frame. She turns her head toward the man beside her.

The groom, on the right, is a bearded man in a light beige or oatmeal-coloured suit jacket with a patterned waistcoat beneath. He holds his sword the same way — both hands closed around the hilt, the blade standing vertically in front of his face and reaching high above his head. He meets the bride's gaze, and both wear calm, serious, almost ceremonial expressions.

Because the low sun sits behind them, on the left, the couple is mostly in shadow — their features, the folds of her dress and the weave of his suit read as soft, warm silhouettes edged with light. A faint lens flare glints low between them. Behind them, wooded hills and a rocky ridge recede into haze, and the sky above is a pale, clear blue with a few faint clouds near the horizon.

The composition is strikingly symmetrical and heraldic: two upright swords framing the pair like a mirrored crest. The mood is solemn, romantic and mythic — a wedding portrait composed like a scene from legend.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 05/09/2026

I've also updated my pricing guide for elopement weddings. The cover took a while, but I quite like it at the moment.

A romantic, wide-angle landscape photograph capturing a couple eloping in Ireland at sunset.

The scene is set outdoors on a rugged, grassy cliffside overlooking the ocean. In the background, rolling coastal hills and islands emerge from the water under a dramatic sky filled with soft, warm clouds tinged with gold, peach, and lavender. On the right, the sun is setting brightly, casting strong sun flares and a warm, golden-hour glow across the entire landscape.

In the center of the frame, a couple walks hand-in-hand, silhouetted against the bright evening light. The man on the left wears a textured tweed suit. The woman on the right wears a long, elegant white wedding dress that catches the light.

Overlaid across the image in large, bold, semi-transparent block capital letters is the word "STURMSUCHT" in a muted dusty rose color. In the upper right corner, smaller, delicate text reads "no rules – only love"

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 23/08/2026

@john What @stereo said. We seem to have different definitions of success. It is perfectly ok to post anywhere in addition to the social web - especially considering POSSE. Just wondering who sees this image and thinks: nah, seems fine to me.

Elon Musk standing at a podium with a microphone, wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt, and a dark tie. He is looking upward and toward the right side of the frame with a tense or determined expression on his face, biting his lower lip.

His right arm is raised high, extending straight up and out to the upper-left corner of the photo with his palm open and facing inward performing a Nazi salute.

The background is a deep blue wall featuring horizontal white stripes and rows of white five-pointed stars, resembling an American patriotic backdrop.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 16/08/2026

Restoring #overexposed images thanks to the dynamic range of #mediumFormat. Love it! #photography

A severely overexposed, brightly blown-out version of the photo showing an orange-and-white cat sitting among autumn leaves. The upper half and parts of the ground are washed out to harsh white light, obscuring details, with a dark wooden slat visible on the right edge.

An orange and white tabby cat with a solid white chest, white paws, and a striped tail curled around its feet sits alertly on the ground. The cat is surrounded by a dense layer of colorful fallen autumn leaves in shades of brown, gold, and purple, with lush green foliage blurred softly in the background.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 12/08/2026

Partial Solar Eclipse from my room. #germany #solarEclipse

A vertical photograph centered on a partial solar eclipse against a deep, dark sky. In the middle of the frame, the sun is largely eclipsed by the moon, leaving only a bright, glowing golden-orange crescent arc that curves upward like a smile. Faint rays of light flare outward from the crescent into the surrounding blackness. Above the glowing sun, a thin, horizontal band of dark clouds stretches across the sky, and a very dark silhouette of a low horizon anchors the bottom of the image.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 09/08/2026

@dansup @ariadne if I may drop my 2 cents here: I find Matrix approach very transparent and reminding. They permanently display the "unlock" icon with an info text in the input field that this message is unencrypted.

A dark-themed chat input bar against a black background, featuring an unlocked blue padlock icon on the far left, followed by a text field with the German placeholder text "Unverschlüsselte Nachricht senden..." (translating to "Send unencrypted message...") and a vertical text cursor. On the right side are three icons: a smiley face for emojis, a paperclip for attachments, and three horizontal dots for more options.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 04/08/2026

Some people decide to skip the big #wedding that costs thousands of euros and involves hundreds of guests in favor of a couple of days at a place they love for a special and very intimate elopement. Those people are truly wonderful. From a recent #elopement in #Germany. #WeddingPhotography

A dramatic black-and-white elopement portrait captured from a low angle against a sweeping, moody sky filled with swirling clouds. The couple stands close together with their eyes closed in a peaceful embrace; on the left, a bald partner with a full beard wears a dark suit, holding his partner with one hand resting on her waist and the other gently cupping her cheek. On the right, a bald partner wearing a simple white wedding dress and a septum ring rests her head lovingly against his cheek, her tattooed arms wrapped around his shoulders. Captured by European Elopement Photographer Sturmsucht.

A playful and tender elopement moment in a natural, dark green wooded setting where the partner with a bald head, a prominent ginger beard, and a white shirt with a dark vest stands closely behind, gently covering his spouse's eyes with both hands while leaning in to kiss her forehead. His heavily tattooed arms feature a distinct Captain America shield on the back of his right hand and a white watch on his wrist. The partner in front, with a shaved head and wearing a simple white wedding dress with thin straps, a gold necklace with a pink pendant, and a distinctive gecko tattoo on her upper chest, smiles softly as she embraces his hands resting over her belly. Captured by European Elopement Photographer Sturmsucht.

An intimate moment in nature where a newlywed couple shares a tender kiss amidst tall, soft grass, framed by a dense wall of dark green trees under an overcast sky. On the left, a bald person with a prominent ginger beard and mustache wears a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a dark vest, holding his partner with his arms wrapped around her waist and his hands gently cupping her face. On the right, a bald person with dark earrings wears a simple white wedding dress with thin straps, her arms around his shoulders, revealing intricate black tattoos adorning her arms. Their bodies are pressed together in a quiet, devoted celebration of love. Captured by European Elopement Photographer Sturmsucht.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 01/08/2026

My movie month July was dominated by #StudioGhibli first watches - and they were fantastic! #LetterboxdFriday

A dark-themed media logging interface displaying five entries for July 2026. The list begins on July 31 with the animated film The Secret World of Arrietty (2010), featuring its poster thumbnail, a 5-out-of-5 green star rating, and an orange heart favorite icon. This is followed on the 19th by Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), also with a poster, five green stars, and an orange heart. On the 18th is Howl's Moving Castle (2004), similarly rated with five green stars and an orange heart. Further down on the 14th is Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), accompanied by its poster, five green stars, an orange heart, and a repeat icon. Finally, on the 8th is Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), showing its poster, five green stars, an orange heart, and a repeat icon.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 21/07/2026

#DHL now offers to explicitly send your packages via train instead of trucks. Zero extra costs, -30% CO2. Nice! Please make it default.

This image shows a section of a DHL shipping form titled 'Add shipping options' ('Versandoptionen ergänzen'). A prominent yellow box highlights an eco-friendly choice: 'Rail transport' ('Bahntransport'). The box features a green leaf icon and the claim 'Save more than 30% CO₂e now' ('Jetzt mehr als 30% CO₂e einsparen'). It specifies that this service is free of charge (+ €0.00) and describes it as a 'free and sustainable rail transport service' that may result in a 'maximum of 1 day longer delivery time.' At the bottom of the yellow box, there are two radio buttons to select either 'Yes' ('Ja') or 'No' ('Nein').

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 19/07/2026

@daniebeler here are the screenshots. And the original format from the pixelfed app.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 08/06/2026

[Animal harm] The wildest job vacancy I've read in a while. Get a paid trip to beautiful Greenland for you and your friend and slaughter lambs in the stunning surroundings!

This image is a job advertisement for a position at a sheep slaughterhouse in Narsaq, Greenland. The text is presented in a clean, professional format with a large bold title, a subtitle, and several paragraphs of descriptive text followed by bulleted lists.

Here is the content of the advertisement:

Title: Paid trip to South Greenland – work at a sheep slaughterhouse
Subtitle: IN FINNISH

Body Text:
The advertisement asks if the reader is dreaming of an adventure in a magnificent environment and looking for a physically demanding job that requires cooperation and endurance. It describes a "unique opportunity" to work in the village of Narsaq, which it calls the hub for sheep farming in South Greenland, surrounded by a spectacular fjord system. It notes that after work, employees can explore the mountainous landscape and potentially see whales and seals. The company is looking for up to 16 employees to work from the start of September to the end of October and encourages people to apply with a friend.

Job Duties:

Slaughter of lambs and sheep on a slaughter line.
Limited rotation between workstations (each task requires specific training).
Requirements:

You don't mind physical labor.
You can live in an isolated community without big-city amenities.
You speak English and/or a Scandinavian language.
Experience with physical labor is a plus.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 30/04/2026

#NASA released an image generator (non-ai) where you can insert your name and it will display as #Landsat images from around the world. science.nasa.gov/mission/landsat/ou… #fckafd #earth

This image is a collage of six distinct satellite views, each showcasing different natural landscapes. From left to right:

Panel 1: Shows a patchwork of agricultural fields and forested areas forming the letter F.
Panel 2: Features a prominent, dark green, U-shaped river or waterway, surrounded by a dense network of smaller, rectangular agricultural plots or aquaculture ponds.
Panel 3: Displays a stark, mountainous or glacial landscape where the glaciers form the letter K.
Panel 4: Presents a meandering, dark blue or black A-shaped river cutting through a vibrant green landscape of cultivated fields.
Panel 5: This panel is rendered in false color, where healthy vegetation appears bright red. A long, irregularly shaped body of dark teal water, likely a lake or reservoir, is prominently featured forming the letter F against the reddish-brown forested or vegetated land
Panel 6: Shows a reddish-brown, arid or sparsely vegetated landscape. In the center, there is a large, dark, D-shaped area that appears to be a body of water or a wetland.

The series form the word FCKAFD which is a statement against the German fascists party AFD.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 11/04/2026

Instagram now shows a forced ad break - when you didn't allow the usage of your personal data for personalised ads. What a next of great next level of enshittification. And what a wonderfull trigger to just close this app. I makes me really feel all fuzzy […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 27/03/2026

The new German #socialmedia platform wedium started it's beta access this week. It sees itself as an European alternative to the big tech social media platforms, specifically since the Trump administration took over last year, and stands against hate speech […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A screenshot of wedium's FAQ section displaying the point: "Is wedium connected to the Fediverse?"

The answer:
"No, we deliberately decided against an open-source solution, especially after Trump used Mastodon’s code for his Truth Social. On top of that, the Fediverse offers no way to monetize. No one can make money there, which makes it unattractive to media outlets, brands, and creators. That’s why it can’t scale. We want to build a platform that can stand up to the big tech companies—and that’s only possible if we make the platform attractive to a wide range of stakeholders."

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 19/03/2026

Fuck Fascism. Now in LinkedIn Speak translated by @kagihq

The input in the screenshot is the raw, direct phrase "Fuck Fascism" entered into the Kagi search/text processing tool. This phrase is presented in its original, unfiltered form, accompanied by its word definition, phonetic transcription (/fʌk ˈfasɪzəm/), and part of speech (noun, verb). The interface detects the language as English and provides basic text manipulation tools like copy, audio playback, and voice input.

The output is a transformed, professional version of the input, generated under a feature labeled "LinkedIn Speak". This output rephrases the blunt sentiment into corporate-friendly language: "I'm incredibly passionate about fostering inclusive environments and standing firmly against oppressive leadership structures. It's time we prioritize empathy and ethical governance in our professional communities." The suggested tone, set to "Standard", softens the original message into a call for inclusivity and ethical leadership, complete with professional hashtags like #Leadership, #Inclusion, and #CorporateResponsibility.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 15/02/2026

"A selfie from the 845 Paris Olympics, where Norway secured all the gold and silver." Found in the internet. Author unknown.

The image is a humorous meme featuring five men dressed in what appears to be Viking attire, taking a selfie. They are all smiling broadly, with various expressions of cheer and excitement. In the background, a large Gothic cathedral, strongly resembling Notre Dame, is visibly on fire, with significant flames and smoke billowing from its roof and spire. The text overlay at the top of the image, written in German, reads: "Selfie von den Olympischen Spielen in Paris 845 n. Chr., wo Norwegen alles Gold und Silber holte." This translates to "A selfie from the 845 Paris Olympics, where Norway secured all the gold and silver." The humor of the meme comes from the anachronistic combination of a modern "selfie" with Vikings and the burning of a historic Parisian landmark, because the Vikings did plunder Paris in the 9th-century and actually took all the gold and silver - but not in an Olympic combat.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 21/01/2026

The people of Tumblr still don't disappoint me. Image from a tumblr post. Artist unkown. #greenland #meme #lotr

This meme is a two-panel image. The top panel depicts a vibrant Aurora, or Northern Lights, illuminating a dark night sky with streaks of green and red light. Below the celestial display, a dark landscape with silhouetted trees and a distinct tower-like structure is visible, suggesting a dramatic and urgent visual of "fires being lit" across a vast expanse.

The bottom panel features a still from the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." The character Aragorn is prominently shown looking forward with a serious and concerned expression. In the background, other figures are faintly visible, suggesting a gathering or a moment of tension.

Superimposed over the bottom panel in white, bold text are the German words: "DIE FEUER SIND ENTZÜNDET. GRÖNLAND RUFT NACH HILFE." This translates to "THE FIRES ARE LIT. GREENLAND CALLS FOR AID."

The meme's humor comes from its adaptation of a famous line from "The Lord of the Rings," where Aragorn exclaims, "The Beacons of Minas Tirith! The Beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid!". The original quote refers to a system of signal fires used to summon allies in times of war. By replacing "Gondor" with "Greenland," the meme humorously applies this epic call for help to Greenland, referencing fascist USA's longing to own the country. The visual of the Aurora Borealis in the top panel serves as a dramatic and visually striking representation of the "fires being lit," enhancing the meme's comedic and epic tone.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 20/01/2026

Me at 20:30. Hours before I wake up and see amazing #aurora pictures of others in my timeline.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 12/01/2026

#unplugTrump last year lead to dusting and upgrading my old NAS, lead to cancelling #streaming services, lead to buying blurays and CDs from flea markets, lead to setting up a home server, lead to installing @jellyfin, lead to switching the SAT receiver to an […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A video editing software interface, specifically Kdenlive, which is currently being used to edit an episode of "Neue Geschichten vom Pumuckl". The software is in the process of rendering the video, with about 3 minutes and 47 seconds remaining.

The interface is in German, showing panels for project sequences, a timeline with video and audio tracks, and a central rendering dialog with the file path and progress.

In the preview window, the character Pumuckl is displayed. He is a small, animated boy with bright, spiky red hair that sticks up in all directions. He is wearing a yellow short-sleeved shirt and green pants, and appears to be barefoot. He is captured in a lively, skipping pose with a cheerful expression on his face, full of playful energy.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 19/11/2025

Swedish workation update: would stay forever. #sweden #mediumformat #cat

Tricolour cat sitting in a worden chair at table waiting for snacks

Sunlight breaking through a forest illuminating the green moss covering the ground

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 19/11/2025

Greetings Form Sweden!

Swedish rural countryside. A red worden house at a small road framed by a typical wooden fence. Two white horses in the frosted lawn in front

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 18/10/2025

Mastodon meetup in Norway! 👋

Bearded middle age man with camera standing in front of a giant mammoth statue at a glacier museum in Norway.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 28/09/2025

Greetings from Norway!

Bearded man standing besides a red Norwegian wood house, illuminated by an orange street light as the night sets in

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 26/08/2025

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 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.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 24/08/2025

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

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 17/08/2025

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.

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 08/08/2025

@reiver me waiting for the next videos to drop

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 07/08/2025

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Chris 🦑 @sturmsucht.de · 04/08/2025

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