Views from my kitchen sink
Inspired by Piet Oudolf's philosophy of naturalistic, resilient landscapes, I redesigned the view from my kitchen window and set myself the creative challenge of photographing it through that frame across the seasons.
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Science
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We're going to the f'n moon!
It's hard not to be drawn into the orbit of the Artemis II mission. Only 66 years separated Kitty Hawk from the Sea of Tranquility — man reached the Moon with less computing power than the device you're reading this on.
Authentic Focaccia
A same-day focaccia recipe with no preferment, trading some flavour complexity for convenience.
Snow to go...
Unexpected snow in England provided for unexpected photo opportunities.
Martin Parr
Everyone has an opinion on Parr. Much of the negativity feels reductive. His work is intentional, using irony and discomfort to generate discourse. Love him or loathe him, his influence, advocacy, and patronage of photography are undeniable—and that is how he should be remembered.
Society
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A week of awards
The Nobel Prize’s integrity is a reminder that excellence still prevails over politics. Amid funding cuts and cynicism, the MacArthur Fellows highlight America’s diversity and brilliance - an antidote to the relentless noise and despair of the news cycle.
The Ceiling of Average
Milton Glaser once remarked that computers can make things faster, but not always better. GenAI, in its quest for the most probable response limits potential if entirely relied on.
Influential Magazine Covers
The New York Times’ list of the 25 most influential magazine covers sparks debate—subjectivity and omission aside, it reminds us that covers still shape culture. From Time’s haunting 9/11 image to the New Yorker’s restrained symbolism, each great cover captures emotion and its place in time.
UCL
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UCL – Term Starts
The last gasp of summer ushered in fresher's week at UCL and with it, the start of a new term.
Bellota bravura
Bellota in Bury St Edmunds delivers exceptional Spanish fine dining with flair. Highlights included Iberian pork secreto and a pear, olive oil mousse & fig cake dessert. Warm, charming service ensures it’s a restaurant destined for wider acclaim.