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Sunrise from New Brighton Promenade on a snowy day.

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I am exhausted. (Not a Carr/car joke)

hello computer Hello. How are things? How’s life? How’s lockdown? How’s money? How’s the future? How’s your world? How’s your folks? How’s your head? How’s your heart? How how how how is everything? How? HOW?! HOW!?! How do I do tomorrow when

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Sayonara Wild Hearts and autistic masking

hello computer Recently I played the game Sayonara Wild Hearts and I was totally unprepared for the emotional journey I went on. There’s a story that unfolds through the experiences of the character you play, in a way that reminded me of Journey, another game that had a big

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This human is shutting down. Stand by...

Autistic Shutdown The other day I had an incident that resulted in autistic shutdown. You know how your computer sometimes needs turning off and on again? That. In fact my computer has had sympathy pains today while I’ve been dealing with shutdown. Not now Macintosh! Blergh. What is shutdown?

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iOS 14 from a mental health / autistic perspective

iOS 14 iOS 14 came out this week. I’ve been running the beta over summer and it’s been good. The iOS 14 Public Beta 1 was more stable than iOS 13 GM (Golden Master aka final version before public release). It is a big update with lots of

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A blurry naked person wades out into the sea.

Doing the North East Skinny Dip

I got naked in front of nearly 1294 people and ran into the North Sea. How was it?

A serene coastal scene at dusk, featuring a vast expanse of water reflecting the soft hues of the sky. The water transitions from dark blue to a gentle pink, mirroring the clouds above.

I am deaf

After 18 months with hearing aids I just learnt I am deaf. Huh.

A scene depicting people swimming in a body of water. Birds are flying overhead against a twilight sky.

What 5 years of cold water swimming has done for me

After 5 years of cold water dipping, has it saved me? Cured my anxiety? Made me buy shares in Dryrobe?

A rose gold sky over a body of water as birds fly overhead.

Has 5 years of cold water dipping liberated me from my fears?

After five years of cold water dips am I a fearless functional human being or am I still failing at life?

he/they is non-binary now

he/they is non-binary now

This week’s photos are a little narcissistic. They’re all me! It is the evolution of myself over 12 years. You can get prints of the photos in last weeks newsletter on my print store or you can tip me on Ko-Fi so I can buy film for

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A lonley house sits on a small island in a bay. Green grass is in the foreground.

The Only Voice I Can Hear

On losing my hearing, and what's left when the noise drowns out everyone but the voice in your own head

Two female presenting people in sparkly rainbow coats holding up a dog and smiling to camera.

Liverpool Pride 2026

A photoessay of portraits from the 2026 Liverpool Pride.

A serene coastal landscape featuring a small lighthouse perched on a rocky outcrop.

Fading Out

My hearing is going, and so, it turns out, is my connection to everyone I love

A small white house stands on a grassy island surrounded by shallow waters under a cloudy, gray sky.

I Tip Toe, But Should I?

Russell T Davies's new drama asks a question I've been asking myself

A 3D representation of the Earth floats inside Royal Albert Dock at dusk.

Eurodivision

Missing that 2023 Eurovision togetherness vibe

Coastal landscape with a white house on a cliff overlooking the sea, waves crashing against the rocks under a cloudy sky.

Wrong Camera, Good Photos

On anxiety, optimisation and knowing when to stop.

A colorful ferry boat sails on the River Mersey, with the Liverpool skyline in the background.

Safe Mode

Twenty years of learning when to log off

For Pete's sake

For Pete's sake

On seeing yourself in Amelie, before and after diagnosis

A person stands on a sandy beach under a dramatic sky, wearing a black jacket. They sport a vibrant purple skirt and colorful tights, complemented by bold green shoes.

Skirt or camera?

Do I have enough mental energy to wear a skirt and take photos, or should I prioritise the camera over the skirt?

Rainbow aurora overhead

Space! Let's go

Why we need to go to space.

Swimmers meeting at sunrise in a car park by the river.

Winter

A photo-essay about winter

Autumnal trees line a footpath through a park, glowing golden orange in the morning sun.

Will I ever be ready to live?

I am so concerned with how to get things done that I do not get anything done.

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