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Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Online since the long, long ago. All smurfs are mine, usually created near #Hilversum

Descriptive terms: #CyberPlace #DontChooseExtinction #EatTheRich #HackThePlanet #NoMoreSecrets #Oldskool #PunchANazi #PunkIsNotDead #Smurf #TeamOrca

Obvious terms: #Fotografia #Fotografie #Photographie #Photography #WhiteHat

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Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Smurfs Log: Vintage Timepieces

2026/04 #Zeit

* Part of the "Housecleaning (Things Left in My Mom's House)" series

#52WochenFotoChallenge #Caregiving #Photography

A rich, moody, close-up of several vintage timepieces nestled among various necklaces made out of beads and stones. The "still life" evokes a sense of nostalgia, the passage of time, or a collection of forgotten treasures. Occupying the center is a large, gold-toned pocket watch with a white, slightly weathered face. It features elegant black Arabic numerals and intricate, ornate hands. There is a smaller sub-dial at the bottom for seconds. Surrounding the pocket watch are smaller vintage wristwatches. They vary in shape, square, oval, and round with gold-toned casings and weathered faces. The watches are resting on a bed of strands of white pearls, vibrant red spherical beads, sea-glass green stones and clear crystalline fragments. The deep reds and golds pop against a very dark, shadowed background.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

The end of winter

#SilentSunday #BloomScrolling #Nature #Photography

A cluster of snowdrops blooming in a moody, woodland setting. These flowers are often celebrated as the first signs of spring, often pushing through the cold earth while winter is still lingering. The color palette is dominated by deep forest greens and muted shadows, which makes the bright white of the petals stand out vividly.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Mindful Moment

#SilentSunday #CowsOfMastodon #Photography

A Charolais cow dominates the foreground. It is captured in profile, grazing on the sparse vegetation. The low sun highlights the texture of its creamy-white coat. To the right, a slender birch tree stands with its thin, bare branches silhouetted against the sky. The sky transitions from a soft orange and pink near the horizon to a clear, pale blue at the top.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Smurfs Log: Sewing Thread

* Part of the "Housecleaning (Things Left in My Mom's House)" series

I saved my mom's sewing room for last for a specific reason. Prior to her marriage, she was a professional sewer. Seven kids grew up with stunning modern (sixties/seventies) homemade outfits. I'm definitely going to try to save these mementos in my own artistic style. Luckily I still have plenty of time.

I really like this one. No buttons. Only thread.

#History #Caregiving #Photography

A close-up of several spools of sewing thread arranged on a textured, white styrofoam surface. The lighting is moody and directional, creating deep shadows and highlighting the various textures of the thread and materials. The photograph has a warm, vintage aesthetic. The narrow depth of field keeps the central magenta spools in sharp focus while the background fades into a soft blur of colors. The overall atmosphere feels like a quiet corner of a tailor's workshop.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Aardjesberg (Westerheide)

#CowsOfMastodon #Landscape #Nature #Photography

A serene, atmospheric landscape at dusk, featuring two Highland cows in a rugged heathland. The cow in the foreground is white, while the one behind it is a darker reddish-brown. Their distinctive long, shaggy coats and curved horns are backlit, creating a "rim light" effect that makes their fur glow. The sun is positioned high in the frame, partially obscured by a thick layer of clouds. This creates a powerful backlighting effect, casting the foreground into deep shadow while illuminating the tops of the vegetation and the cattle. The overall color palette is dominated by earthy browns, muted greens, and a hazy, golden-grey sky.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Mindful Moment

#SilentSunday #CowsOfMastodon #Photography

A Charolais cow dominates the foreground. It is captured in profile, grazing on the sparse vegetation. The low sun highlights the texture of its creamy-white coat. To the right, a slender birch tree stands with its thin, bare branches silhouetted against the sky. The sky transitions from a soft orange and pink near the horizon to a clear, pale blue at the top.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Smurfs Log: Vintage Timepieces

2026/04 #Zeit

* Part of the "Housecleaning (Things Left in My Mom's House)" series

#52WochenFotoChallenge #Caregiving #Photography

A rich, moody, close-up of several vintage timepieces nestled among various necklaces made out of beads and stones. The "still life" evokes a sense of nostalgia, the passage of time, or a collection of forgotten treasures. Occupying the center is a large, gold-toned pocket watch with a white, slightly weathered face. It features elegant black Arabic numerals and intricate, ornate hands. There is a smaller sub-dial at the bottom for seconds. Surrounding the pocket watch are smaller vintage wristwatches. They vary in shape, square, oval, and round with gold-toned casings and weathered faces. The watches are resting on a bed of strands of white pearls, vibrant red spherical beads, sea-glass green stones and clear crystalline fragments. The deep reds and golds pop against a very dark, shadowed background.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Earlier Today

#BloomScrolling #Urban #Photography

A close-up of a Viburnum, a deciduous shrub known for its winter and early spring blooms. Each bloom is trumpet-shaped. They transition from a vibrant magenta-pink at the base and in the buds to a pale, soft white at the tips of the petals. The background is heavily blurred, featuring muted tones of charcoal and deep brown. This "bokeh" effect makes the pink and white flowers pop vividly against the shadows.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

The end of winter

#SilentSunday #BloomScrolling #Nature #Photography

A cluster of snowdrops blooming in a moody, woodland setting. These flowers are often celebrated as the first signs of spring, often pushing through the cold earth while winter is still lingering. The color palette is dominated by deep forest greens and muted shadows, which makes the bright white of the petals stand out vividly.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Zuiderheide

#SilentSunday #Photography

A landscape capturing a solitary tree in a vast, snow-covered field under an overcast, blue-toned sky. The composition is minimalist and evokes a sense of quiet and cold. The image is almost monochromatic, dominated by shades of cool blue, slate grey, and crisp white. This limited color range enhances the wintry, peaceful atmosphere.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Smurfs Log: Sewing Thread

* Part of the "Housecleaning (Things Left in My Mom's House)" series

I saved my mom's sewing room for last for a specific reason. Prior to her marriage, she was a professional sewer. Seven kids grew up with stunning modern (sixties/seventies) homemade outfits. I'm definitely going to try to save these mementos in my own artistic style. Luckily I still have plenty of time.

I really like this one. No buttons. Only thread.

#History #Caregiving #Photography

A close-up of several spools of sewing thread arranged on a textured, white styrofoam surface. The lighting is moody and directional, creating deep shadows and highlighting the various textures of the thread and materials. The photograph has a warm, vintage aesthetic. The narrow depth of field keeps the central magenta spools in sharp focus while the background fades into a soft blur of colors. The overall atmosphere feels like a quiet corner of a tailor's workshop.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

More buttons

#History #Caregiving #Photography

A rich, close-up photograph of a dense and eclectic collection of antique and vintage buttons. The composition is chaotic yet aesthetically pleasing, filled with a vast variety of shapes, colors, and textures. The overall palette is warm and earthy, dominated by muted browns, tans, and greys. However, several pops of color break through the neutral tones. The collection showcases a diverse range of materials. There are buttons made of wood, horn, bone and shell. Several intricate, silver-toned metal buttons feature embossed floral or geometric patterns, adding a sense of craftsmanship and detail.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Combustion

#Urban #Photography

A high-contrast macro photograph of a lit sparkler against a dark, out-of-focus background. The core of the sparkler is a bright, white-hot glow where the chemical reaction is most intense. From this center, a red-hot metal rod extends diagonally upward toward the right. Countless sparks radiate outward in various directions. The palette is dominated by warm tones (glowing whites, oranges, and reds).
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Aardjesberg (Westerheide)

#CowsOfMastodon #Landscape #Nature #Photography

A serene, atmospheric landscape at dusk, featuring two Highland cows in a rugged heathland. The cow in the foreground is white, while the one behind it is a darker reddish-brown. Their distinctive long, shaggy coats and curved horns are backlit, creating a "rim light" effect that makes their fur glow. The sun is positioned high in the frame, partially obscured by a thick layer of clouds. This creates a powerful backlighting effect, casting the foreground into deep shadow while illuminating the tops of the vegetation and the cattle. The overall color palette is dominated by earthy browns, muted greens, and a hazy, golden-grey sky.
Antoinne Sterk
@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social

Westerheide

#SheepOfMastodon #Landscape #Photography

A large flock of sheep in a misty, atmospheric landscape. The sheep are mostly cream or off-white with thick, shaggy coats. There are several dark-faced or entirely black sheep interspersed throughout the group, adding contrast. Heavy fog or mist dominates the upper half of the frame, obscuring the distance and creating a moody, somewhat mysterious aesthetic