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Walter M. Rafelsberger

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ML UI Dev @ Elastic. Dataviz since 2003 with focus on media monitoring, social media and fake news. walterra.dev

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Aerial map view of Mount Vesuvius hiking route from Ercolano to Naples area, showing orange trail path with green start point marker and labeled Italian cities including Ischia, Pozzuoli, and Terzigno

Aerial map view of Mount Vesuvius hiking route from Ercolano to Naples area, showing orange trail path with green start point marker and labeled Italian cities including Ischia, Pozzuoli, and Terzigno

Strava activity summary displaying 19.85 km distance, 4 hours 17 minutes 45 seconds moving time, 1,018 meters elevation gain, and 2,025 calories burned for Mount Vesuvius hike​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Strava activity summary displaying 19.85 km distance, 4 hours 17 minutes 45 seconds moving time, 1,018 meters elevation gain, and 2,025 calories burned for Mount Vesuvius hike​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Das war unsere Wanderung damals.

11.08.2025 07:42 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Natural archway formed by curved bare tree branches over hiking path, surrounded by pink wildflowers and desert vegetation under bright blue sky​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Natural archway formed by curved bare tree branches over hiking path, surrounded by pink wildflowers and desert vegetation under bright blue sky​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Dense forest canopy with intertwining tree branches, lush green foliage, dappled sunlight filtering through leaves, and thick undergrowth covering forest floor​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Dense forest canopy with intertwining tree branches, lush green foliage, dappled sunlight filtering through leaves, and thick undergrowth covering forest floor​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Hiking trail winding through natural landscape with pink flowering plants, bare tree branches, golden grasses, and hiker visible in distance.

Hiking trail winding through natural landscape with pink flowering plants, bare tree branches, golden grasses, and hiker visible in distance.

Panoramic coastal view from mountain elevation showing blue ocean, distant islands, urban development below, and colorful wildflowers in foreground vegetation

Panoramic coastal view from mountain elevation showing blue ocean, distant islands, urban development below, and colorful wildflowers in foreground vegetation

2022, Wanderung auf den Vesuv, ziemlich genau da brennt es jetzt leider.

10.08.2025 18:32 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Photo gallery page showing 10 photos tagged with Greece, featuring a map of Greece with photo location markers and a grid of 6 travel photos including coastal scenes, motorcycles by the sea, village views, and boats in harbors, all taken in June-July 2018

Photo gallery page showing 10 photos tagged with Greece, featuring a map of Greece with photo location markers and a grid of 6 travel photos including coastal scenes, motorcycles by the sea, village views, and boats in harbors, all taken in June-July 2018

Hashtag pages now have an overview map for geo-coded photos. In dev mode they are rendered on the fly, for the static site build they are generated once using #AstroJS image processing, uses Geoapify Static Map API. walterra.dev/photos/tags/...

06.08.2025 19:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Early Pandemic Prep 2004 Greek Island Rooftop Toilet Paper A prescient moment captured on a sun-drenched rooftop terrace in Ios, Greece, showing someone humorously 'preparing for the pandemic' a full 16 years early by unrolling toilet paper. The Mediterranean...

Oh, da kann ich weiterhelfen! Strahlend weiß, 2-lagig - walterra.dev/photos/2004-...

04.08.2025 16:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Man on European Tram Street Photography 2004 A candid street photograph capturing a blonde man in sunglasses and white t-shirt sitting on a European tram, with warm natural lighting filtering through large windows revealing historic architecture...

Praha, 2004. Walter trägt eine Ray-Ban for Flying, ein H&M Longsleeve und schultert seine blaue Adidas-Jacke. Er besitzt ein Nokia 3210 (nicht im Bild). walterra.dev/photos/2004-...

04.08.2025 14:46 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Screenshot of Astro/Cactus-Theme photo stream feature.

Screenshot of Astro/Cactus-Theme photo stream feature.

Screenshot of technical details and static map of a photo page generated with AstroJS/Cactus-Theme photo stream feature.

Screenshot of technical details and static map of a photo page generated with AstroJS/Cactus-Theme photo stream feature.

After looking around for a bit, I wasn't happy with the photo extensions I found for AstroJS, so I built yet another photo stream feature for AstroJS: walterra.dev/blog/2025-08...

04.08.2025 09:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

The Witcher season 2 reminds me of 5th Element.

02.08.2025 20:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Close-up portrait of Rocket, a terrier mix dog with expressive dark eyes and tri-colored fur in brown, black and white. The sweet pup gazes directly at camera with soulful eyes, showcasing the classic terrier facial features and gentle expression. Soft natural lighting highlights the dog’s coat texture and personality.

Close-up portrait of Rocket, a terrier mix dog with expressive dark eyes and tri-colored fur in brown, black and white. The sweet pup gazes directly at camera with soulful eyes, showcasing the classic terrier facial features and gentle expression. Soft natural lighting highlights the dog’s coat texture and personality.

Rocket. #DogsOfBluesky

02.08.2025 19:32 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1
Wilder Kaiser north face in winter with Kleines Törl mountain pass visible left, snow-covered limestone peaks and forested slopes, dramatic cloudy sky, Tyrol Austria May 2019

Wilder Kaiser north face in winter with Kleines Törl mountain pass visible left, snow-covered limestone peaks and forested slopes, dramatic cloudy sky, Tyrol Austria May 2019

Im Mai 2019 hat's den Wilden Kaiser nochmal eingeschneit! Blick vom damaligen Büro über den Schneebichl (heisst auch im Sommer so) zum Mitterkaiser, links Kleines Törl. Nikon D7500 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm.

31.07.2025 20:21 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Golden larch trees in spring against snow-covered Dolomites peaks near Sexten South Tyrol, dramatic rocky mountain walls with bright larch forest in foreground, April 2019.

Golden larch trees in spring against snow-covered Dolomites peaks near Sexten South Tyrol, dramatic rocky mountain walls with bright larch forest in foreground, April 2019.

April 2019, Dolomiten bei Sexten. Nikon D7500 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm. Eins meiner Lieblingsfotos.

31.07.2025 20:02 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Aerial view of Schwendt village in Kaiserwinkl valley Tyrol, traditional Austrian houses scattered across green meadows, forested hills, white church visible, typical Alpine rural landscape.

Aerial view of Schwendt village in Kaiserwinkl valley Tyrol, traditional Austrian houses scattered across green meadows, forested hills, white church visible, typical Alpine rural landscape.

Schwendt, 2018. Nikon D7500 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm.

31.07.2025 19:41 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Wildseelodersee mountain lake with Wildseeloderhaus alpine hut on hillside, dramatic Loferer Steinberge mountain range in background, summer hiking destination Tyrol Austria 2018.

Wildseelodersee mountain lake with Wildseeloderhaus alpine hut on hillside, dramatic Loferer Steinberge mountain range in background, summer hiking destination Tyrol Austria 2018.

2018 ist dann auch noch das "Travel-Zoom" Nikkor DX 18-300mm dazugekommen. Photo: Wildseeloderhütte mit Loferer Steinbergen, 2018. www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-u...

31.07.2025 19:37 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Aerial view of Patras Greece city street leading to turquoise Gulf of Patras with mountain silhouette across water, white buildings and urban architecture in foreground, June 2018

Aerial view of Patras Greece city street leading to turquoise Gulf of Patras with mountain silhouette across water, white buildings and urban architecture in foreground, June 2018

Juni 2018, Patras. Nikon D7500 + Sigma 17-50 mm F2,8.

31.07.2025 18:32 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Alpine meadow with traditional wooden hut in Kaisertal valley, Wilder Kaiser mountain range with snow-covered peaks in background, spring landscape in Tyrol Austria April 2018.

Alpine meadow with traditional wooden hut in Kaisertal valley, Wilder Kaiser mountain range with snow-covered peaks in background, spring landscape in Tyrol Austria April 2018.

April 2018, von Kufstein aus ins Kaisertail mit Blick Richtung Wilder Kaiser. Nikon D7500 + Sigma 17-50 mm F2,8.

31.07.2025 18:13 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
View across Chiemsee lake in Bavaria to snow-capped Kampenwand mountain range, with forested shoreline and small island in foreground, clear blue sky with atmospheric haze. This shot captures the classic Alpine landscape of Bavaria, with the Kampenwand mountain ridge displaying its characteristic silhouette. The layers in the image - from the calm waters of Chiemsee in the foreground, through the wooded shores and small vegetated island, to the misty middle ground, and finally the snow-dusted peaks - create wonderful depth. The atmospheric haze gives that typical Alpine morning or evening light quality. The Kampenwand, one of the most recognizable mountains visible from Chiemsee, is a popular hiking destination in the Chiemgau Alps.

View across Chiemsee lake in Bavaria to snow-capped Kampenwand mountain range, with forested shoreline and small island in foreground, clear blue sky with atmospheric haze. This shot captures the classic Alpine landscape of Bavaria, with the Kampenwand mountain ridge displaying its characteristic silhouette. The layers in the image - from the calm waters of Chiemsee in the foreground, through the wooded shores and small vegetated island, to the misty middle ground, and finally the snow-dusted peaks - create wonderful depth. The atmospheric haze gives that typical Alpine morning or evening light quality. The Kampenwand, one of the most recognizable mountains visible from Chiemsee, is a popular hiking destination in the Chiemgau Alps.

2017 habe ich dann die D70 in Rente geschickt und die D7500 gekauft, das war schon Peak DX. Die Kamera wird heut noch gebaut! Bild: 2018, Blick vom Chiemsee zur Kampenwand. www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-u...

31.07.2025 18:01 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

^^ Movember 2018.

31.07.2025 14:03 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Close-up black and white portrait of middle-aged man with mustache and intense eyes, shot with Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4D lens showing fine facial details and expression lines

Close-up black and white portrait of middle-aged man with mustache and intense eyes, shot with Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4D lens showing fine facial details and expression lines

Irgendwann war es dann Zeit für eine Prime-Lens: Nikon AF 50mm 1.4D. www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-u...

31.07.2025 13:57 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
Person fishing at a lake in Czech Republic countryside, with fresh caught zander fillet cooking on BBQ grill in foreground, fishing equipment and tackle box nearby, surrounded by trees and fields under cloudy sky

Person fishing at a lake in Czech Republic countryside, with fresh caught zander fillet cooking on BBQ grill in foreground, fishing equipment and tackle box nearby, surrounded by trees and fields under cloudy sky

Lange hatte ich für die Nikon D70 nur das ziemlich lichtschwache Kit-Objektiv. 2013 war dann endlich etwas besseres in Reichweite, ein Sigma 17-50 mm 2.8. Photo von 2013, Tschechien, mit frischem Zander am Grill. www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-u...

31.07.2025 13:16 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Imagine if The Witcher was a 90s series and 20+ episodes per season and lots of monster-of-the-week episodes.

30.07.2025 19:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Rocket, a brown terrier mix dog drinks from Lake Achenloch in Kössen, Kaiserwinkl, Tirol, Austria, with exposed rocky shoreline, calm reflective water mirroring cloudy sky, and lush green forest in background​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Rocket, a brown terrier mix dog drinks from Lake Achenloch in Kössen, Kaiserwinkl, Tirol, Austria, with exposed rocky shoreline, calm reflective water mirroring cloudy sky, and lush green forest in background​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Das Wasser geht zruck und der Stein ist wieder da!

#DogsOfBluesky

30.07.2025 19:14 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Why is the bard so ripped?

30.07.2025 19:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
This is a close-up self-portrait photograph showing the face and upper torso of a man with light-colored eyes and short dark hair. He has facial stubble and is wearing an olive green or brown hooded sweatshirt over what appears to be a light green t-shirt. The photo has a neutral, beige-toned background and the subject is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The image has strong detail and is portrait photograph taken in 2017 using a Nikon D70.

This is a close-up self-portrait photograph showing the face and upper torso of a man with light-colored eyes and short dark hair. He has facial stubble and is wearing an olive green or brown hooded sweatshirt over what appears to be a light green t-shirt. The photo has a neutral, beige-toned background and the subject is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The image has strong detail and is portrait photograph taken in 2017 using a Nikon D70.

6 Megapixel sind genug! 2017, Nikon D70 43mm f4.

29.07.2025 21:22 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Trenne mich von etwas Photo-Equipment. Die Nikon D70 war 2004 meine DSLR-Einstiegsdroge. Ich hab sie bis 2017 verwendet. www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-u...

29.07.2025 21:00 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

even more confusing: the moment I read the opencode[dash]ai docs, the announcement came in that the project is deprecated as of this very moment and future development will continue under the name "crush" github.com/charmbracele....

29.07.2025 20:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

lol, it took me until now to understand that opencode[dot]ai (github.com/sst/opencode) and opencode[dash]ai (github.com/opencode-ai/...) are not the same projects. 🙈 i installed opencode[dot]ai but ended up reading the opencode[dash]ai docs and nothing made sense 😅.

29.07.2025 20:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Rocket, a brown terrier mix dog wearing a bright green raincoat, walks along muddy shoreline at Lake Achenloch in Kössen, Kaiserwinkl, Tirol, Austria, with high water levels from heavy rain submerging usual rocky perches among wetland vegetation​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Rocket, a brown terrier mix dog wearing a bright green raincoat, walks along muddy shoreline at Lake Achenloch in Kössen, Kaiserwinkl, Tirol, Austria, with high water levels from heavy rain submerging usual rocky perches among wetland vegetation​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Es schüttet endlos und das Retentionsbecken füllt sich hier langsam - der Stein auf dem Rocket sonst immer nach Enten Ausschau hält ist komplett unter Wasser!

#DogsOfBluesky

29.07.2025 12:59 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Donate to Urgent Aid for Cran, Fiona, and Amber, organized by Highbury Hazard CALLING ALL FRIENDS of Cran and Fiona! ***This crowdfunding campaign is bein… Highbury Hazard needs your support for Urgent Aid for Cran, Fiona, and Amber

To all friends of @cran.bsky.social (Gallara Dragon) please consider donating to help her and her spouse, or sharing to others who might be able to help. They are in dire financial crisis at the moment and every little bit helps! Thank you so much!

gofund.me/66e4f028

27.07.2025 01:32 — 👍 19    🔁 15    💬 1    📌 5
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Rick Rubin Collaborates with Anthropic to Simplify AI Coding for Everyone Rick Rubin and Anthropic’s "The Way of Code" makes creative coding accessible by turning simple language prompts into interactive digital experiences.

Rick Rubin: "I'm the record producer who doesn't know anything about music. So the idea that there could be a coder who doesn't know anything about coding — that's vibe coding." — Little difference: They sorted out all licensing of samples used by the Beastie Boys www.designrush.com/news/rick-ru...

28.07.2025 07:59 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Dino's Ultima Page - Articles - 20 Years of Dino's Ultima Page: A Historical Perspective Reflecting on 20 years of Dino's Ultima Page.

20 Years of Dino's Ultima Page: A Historical Perspective gigi.nullneuron.net/ultima/artic...

27.07.2025 06:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Rocket, a brown terrier mix dog stands on rocky shoreline at Lake Achenloch in Kössen, Kaiserwinkl, Tirol, Austria, with calm reflective lake water, lush green wetland vegetation and cloudy sky in background​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Rocket, a brown terrier mix dog stands on rocky shoreline at Lake Achenloch in Kössen, Kaiserwinkl, Tirol, Austria, with calm reflective lake water, lush green wetland vegetation and cloudy sky in background​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Entenschauen.

#DogsOfBluesky

26.07.2025 12:04 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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