“On April 3, 2024, I received the huge honour of having one of my images included in the annual World Press Photo selection.”

“There goes 2023, disappearing into the rear-view mirror, like a lay-by cafe of global unhappiness.”

“People often talk about the sensory effects of being this close to so much death. Hours later, I still find the smell returning to me.”

“The background hum of so many gaming computers interupted by sporadic testosterone-fuelled obsceneties yelled across the room.”

“2022 marked my twentieth year down in the smoke, making photographs of people, moments and things for a living.”

How many thrash metal bands can boast a recorded video introduction from a huge range of metal icons, plus Lady Gaga and Keanu Reeves?

It wasn't until just before 6.30pm that gasps broke out as the flag slowly moved down into position, marking the end of the 70 year and 214 day reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

"This will not be good to do and it will be horrifying to look at, but these are the steps you must take", explained one instructor to his group.

“Instead, he found himself trafficked into a modern-day slave operation.”

The apparent permanent state of déjà news.