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Camera: Chamonix 045F-1
Lens: Schneider 210mm F5.6
Film: ILFORD Delta 100
Exposure time: 8Mins
Developer: ILFOTEC DD-X
Location: Castle Peak Road - Tam Mi, Hong Kong
An observation while riding down the highway, a quick click of the shutter from the passenger seat and I ended up with this beautiful reminder that maybe it's ok to need and accept support.
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It can happen to anyone, from any walk of life.
20 years ago I had a career that I was incredibly proud of, saving lives, I had a home, mortgage, car and disposable income. I was confident and, even though I hate to blow my own trumpet, I was incredibly good at the work that I did.
I was, however, bullied, harassed, abused, belittled and ostracised by management and many colleagues in a toxic environment where this behaviour had spread like a cancer. This went on daily for 13 years. I thought that I was 'ignoring' it and just knuckling down in my work. I didn't know, until it was too late, that this was damaging both my physical and mental health.
After some time off due to a stress breakdown I returned and the bullying turned into a witch hunt. They succeeded. My mental and physical health had been destroyed. I was wrongly advised to resign by a union that had representatives embedded in management. I was too unwell to pursue any means of recompense.
Losing my career lead to my first Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy attack. This one was nearly fatal.
I have suffered from Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) for at least 20 years as a direct result of this. Only finally receiving help for the condition last year after years of medical denial because the establishment at the time did not understand the connection between non-life threatening instances and PTSD despite mounting evidence. Thankfully it is much better understood today.
The bullies took my career, my confidence, my identity, my physical health, my mental health and now they have taken my relationship and my home. My ex being unable to cope with my PTSD and reacting to it in a way that was making it worse in a cycle that just destroyed our relationship.
Now, unable to work and unable to claim benefits for the moment, unwell, terrified and struggling at times to cope with basic life things, I am facing this horrendous situation that is so daunting there are times that my thoughts go to a very dark place.
I never imagined any of this would happen to me. I was on top of the world back in the early 2000s. The best time of my entire life.
Maybe I deserved this. Maybe I did something terrible in a former life. I don't know. I can't make sense of it.
I don't want to give up just yet. I want to fight back. I just have so little actual physical support. PTSD can cause isolation. Distrust. Withdrawal.
I have lost my few best friends since moving to Scotland for numerous reasons outside of my control. My family are 300 miles away and offer just loving thoughts. I am on my own.
On Friday I will be completely on my own for the first time in 20 years. This time without the confidence and abilities I had back then. I have to try and find them but without safety, comfort and familiarity I face an impossible task. It can take monumental effort just to cook a simple meal. PTSD is a terrible thing to have.
I am sharing my story as I don't know when or how I will return to Flickr.
Photography has been my recovery. My saviour from PTSD. An adrenaline kick from street photography, the excitement of the edit when you return home. Sharing my photographs with you and taking time to enjoy your photographs. The Flickr routine has kept my sanity and been an important part of my day for years now. I fully intend to return but the odds are against me at least for the moment.
Some of you wanted to help by donating towards the expensive Internet costs I will face in temporary housing.
I hate asking for help but please know that I am incredibly grateful for the help that I have received, both financially and otherwise. Just knowing that people care is a help in itself.
If you wish to keep in touch with me via WhatsApp while I am unable to get my PC online then please Flickrmail me your contact details. (bearing in mind that over the next few days my time is limited).
My PC will be packed tomorrow so I may make one more post before I go. I'll make sure it is a happier picture.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am profoundly thankful for the friendships and acquaintances that I have made here. You are all wonderful, awesome people. Thank you.
Homelessness can happen to anyone.
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I was playing my 12 string the other day and became aware that I have never taken a photograph of it. So then, it became a question of what to focus on. As is my tendency, I looked closely, and wondered what it would look like to make a closeup of the headstock and tuning machines. To get this level of depth of field, I had to combine 41 photographs in Helicon Focus to get it all in focus. I used the 200mm macro lens to compress the scene and make the tuning machines all fit without a lot of other stuff entering the picture, which the 105mm would not do. It’s an Ovation 12 string, BTW. It has a lovely sound. I’m looking forward to being able to play with others again some day.
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I've searched always for someone
in and around for an ardent support
for everything I think and in every act of mine
At last I've found one
and it is none other than
myself...!
Here ya go, Bob. Guaranteed to bring 100% relief……… Chiropractic approved. Eazy-peezy...........low center of gravity. It's even got wheelie bars on it so ya won't flip upside down when ya punch the throttle.
When I spotted these two women, a few metres away from me and walking in the opposite direction, I knew I only had a few seconds to adjust my exposure, my shutter, frame and release the shutter. I only had time for one shot. The photo was neither retouched nor cropped.
These are fairly rare moments, but for me they reflect that famous ‘instant’ that we look for behind attitudes, movements and situations.
"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever."
-Unknown
Bijaya Gurung Photography.
Tree Swallow delivering a meal to the family nest
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
Irvine, CA
22 JUL 2015
The famous (in New Zealand, anyway) Cardrona Bra Fence, where thousands of brassieres flap merrily in the breeze. It started as a lark during Christmas week in 1998, when four anonymously donated bras appeared on the fence; no way of knowing, but we'd bet alcohol was involved. Anyway, by February there were 60 bras on the fence and the local council had them removed. That, of course, started a cause celebre, and there was no stopping the phenomenon. Now the fence has become a fundraiser for breast cancer research, with a collection box for contributions. Many of the bras are remembrances of breast cancer victims, with their names
HQ Support Squadron (Shireibu Shien Hikotai) - Central Air Defence Force (Chubu Koku Homentai) - Air Defence Command (Koku Sotai)
A regular sight across Japan the indigenous T-4 is currently scarcely seen on the move under its own steam due to engine issues that are plaguing the fleet, just 3 T-4s are actively flying from Iruma as of November 2019. 46-5719 however, flew extensively during 3 visits to Iruma.
Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service Operational Support Unit based at Gateshead on the WHoletime Watch
Callsign: V05
Here's an intimate scene from a well known lookout in Algonquin Park. This scene really spoke to me because of how the branches almost seemed to reach out toward the island. Such a cool spot.
Taken with a Canon 5D IV and a 27-70 f/2.8L ii with a Lee landscape polarizer. Processed in Camera Raw and Photoshop.
Supporting the two Alpha Jet's on route to Germany is this Learjet 35A belonging to the "Top Aces" from Cananda.
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Washington State Patrol, SWAT. Tacoma, Washington. 2009. Check out the new homepage for the AJM STUDIOS Northwest Police Department! The old homepage is here. It does not get updated as often as the first link. 2010.
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It is almost end of the year. I have been on Flickr since 2009 and it is 8 years now. The total views up to date as of 29 November 2017 is 23.2 millions. I am grateful about the exposure and opportunities to interact with different photographers.
I really appreciate everyone's visits and especially the valuable comments from many of my contacts.
I want to say, thank you for your support!!
Have a nice evening!
Aberdeen Centre Richmond. November 2017.
Fuji X-T1
Fuji XF 35mm F2
In-camera B&W with yellow filter