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29 Apr 2026 · Street · Urban · Quiet

Sanctuary

A reflection on finding quiet in a noisy world — the walk, the bench, the cold air, the thought that finishes itself without interruption.

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29 Mar 2026 · Portsmouth · Hilsea · Street

Hilsea Through a Lens

Joining Pompey Darkroom and Community Spotlight CIC for a guided photowalk around Hilsea's lido graffiti, abandoned tunnels, and the quiet edge of Foxes Forest.

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4 Mar 2026 · Emsworth · Wildlife · Portrait

The Emsworth Swan Man

Meeting Gordon, Emsworth's legendary swan carer who tends to the birds twice daily as a tribute to his late wife.

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1 Mar 2026 · Self-Hosting · Linux · macOS

Automatic SD Card Backup with Linux or macOS

A step-by-step guide to building an automatic photo backup station. Plug in your camera's SD card, walk away, and let your computer handle the rest.

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12 Feb 2026 · Emsworth · Coastal · Nature

Emsworth - A Break in the Rain

A brief dry spell during the wettest winter in decades provided the perfect excuse for a walk around Emsworth Mill Pond. Swans, boats, and couples holding hands by the water.

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4 Feb 2026 · Idsworth · Hampshire · Architecture

St Hubert's Church, Idsworth

A hidden gem tucked away in the Hampshire countryside near Rowlands Castle. This ancient Saxo-Norman church sits alone on a hillside, surrounded by sheep and rolling hills, with stunning medieval wall paintings inside.

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24 Jan 2026 · Salisbury · Street · Architecture

A Morning with the Salisbury Shooters

Joining the Salisbury Shooters photography group for a morning of street photography around Salisbury's market and cathedral.

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23 Jan 2026 · Web Development · Cloudflare · Astro

Running a Website for £1.50 a Month

How I built a photography portfolio and print shop that costs less than a coffee to run. A look at the choices that keep costs minimal when you're building something that might not make any money.

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20 Jan 2026 · Broadmarsh · Havant · Coastal

Glorious Broadmarsh?

A windy coastal walk around Broadmarsh near Havant and Bedhampton. Rough seas crashing against the defences, aggressive swans, and a picturesque boat that caught my eye. Sometimes the best locations are the ones right on your doorstep.

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10 Jan 2026 · Astro · WooCommerce · Headless CMS

Building a Headless eCommerce Stack: Astro + WooCommerce + Gelato + Cloudflare

How I built a static-first photography shop using Astro as the frontend, WooCommerce as a headless backend, Gelato for print-on-demand fulfillment, and automated deployments via Cloudflare Pages

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7 Jan 2026 · Staunton Country Park · Winter · Nature

Staunton Country Park

A midday visit to Staunton Country Park captured gorgeous winter light as the lake froze over and swans struggled to keep their balance. Beautiful winter scenes with frozen lakes, animals, and interesting structures.

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20 Dec 2025 · Software · Docker · Instagram

Split Images for Instagram Without Killing Your iPhone Storage

Stop filling your iPhone with Instagram exports. Learn how to process landscape photos into Instagram carousels using Docker and iOS Shortcuts—without saving a single file to your Camera Roll. Images go from Lightroom to your NAS to Instagram, keeping your phone storage clean.

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1 Dec 2025 · Portsmouth · Southsea · Events

HMS Prince of Wales - November 30th 2025

Photos from HMS Prince of Wales visit to Portsmouth on November 30th, 2025. Captured the aircraft carrier and the crowds that gathered to see it.

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4 Nov 2025 · Havant · Street · Urban

Exploring off the beaten track

Went for my lunchtime walk feeling uninspired, then discovered a hidden pathway under a bridge I'd been crossing for ages. Found a secluded path full of interest and reminded myself that I'm taking photos for myself, not for social media validation.

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3 Nov 2025 · Portsmouth · Night · Street

Jazz nights and laundromats

Went out on a street walk at night and discovered The Vaults in Southsea having a Jazz night. The whole room was full of energy with people dancing and laughing. Later found a fascinating laundromat with liminal vibes.

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21 Oct 2025 · Portsmouth · Night · Street

Portsmouth Night Street Photography

Portsmouth walkabout with a fellow photographer I met on Instagram. Really good to meet with people who share the same hobby, but also great to learn from someone who has been doing this a long time.

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20 Oct 2025 · Emsworth · Night · Street

Emsworth Night Street Photography

I love the Tungsten glow which Emsworth produces, paired with the early evenings produces images with lots of character and interesting people going about their evening. It helped that it had been raining, meaning lots of reflections and water drops.

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