Technology by day
other things by night
technology
Almost 30 years experience as a technologist across a range of industries
photography
An amateur photographer, creator of Dark Edinburgh, the ongoing 10 year project to capture Edinburgh’s darker side.
writing
Two novels with third, Science Fiction on the way.
Free Photos
I have over 4500 images available for free download from MorgueFile – a free stock photo site.
Latest From my Blog
14 years of blogging – no one quite sure why
An Unlikely Start to a Love of Film
I grew up in a small and unremarkable council flat in Edinburgh. I was lucky enough to go to University so, when I was 17, I headed to Glasgow and a new rainy life. As soon as I did, I didn't have a bedroom at home any more. Not going to go all Four Yorkshiremen, but...
Independence Is A Stupid Idea
Independence is a stupid idea. Firstly, we are all delightfully mongrel. Sure, I cried when we lost to Peru in 1978, I identify as Scottish but also realise that that has no absolute meaning. In fact, my DNA suggests I’m at least 1% Finnish and that I am conclusively...
Ritornando
If you are self-taught at photography like me you might eventually notice that, over time, you seem to be getting better. It's not immediately obvious but a look back of old stuff can illicit some eye-rolls and "what was I thinking?". While doing all this...