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@valo · 1 year ago

I had a lovely trip to the picturesque city of Vidin, Bulgaria. The huge medieval castle is a paradise for any photographer. The second photo also has a framing effect, though, it is not as prominen...

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@valo · 1 year ago

Infrared photography: Oslo at 760+ nm

Infrared photography is fascinating. It takes some skill to imagine what objects will look like after the camera filters out the visible light, and (often) we turn the saturation slider to a minimum....

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@valo · 1 year ago

Rubinar 500mm f/5.6 - "macro" mode use

Some time ago, I wrote about one of my lenses, the MTO 500mm f/8, a nice mirror lens that I bought several years ago. I made a basic schematic and explained a bit about how the lens works and how it d...

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@valo · 1 year ago

Painting colour to black-and-white photos

This might be slightly controversial, but I decided to share how I processed black-and-white film photos with the app Colorize (I’m not an affiliate). It uses AI to restore colour in old photos, so I...

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@valo · 1 year ago

Living close to nature

Among the best things one can do in order to stay healthy is to go out and relax in nature. I was hiking in a mountain area where I found a magnificent river going over mossy stones up in the mountain...

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@valo · 1 year ago

There isn't just one word to describe love

A sanctuary Love is a sanctuary, a safe haven to retreat to and recuperate during hardship. Love gives you warmth and a source of energy to recuperate from the hardship that you face on a daily basis...

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@valo · 1 year ago

Bright and Vibrant Flowers in Bloom — With an Extra Boost

Yes, these photos are all overprocessed, but the extra colours make the flower pop. It takes a while to choose the right setting but sometimes I allow myself just to waste some time and relax. The pho...

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@valo · 1 year ago

The weight of depression on your shoulders

We have heard time and again how common depression is, how harsh it can be on the individual, and how being understood is surprisingly rare. There is stigma around mental health conditions. And there...

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@valo · 1 year ago

Self-made miserable life — is it worth blaming ourselves for the missing happiness?

When is the last time when you laughed for real? Do you remember what made you genuinely happy? What defined the moment when you were elated and feeling as if on cloud nine? If you are struggling t...

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@valo · 2 years ago

An autumn flower medley

This title is somewhat deceptive since while the photos are taken in autumn, most of them are actually summer flowers that ended up blooming late. A clear example is this cute small wild violet. Th...

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@valo · 2 years ago

What Is It Like To Live With Migraine

It is more than just a pain in the… head “Headache” — an AI-generated artwork I prepared in starryai. We all have a bad headache occasionally. Migraine = a bit of headache, after all… right? Act...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Spotted red toadstools

Arguably the most famous species of mushrooms is Amanita muscaria. Already child books depict forest mushrooms as white polka dot spots on a red cap. I thought that the English word for Amanitas is...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Mushrooms in a swamp

The other day, I was telling about my trip to a swamp where I was looking for cranberries . What I didn't mention is that there were also some bright red mushrooms, possibly Russula paludosa or Russu...

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@valo · 2 years ago

A blank canvas - how to approach your life

There are times when your mind is blank, your thoughts are empty, and there is just fog everywhere around you. You are confused and lost, maybe looking for direction or just utterly scared to move. M...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Cranberries in a swamp

Early autumn is amazing. Now we have lost pretty much all leaves, and it's just bare branches and a gloomy sky. But I will go back in time to a trip from last month. The rain stopped pouring, and th...

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@valo · 2 years ago

A little friend under a birch tree

I went out for a walk, carrying a sandwich in my backpack, and I sat under a birch to get some energy for the rest of the trip. On a piece of wood, I saw something moving. It was an unusual caterpilla...

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@valo · 2 years ago

I’m Autistic, But I Don’t Have Meltdowns When Routines Change

That doesn’t make me less autistic One of the typical traits people associate with autism is the need for repetition and routines. For many of us autistic people, routines are very important. A chan...

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@valo · 2 years ago

The breakdown of chlorophyll

I went to a nearby park full of beautiful old oaks. They are not native to my country, so seeing them is quite rare. I love their huge thick trunks and the beautiful shape of their leaves. In autumn,...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Fragility in black and white

It was early summer with the leaves just barely coming out (yes, leaves come only in May here). Overnight it had rained a lot but when I went out for a walk in the morning, the sun was already shining...

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@valo · 2 years ago

What is the best thing you want in life?

Do you actually know what you want? Have you paused and pondered on what really motivates you? Many will say yes, but oftentimes, we simply have not asked ourselves this important question. Romanc...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Masked mushrooms

In this late post, I am sharing several interesting yellow mushrooms that were hiding well among the leaves. I must have walked past many other similar-looking ones well-masked like autumn leaves....

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@valo · 2 years ago

Yes, you have time. But do you use it wisely?

Time and again, we hear Oh, I’m so busy, I just can’t do X. Yes, practically everybody says so, and I am no exception. However… Do we really not have time for an activity? Every human being, anim...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Little details vs wide sceneries

Some personality tests ask you if you are more of a detail-oriented person or more into seeing the big picture. I find it difficult to reply. I am a bit of both and neither at once. The big picture is...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Cloudy days have their charm

Some ten days ago, I was feeling really frustrated with a boring task at work and how it just was not going the way I and my colleague were hoping to. I was working remotely, so I decided to take a br...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Worth looking at your feet

When I go for a walk in nature, I admire the beautiful scenery, but also I look at my feet regularly. There’s always something interesting to spot - maybe a leaf, a caterpillar, a mushroom or… in this...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Why goal-setting and task organisation apps do not work for everyone

Probably ADHD is not the only reason Do you know the direction of your life? (Photo: poupoune05 on Pixabay) You know the feeling, right? You want to get rid of the bad habits and pursue your goals...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Distant to life

The toxic thoughts that sometimes obsess our mind "Distant" - an AI-generated artwork I prepared in starryai Distant to myself Stress takes its toll on us. Demands come from every direction; for m...

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@valo · 2 years ago

The Elusive Feeling of Being Energetic

The experiences of a neurodivergent person Feeling empowered gives you a boost towards achieving your goals and dreams. ( Photo: sasing on Pixabay ) This will be a bit of a personal post. I have h...

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@valo · 2 years ago

Feeling empty and blocked

Do you know the feeling of trying to do something that you’re interested in, you gather your energy and dedicate some time to it, and… when you are about to start it, it is like hitting an invisible w...

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@valo · 2 years ago

The Top 3 Motivational Tools That Even Your Grandma Used

No apps or online tools. This is what truly matters. I put a click-bait title, trying to slightly joke with (though not in an offensive way) many articles which provide valuable tips by using yet ano...

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