My passion for photography started with the mysterious allure of darkrooms. A master's in semantics and a background in PR followed. Raff's Reflections is where photography and writing meet — wildlife, music, running, science, personal essays and whatever else is worth paying attention to. Follow along here or via RSS or say hi via the contact form or Mastodon.
The election happened. Now the pre-election coverage can be compared against something real. Reform's coverage ratio across UK versus Scottish outlets was 2.23x. Their vote share ratio was 2.21x.
Six weeks of UK media headlines, 53,087 data points, and a question about where AI bias actually comes from.
Every race creates a data trail nobody has mapped. Searchable results, public photo galleries, facial recognition matching — personal data is linked and published in ways the consent framework was never designed to cover. The ICO hasn't looked at this yet. It should.
I live in Edinburgh. On my evening walks with my dog, Pojke, I pass the same spots where neighbours leave food out for foxes. Chicken bones, pastries, casseroles. I understand the impulse. But I've been reading the science, and what I've found troubles me.
I didn't choose photography. It chose me in a darkroom. And somewhere between the red light and the undeveloped rolls, I found something I didn't know I was looking for.
I used to be a Google fan. Then the ads got creepy. This is the story of how I went from cheerleader to GrapheneOS, and what I learned along the way.
A personal photo essay on Scotland's wildlife — red deer, foxes, short-eared owls, adders, red kites and more, photographed around Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the wider Highlands.
A personal account of the Men's and Women's 10k Glasgow — on running, healing, personal growth and the pursuit of the full Ironman distance.
Reliving the unforgettable moments of the Leith Jazz and Blues Festival — soulful melodies, electrifying performances, and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Leith.
Raff's Reflections is a personal blog devoted to photography, music, art and anything else that sparks my interest.