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plymouth // photographer // serial wanderer // ancient stone botherer // co-founder + zine designer at dartmoor collective // job: freelance wordpress developer

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Everyone that is except the people who have the power to make the required political decisions

08.03.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice. We had fog forecast here this morning but in the end it turned out to be a very disappointing light mist.

08.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure you need to go to another galaxy to find people who appear to be revelling in it :(

08.03.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And to absolutely nobody's surprise here's Tony Blair popping up to give his unwanted opinion. He's like a turd that just won't flush.

08.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This looks wonderful - couldn't resist ordering a copy even though I'm not supposed to be buying any more photobooks...

05.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Went for a relaxing lie down on the sofa. Watched an in-depth video explaining why WW3 is now under way. I think I may need to work on my relaxation techniques.

05.03.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Cross country running was the only sport I enjoyed, and much to my surprise I was quite good at it. Viscerally hated all the team sports and of course the teacher who made us do them.

05.03.2026 09:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Someone thought I was my brother's dad at his wedding last summer 😟

02.03.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
ROSALÍA - Berghain (Live at The BRIT Awards 2026) ft. Bjârk
ROSALÍA - Berghain (Live at The BRIT Awards 2026) ft. Bjârk YouTube video by RosaliaVEVO

Like everyone else, I'm telling you to watch RosalΓ­a's BRIT Awards performance

youtu.be/7fyufPkXLbs?...

01.03.2026 13:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Yeah I'm quite happy doing a lot of solo trespassing, but it was great and very inspiring to have strength in numbers

28.02.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A selection of 'Private property - keep out' signs seen on a 5km walk along the River Dart near Buckfast, Dartmoor.

A selection of 'Private property - keep out' signs seen on a 5km walk along the River Dart near Buckfast, Dartmoor.

A selection of 'Private', 'No entry' and 'No trespassing' signs seen on a 5km walk along the River Dart near Buckfast, Dartmoor.

A selection of 'Private', 'No entry' and 'No trespassing' signs seen on a 5km walk along the River Dart near Buckfast, Dartmoor.

Today 25 of us went trespassing along the River Dart near Buckfast. In just 5km we walked through woodlands and along riverbanks owned by 4 different landowners who don't want the public on their land (including the monks at Buckfast Abbey). It's time for a right to roam! @righttoroam.bsky.social

28.02.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Went on a Right to Roam trespass along the River Dart near Buckfast with about 25 other people. It was great, really inspiring. And beautiful warm(!) and sunny(!!) weather.

28.02.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A spoof Daily Telegraph headline: "Street photography is a Trojan horse for the complete dismantling of capitalism"

A spoof Daily Telegraph headline: "Street photography is a Trojan horse for the complete dismantling of capitalism"

Sounds good to me

26.02.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
BjΓΆrk - JΓ³ga (Alec Empire "Empire State Of Emergency" Remix)
BjΓΆrk - JΓ³ga (Alec Empire "Empire State Of Emergency" Remix) YouTube video by Ryan Collins (v0lta1c)

I have no neighbours next doors or upstairs for the next few weeks, so I'm enjoying a voluminous musical celebration. Kicking off proceedings with my favourite ear bleeding BjΓΆrk remix

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFO4...

25.02.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This spring sees the release of a documentary about the fight to defend and extend access to nature in England and Wales. OUR LAND, directed by Orban Wallace and shot by Gallivant Film, follows the Right to Roam campaign as we trespass estates and challenge removal of rights on Dartmoor and beyond.

25.02.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure my piss can get much boilier than it already is

25.02.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
β€˜We’re a pub friendship – with songs attached’: deadpan dazzlers Black Box Recorder return, thanks to Billie Eilish Their unnerving songs about car crashes and suburban ennui, sung in a sparkling yet unemotional RP, stood out from the Britpop bloat. Now, thanks to a certain singer taking their streams stratospheric...

One of my favourite bands from the late 90s. Always felt they were massively under-appreciated so I'm glad to hear they're having a bit of a moment.

www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f...

25.02.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe a complete change of scene? We might be doing a Plymouth photowalk on the 7th March if you fancy some urban photography. Will let you know if it's definitely going ahead.

24.02.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I feel like it's been the wrong kind of bad weather - no fog, no dramatic clouds, just unrelenting rain and flat grey light. The worst possible weather for photography. Hopefully more variety on the way soon.

23.02.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Rose of Nevada - Official Trailer (2026) George MacKay, Callum Turner
Rose of Nevada - Official Trailer (2026) George MacKay, Callum Turner YouTube video by IGN Movie Trailers

Looking forward to this www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnAD...

18.02.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A lone, spindly, Hawthorn tree stands in a very damp bog on Dartmoor on a foggy January day.

A lone, spindly, Hawthorn tree stands in a very damp bog on Dartmoor on a foggy January day.

I do like the mixture of melancholy and resilience of a lone, wind-battered tree on top of Dartmoor on a foggy winter's day.
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#Dartmoor πŸ“·

16.02.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you :)

13.02.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Post a tree you photographed

13.02.2026 17:50 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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β€œI’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video

11.02.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 5259 πŸ” 1077 πŸ’¬ 205 πŸ“Œ 500

There's a Plymouth one too. It's also half-arsed shit.

11.02.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Three oatcakes with peanut butter and kimchi on a white plate with a pattern of dark blue birds and stars.

Three oatcakes with peanut butter and kimchi on a white plate with a pattern of dark blue birds and stars.

Have just discovered that peanut butter and kimchi is a killer combo. I suspect this will now be my default lunch for the next few weeks.

11.02.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Bit worried about this constant changing of Prime Ministers thing. What if we run out of talent and end up with a shit one?

09.02.2026 11:36 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

I very much doubt it considering they don't appear to have any idea about anything at all

09.02.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, that's being organised by Photo Club Devon, don't think there's a date yet though www.instagram.com/photoclubdevon

08.02.2026 21:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Glad you enjoyed it. Can't remember if you're on Instagram, but if you are follow www.instagram.com/plymphotosoc... for news of the next one

08.02.2026 16:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0