https://raffkarva.com/blog/ A personal blog devoted to photography, music, art and anything else that sparks my interest. en-gb Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/photography/mindfulness-through-photography/ https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/photography/mindfulness-through-photography/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 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. photography mindfulness wildlife-photography wedding-photography https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/privacy/from-googler-to-grapheneos/ https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/privacy/from-googler-to-grapheneos/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100 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. privacy technology linux grapheneos open-source https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/wildlife/wildlife-photography-scotland-edinburgh-highlands/ https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/wildlife/wildlife-photography-scotland-edinburgh-highlands/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100 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. wildlife photography scotland edinburgh highlands wildlife photography https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/running/glasgow-10k/ https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/running/glasgow-10k/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100 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. running sports photography men's health ironman edinburgh https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/music/jazz/leith-jazz-festival-2023/ https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/music/jazz/leith-jazz-festival-2023/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100 Reliving the unforgettable moments of the Leith Jazz and Blues Festival — soulful melodies, electrifying performances, and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Leith. music live music edinburgh jazz blues leith https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/misc/about/ https://raffkarva.com/blog/posts/misc/about/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100 Raff's Reflections is a personal blog devoted to photography, music, art and anything else that sparks my interest. blog photography music art