Dale Harvey

Software Developer in Glasgow, currently working on Firefox, formerly Couch/PouchDB dev. Interested in #photography (Landscape and Live Music), #munrobagging, #cycling, #webapps and lots of other things.

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2026-05-11 09:09:14 UTC

Pretty irritating some of the first signs I have noticed of indy activity on Mastodon is served with a side of transphobia. "I don't see colour" 🙄
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2026-04-30 18:03:57 UTC

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@nprofile…jqp2 @nprofile…ggtz probably worth avoiding giving feedback about discoverability without understanding what discoverability is in place?

2026-04-30 12:32:12 UTC

Fun new #Firefox feature just landed in nightly. Ever sick of background tabs playing audio and not being able to find them? You can now type "shush" in the url bar to get a button that will mute the audio. (https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2019338)
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2026-04-23 13:19:00 UTC

I need to pick a shot to send of to the printers for an exhibition focused on the local music scene, I have my first 2 shots but cant pick between these for my 3rd, any one of them obvious picks?
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2026-03-26 10:15:19 UTC

So much fun taking some shots with Oedipus & The Mama's Boys.
Have a need to get some practice in so if you / your band want a shoot and can make it between 9:30 - 2:30 any day next week get in touch!
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2026-03-25 10:56:14 UTC

Former Champ @ Leith Cricket Club
Loved this gig, dreamy guitar pop, in a similiar vein to The Beths (who are one of my favourites).
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2026-03-24 23:03:08 UTC

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@nprofile…vhfu @nprofile…ydn8 Great will be keeping a lookout it sounds interesting

2026-03-24 22:48:53 UTC

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2 typical examples for today, if you seen the rant about how Firefox "SHARE FUCKING EVERYTHING", thats very obviously not even close to being true, but reality doesnt stop the angry mob sharing it.
Next up today, "our enterprise company will uninstall firefox if you ship with vpn", "we dont ship vpn to enterprise users", "how do you detect enterprises, thats creepy" ... according to "privacy advocates" if statements are now creepy ...

2026-03-24 22:37:38 UTC

I would really like to get involved back more in OSS advocacy and outreach, its a part of my job that I miss.
However the level outrage bait, misinformation and entitlement involved in popular OSS these days, I am not sure I have the patience.

2026-03-24 20:58:29 UTC

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@nprofile…sswg Thanks!

2026-03-24 17:47:22 UTC

It's a Firefox Relase Day!
One of the projects I work on is being released, the TrustPanel has replaced the seperate lock + shield panels in the Urlbar. Got rid of one icon in the urlbar and saved space and the result should hopefully be a bit easier and more pleasant to use.
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2026-03-24 16:28:57 UTC

Radhika supporting Former Champ @ Leith Cricket Club
Beautiful sound and a very wholesome gig, seeing a Dad + Daughter on stage together was really touching.
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2026-03-23 20:36:56 UTC

Hi, My Name is Mochi
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2026-03-23 13:26:12 UTC

Oedipus and The Mama’s Boys
Had a blast at new favourite venue, Leith Cricket Club on the weekend.
Catch them next at HouseGuest, definitely a must see.
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2026-03-16 10:32:22 UTC

Thrown Away @ Audio Lounge, Glasgow
February was crazy with the amount of good shows I went to so I am still catching up. March is much calmer for now.
📸 for https://www.isthismusic.com/thrown-away-the-bleeders-corrupt-intentions
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2026-03-14 22:25:33 UTC

Glasgow Union Street fire
Was a shame to see, although its good nobody got hurt, very lucky the station didn't go down, and mostly made me think how much worse things are in various places in the world in part because of us
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2026-03-10 11:30:01 UTC

Had a great time on this shoot with Haitch, thanks for being a great model and helping me find my feet.
I say it every year but this year I am going to practice and learn more portrait photography so if you need shots taken for whatever reason, give me a shout.
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2026-03-09 22:54:30 UTC

Wait which way?
#MonochromeMonday
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2026-03-09 22:19:05 UTC

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@nprofile…y8ep No worries it wasnt patronising at all.
Yeh I was planning to restart my gym membership then my kid woke up poorly and didnt make it to school that day, then I remembered the school holidays and figured I better make sure my routine works at home

2026-03-08 22:25:51 UTC

Happy International Womens day all of you, but mostly the the women these two will become.
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2026-03-08 21:12:07 UTC

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@nprofile…y8ep Thanks yeh been doing physio for a few months, the cycling has been helping just a hassle to get out with kids schedules, cheers forgot about Wahoo / Zwift, will check out

2026-03-08 21:04:18 UTC

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@nprofile…za8l Thanks, I seen that one it seems like a good idea although I think I am probably leaning more towards full seat one. I had no idea bout magnetic vs friction so that helps cheers

2026-03-08 20:59:24 UTC

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@nprofile…rl0q Thanks, yeh been off for a few months now and realising its not gonna be any time soon so looking to get a new routine sorted, I am worried about the expensive clothes hanger though, I grew up with one of those

2026-03-08 20:54:48 UTC

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@nprofile…50c9 Cheers looking forward to hearing

2026-03-08 16:20:48 UTC

Anyone have recommendations for exercise bikes? Injured my knee and gonna take a while to recover so no running for me. The range of prices is wild, from £15 to £1500 + monthly subscription and not easy to tell the difference

2026-03-05 11:02:49 UTC

Alcatraz @ King Tuts
I have missed this band due to clashes more times than I can count so glad to finally catch them. Worth the wait they were great. Alt rock with a big sound, catch them next at Houeguest
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2026-03-04 13:31:08 UTC

SISTER MADDS - King Tuts, Glasgow
Love these rock stars, one of the most exciting bands in Glasgow and every show has been one to remember.
On that note, I would like to work directly with bands a bit more this year so if you are in need of of a gig shot and/or press shots, please give me a shout, would be happy to.
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2026-03-03 11:10:09 UTC

Waldos Gift @ SWG3, Glasgow
For fans of Foals? A very quick preview didnt give me very high expectations but everyone including myself ended up really liking them.
📸 + review @ re-sound.co.uk/psychadelic-porn-crumpets-swg3-glasgow/
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2026-03-02 22:17:18 UTC

Focalpoint 52: Show Motion
Was a very busy February so a little catch up needed. Also realised this fits in with #MonochromeMonday so that is handy.
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2026-03-02 10:37:21 UTC

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets @ SWG3, Glasgow
"it’s impossible to not be taken over by the wave of excitement, joy and general wildness coming from the crowd, huge pits barely have time to form before they are filled in with a crowd of jumping bodies"
📸 + review for https://re-sound.co.uk/psychadelic-porn-crumpets-swg3-glasgow/
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2026-03-01 19:20:22 UTC

Weekend fun
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2026-03-01 12:21:52 UTC

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I tried to use existing apps, almost all of them were moving to be AI based and mostly stuck at being template generators. Still a pretty huge gap between what I see people talk about is possible with AI and what the reality is.

2026-03-01 12:16:17 UTC

Because I am a world champion procrastinator I made a little app that would generate videos of scrolling photos because it was easier than figuring out to use existing apps
https://reelr.arandomurl.com/
Still needs a bit of work, video it generates is choppy, but fairly happy with it.

2026-02-28 23:03:29 UTC

Someone was asking me last night about when they would get my zine and the question confused me until I realised people have been buying them by using the monzo link but not sending me their address and I had no idea 😬

2026-02-27 13:54:29 UTC

The Bleeders @ Audio Lounge, Glasgow
"I think at this point they are up there with Glasgow’s best and most under-the-radar bands"
📸 + review @ https://www.isthismusic.com/thrown-away-the-bleeders-corrupt-intentions
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2026-02-25 17:19:53 UTC

Aerial Salad @ King Tuts, Glasgow
"They weren’t lying about cardio as they bounced around the stage for 30 minutes straight, energetic and bouncy post punk with gritty delivery."
📸 + full review @ https://re-sound.co.uk/die-spitz-king-tuts-glasgow/
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2026-02-24 17:09:32 UTC

Not turning into a content creator, but I would like something I can throw 5 to 10 photos at and it will turn them into a video that shows them scrolling left to right.
Has anyone seen anything like that? I thought there would be lots of options but having a hard time finding them (tryied out Canva, Edits and random webapps so far)

2026-02-24 12:33:55 UTC

Die Spitz @ King Tuts, Glasgow
Their first gig in Scotland had been sold out for months, they more than lived up to the hype
📸 + revew @ https://re-sound.co.uk/die-spitz-king-tuts-glasgow/
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2026-02-21 16:50:27 UTC

Love the eyes graffiti dotted around Glasgow, I think these are my favourite.
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2026-02-20 22:20:04 UTC

Deftones @ Ovo Hydro, Glasgow
Absolutely legendary, full review @ photos @ https://re-sound.co.uk/deftones-ovo-hydro-glasgow/
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2026-02-19 13:44:21 UTC

Denzel Curry supporting Deftones
Let me tell you how much I enjoy shooting FOH (Front of house).
(fun fact for those that don't know, "FOH" is actually mostly at the the back of the room)
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2026-02-19 12:52:12 UTC

Almost forgot about this wild sunset the other night.
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2026-02-09 19:55:13 UTC

Caught some nice light in a morning cycle, not many subjects but this bright worker stood out
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2026-02-08 12:30:00 UTC

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@nprofile…2y0d Yeh the Fairphone 3 is my current backup so using that now, but the small form factor is one of the more important things for me, its just way too big. Got a second hand Pixel 5 again on the way.

2026-02-05 21:35:42 UTC

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@nprofile…nfcl Cheers taking a look

2026-02-05 18:19:40 UTC

So I did a comedic trip on a pavement to launch my phone some distance and so need a new phone. Last time I checked the pixel 5 was still my preferred choice, its small, light, plastic back (less glass to crack), stock android and cheap. Anything better?

2026-02-05 18:15:33 UTC

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@nprofile…z7ra Yeh it feels really bizarre to go from having never seen one to spotting multiples ones regularly any time I take a particular trail, its very lucky

2026-02-05 14:51:43 UTC

Little nature cycle, a buzzard also tried to attack me on this cycle which was a bit bizarre but still not got a decent photo of them yet.
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2026-02-03 12:32:17 UTC

White Lies @ SWG3, Glasgow
Seen them in 2007 and I absolutely loved their soundtracking "A Girl Walks Home Along at Night". Was not sure how this gig would go but it was a hugely upbeat and enjoyable.
📸 for https://re-sound.co.uk/white-lies-swg3-glasgow/
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2026-02-02 22:59:05 UTC

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@nprofile…q8yt Cool, now I know, and now will try really hard to forget that I know because I do not be needing excuses to buy any more lenses than I already have :)

2026-02-02 19:06:48 UTC

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@nprofile…q8yt oh wow I didn't know that at all thanks. I thought they were mainly for creating straight perspectives in architectural photography

2026-02-02 14:54:22 UTC

Devils Pulpit
Been a while since I made it down this way, such a cool little place, the colours are so vivid.
Even at f22 I can only get the foreground or subject in focus not both, no way around that other than stacking? Really dislike stacking unless its for astro.
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2026-01-31 15:36:38 UTC

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@nprofile…j96m I had a recent Google pixel die on me, after using an old backup I replaced it by buying a second hand pixel 5, not particularly for environmental reasons, just better form factor (smaller) than any other recent phone, and fast enough

2026-01-24 21:51:53 UTC

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@nprofile…qu7g Cheers will take a look at this

2026-01-23 22:13:44 UTC

Very happy to have a NAS Setup for my media, the icing on the cake would be if I could allocate 50GB or whatever of my local SSD to be a transparent FIFO cache that synced automatically. Things would be fast, work offline etc etc.
I can of course do this manually, but it is soo cumbersome and error prone.

2026-01-18 22:24:08 UTC

One of the fun things about being a parent is the random tasks. I now have to figure out how to tune a Cello that I somehow own?

2026-01-18 19:16:13 UTC

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@nprofile…3c4s Thanks! this is Scotland, Rouken Glen to be specific.

2026-01-18 19:00:41 UTC

Very nice little day in the park
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2025-08-26 11:56:47 UTC

Anyone who has ever been involved in working on something that looks like an operating system knows this just isn't true.
I am very much in favour of anything open, but its not going to help promote OSS if we start making stuff up about why stuff like "security" exists.
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2025-07-26 15:38:57 UTC

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@nprofile…d0dx I feel like they must be getting more popular. Never seen one in my life growing up in the countryside and spending waking hours in woods but recently had one or 2 that I would see every other day on my run through the middle of Glasgow

2025-07-25 14:57:17 UTC

But new phone means new apps, looking for recommendations:
1. Some form of productivity / notes app combined, that I can give tasks and an optional deadline.
2. A combined Bluesky and Mastodon client
Has to be web based, I avoid using native only apps as much as possible

2025-04-29 13:11:00 UTC

Just dropped my prints off to take part in my first photography exhibition, very excited and appreciative.
It's in Wasp Studios, Glasgow (G1 5QH), from 30th April to 5th of May, 9AM-5PM. There are some really great photographers taking part so worth a visit.
First shot is from Bob Vylan last October, instantly loved them when I seen them at TRNSMT few years back, funnily enough the kids and I spent ages arguing with alexa last night who refused to play them instead of Bob Dylan.
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2025-04-24 13:16:54 UTC

Fun project to take portraits of the crowd I play poker with, quite happy with how they are coming out.
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2025-04-14 10:00:28 UTC

Got up at 5AM on my holiday to go stand in gail force winds for 50 minutes to take this, home in time for breakfast.
At the time I was very dissapointed that the sunset never broke through the clouds but in hindsight I like the plain diffuse light.
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2025-04-03 22:05:04 UTC

February - Found artificial light
I was just gonna use one of my gig shots for this prompt but didn't seem like that was the spirit. This is where I sit waiting on the kids doing gymnastics and it always felt very cinematic. I think a little portrait session here would be fun if any Glasgow people are up for it.
Finally caught up with Febuary, will be trying to get through March quickly.
#Clondon52
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2025-04-03 15:24:31 UTC

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@nprofile…0jqh not a hiring manager and have not changed jobs in 10+ years so I wouldn't bet the house on my advice.
However I think certifications are mostly useful as a box ticking exercise and not sure anything less than a degree is ticking many boxes.
I think the landscape has changed since I was last job searching but I still feel oss experience is one of the most underrated avenues to employment. You get to work with the best in the industry, on real projects used by lots of people.

2025-04-03 12:59:55 UTC

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@nprofile…z3c3 @nprofile…afmn

2025-04-01 10:00:49 UTC

So my eldest wanted a photo with the cherry blossoms and I didnt manage to capture them at all but ended up with one of my favourite ever portraits
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2025-03-28 16:24:58 UTC

Thinking about a new project and looking for recommendations for photo based zines, especially music related ones please send my way ❤️

2025-03-28 12:27:42 UTC

CHALK @ King Tuts, Glasgow
Still constantly thinking about this gig, featuring cameos from Elliot, Shea and Ang
Gig review and interview up @ https://re-sound.co.uk/chalk-king-tuts-glasgow/ + re-sound.co.uk/interview-chalk/
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2025-03-18 12:58:23 UTC

Pleasant little St Patricks Day Weekend
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2025-03-14 12:59:01 UTC

Bikini Body @ Rum Shack, Glasgow
Such a fun band to see, remember seeing them open The Great Western in 2022 so was nice to be at (co) headliner show.
Review @ https://thegoldenbough.co.uk/2025/03/13/conscious-pilot-the-rum-shack-07-03-25/
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2025-03-14 12:28:55 UTC

Anyone have big opinions on Fuji 16-55mm version 1 vs 2? My v1 is almost permanently attached to my camera, but seems like it may have taken one knock in the pit too many

2025-03-12 13:16:54 UTC

Makeshift Art Bar Supporting CHALK @ King Tuts, Glasgow
Really enjoyed them, I think Bedwetter has to be one of the best songs I have heard from a support act.
Review @ https://re-sound.co.uk/chalk-king-tuts-glasgow/
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2025-03-11 15:44:52 UTC

Cupid Stunts @ SWG3 Poetry Club, Glasgow
Always fun to go to a gig for the support and the headliners are great, such a blast of positive energy.
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2025-03-10 22:32:26 UTC

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@nprofile…7yf0 So when the stocks go up, you are giving them a good way to get tech bros and people with retirement portfolios on board ....

2025-03-10 17:08:37 UTC

If you post stock prices going down to prove what they are doing is wrong, they can use stock prices going up to justify that whatever they are doing is right

2025-03-06 13:12:53 UTC

Obligatory World Book Day photo. Favourite costumes won over favourite books. Nobody accepted my offer to make a moon face costume.
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2025-03-05 22:57:18 UTC

So every single personal project I do the biggest hassle is user management. I don't want to write a login system, I dont want to create another account, I dont want to manage an email account to do passwordless logins (although I do prefer these)
Is there anything that will do all this for me?

2025-02-27 11:14:06 UTC

Forgetting the Future supporting Cupid Stunts.
Never seen such a polished and professional show put on by such a new band, everything from the lighting to crew for guitar changes. Really fun gig.
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2025-02-25 09:47:34 UTC

She Drew the Gun @ Room 2, Glasgow
Really liked this set, particularly the spoken word pieces that introduced most of the songs. One of the happiest crowds I have been in.
Full Review @ https://www.isthismusic.com/she-drew-the-gun-paige-kennedy-motopia
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2025-02-17 10:02:39 UTC

The Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Glasgow Barrowlands
One for the superfans of which there was large amount.
Review @ https://www.isthismusic.com/the-brian-jonestown-massacre-project-gemini
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2025-02-16 15:25:41 UTC

She Drew the Gun, Paige Kennedy and Motopia @ Room2, Glasgow
Not jealous of Angus who has to write the review, its really hard to describe what type of gig this was, but I really enjoyed it
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2025-02-15 17:24:34 UTC

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@nprofile…k87k I am not sure if I am more embarassed by teenage screen name of renegade master or my actual job title of "Czar of HTML5 and Erlang"

2025-02-13 12:28:36 UTC

Enjoying the last few weeks of the sunset being at a reasonable hour
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2025-02-12 19:10:27 UTC

Is there a thing that I can plug my usb-c external hard drive + monitor + speakers into that gives them permanent power that I can then plug my laptop into?
Hubs seem to have plenty of usb-c ports but no power, docks seem to have power but like 1 or maybe 2 usb-c ports?

2025-02-12 14:02:00 UTC

The Brian Jonestown Massacre @ Glasgow Barrowlands
Been a busy week so still need to do the review but they did live up to their name and reputation.
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2025-02-11 22:12:14 UTC

On a little wander with the kids and seen a bunch of people with big lenses making a fuss so went to check it out.
Sparrow Hawk taken on Kelvin Walkway with my much smaller lens
#Glasgow
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2025-02-11 12:25:41 UTC

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@nprofile…mgpx Yeh even as I get much better at taking photos (full digital) there are still old film photos I took that have that something special.
Film simulations can get pretty close to doing most of the work in camera / setup and less time editing but there is still a bit of magic missing.
It's mostly a cost thing for me, very few good enough to shoot live music on film, always tempts me though

2025-02-11 12:08:04 UTC

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@nprofile…mgpx These are beautiful and its a really interesting study.
The digital ones dont look straight out the camera, are you using the equivalent film simulations?
I think I am 50/50 but the bokeh seems a lot dreamier in some of the film ones, hard to tell if thats a sensor vs lens thing.

2025-02-10 18:38:17 UTC

University of Glasgow Cloisters
Kept trying to get a shot of the Kingfisher this week, got a few but nothing particarly compelling so here is one of the university on the way there.
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2025-02-09 20:55:48 UTC

This time in 2022, Up Beinn a'Chroin if I remember right.
Too much to ask for some snow this year?
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2025-02-08 22:27:42 UTC

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@nprofile…mmfz I had to do that with my pixel 5 some time ago and exactly the same. The ergonomics were just soo much better I hadnt realised how much we are downgrading.

2025-01-04 11:17:49 UTC

How it started vs How it's going
The 02 Academy Glasgow a few weeks back and the last gig I remember shooting there, Good Shoes + Vincent Vincent and the Villains in 2007
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2024-04-24 20:52:32 UTC

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@npub1qs5…fezs Thats awesome, the place looks so other wordly. I remember someone doing a deep dive into finding out there the cover for OK Computer photographed which was a good read

2024-03-03 11:31:32 UTC

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@npub1sal…zf5m Thanks :) lovely to hear

2024-03-01 13:40:32 UTC

CLondon52 - Depth
Bit of a stretch here but I am playing catch up with the prompts and the light was nice on my run today.
#Photography #StreetPhotography #Glasgow
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2024-02-20 11:48:01 UTC

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@npub1j30…6qc2 Yeh I have been trying to figure out why I dislike cars so much and this is definitely a big part of it

2024-02-20 10:38:19 UTC

I used to think car culture was a big company lobby thing however coming to the realisation it is a way to mask inequality.
I recently spent time getting around Seattle on public transport. I was physically attacked twice, seen 2/3 people that I couldn't say for sure were alive and hundreds in need of help.
I don't think a lot of people appreciate how bad it is because designing for cars means you avoid walking down the tent lined high street.
#Photography #StreetPhotography #Seattle
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