David Brookes
Amateur photographer meets amateur musician. Striving to be barely adequate. Website: https://www.deembe.uk
2025-04-14
Returning to the mic after a five year gap was quite challenging.
Photo by Sally Clarke
2025-02-16
Spurn Lightship at Hull Marina with international flags highlighting this EU ERDF supported redevelopment in Hull.
A Lightship that docked in a marina with international flags to the left and yachts to the right.
2025-02-16
Autumnal DerwentWater
2025-02-09
North Landing, Flamborough, Yorkshire
Fishing Cobles at North Landing bay.
2025-02-07
Summer will return.
Cosmos flower gets pollinated
2025-02-07
Hellebore (Christmas Rose)
A dusky pink Hellebore flower also known as a Christmas Rose
2025-02-06
Have you seen a bat, man?
Red Robin Bird.
2025-02-06
The Next Generation
Dandelion
2025-01-21
Had to tell Sophos Interecept to get out of the way on Android to get the app installed and working. Described the app as 'low reputation', despite being installed from Google PlayStore.
2025-01-21
Having dared to stand at the mic again, to sing covers of David Bowie's 'Heroes' and Frankie Valli's 'The Night', it's now time to choose the songs for next time. The original version of the Zutons, 'Valerie' is on the list already.
David Brookes boosted:
2025-01-21
Dear Mark,
Open Letter to Mark Zuckerberg
Dear Mark,
I hope this finds you well. I noticed something interesting today - it seems Instagram is blocking links to my little open-source project. You know, the one that lets people share photos without harvesting their personal data or forcing algorithmic feeds on them.
I have to admit, I'm flattered. Who would've thought a small team of volunteers could build something that would catch your attention? We're just trying to give people a choice in how they share their memories online. No VCs, no surveillance capitalism, just code and community.
Remember when Facebook started? It was about connecting people, not maximizing engagement metrics. Our project might be tiny compared to Instagram, but we're staying true to that original spirit of social media - giving people control over their online presence without turning them into products.
You could've ignored us. Instead, by blocking our links, you've given us the best endorsement we could ask for. You'v
2025-01-08
Playing guitar for a pre-recorded Zoom video.
2025-01-08
Performing at Bad Pollyanna's Album launch garden party.
The author singing into a microphone and playing guitar in a garden
2025-01-07
Nearly 12 years later I finally completed the song!
2025-01-07
The title of my original song, 'The Sands of Time' written onto the sands on a beach in Wales back in 2013.
The text 'Sands of Time' written on a sandy beach with a few coloured pebbles and signed by the Author 'Deembe'
2024-09-02
A misty start in Scarborough UK this morning but the sum came out and lifted the temp.
An old fishing boat in a bed cut into the grass and filled with red bedding plant. This is a feature of the esplanade gardens with Scarborough bay, the harbour and lighthouse in the distance.
2024-06-01
Lancaster Canal Cruise to The Lune Aquaduct
2024-03-05
Filey, Yorkshire Coast
Glenn Gardens and beach through the leafless trees.Reflections on the wet sandsThe beach at Filey
2024-03-04
Scarborough basking in the Spring sunshine.
2023-10-22
Scarborough Castle and The Master Gunner's House
Ruined castle against blue sky background

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